RIDGID R2400 - Manual (Page 18)

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
When servicing use only identical RIDGID
replacement parts. Use of any other parts may
create a hazard or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields during power tool operation or when
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a
dust mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack-
ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear
and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips
and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, com-
mutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using
this tool for extended work on these types of materials. How-
ever, if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely
important to clean the tool using compressed air.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrication
is required.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figures 15 - 16.
n
Unplug the laminate trimmer.
n �Remove cutter bit if there is one installed.
n With a flat head screwdriver, remove the brush cap.
n Remove the brush assembly.
n Replace the brush assembly.
n Make sure the notches in the cover on the spring line up
so that the cover on the spring lies flat.
n Replace the brush cover and tighten with a screwdriver.
Do not overtighten.
n Repeat for other side.
BRUSH CAP
BRUSH
Fig. 15
NOTE: Before proceeding to next step be certain there
is no cutter installed.
n �Set the speed control at mid-position. Rest the lami-
nate trimmer in the original carry case provided. Turn
the laminate trimmer
ON and allow to run for 15 to 20
minutes to seat the new brushes. This procedure will
maximixe tool life.
n �The laminate trimmer is now ready for use.
Fig. 16