RIDGID R2900 User's Manual
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1. 22 Mufrucu M H E 23 B Customer Service Information eeessssssssissesesssesssssee eene nnnnrnrtennnn ss nh d idnina d aF RA Apinis iniiai Ea PE enera nnns nnn nnt 24 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate GENERAL SAFETY RULES A WARNING Read all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock fire and or serious injury The term power tool in all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains operated corded power tool or battery operated cordless power tool SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WORK AREA SAFETY E Keep work area clean and well lit Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents B Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo spheres such as in the presence of flammable liquids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes W Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control ELECTRICAL SAFETY W Powertool plugs must match the outlet Never modify the plug in any way Do not use any adaptor plugs with earthed grounded power tools Unmodified plugs and matching outlets w2. EDGING WITH PILOT BIT See Figure 15 The arbor type bits with pilots are excellent for quick easy edge shaping of any workpiece edge that is either straight or curved at a curvature as great or greater than the radius of the bit to be used The pilot prevents the bit from mak ing too deep a cut and holding the pilot firmly in contact with the workpiece edge throughout prevents the cut from becoming too shallow Whenever the workpiece thickness together with the desired depth of cut as adjusted by router depth setting are such that only the top part of the edge is to be shaped leaving at least a 1 16 in thick uncut portion at bottom the pilot can ride against the uncut portion which serves to guide it However if the workpiece is too thin or the bit set too low so that there will be no uncut edge to ride the pilot against an extra board to act as a guide must be placed under the workpiece This guide board must have exactly the same contour straight or curved as the workpiece edge If it is positioned so that its edge is flush with the workpiece edge the bit will make a full cut in as far as the bit radius On the other hand if the guide is positioned as shown in figure 15 out from the workpiece edge the bit will make less than a full cut which will alter the shape of the finished edge 17 WORK ROUTER PILOT TOP EDGE SHAPING ROUTER WHOLE EDGE SHAPING Fig 15 NOTE Any ofthe pil
3. Before using any extension cord inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation Ampere rating on tool data plate 0 2 0 2 1 3 4 3 5 5 0 5 1 7 0 Cord Length Wire Size A W G 25 16 16 16 16 14 14 50 16 16 16 14 14 12 Hw 9 d a w w Used on 12 gauge 20 amp circuit NOTE AWG American Wire Gauge 7 1 12 0 12 1 16 0 A WARNING Keep the extension cord clear of the working area Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury A WARNING Check extension cords before each use If damaged replace immediately Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Depth of C t eir rte aa FERE K Resin x 2 in Peak HOrsePOWE l eeceeeeeeecceeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeteeeeeees 2 1 4 HP Depth Of PIUNGG sisisi 2 1 2 in No Load Speed 10 000 23 000 min Collet esses nennen enne 1 4 1 2 in Input ee 120 V 60 Hz AC only 12 Amps VARIABLE y SPEED DIAL LIGHTED PLUG MOTOR IN FIXED BASE SHIELD LOCKING ARM PLUNGE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB Fig 1 FEATURES KNOW YOUR ROUTER See Figure 1 Before attempting to use this product familiarize yourself with all operating features and safe
4. forming an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the cutting tool live and shock the operator Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control Know your power tool Read operator s manual care fully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious injury Always wear safety glasses Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Protect your lungs Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Protect your hearing Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have repaired at your nearest authorized service center Constantly stay aware of cord location Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire A WARNING B When servicing a power tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the main tenance section
5. EB Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury B Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance atall times This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations B Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts B If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities ensure these are connected and properly used Use of these devices can reduce dust related hazards B Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry Contain long hair Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be drawn into air vents B Do not use on a ladder or unstable support Stable footing on a solid surface enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations POWER TOOL USE AND CARE B Do not force the power tool Use the correct power tool for your application The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed B Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired B Disconnect the plug from the power source and or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments changing accesso
6. BASE 1 c LOCK Co Xo LOCK iere es LEVER li es Ta U TO UNLOCK MOTOR HOUSING ADJUSTMENT SLOT IN BAR D MOTOR BASE ADJUSTMENT BUTTON ADJUSTMENT BAR Fig 2 E After the slot in the motor has cleared the tab release the adjustment button and press and hold the spindle lock until it fully locks in the collet spindle so that it slides behind the fixed base housing NOTE When using the spindle lock for any application make sure that the button goes all the way in If the button is depressed and does not go all the way in turn the collet with the wrenches provided until the spindle lock locks into place Pull the base until it dislodges from the subbase Use caution as forcing may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism To install the plunge base B Unplug the router Loosen the lock lever Tighten the locking arm for stability Depress and hold the spindle lock until it fully locks in the collet spindle Align the router motor tab with the slot in the plunge base OPERATION W Push the base until it lodges into the motor housing The spindle lock can be released once the motor slides inside plunge base It will disengage once it has cleared the inside of the plunge base Use caution as forcing may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism E Tighten the lock lever E Loosen the locking arm if needed SWITCHING FROM PLUNGE BASE TO FIXED BASE See Figures 3 4 To remove
7. NOTE It should not be possible to make depth adjust ments with the lock lever tightened If depth adjustments are possible with the lock lever tightened an adjustment to the lock lever needs to be made See Adjustments When the desired depth of cut is set tighten the lock lever NOTE To adjust the depth of cut when the router is mounted to a router table loosen the lock lever turn the depth adjust ment knob until the bit reaches the desired depth of cut and retighten the lock lever When the router is mounted to a router table depth adjust ments can be made easily by using the supplied T handle wrench To make through table adjustments E Unplug the router W Loosen the lock lever 18 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB NG S TO LOCK a E e DECREASE LEVER DEPTH v DEPTH om 4 h S SCALE BIT As INDICATOR _ ig T HANDLE WRENCH TO TO DECREASE d INCREASE DEPTH DEPTH SLOT IN SUBBASE TY ADJUSTING B Insert the T handle wrench through the hole in the router table into the hole on the subbase and place the end of the wrench socket over the adjusting nut Turn the wrench counterclockwise to move the collet down or clockwise to move the collet up NOTE It should not be possible to make depth adjust ments with the lock lever tightened If depth adjustments are possible with the lock lever tightened an adjustment to the lock lever needs to be made See Adjustments When t
8. centering tool is double sided to center the subbase when using the 1 2 in or 1 4 in collet To remove the subbase on the router W Unplug the router E Loosen the subbase screws on the base W Remove the router subbase To install the centering tool and subbase W Unplug the router W Insert the subbase screws on the base W Tighten screws lightly so that the subbase can move freely 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 Insert the centering tool pin into the collet and tighten the collet securely with the wrench provided Release the spindle lock if necessary Place the cone on the pin and lightly press down on the cone until it stops as shown in figure 23 This will center the subbase While pressing down on the cone tighten the subbase Screws To remove the centering tool W Unplug the router W Using the supplied wrench hold the collet nut with one wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks into place E Loosen the collet nut and remove the centering tool W Release the spindle lock if necessary ATTACHING REMOVING VACUUM ADAPTORS See Figure 24 The provided vacuum adaptors provide dust free routing To attach remove the vacuum adaptor to the plunge base W Unplug the router W Remove the vacuum adaptor screws on the subbase by turning counterclockwise Place the p
9. of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance instructions may create a risk of shock or injury B Check damaged parts Before further use of the tool a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock fire or serious injury Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is rec ommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 50 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber before using this tool Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury Save these instructions Refer to them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan them these instructio
10. part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you 23 WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defect resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or repair by other than an authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held and stationary power tools Consumable accessories provided with the tool such as but not limited to blades bits and sand paper are not covered RIDGID INC AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC MAKE NO WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFI CALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS To the extent permitted by applicable law all implied warranties including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of merchant ability or fitness for a particular purpose that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the date of purchase One World Technologies Inc and RIDGID Inc are not responsible for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential da
11. the edge of the workpiece without the bit contacting the workpiece Turn router on and let the motor build up to full speed Gradually feed the bit into the workpiece using the clamped straight edge as a guide Upon completion of the cut turn the router off and let the bit come to a complete stop before removing the router from the workpiece 16 WORKPIECE STRAIGHT EDGE STRAIGHT EDGE WORKPIECE OPERATION AY WARNING Do not use large router bits for freehand routing Use of large router bits when freehand routing could cause loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could result in personal injury If using a router table large bits should be used for edging only FREEHAND ROUTING See Figure 14 When used freehand the router becomes a flexible and versatile tool This flexibility makes it possible to easily rout signs relief sculptures etc When freehand routing W Draw or layout the pattern on the workpiece W Choose the appropriate bit NOTE A core box or V groove bit is often used for rout ing letters and engraving objects Straight bits and ball mills are often used to make relief carvings Veining bits are used to carve small intricate details Rout the pattern in two or more passes Make the first pass at 2596 of the desired depth of cut This will pro vide better control as well as being a guide for the next pass NOTE Do not rout deeper than 1 8 in per pass
12. the plunge base E Unplug the router W Loosen the lock lever E Tighten the locking arm for stability E Depress and hold the spindle lock until it fully locks in the collet spindle so that it will slide behind the plunge base housing W Pull the base until it dislodges from the motor hous ing Use caution as forcing may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism The spindle lock can be released once the motor slides up into the plunge base It will disengage once it has cleared the inside of the plunge base To install the fixed base W Unplug the router W Loosen the lock lever on the fixed base E Depress and hold the spindle lock until it fully locks in the collet spindle W Push the base until it lodges into the motor housing The spindle lock can be released once the motor slides down into the fixed base It will disengage once it has cleared the inside of the fixed base Use caution as forcing may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism W Depress and hold the adjustment button W Place the adjustment bar tab in the slot on the motor base E Tighten the lock lever 11 GROOVE IN PLUNGE BASE SPINDLE LOCK LOCK LEVER Fig 3 MOTOR Ii HOUSING OPERATION AX WARNING If the collet nut is not securely tightened the bit may detach during use causing serious personal injury WARNING Do not use bits which are larger than 2 1 4 in Never use bits
13. B Notice the chips being produced as you cut If the router is fed too slowly it will scorch or burn the wood If fed too fast it will take large chips out of the wood and leave gouge marks Test a cut on a scrap piece of the workpiece before you begin Always grasp and hold the router firmly with both hands If you are making a small diameter shallow groove in soft dry wood the proper feed rate may be determined by the speed at which you can travel the router along the guide line If the bit is a large one the cut is deep or the workpiece is hard to cut the proper feed may be a very slow one A cross grain cut may require a slower pace than an identical with grain cut in the same workpiece OPERATION FEEDING TOO FAST See Figure 18 Clean smooth routing and edge shaping can be done only when the bit is revolving at a relatively high speed and is taking very small bites to produce tiny cleanly severed chips If you force the router to move forward too fast the RPM of the bit becomes slower than normal in relation to its forward movement As a result the bit must take bigger bites as it revolves Bigger bites mean bigger chips and a rougher finish Also because bigger bites require more power the router motor may become overloaded Under extreme force feeding conditions the relative RPM of the bit can become so slow and the bites it has to take so large that chips will be partially knocked off rather than fully c
14. OPERATOR S MANUAL ROUTER WITH FIXED AND PLUNGE BASES DOUBLE INSULATED R2900 M Ihi TSS VN Me Your router has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety When properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Thank you for buying a RIDGID product SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS Lainigero een 2 E Gonera Saloy RUIS veirar diicaes 3 4 Boe eee eea E AT E E tain E E A A ATT 4 Best ron are eaa a a Ee a A 5 6 Aae E 7 M SATUS crag cere sf os oe cant U 8 9 Race E terete 9 ME QPS LATION ET 10 20 I AGUSUMOINS ode ined ra erre nes i a e aeaa pa quud ta Ra STE dues debo ova tonavuupeaveustesesseeditanaeeentcesteouseckdehdy 20 21 B IWAN CMAN GS eaa czeaxsnace cect sc cdecetssneceecseapcee2seuieacanacesiaseacsucieacesnica tag ancsaacanes cdessancaeyatacaatscecheenea teas seaseateetacesieeeetsieasatiaas 22 MM ACCESSOMMES m
15. 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 ACCESSORIES 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 commutators etc Consequently we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials However if you do work with any of these materials it is ex tremely 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 lubrica tion is required CLEANING THE BITS Get faster more accurate cutting results by keeping bits clean and sharp Remove all accumulated pitch and gum from bits after each use When sharpening bits sharpen only the inside of the cutting edge Never grind the outside diameter When sharpening the end of a bit be sure to grind the clearance angle the same as originally ground CLEANING THE COLLET From time to time it becomes necessary to clean the collet and collet nut To do so simply remove collet nut from collet and clean the dust and chips t
16. by the runaway high pitched sound of the motor or by feeling the wiggle of the bit in the cut 19 TOO FAST Fig 18 AN TOO SLOW Fig 19 OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT DEPTH See Figures 20 21 OF CUT Depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed l WIDTH OF CUT that in turn affects the quality of the cut and the possibility of damage to the tool s motor and bit 7 r A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one A cut that is too deep will slow the feed so that the bit is scraping YY A rather than cutting A too deep cut can cause smaller bits to be broken off Bits that are 1 16 in in diameter are easily broken off when subjected to too much side thrust A large 2ND enough bit is not likely to break but attempting a cut that 1ST PASS 1ST is too deep may result in a rough cut and it may be difficult 2ND PASS PASS to guide and control the bit as desired It is recommended PASS that you do not exceed 1 8 in depth of cut in a single pass regardless of the bit size or the softness or condition ofthe m workpiece To make deeper cuts make as many successive passes as needed lowering the bit 1 8 in for each new pass To save B time perform all the cutting necessary at one depth setting before lowering the bit for the next pass This will insure a Fig 21 uniform depth when you complete the final pass EE I I s o lHU LLL L LOO NOTE Do not remove more than 1 8 in in a single pass Exce
17. cing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servic ing use only identical replacement parts A WARNING A WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator s manual If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator s manual do not use this product Call RIDGID customer service for assistance The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI 287 1 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools which eliminates the need for the usual three wire grounded power cord All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protect ing insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded A WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protec
18. e first 90 days after the date of purchase if you are dissatisfied with the performance of this RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange To receive a replacement tool you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement tool will be covered by the limited warranty for the balance of the 3 YEAR service warranty period WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY This warranty on RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and normal wear items such as brushes chucks motors switch es cords gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it freight prepaid or take it in to an authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held and stationary power tools You may obtain the location of the authorized service cen ter nearest you by calling toll free 1 866 539 1710 or by logging on to the RIDGID website at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any
19. e lock if necessary SELECTING DEPTH OF CUT Proper depth of cut depends on several factors the horse power of the router motor the type of bit and the type of wood A lightweight low horsepower router is designed for making shallow cuts a router with higher horsepower is designed for deeper cuts Small bits such as veining bits with 1 16 in cutting diameters are designed to remove only small amounts of wood Large bits such as straight flute bits remove larger amounts of wood and make deeper cuts in soft woods such as white pine Choose a depth of cut that will not place excessive strain on the router motor If you need extra force or the motor speed slows down considerably turn off the router and reduce the depth of cut Then make the cut in two or more passes When routing a groove that is too deep to safely cut in one pass make the cut in several passes We recommend that cuts be made at a depth not exceeding 1 8 in and that several passes be made to reach deeper cuts SETTING DEPTH OF CUT FOR FIXED BASE ROUTING See Figures 6 7 The bit depth can be adjusted by turning the depth adjust ment knob clockwise or counterclockwise The depth of the cut can be read on the depth adjustment knob Each mark on the scale indicates a 1 64 in change in depth setting W Unplug the router W Loosen the lock lever W Turn the depth adjustment knob counterclockwise to move the collet down or clockwise to move the collet up
20. hat have collected Then return collet nut to its original position Look for these accessories at your local home center E Edge Guide Assembly Part no 300869006 W Plunge Depth Adjustment Knob Extension s Part no 200438001 Available through customer service only Call 1 866 539 1710 to order COMBINATION VEINING CORE V GROOVE PANEL BIT BOX CHAMFER BIT BIT A WARNING B Dovetail Joint Template Kit E Butt Hinge Template Set B Router Guide Bushing Kit STRAIGHT COMBINATION HINGE DOVETAIL FACE STRAIGHT BEVEL MORTISING BIT BIT BIT BIT Current attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury 22 WARRANTY RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service Limited to RIDGID hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2 1 04 and after This product is manufactured by One World Technologies Inc The trademark is licensed from RIDGID Inc All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies Inc attn RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at toll free 1 866 539 1710 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During th
21. he desired depth of cut is set tighten the lock lever OPERATION A WARNING Do not use with router tables that fail to conform to safe woodworking practices and offer proper guarding for the bit Use router tables that are UL classified and identified suitable for use with the specific router model Failure to comply can result in an accident causing possible injury WARNING Only use router tables with proper guarding for the bit and with on board switch controlled receptacles Failure to use router tables with appropriate safety features could result in serious personal injury SETTING DEPTH OF CUT FOR PLUNGE BASE ROUTING See Figures 8 9 The bit depth can be adjusted on the plunge base with a two way system The adjustment bar measures bit depth in 1 32 in while the plunge depth adjustment knob on the plunge base measures depth cuts in 1 64 in The plunge base adjustment knob located on the base of the router and the adjustment bar located on the side of the router make it possible to make deep or heavy cuts in Successive passes A preset cutting depth is achieved by plunging the router until the adjustment bar comes in contact with the plunge base adjustment knob The adjustment bar and the plunge base adjustment knob can be used together to find a zero depth of cut or any depth of cut setting that is chosen as a starting point for a particular task E Unplug the router W Place the plunge base on a flat
22. ill reduce risk of electric shock W Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded E Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec tric shock E Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord for carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Dam aged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock B When operating a power tool outdoors use an ex tension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock PERSONAL SAFETY E Stay alert watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury B Use safety equipment Always wear eye protec tion Safety equipment such as dust mask non skid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries W Avoid accidental starting Ensure the switch is in the off position before plugging in Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in power tools that have the switch on invites accidents
23. ing The thrust should be in a direction that keeps the sharp edges of the bit continuously biting straight into new uncut wood NOTE For best results make sure to take enough time to set up for cutting While cutting make sure to use the proper rate of feed PROPER RATE OF FEED Professional routing depends upon careful setup and proper rate of feed which is learned through practice and use The proper rate of feed is dependent upon W hardness and moisture content of the workpiece W depth of cut W cutting diameter of the bit When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine a faster rate of feed can be used When making cuts in hard woods such as oak a slower rate of feed is required Several factors will help you select the proper rate of feed W Choose the rate that does not slow down the motor W Choose the rate at which the bit advances firmly and surely to produce a continuous spiral of uniform chips or a smooth edge Listen to the sound of the motor A high pitched sound means you are feeding too slowly A strained lower pitched sound signals force feeding Check the progress of each cut Too slow feeding can cause the router to take off in a wrong direction from the intended line of cut Force feeding increases the strain of holding the tool and results in loss of speed 18 PROPER CUTTING SEQUENCE g NE 1 4 in to 1 in Fig 16 GUIDE INSIDE THRUST FEED
24. lunge base vacuum adaptor on the plunge base with the screw openings lined up with the screw holes on the bottom of the subbase Reinsert vacuum adaptor screws W Turn clockwise to tighten W To remove turn screws counterclockwise To attach remove the vacuum adaptor to the fixed base W Unplug the router W Using the supplied screws place the fixed base vacuum adaptor on the fixed base with the openings in the vacuum adaptor lined up with the screw holes on the back of the base Insert the supplied vacuum adaptor screws Turn screws clockwise with a screwdriver to tighten To remove turn screws counterclockwise 21 CONE SUBBASE SCREWS COLLET NUT SUBBASE p SUBBASE sone SPINDLE LOCK SUBBASE Fig 23 VACUUM ADAPTOR SCREWS VACUUM ADAPTOR VACUUM ADAPTOR SCREWS VACUUM ADAPTOR Fig 24 MAINTENANCE A 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 A WARNING Do not
25. mages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state One World Technologies Inc Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 983000 786 02 08 06 REV 02 OPERATOR S MANUAL ROUTER WITH FIXED AND PLUNGE BASES DOUBLE INSULATED R2900 Customer Service Information For parts or service contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit For the location of the authorized service center nearest you please call 1 866 539 1710 or visit us online at www ridgid com The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No R2900 Serial No
26. n the adjustment bar knob W Setthe plunge depth adjustment knob to the desired set ting Turn clockwise to lower the plunge depth adjustment knob and counterclockwise to raise it NOTE The plunge base adjustment knob provides depth of cut adjustments from 0 1 2 in from the highest or low est setting Each 90 click on the plunge depth adjustment knob indicates a change in the depth of cut by 1 64 in A full 360 clockwise rotation on the plunge depth adjust ment knob represents 1 16 in Depending on how deep the following cuts will need to be plunge the router until the tip reaches the desired starting depth of cut using the adjustment bar as a depth stop NOTE This will be the starting depth of cut for the routing work W Lock the locking arm if needed W Tighten the adjustment bar knob For successive cuts E Unplug the router W Adjust the adjustment bar knob to the desired height E Loosen the locking arm if needed E Plunge router until plunge depth adjustment knob and adjustment bar touch W Retighten locking arm if needed TURNING THE ROUTER ON AND OFF See Figure 10 The router features a soft start which allows for a gradual increase in speed from O min to the variable speed dial setting For example if the router is set at 16 000 min at the time it is switched off and is then activated again the motor is designed to gradually rev up to that speed instead of starting out at the full 16 000 min To t
27. ns also E Bits coast after router has been turned off 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 e lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool Please study them and learn their meaning Proper interpreta tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current Direct Current No Load Speed Class Il Construction Per Minute Wet Conditions Alert Read The Operator s Manual Eye Protection Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol Hot Surface DESIGNATION EXPLANATION Voltage Current Frequency cycles per second Power Time Type of current Type or a characteristic of current Rotational speed at no load Double insulated cons
28. ol and any accessories from the box Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included W inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping W Do not discard the packing material until you have care fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool W f any parts are damaged or missing please call 1 866 539 1710 for assistance PACKING LIST Router Motor Fixed Base Plunge Base Router Table Attachment Screws 3 1 2 in Collet 1 4 in Collet 1 1 4 in Vacuum Adaptors 2 Vacuum Adaptor Screws 2 Centering Tool Collet Wrenches 2 T Handle Wrench Operator s Manual A WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury A WARNING Do not connect to power supply until assembly is complete Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious personal injury OPERATION A WARNING Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury A WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety gla
29. oted bits can be used without a pilot for edge shaping with guides as preceding The size diameter of the pilot that is used determines the maximum cut width that can be made with the pilot against the workpiece edge the small pilot exposes all of the bit the large one reduces this amount by 1 16 in OPERATION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 16 17 The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise direction This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in a counterclockwise direction especially when the motor revs up Feed the router into the workpiece from left to right When fed from left to right the rotation of the bit pulls the router against the workpiece If fed in the opposite direction the rotation of the spinning bit will tend to throw the router away from the workpiece causing kickback This could cause you to lose control of the router Because of the high speed of bit rotation during a proper feeding operation there is very little kickback under normal conditions However if the bit strikes a knot hard grain or foreign object that affects the normal progress of the cutting action there will be a slight kickback The direction of kickback is always in the direction opposite bit rotation This will affect the trueness of the cut To guard against kickback plan the setup and direction of feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool in the same direction that the leading edge of the bit is mov
30. ovided Release the spindle lock if necessary 12 COLLET z TO NUT SESz LOOSEN NX ce ZE M ATTACH SUPPLIED C TO WRENCH HERE IF TIGHTEN NOT PRESSING SONS SPINDLE LOCK DOWN WITH THUMB AS SHOWN SPINDLE T LOCK Fig 5 INSTALLING REMOVING BITS See Figure 5 B Unplug the router A 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 B 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 itis 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 A 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 OPERATION To remove the bit W Using the supplied wrench hold the collet nut with one wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks into place E Loosen the collet nut and remove the bit W Release the spindl
31. ries or storing power tools Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally B Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users B Maintain power tools Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool s operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools B Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly main tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control B Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these instructions and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a haz ardous situation GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE W Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury user must read instruction manual SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES W Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per
32. sses with side shields when operating tools Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury WARNING Never attempt to use the router motor without first installing it in one of the approved bases Failure to heed this warning could result in personal injury and damage to the motor CAUTION Do not tighten the lock lever without the motor installed in the base Failure to heed this caution may result in damage to the mechanism APPLICATIONS You may use this tool for the purposes listed below E Rout grooves carve designs mortise door jambs and create joints in wood and wood products W Cabinet making routing counter tops and finishing work in wood and wood products SWITCHING FROM FIXED BASE TO PLUNGE BASE See Figures 2 3 To remove the fixed base W Unplug the router E Loosen the lock lever on the fixed base NOTE It should not be possible to move the router motor with the lock lever tightened and the motor cor rectly installed in either base If movement is possible with the lock lever tightened in either of the bases an adjustment to the lock lever needs to be made See Adjustments Hold the router motor with one hand and with the other depress and hold the adjustment button Pull the adjustment bar tab from the slot in the motor base Lift the motor up from the slot until the adjustment bar tab passes out of the slot area 10 FIXED
33. ssive depth of cut can result in loss of control and the possibility of serious personal injury ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING LOCK LEVER TENSION ON THE STOP NUT LOCK LEVER FIXED BASE AND PLUNGE BASE ROUTER See Figure 22 Overtime and with repeated use the lock lever may become loose When this occurs tighten the stop nut slightly The elastic stop nut should be loose enough so that there is some play in the lock lever when it is in the open position NOTE Do not over tighten the elastic stop nut The lock lever should clamp tightly to secure the motor housing Fig 20 CAUTION Make sure the motor housing does not move up or down when clamped If motor is not securely clamped in base adjustments will not be accurate REAR VIEW Fig 22 A WARNING Follow the provided proper instructions when mounting router to a routing table Failure to use router tables with appropriate safety features could result in serious personal injury Use router tables that are UL classified and identified suitable for use with the specific router model ROUTER TABLE ATTACHMENT See Figure 23 When attaching the router to a routing table remove the subbase and use the router table attachment screws pro vided with the router Use these screws to replace the sub base screws shown in figure 23 20 ADJUSTMENTS CENTERING TOOL See Figure 23 If the subbase needs to be replaced removed or changed a centering tool is provided The
34. surface or on the workpiece Loosen the locking arm if needed Loosen the adjustment bar knob Plunge the router to the selected depth making sure the adjustment bar contacts the plunge depth adjustment knob This will provide a positive stop at zero depth of cut Lock the locking arm if needed Tighten the adjustment bar knob NOTE The depth indicator on the adjustment bar can be reset by loosening the adjustment bar knob and sliding the depth indicator to the desired position Tighten the adjustment bar knob when depth is set 14 DEPTH OF CUT SCALE YL X aem i INDICATOR T T t 4 LOCKING ARM gt ADJUSTMENT pue BAR KNOB ame ADJUSTMENT BAR ti THR 2 PLUNGE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB Fig 8 LOCKING ARM DEPTH INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT BAR KNOB ADJUSTMENT BAR PLUNGE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB Fig 9 OPERATION For further adjustments E Unplug the router Unlock the locking arm if needed Loosen the adjustment bar knob Use the depth indicator to measure the desired depth of cut for cuts measurable in 1 32 in Tighten the adjustment bar knob Plunge the router to the selected depth making sure the adjustment bar contacts the plunge base adjustment knob E Retighten the locking arm if needed For finer cutting with the plunge depth adjustment knob E Unplug the router W Unlock the locking arm if needed W Loose
35. t the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal wiring Observe all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical shock NOTE Servicing of a tool with double insulation requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be performed only by a qualified service technician For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest authorized Service center for repair Always use original factory replace ment parts when servicing ELECTRICAL CONNECTION This tool has a precision built electric motor It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts 60 Hz AC only normal household current Do not operate this tool on direct current DC A substantial voltage drop will cause aloss of power and the motor will overheat If the tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply EXTENSION CORDS When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter s Laboratories UL should be used When working outdoors with a tool use an extension cord that is designed for outside use This type of cord is designated with WA on the cord s jacket
36. traight edge and rout the groove When routing a groove wider than the diameter of the bit clamp a straight edge on both sides of the cut lines Position both guides parallel to the desired line of cut and spaced equal distances from the desired edges of the groove Rout along one guide then reverse direction and rout along the other guide Clean out any remaining waste in the center of the groove When routing a groove the travel should be in a direction that places the guide you are using at the right hand side When the guide is positioned as shown in the guide inside illustration figure 17 tool travel should be from left to right and counterclockwise around curves When the guide is positioned as shown in the guide outside illustration figure 17 tool travel should be from right to left and clockwise around curves If there is a choice the first setup is generally the easier to use In either case the sideways thrust you use is against the guide INTERNAL ROUTING W Tilt router and place on workpiece without the bit contact ing the workpiece W Turn the router on and let the motor build up to full speed W Gradually feed bit into the workpiece until the subbase is level with the workpiece W Upon completion of the cut turn the router off and let the bit come to a complete stop before removing the router from the workpiece EDGE ROUTING W Clamp a straight edge to the workpiece as a guide W Place the router on
37. truction Revolutions strokes surface speed orbits etc per minute Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations To reduce the risk of injury user must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and as necessary a full face shield when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seri ous personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal injury To reduce the risk of injury or damage avoid contact with any hot surface SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will DANGER result in death or serious injury WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury E Without Safety Alert Symbol Indicates a situation that may result in CAUTION property damage SERVICE Servi
38. ty rules CENTERING TOOL The centering tool aligns the subbase with the center of the collet when reattaching the subbase to the router CHIP SHIELD Aclear plastic chip shield is installed on the front of the router for protection against flying dust and chips The shield is designed to fit the opening of the router base LED WORKLIGHTS The LED worklights located on the bottom of the router motor illuminate when the slide switch is on This provides extra light for increased visibility LIGHTED PLUG The lighted plug with tool icon helps to easily identify live tools ASSEMBLY PLUNGE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB The plunge depth adjustment knob located on the base of the plunge base provides precise stops for repetitive depth of cut changes A depth adjustment scale makes quick ad justments to depth of cut changes possible SLIDE SWITCH The slide switch is located on top of the motor housing It features a soft start to prolong motor life and gives the operator more control when starting the router SPINDLE LOCK The spindle lock keeps the collet from turning while installing and removing bits VACUUM ADAPTORS The vacuum adaptors attach to the router base for dust free routing when used in combination with a vacuum VARIABLE SPEED DIAL The variable speed dial enables speed adjustment of the bit from 10 000 min to 23 000 min UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled E Carefully remove the to
39. urn the router on push the switch to the I or ON position Return the switch to the O or OFF position when routing operation is finished 15 SLIDE SWITCH TO DECREASE SPEED VARIABLE gra SPEED DIAL VARIABLE SPEED DIAL See Figure 11 The router has a variable speed dial designed to allow the operator control and adjustment of speed and power limits The speed and power ofthe router can be increased or decreased by rotating the variable speed dial in the direction of the arrows shown in figure 11 NOTE Hold the router in normal operating position and turn the variable speed dial to the higher numbers to increase speed and power Turn to the lower numbers to decrease speed and power Avoid running the router at low speeds for extended periods of time Running at low speeds under constant usage may cause the router to become overheated If this occurs cool the router by running it without a load and at full speed To adjust the router speed turn the variable speed dial to the desired speed setting OPERATION OPERATING THE ROUTER See Figures 12 13 When routing straight cuts across a workpiece clamp a straight edge to the workpiece to use as a guide NOTE Edge guides for the router are also available See Accessories Position the straight edge parallel to the line of cut and offset the distance between the cutting edge of the bit and the edge of the router base Hold the router base against the s
40. ut off This causes splintering and gouging of the workpiece The router is an extremely high speed tool and will make clean smooth cuts if allowed to run freely without the over load of a forced feed You can always detect force feeding by the sound of the motor Its high pitched whine will sound lower and stronger as it loses speed Also the strain of hold ing the tool will be noticeably increased FEEDING TOO SLOWLY See Figure 19 It is possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too slowly When you advance the router into the work too slowly the revolving bit does not dig into new wood fast enough to take a bite instead it merely scrapes away sawdust like particles Scraping produces heat which can glaze burn or mar the cut and in extreme cases can overheat the bit destroying its hardness When the bit is scraping instead of cutting controlling the router is more difficult With practically no load on the mo tor the bit revolves at close to top RPM and has a much greater than normal tendency to bounce off the sides of the cut especially if the wood has a pronounced grain with hard and soft areas As a result the cut produced may have rippled instead of straight sides Feeding too slowly can also cause the router to take off in a wrong direction from the intended line of cut Always grasp and hold the router firmly with both hands when routing You can detect when you are feeding the router too slowly
41. 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 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 W Unplug the router W Using the supplied wrench hold the collet nut with one wrench or depress and hold the spindle lock until it locks into place W Loosen the collet nut and remove W Release the spindle lock if necessary To install collet W Unplug the router W 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 pr
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