RIDGID R2400 - Manual (Page 10)

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INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS
See Figures 2 - 3.
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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 the base.
NOTE: Replace the base before using the trimmer. Do
not attempt to operate the trimmer without the base
installed.
n Lay flat on a suitable workbench.
n Place the small end of one of the wrenches provided on
the spindle flats. This will hold the spindle stationary.
n Place the larger end of the other wrench provided onto
the collet nut. Rotate the wrench counterclockwise to
loosen the collet nut.
WARNING:
If you are changing a cutter immediately after
use, do not touch the collet nut, cutter, or collet
with your hands or fingers as they may be hot.
Always use the wrenches provided to avoid getting
burned.
n If installing the cutter for the first time, it can be installed
once the collet nut is loose. If changing cutters, the cutter
will easily slip from the collet after loosening the collet
nut.
NOTE: The tip of the cutter has a protective wax coating
that must be removed before first-time use. Simply peel
off the wax coating and be sure that all traces of wax are
removed before using the trimmer.
n The collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit cut-
ters with 1/4 in. diameter shanks.
n With the trimmer still on a workbench, insert the shank of
the cutter into the collet. The shank of the cutter should
be close to but not touching the bottom of the collet. This
allows for expansion when the cutter gets hot. A clearance
of 1/16 in. is adequate.
n Place the small end of one of wrenches provided on the
spindle flats and then tighten the collet nut securely by
turning clockwise with the other wrench.
WARNING:
If the collet nut is not tightened securely, the
cutter may come out during use, causing serious
personal injury.
n Push the depth adjustment knob in and slide the base
back on the motor housing. Make sure the raised rack
gears line up with the opening on the base.
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 3
Fig. 2
n Tighten the depth adjustment knob.
WARNING:
Always use the base for laminate trimming. Use of
the trimmer without a base or using the incorrect
base can result in serious personal injury.
MOTOR
HOUSING
BASE
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB