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RIDGID R2400 Operator's Manual

Laminate trimmer double insulated
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Your laminate trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
LAMINATE TRIMMER
DOUBLE INSULATED
R2400

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  • Page 1 Your laminate trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ... 2 n General Safety Rules ...3-4 n Specific Safety Rules... 4 n Symbols...5-6 n Electrical ... 7 n Features...8-9 n Assembly ...9-10 n Operation ...11-17 n Maintenance ... 18 n Warranty ... 19 n Customer Service Information... 20 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualified re- pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per- forming an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.

  • Page 5: Symbols

    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 Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current...

  • Page 6: Save These Instructions

    SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.

  • Page 7: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect- ing insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded.

  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Cutter Speed Rating ... . 30,000/min. Collet ........1/4 in. No Load Speed .

  • Page 9: Assembly

    DEPTH OF CUT SCALE The laminate trimmer has an adjustable depth of cut scale located on the side of the motor housing. EDGE GUIDE The edge guide will keep the bit a certain distance from the edge of a straight workpiece.
  • Page 10 The collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit cut- ters with 1/4 in. diameter shanks. n With the trimmer still on a workbench, insert the shank of the cutter into the collet. The shank of the cutter should be close to but not touching the bottom of the collet.

  • Page 11: Operation

    Trimming wood and plastics STARTING/STOPPING THE LAMINATE TRIMMER See Figure 4. n To turn the laminate trimmer ON, move the switch on top of the trimmer to the (I) ON position. NOTE: The trimmer has a soft start feature. The trimmer will start at a slow speed and gradually get up to the speed set by the adjustable speed dial.
  • Page 12 OPERATING THE LAMINATE TRIMMER See Figure 6. Before starting the trimmer, unplug it and make sure the cut- ter is securely tightened in the collet and that the depth of cut is properly set. Never start the trimmer while the cutter is in contact with the workpiece.
  • Page 13 Feed the trimmer into the workpiece from left to right. When fed from left to right, the rotation of the cutter pulls the trim- mer against the workpiece. If fed in the opposite direction, the rotation forces of the spinning cutter will tend to throw the trimmer away from the workpiece, causing kickback.

  • Page 14: Too Slow Feeding

    Notice the chips being produced as you cut. If the trim- mer is fed too slowly, it will scorch or burn the wood. If the trimmer is fed too fast, it will take large chips out of the wood and leave gouge marks.
  • Page 15 Depth of cut affects the rate of feed and the quality of a cut. Using the proper depth of cut can lessen the possibility of damage to the trimmer motor and cutter. A deeper cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one. Mak- ing a cut that is too deep will slow the feed so that the cutter is scraping, rather than cutting, and is not recommended.
  • Page 16 The depth of cut is zero at this point. n Adjust the position of the trimmer to obtain the desired depth of cut by moving the motor housing section up or down.
  • Page 17 Tighten the two thumb screws to secure the edge guide. n Move the trimmer along the workpiece keeping the edge guide in constant contact with edge of the workpiece. THUMB SCREWS EDGE GUIDE Fig.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Set the speed control at mid-position. Rest the lami- nate trimmer in the original carry case provided. Turn the laminate trimmer ON and allow to run for 15 to 20 minutes to seat the new brushes. This procedure will maximixe tool life.

  • Page 19: Warranty

    2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.

  • Page 20: Customer Service Information

    R2400 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.

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