Ridgid R2400 - Manual

6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, c...

7 DOUBLE INSULATION 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 the internal metal motor components with protect-ing insulation. Double insulated tools do not need ...

8 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Minimum Cutter Speed Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,000/min.Collet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 in.No Load Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20,000-30,000/min.Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 V, 60 ...

10 INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS See Figures 2 - 3. n Unplug the laminate trimmer. n Loosen the depth adjustment knob approximately 6-8 full turns. Do not remove the depth adjustment knob. n Push the depth adjustment knob and compress the spring. This will allow the pinion gear to pass over the last t...

11 WARNING : Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING : Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects ...

12 OPERATING THE LAMINATE TRIMMER See Figure 6. Before starting the trimmer, unplug it and make sure the cut-ter is securely tightened in the collet and that the depth of cut is properly set. Never start the trimmer while the cutter is in contact with the workpiece.After completing a cut, pull the c...

13 Fig. 8 Fig. 7 TRIMMER FEED DIRECTION BIT ROTATION TRIMMER FEED DIRECTION TRIMMER FEED DIRECTION TRIM END GRAINS FIRST BIT ROTATION THRUST FEED GUIDE FEED GUIDE INSIDE GUIDE OUTSIDE THRUST GUIDE ROTATION ROTATION OPERATION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 7 - 8. The trimmer motor and cutte...

14 speed and is taking very small bites to produce tiny, cleanly-severed chips. If the trimmer is forced to move forward too fast, the speed of the cutter becomes slower than normal in relation to its forward movement. As a result, the cutter must take bigger bites as it revolves. Bigger bites mean ...

15 Fig. 10 DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 10. 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 trimmer motor and cutter.A deeper cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one. Mak-ing a cut that is too deep will slow t...

17 OPERATION Fig. 14 USING EDGE GUIDE See Figure 14. ���Use the edge guide to trim or cut a straight edge. n Unplug the laminate trimmer. n Thread guide bars into the base and tighten with a flat head screwdriver. n Slide the edge guide onto the guide bars. n Remove the two thumb screws from the bea...

18 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, als...

19 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications...

20 983000-460 8-05 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us onli...