Ryobi TR31-1 manual

We have engineered and manufactured your new Laminate T rimmer to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability , ease of operation, and operator safety . When properly cared for , the Laminate T rimmer will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. W ARNING: Carefully read through this entire operator ’s manual before using your new trimme[...]

Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS ■ Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................... 2 ■ General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................... .......................[...]

Page 3 ■ 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 tool may result in person[...]

Page 4 W ARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: • lead from lead-based paints, • crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and ?[...]

Page 5 Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Cu[...]

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[...]

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[...]

Page 8 0 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 OFF ON 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 smal[...]

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 [...]

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[...]

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[...]

Page 12 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 10. Your trimmer has externally accessible brush assemblies that should periodically be checked for wear. Proceed as follows when replacement is required: ■ UNPLU[...]

Page 13 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[...]

Page 14 R2 R2 R3 1 2 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 Fig. 13 ACCESSORIES TRIMMING WITH SUBBASE ACCESSORY See Figures 13 and 16. 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. I[...]

Page 15 R2 R2 R3 1 2 1 /4 1/2 3/4 1 Fig. 15 Fig. 16 R2 R2 R3 1 2 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 ACCESSORIES ROUTING GROOVES PARALLEL TO AN EDGE See Figures 13 and 14. 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 vertical lines[...]

983000-149 4-03 OPERA T OR'S MANUAL LAMINA TE TRIMMER - TR31-1 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, sim[...]