RIDGID R2400 manual

Y our laminate trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When pr operly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-fr ee performance. WARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the operator’ s manual befor e using this p[...]

2 n Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 n General Safety Rules .............................................................................................................................................[...]

3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below , may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury . SA VE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. n Do not opera te powe r t ool s i[...]

4 n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per- forming an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool “live” and shock the operator. n Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care- fully. Learn its applications and lim[...]

5 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Pr oper interpr eta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer . Read The Operator’ s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol SYMBOL NAME DESIGNA TION/EXPLANA TION[...]

6 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings ar e 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 avoid ed, could result in death or serious injury . Indica[...]

7 DOUBLE INSULA TION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual thr ee-wire grounded power cor d. All exposed metal parts ar e isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect- ing insulation. Doubl e ins ulated tools d o not need to be grounded. WARNING: The d ouble insu [...]

8 FEA TURES PRODUCT SPECIFICA TIONS Minimum Cutter Speed Rating . . . . . . . . . . . . 30,000/min. Collet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 in. No Load Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,000-30,000/min. Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 V , 60 Hz, AC only , 6 Amps Switch . . . . . . . .[...]

9 FEA TURES KNOW YOUR LAMINA TE TRIMMER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. TOGGLE SWITCH The toggle switch is located on top of the motor housing. The toggle switch features a soft start to prolong motor life and gives the operator more control when starting the la[...]

10 INST ALLING/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 tooth of the rack. n Remove the motor housing from[...]

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 being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible[...]

12 OPERA TING THE LAMINA TE TRIMMER See Figure 6. Befor e star ting the trimmer , unp lug it and make s ure 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 cutter slightly away from the cut surface.[...]

13 Fig. 8 Fig. 7 TRIMMER FEED DIRECTION BIT ROT A TION TRIMMER FEED DIRECTION TRIMMER FEED DIRECTION TRIM END GRAINS FIRST BIT ROT A TION THRUST FEED GUIDE FEED GUIDE INSIDE GUIDE OUTSIDE THRUST GUIDE ROT A TION ROT A TION OPERA TION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 7 - 8. The trimmer motor and cutter revolve in a clockwise direc- tion. Thi[...]

14 speed an d is ta king very small bites t o pr oduce tin y , cl eanly- severed chips. If the trimmer is for ced to move forwar d too fast, the speed of the cutter becomes slower than normal in re lation to its f orwar d mov ement. As a r esult, the cutter mu st take bigger bites as it revolves. Bigger bites mean bigger chips and a rougher finish.[...]

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 pr oper depth of cut can lessen the possibility of damage to the trimmer motor and cutter . A deeper cu t requ ir es a sl ower fe ed than a sh all ow one. Mak- ing a cut that is too deep will slow the feed so that the cutter is scraping,[...]

16 SETTING DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 11. n Unplug the laminate trimmer. n Rotate the depth adjustment knob counterclockwise. n Slide the motor housing section of the trimmer upward until the tip of the cutter reaches the work surface. The depth of cut is zero at this point. n Adjust the position of the trimmer to obtain the desired depth of cut by mo[...]

17 OPERA TION 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 bearing guide assembly and install into the ed[...]

18 MAINTENANCE WARNING: W h e n s e r v i c i n g u s e o n l y i d e n t i c a l R I D G I D replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazar d 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 , also wear a dust mask.[...]

19 W ARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when r equesting war - ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after . This product is manufactured by One W orld T echnologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be dir ected t o On e W o rld T ec[...]

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 online at www .ridgid.com. The model number of this t[...]