Ryobi TR45- Manual

Page 6 Page 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 protecting insulation. Double insulated tools d...

Page 8 Page 9 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Cutter Diameter . . . . . . . . . . .1-1/8 in. (29 mm)Collet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 in. (6 mm)No Load Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,000/min. Input . . . . . . . . . . . . ...

Page 10 Page 11 ASSEMBLY Fig. 2 INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS See Figure 2. n Unplug the trimmer. n Place the trimmer upside down on a workbench to gain easy access to the spindle and collet nut. n Place the small end of one of the wrenches provided on the spindle flats. This will hold the spindle sta...

Page 10 Page 11 OPERATION WARNING : Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf-ficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING : Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so ...

Page 12 Page 13 OPERATION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 6 and 7. The trimmer motor and cutter revolve in a clockwise direc-tion. This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in your hands in a counterclockwise direction, especially when the motor starts.Feed the trimmer into the workpie...

Page 12 Page 13 OPERATION 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 revol...

Page 14 Page 15 OPERATION Fig. 9 DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 9. 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...

Page 16 Page 17 OPERATION Fig. 12 USING THE WOODWORKING SUB-BASE WITH HANDLES The woodworking sub-base with handles is convenient when routing 4 in. (101.6 mm), 5 in. (127 mm), or 6 in. (152.4 mm) circular grooves. It can also be used when routing grooves parallel to the edge of the workpiece. The h...

Page 16 Page 17 OPERATION ROUTING GROOVES PARALLEL TO AN EDGE See Figure 13. You can use the scale provided on the woodworking sub-base to cut a straight parallel line up to 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the edge of the workpiece. n The intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines at the center of the w...

Page 18 Page 19 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi 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 ...

Page 18 Page 19 Fig. 14 SCREWS TOP COVER BRUSH ASSEMBLY CLAMP SCREWS BRUSH TUBE CLAMPS BLACK LEAD RED LEAD BRUSH ASSEMBLY MAINTENANCE BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figures 14 - 15. n Unplug the trimmer. n Remove screws from the top cover of the trimmer. n Remove the top cover. n Remove the clamp screws. n R...

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