Page 3 - RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; DOUBLE INSULATION; SYMBOL MEANING
Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION DOUBLE INSULATION Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated. Double insulationis a concept in safety, in electric power tools, which eliminatesthe need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. Allexposed metal parts are isolated from internal metal motorcomponent...
Page 5 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS; Additional Rules for Safe Operation
Page 5 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 wearsafety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. Werecommend Wide Visi...
Page 6 - UNPACKING
Page 6 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER See Figure 2. Before attempting to use your trimmer, familiarize yourselfwith all operating features and safety requirements. Your trimmer is a versatile woodworking tool which will giveyou years of trouble-free performance. It is engineered withthe professional in mind, but...
Page 7 - FEATURES
Page 7 O F F O N 1 3/4 1/2 FEATURES WRENCH (2) MOTOR HOUSING ON OFF DEPTH OF CUT SCALE BRUSH CAP BASE COLLET NUT COLLET SUBBASE ADJUSTMENTS Fig. 2 WING BOLT ON-OFF SWITCH WARNING: Your laminate trimmer should never be connected topower supply when you are assembling parts, makingadjustments, install...
Page 8 - ADJUSTMENTS; INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS
Page 8 0 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 O F F O N 1 3/4 1/2 ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS See Figure 3. ■ UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER. WARNING: Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidentalstarting causing serious injury. ■ Place your trimmer upside down on a workbench in orderto gain easy access to th...
Page 9 - OPERATION; HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TRIMMER; FEED DIRECTION
Page 9 OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with sideshields when using your trimmer. Failure to do so couldresult in dust, shavings, chips, loose particles, or foreignobjects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possibleserious injury. If the operation is dusty, also ...
Page 12 - ACCESSORIES; HELPFUL HINTS
Page 12 ACCESSORIES Standard accessories included with your laminate trimmerare two wrenches. A subbase accessory with two handles isalso included. The following is a list of optional accessories available foryour Laminate Trimmer: Part No. Description 6072373 Trimmer Guide 4675208 Straight Trim Bit...
Page 13 - TRIMMING WITH SUBBASE ACCESSORY; TO ATTACH SUBBASE ACCESSORY; ROUTING GROOVES IN A CIRCLE
Page 13 R2 R2 R3 1 2 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 Fig. 12 ACCESSORIES TRIMMING WITH SUBBASE ACCESSORY See Figures 12 and 15. A subbase accessory is packed in the box with your trimmer.If desired, the existing subbase can be removed and thisaccessory attached. It is convenient when routing 4 in. (101.6 mm), 5 in. (...
Page 14 - ROUTING GROOVES PARALLEL TO AN EDGE
Page 14 R2 R2 R3 1 2 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 R2 R2 R3 1 2 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 ACCESSORIES ROUTING GROOVES PARALLEL TO AN EDGE See Figures 14 and 15. You can use the scale provided on the subbase accessoryto cut a straight parallel line up to 1 in. (25.4 mm) from theedge of your workpiece. ■ The inte...
Page 15 - MAINTENANCE; BRUSH REPLACEMENT; PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS
Page 15 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacementparts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard orcause product damage. BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 16. Your trimmer has externally accessible brush assembliesthat should periodically be checked for wear. Proceed asfo...
Page 16 - DOUBLE INSULATED; • SERVICE; MODEL NUMBER
972000-890 OPERATOR'S MANUALLAMINATE TRIMMER - TR31 DOUBLE INSULATED RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC. 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson, SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson, SC 29622-1207 Phone 1-800-525-2579 www.ryobitools.com • SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for ...