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THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI LAMINA TE TRIMMER. Y our new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . Properly cared for , it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner ’ s manual before using y[...]
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Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ............................................................................................................................ 1 2. T ypical Application. ......................................................................................................... ....... 2 3. Rules For Safe Operation .............[...]
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Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION DOUBLE INSULA TION Y our Ryobi power tool is double insulated. 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 internal metal motor components with protecting insulation. Double insul[...]
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Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION ■ A void accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites acci- dents. ■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the[...]
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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 wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or stand[...]
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Page 6 KNOW YOUR TRIMMER See Figure 2. Before attempting to use your trimmer, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements. Your trimmer is a versatile woodworking tool which will give you years of trouble-free performance. It is engineered with the professional in mind, but its ease of operation allows the amateur to pr[...]
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Page 7 OFF ON 1 3/4 1/2 FEA TURES 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 W ARNING: Y our laminate trimmer should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing cutters, or when not in use. Dis[...]
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Page 8 0 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 O F F O N 1 3/4 1/2 ADJUSTMENTS INST ALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS See Figure 3. ■ UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER. W ARNING: Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury . ■ Place your trimmer upside down on a workbench in order to gain easy access to the spindle and collet nut. ■ Place the s[...]
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Page 9 OPERA TION W ARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using your trimmer . Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, chips, loose particles, or foreign objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury . If the operation is dusty , also wear a face or dust mask. W ARNING: When [...]
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Page 10 chips, and a rougher finish. Bigger chips also require more power , which could result in the trimmer motor becoming overloaded. Under extreme force-feeding conditions the relative speed of the cutter can become so slow — and the bites it has to take so large — that chips will be partially knocked off (rather than fully cut off), with r[...]
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Page 11 DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 8 and 9. 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. Because of the extremely high speed of cutter rotation during a “proper feeding” operation, t[...]
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Page 12 ACCESSORIES Standard accessories included with your laminate trimmer are two wrenches. A subbase accessory with two handles is also included. The following is a list of optional accessories available for your Laminate Trimmer: Part No. Description 6072373 Trimmer Guide 4675208 Straight Trim Bit 6072063 Straight Guide HELPFUL HINTS ✓ Alway[...]
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Page 13 R 2 R 2 R 3 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 this accessory attached. It is convenient when routing 4 in. (101.6 mm), 5 in. (127 mm), or 6 in. (152.4 mm) circular grooves[...]
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Page 14 R 2 R 2 R 3 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 accessory to cut a straight parallel line up to 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the edge of your workpiece. ■ The intersection of the horizontal and v[...]
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Page 15 MAINTENANCE W ARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 16. Your trimmer has externally accessible brush assemblies that should periodically be checked for wear. Proceed as follows when replacement is required: ■ UNPLU[...]
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972000-890 OPERA T OR'S MANUAL LAMINA TE TRIMMER - TR31 DOUBLE INSULA TED R YOBI 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 • SER VICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply con[...]