RIDGID R2400 - Manual (Page 15)

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Fig. 10
DEPTH OF CUT
See Figure 10.
Depth of cut affects the rate of feed and the quality of a cut.
Using the proper depth of cut can lessen the possibility of
damage to the trimmer motor and cutter.
A deeper cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one. Mak-
ing a cut that is too deep will slow the feed so that the cutter
is scraping, rather than cutting, and is not recommended.
A too-deep cut can cause smaller cutters to be broken off.
Cutters that are 1/16 in. in diameter are easily broken off
when subjected to too much side thrust. A larger cutter is
not as likely to break, but attempting a cut that is too deep
may result in a rough cut, and may make it difficult to guide
and control the cutter as desired.
It is recommended that you do not exceed 1/8 in. depth
of cut in a single pass, regardless of the cutter size or the
softness or condition of the workpiece. This will result in a
higher quality cut.
To make deeper cuts, it is necessary to make as many suc-
cessive passes as required, lowering the cutter 1/8 in. for
each new pass. To save time, perform all the cutting neces-
sary at one depth setting, then lower the cutter for the next
pass. This will assure uniform depth when the final pass is
completed.
WARNING:
If the desired depth of cut is greater than can be
safely cut in one pass, make cuts in two or more
passes. Do not remove more than 1/8 in. in a single
pass. Excessive depth of cut can result in loss
of control and the possibility of serious personal
injury.
WIDTH
OF CUT
DEPTH
OF CUT
2ND.
PASS
1ST.
PASS
1ST. PASS
2ND. PASS
OPERATION