RIDGID R2401 Operator's Manual page 10

OPERATION
DEPTH OF CUT
See Figure 11, 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 router 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.
A too-deep cut can cause smaller cutters to be broken off.
Cutters that are 1/16 in. in diameter are easily broken off
when subjected to too much side thrust. A larger cutter is
not as likely to break, but attempting a cut that is too deep
may result in a rough cut, and may make it difficult to guide
and control the cutter as desired.
It is recommended that you do not exceed 1/8 in. depth
of cut in a single pass, regardless of the cutter size or the
softness or condition of the workpiece. This will result in a
higher quality cut.
To make deeper cuts, it is necessary to make as many suc-
cessive passes as required, lowering the cutter 1/8 in. for
each new pass. To save time, perform all the cutting neces-
sary at one depth setting, then lower the cutter for the next
pass. This will assure uniform depth when the final pass is
completed.
WARNING:
If the desired depth of cut is greater than can be
safely cut in one pass, make cuts in two or more
passes. Do not remove more than 1/8 in. in a single
pass. Excessive depth of cut can result in loss
of control and the possibility of serious personal
injury.
SETTING DEPTH OF CUT
See Figure 12, page 15.
 Unplug the router.
 Pull the quick release lever to the open position.
 Depress and hold the motor release lever.
 Slide the motor housing section of the router away from
the base until the tip of the cutter reaches the work sur-
face. The depth of cut is zero at this point. Release the
motor release lever.
NOTE: Large depth of cut adjustments can be made us-
ing the motor release lever.
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 Using the micro depth adjustment knob, adjust the posi-
 The cutter depth can be read on the depth scale on
 When the desired depth of cut is reached. Push the quick
USING EDGE GUIDE
See Figures 13 - 14, page 16.
Use the edge guide to trim or cut a straight or curved edge.
 Unplug the router.
 Thread guide bars into the base and tighten with a flat
 Slide the edge guide onto the guide bars.
 Install thumb screws provided into the edge guide.
 Measure the proper distance to offset the cutter, or if trim-
 Tighten the two thumb screws to secure the edge
 Move the router along the workpiece keeping the edge
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tion of the router to obtain the desired depth of cut. To
move the motor housing down, turn the micro depth
adjustment knob toward the "down" arrow to the side of
the knob.
Note: To set the cutting depth to zero, hold the router in
place and turn the micro depth adjustment knob until it
reads "0".
the motor housing. Each mark on the scale indicates a
1/16 in. change in depth setting. Use the top edge of
the removable base as reference when setting depth of
cut.
release lever to the closed position to lock the cutter in
place.
WARNING:
Avoid open area of router base. Serious personal
injury will result from contact with a rotating cutter.
head screwdriver.
ming, position the cutter at the edge of the workpiece.
guide.
guide in constant contact with edge of the workpiece.
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