RIDGID R2401 Operator's Manual page 7

ASSEMBLY
WARNING:
If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate
this product until the parts are replaced. Use of
this product with damaged or missing parts could
result in serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create
accessories not recommended for use with this
tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition leading
to possible serious personal injury.
WARNING:
Do not connect to power supply until assembly
is complete. Failure to comply could result in
accidental starting and possible serious personal
injury.
REMOVING THE BASE
See Figure 2, page 14.
 Unplug the router.
 Pull the quick release lever to the open position.
 Get a firm grasp of the base with one hand. Hold the
overmolded grip area with the other.
 Depress the motor release lever completely. Then pull the
motor housing away from the base until they seperate.
To connect the motor housing to the base:
 Depress the motor release lever completely.
 Align the motor housing with the base and push the motor
housing onto the base.
NOTE: This may require some force to overcome the
motor retention spring.
 Release the motor release lever and close the quick re-
lease lever.
WARNING:
If you are changing a cutter immediately after use,
do not touch the collet nut, cutter, or collet with
your hands or fingers as they may be hot. Always
use the wrench provided to avoid getting burned.
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INSTALLING AND REMOVING CUTTERS
See Figure 3, page 14.
 Unplug the router.
 Pull the quick release lever to the open position.
 Depress the motor release lever and move the base to
 Depress the spindle lock button and rotate spindle until
 Rotate the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the collet
 If installing the cutter for the first time, it can be installed
 Insert the shank of the cutter into the collet until it touches
 Tighten collet nut securely, by rotating it clockwise, using
 Depress the motor release lever and return the base back
 Push the quick release lever to the closed position.
ATTACHING THE SQUARE SUBBASE
See Figure 4, page 14.
 Unplug the router.
 Turn the router upside down to remove the four subbase
 Attach the square subbase using the same screws.
 Tighten the screws securely. Do not over tighten.
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provide clear access to the collet nut. It is not neccesary
to remove the base.
the spindle locks.
nut. The collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit
cutters with 1/4 in. diameter shanks.
once the collet nut is loose. If changing cutters, the cutter
will easily slip from the collet after loosening the collet nut.
NOTE: The tip of the cutter has a protective wax coating
that must be removed before first-time use. Simply peel
off the wax coating and be sure that all traces of wax are
removed before using the router.
the bottom, then pull it out approximately 1/16". This al-
lows for expansion when the cutter gets hot.
large end of wrench.
WARNING:
If the collet nut is not tightened securely, the cutter
could come out during use, resulting in possible
serious personal injury.
to an operating position.
screws and the round subbase.
WARNING:
Always use the base for laminate trimming. Use
of the router without a base or using the incorrect
base can result in serious personal injury.
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