RIDGID R2900 - Manual (Page 12)

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INSTALLING/REMOVING BITS
See Figure 5.

Unplug the router.
WARNING:
Before performing any adjustment, make sure the
tool is unplugged from the power supply and the
switch is in the
OFF position. Failure to heed this
warning could result in serious personal injury.
To install the bit:

Using the supplied wrench, hold the collet nut with one
wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks
into place.
 Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit.
 �Insert the bit until the it is approximately 1/8 in. to 1/4 in.
away from the collet nut face.
NOTE: Make sure that the collet always clamps the shank
(non-cutting end) of the bit.
 Tighten the collet nut securely by turning it clockwise with
the wrenches provided.
 Release the spindle lock if necessary.
OPERATION
WARNING :
Do not use bits which are larger than 2-1/4 in.
Never use bits which are larger in diameter than
the opening in the router subbase. These situations
could cause possible loss of control or create other
hazardous conditions that could cause possible
serious personal injury.
CAUTION:
To prevent damage to the spindle or spindle lock,
always allow motor to come to a complete stop
before engaging the spindle lock.
WARNING:
If you are changing a bit immediately after use, be
careful not to touch the collet nut, bit, or collet with
your hands or fingers. You will get burned because
of the heat buildup from cutting. Always use the
wrench provided.
WARNING:
If the collet nut is not securely tightened, the bit
may detach during use, causing serious personal
injury.
INSTALLING/REMOVING COLLETS
The router has two different size collets, a 1/2 in., and a 1/4
in. The 1/4 in. collet should be used with smaller bits for
finer work, while the 1/2 in. collet can be used with larger
bits that require heavier use.
The collet must be attached to the collet nut before it is put
into the shaft.
To remove collet:

Unplug the router.
 Using the supplied wrench, hold the collet nut with one
wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks
into place.
 Loosen the collet nut and remove.
 Release the spindle lock if necessary.
To install collet:

Unplug the router.
 Using the supplied wrench, hold the collet nut with one
wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks
into place.
 Attach collet assembly to collet shaft.
 Tighten the collet nut securely by turning it clockwise with
the wrenches provided.
 Release the spindle lock if necessary.
TO
LOOSEN
SPINDLE
LOCK
Fig. 5
TO
TIGHTEN
WARNING:
Bit continues to rotate after the router has been
turned off. To avoid injury, wait until the bit has
come to a complete stop before removing router
from the workpiece.
COLLET
NUT
ATTACH SUPPLIED
WRENCH HERE IF
NOT PRESSING
SPINDLE LOCK
DOWN WITH THUMB
AS SHOWN