ADJUSTMENTS

CENTERING TOOL

See Figure 23.

If the subbase needs to be replaced, removed, or changed, a centering tool is provided. The centering tool is double sided to center the subbase when using the 1/2 in. or 1/4

in. collet.

To remove the subbase on the router:

Unplug the router.

�Loosen the subbase screws on the base.

Remove the router subbase.

To install the centering tool and subbase:

Unplug the router.

�Insert the subbase screws on the base.

�Tighten screws lightly so that the subbase can move freely.

Using the supplied wrench, hold the collet nut with one wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks into place.

Loosen the collet nut.

�Insert the centering tool pin into the collet and tighten the collet securely with the wrench provided.

Release the spindle lock if necessary.

�Place the cone on the pin and lightly press down on the cone until it stops as shown in figure 23. This will center the subbase.

�While pressing down on the cone, tighten the subbase screws.

To remove the centering tool:

SUBBASE

SCREWS

COLLET

NUT

SUBBASE

SCREWS

CONE

PIN

SUBBASE

SPINDLE

LOCK

SUBBASE

SCREWS

Unplug the router.

Using the supplied wrench, hold the collet nut with one wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks into place.

Loosen the collet nut and remove the centering tool.

Release the spindle lock if necessary.

ATTACHING/REMOVING VACUUM ADAPTORS

See Figure 24.

The provided vacuum adaptors provide dust free routing.

To attach/remove the vacuum adaptor to the plunge base:

Unplug the router.

Remove the vacuum adaptor screws on the subbase by turning counterclockwise.

Place the plunge base vacuum adaptor on the plunge base with the screw openings lined up with the screw holes on the bottom of the subbase.

Reinsert vacuum adaptor screws.

Turn clockwise to tighten.

To remove, turn screws counterclockwise.

To attach/remove the vacuum adaptor to the fixed base:

Unplug the router.

Using the supplied screws, place the fixed base vacuum adaptor on the fixed base with the openings in the vacuum adaptor lined up with the screw holes on the back of the base.

Insert the supplied vacuum adaptor screws.

Turn screws clockwise with a screwdriver to tighten.

To remove, turn screws counterclockwise.

Fig. 23

VACUUM

ADAPTOR

SCREWS

 

VACUUM

SCREW

ADAPTOR

HOLES

 

SCREW

HOLES

VACUUM

ADAPTOR

SCREWS

VACUUM

Fig. 24

ADAPTOR

 

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RIDGID R2900 ATTACHING/REMOVING Vacuum Adaptors, Subbase Screws Collet NUT Cone PIN Spindle Lock, Vacuum Adaptor Screws