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OPERATOR’S MANUAL 18 vOLT TRiMMER P600 bATTERiES ANd CHARGERS SOLd SEPARATELy Your trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and opera- tor safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
The replacement power tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the two year period from the date of the original purchase. WHAT THiS WARRANTy COvERS: This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in your RYOBI power ®...
When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from MOdEL bATTERy PACk (P100) CHARGER (P110) other metal objects like: paper clips, coins, keys, nails, P600 13055004 143701, 1403703 screws, or other small metal objects that can make...
GENERAL SAFETy RULES SERviCE When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to fol- pair personnel.
SAFETy RULES FOR CHARGER An extension cord should not be used unless WARNiNG! absolutely necessary. Use of improper extension cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If extension REAd ANd UNdERSTANd ALL iNSTRUCTiONS. cord must be used, make sure: Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in a.
SyMbOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SyMbOL NAME dESiGNATiON/EXPLANATiON Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
SyMbOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SyMbOL SiGNAL MEANiNG dANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNiNG: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
FEATURES PROdUCT SPECiFiCATiONS Motor ..................................18 Volt DC Switch ................................Single Speed No Load Speed ..............................8,000/min. Collet Size ..................................1/4 in. Charger Input............................10 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ..................................1 hour SWITCH MOTOR HOUSING SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON DEPTH OF CUT BASE SCALE DEPTH...
FEATURES kNOW yOUR LAMiNATE TRiMMER SPiNdLE LOCk See Figure 1. The spindle lock button allows quick bit changes. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of dEPTH OF CUT SCALE the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as Your trimmer has an adjustable depth of cut scale on each well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting.
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ASSEMbLy iNSTALLiNG/REMOviNG TRiMMiNG biTS See Figures 2 - 3. If installing the bit for the first time, it can be installed once the collet nut is loose. If changing bits, the bit will easily slip from the collet after loosening the collet nut. Turn the switch to OFF and remove the battery pack from the trimmer.
Remember that a careless fraction of a second is under normal circumstances, return both the battery pack and sufficient to inflict serious injury. charger to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for electrical check. WARNiNG: Charge the battery pack only with the charger provided.
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LED. After 30 minutes, reinsert the battery pack in the charger. If the green LED continues to remain on, return battery pack to your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center for checking or replacing. NOTE: This situation only occurs when continuous use of the tool causes the batteries to become hot.
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OPERATiON WARNiNG: Battery tools are always in operating condition. There- fore, switch should always be off and the battery pack removed when not in use or carrying at your side. RIGHT-HANDED GRiPPiNG THE TRiMMER See Figure 6. The trimmer has a dual grip design that allows the operator to hold the tool with either the right or left hand.
OPERATiON OPERATiNG THE TRiMMER Before starting the trimmer, with the battery pack discon- DIRECTION nected, make sure the bit is securely tightened in the collet FEED TRIMMER and that the depth of cut is properly set. Never start the trimmer while the bit is in contact with the workpiece. After completing a cut, pull the bit slightly away from the cut surface.
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OPERATiON SETTiNG dEPTH OF CUT See Figure 10. Turn the switch off and remove the battery pack from the trimmer. Open the depth adjustment latch as indicated by the ar- row. Slide the motor housing section of the trimmer upward until the tip of the bit reaches the work surface.
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OPERATiON OPTiONAL WOOdWORkiNG SUb-bASE Turn the P600 laminate trimmer into a trim router with the op- TRIMMER tional woodworking sub-base, Ryobi Part No. 00334001. The woodworking sub-base accessory with handles is con- venient when routing 4 in., 5 in., or 6 in. circular grooves. It can also be used when routing grooves parallel to the edge of the workpiece or with ball-bearing piloted bits.
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OPERATiON ROUTiNG GROOvES iN A CiRCLE ROUT GROOVE FROM RIGHT TO LEFT See Figure 12. There are three holes marked R", R-1/", and R3" on the woodworking sub-base. Each number represents a radius and may be used when cutting circular grooves that are 4 in., 5 in.
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OPERATiON PROPER RATE OF FEEd Clean smooth trimming and edge shaping can be done only when the bit is revolving at a relatively high speed and is tak- Trimming and edge shaping depend upon careful set-up and ing very small bites to produce tiny, cleanly-severed chips. If selecting the proper feed rate.
OPERATiON dEPTH OF CUT See Figure 16. DEPTH Depth of cut affects the rate of feed and the quality of a cut. WIDTH OF CUT OF CUT Using the proper depth of cut can lessen the possibility of damage to the trimmer motor and bit. A deeper cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one.
All other parts should shields during power tool operation or when blowing be replaced at a Ryobi Authorized Service Center. dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask. AdjUSTiNG TENSiON ON THE dEPTH...
ACCESSORiES Look for these accessories at the service center: Woodworking Sub-base ..........................00334001 WARNiNG: Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recom- mended can result in serious personal injury.
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When ordering repair parts, always give the following information: P600 • MODEL NUMBER • SERIAL NUMBER Ryobi is a registered trademark of Ryobi Limited used under license. ® ONE WORLd TECHNOLOGiES, iNC. 148 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 965 Phone 1-800-55-579 www.ryobitools.com...