RIDGID R2900 Switching from Plunge Base to Fixed Base, See Figures 3, To remove the plunge base

Models: R2900

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OPERATION

Push the base until it lodges into the motor housing. The spindle lock can be released once the motor slides inside plunge base. It will disengage once it has cleared the inside of the plunge base. Use caution as forcing may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism.

Tighten the lock lever.

Loosen the locking arm if needed.

SWITCHING FROM PLUNGE BASE TO FIXED BASE

See Figures 3 - 4.

To remove the plunge base:

Unplug the router.

Loosen the lock lever.

Tighten the locking arm for stability.

Depress and hold the spindle lock (until it fully locks in the collet spindle) so that it will slide behind the plunge base housing.

Pull the base until it dislodges from the motor hous- ing. Use caution, as forcing may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism. The spindle lock can be released once the motor slides up into the plunge base. It will disengage once it has cleared the inside of the plunge base.

To install the fixed base:

Unplug the router.

Loosen the lock lever on the fixed base.

Depress and hold the spindle lock until it fully locks in the collet spindle.

Push the base until it lodges into the motor housing. The spindle lock can be released once the motor slides down into the fixed base. It will disengage once it has cleared the inside of the fixed base. Use caution as forcing may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism.

Depress and hold the adjustment button.

Place the adjustment bar tab in the slot on the motor base.

Tighten the lock lever.

GROOVE IN

PLUNGE BASE

LOCK

LEVER

TO

UNLOCK

LOCKING ARM

Fig. 3

PLUNGE BASE

SPINDLE

LOCK

LOCK

TO

 

LEVER

UNLOCK

 

MOTOR

 

 

HOUSING

Fig. 4

 

 

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RIDGID R2900 Switching from Plunge Base to Fixed Base, See Figures 3, To remove the plunge base, To install the fixed base