RIDGID R2200 Operator's Manual page 10

OPERATION
NOTE: It should not be possible to make depth adjust-
ments with the lock lever locked. If depth adjustments
are possible with the lock lever locked, an adjustment to
the lock lever needs to be made. See Adjustments.
 When the desired depth of cut is set, lock the lock lever.
WARNING:
Do not use with router tables that fail to conform
to safe woodworking practices and offer proper
guarding for the bit. Use router tables that are UL
classified and identified suitable for use with the
specific router model. Failure to comply can result
in an accident causing possible injury.
WARNING:
Only use router tables with proper guarding
for the bit and with on-board switch controlled
receptacles. Failure to use router tables with
appropriate safety features could result in serious
personal injury.
TURNING THE ROUTER ON AND OFF
See Figure 8, page 16.
The router features a soft start which allows for a gradual
increase in speed from 0/min. to the variable speed dial
setting. For example, if the router is set at 16,000/min. at
the time it is switched off and is then activated again, the
motor is designed to gradually rev up to that speed instead
of starting out at the full 16,000/min.
To turn the router on, push the switch to the ( I ) or ON
position. Return the switch to the ( O ) or OFF position when
routing operation is finished.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
See Figure 9, page 16.
The router has a variable speed dial designed to allow
the operator control and adjustment of speed and power
limits. The speed and power of the router can be increased or
decreased by rotating the variable speed dial in the direction
of the arrows.
NOTE: Hold the router in normal operating position and turn
the variable speed dial to the higher numbers to increase
speed and power. Turn to the lower numbers to decrease
speed and power.
Avoid running the router at low speeds for extended periods
of time. Running at low speeds under constant usage may
cause the router to become overheated. If this occurs, cool
the router by running it without a load and at full speed.
To adjust the router speed, turn the variable speed dial to
the desired speed setting.
OPERATING THE ROUTER
See Figures 10 - 11, page 16.
When routing straight cuts across a workpiece, clamp a
straight edge to the workpiece to use as a guide.
NOTE: Edge guides for the router are also available. See
Accessories.
Position the straight edge parallel to the line of cut and offset
the distance between the cutting edge of the bit and the edge
of the router base. Hold the router base against the straight
edge and rout the groove.
When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the bit,
clamp a straight edge on both sides of the cut lines. Position
both guides parallel to the desired line of cut and spaced
equal distances from the desired edges of the groove. Rout
along one guide then reverse direction and rout along the
other guide. Clean out any remaining waste in the center of
the groove.
When routing a groove, the travel should be in a direction
that places the guide you are using at the right-hand side.
When the guide is positioned as shown in the "guide inside"
illustration (figure 14), tool travel should be from left to right
and counterclockwise around curves. When the guide is
positioned as shown in the "guide outside" illustration (figure
14), tool travel should be from right to left and clockwise
around curves. If there is a choice, the first setup is generally
the easier to use. In either case, the sideways thrust you use
is against the guide.
INTERNAL ROUTING
 Tilt router and place on workpiece without the bit contact-
ing the workpiece.
 Turn the router on and let the motor build up to full speed.
 Gradually feed bit into the workpiece until the subbase
is level with the workpiece.
 Upon completion of the cut, turn the router off and let the
bit come to a complete stop before removing the router
from the workpiece.
EDGE ROUTING
 Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece as a guide.
 Place the router on the edge of the workpiece without
the bit contacting the workpiece.
 Turn router on and let the motor build up to full speed.
 Gradually feed the bit into the workpiece using the
clamped straight edge as a guide.
 Upon completion of the cut, turn the router off and let the
bit come to a complete stop before removing the router
from the workpiece.
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