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Ryobi TR31 Operator's Manual

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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI LAMINATE TRIMMER.
Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your new trimmer.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your trimmer properly and only for
what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
LAMINATE TRIMMER - MODEL TR31
DOUBLE INSULATED
SPECIFICATIONS:
Maximum Cutter Diameter
Collet
Horsepower
Rating
No Load Speed
Power Cord
Net Weight
1-3/8 in. (34.9 mm)
120 volts, 60 Hz AC only, 3.8 amperes
1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
3/4
23,000 RPM
10 ft. (3 m)
3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg.)

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  • Page 1 THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI LAMINATE TRIMMER. Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ... 1 2. Typical Application..2 3. Rules For Safe Operation ...3-5 4. Unpacking ... 6 5. Features ...6-7 6. Adjustments ...7-8 7. Operation ... 9-11 8. Helpful Hints ..12 9. Accessories ..12-14 10.

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment. DOUBLE INSULATION Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated. 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 internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
  • Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents.

  • Page 5: Rules For Safe Operation

    SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: WEAR YOUR The operation of any laminate trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning power tool operation, always wear SAFETY GLASSES safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed.

  • Page 6: Unpacking

    If any parts are damaged or missing, con- tact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate trimmer. A subbase accessory with handles, operator's manual, warranty registration and two wrenches are included in the carton.

  • Page 7: Adjustments

    ON-OFF SWITCH BASE WARNING: Your laminate trimmer should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, or when not in use. Disconnecting your trimmer will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury.

  • Page 8: Adjustments

    INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS See Figure 3. UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER. WARNING: Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. Place your trimmer upside down on a workbench in order to gain easy access to the spindle and collet nut. Place the small end of one of the wrenches provided on the spindle flats.

  • Page 9: Operation

    WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using your trimmer. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, chips, loose particles, or foreign objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. If the operation is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask.

  • Page 10: Too Slow Feeding

    chips, and a rougher finish. Bigger chips also require more power, which could result in the trimmer motor becoming overloaded. Under extreme force-feeding conditions the relative speed of the cutter can become so slow — and the bites it has to take so large —...

  • Page 11: Direction Of Feed And Thrust

    DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 8 and 9. The trimmer motor and cutter revolve in a clockwise direc- tion. This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist (in your hands) in a counterclockwise direction, especially when the motor starts.

  • Page 12: Helpful Hints

    ✓ THINK SAFETY BY THINKING AHEAD. Standard accessories included with your laminate trimmer are two wrenches. A subbase accessory with two handles is also included. The following is a list of optional accessories available for your Laminate Trimmer: Part No.

  • Page 13: Accessories

    Unplug your trimmer. WARNING: Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. Turn your laminate trimmer upside down, remove the four subbase screws and subbase. Attach your subbase accessory using the same four subbase screws.
  • Page 14 ROUTING GROOVES PARALLEL TO AN EDGE See Figures 14 and 15. You can use the scale provided on the subbase accessory to cut a straight parallel line up to 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the edge of your workpiece. The intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines at the center of the subbase accessory indicates the cen- ter of your cutter.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 16. Your trimmer has externally accessible brush assemblies that should periodically be checked for wear. Proceed as follows when replacement is required: UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER.
  • Page 16 Ryobi Authorized Service Center. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers.

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