Ryobi TR31 User's Manual
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1. Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs alco hol or medication A moment of inattention while operat ing power tools may result in serious personal injury Dress properly Do not wear loose clothing or jew elry Contain long hair Keep your hair clothing and gloves away from moving parts Loose clothes jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts E Avoid accidental starting Be sure switch is off before plugging in Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites acci dents E Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the tool on A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury E Do not overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Proper footing and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations E Use safety equipment Always wear eye protection Dust mask nonskid safety shoes hard hat or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions Tool Use and Care E Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup port the workpiece to a stable platform Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control E Do not force tool Use the correct tool for your appli cation The correct tool will do the job better and safer at th2. a risk of elec tric shock or injury Page 4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION E Keep the tool and its handle dry clean and free from oil and grease Always use a clean cloth when clean ing Never use brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products or any strong solvents to clean your tool Additional Rules for Safe Operation E 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 E Always wear safety glasses with side shields Every day eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses they are NOT safety glasses E Protect your lungs Wear a face or dust mask if the operation is dusty E Protect your hearing Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation E Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per 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 tool live and shock the operator E Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged have repaired at your nearest authorized service center Stay constantly aware of cord location E 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
3. inspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping If any parts are damaged or missing con tact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate trimmer A subbase accessory with handles operator s manual warranty registration and two wrenches are included in the carton A WARNING If any parts are missing do not operate your trimmer until the missing parts are replaced Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury FEATURES KNOW YOUR TRIMMER See Figure 2 Before attempting to use your trimmer familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety requirements Your trimmer is a versatile woodworking tool which will give you years of trouble free performance It is engineered with the professional in mind but its ease of operation allows the amateur to produce work which is beautiful and precise As the name implies your trimmer can be used for trimming laminates When used with recommended accessories such as a straight guide trimmer guide template guide or com bination panel bit it becomes even more versatile AA WARNING Do not allow familiarity with your trimmer to make you careless Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury HEAVY DUTY MOTOR Your trimmer has a powerful 3 8 amp motor with sufficient power to handle many trimming jobs It is capable of deliv ering 3 4 horsepo
4. so large that chips will be partially knocked off rather than fully cut off with resulting splintering and gouging of the workpiece See Figure 6 Your trimmer is an extremely high speed tool 23 000 RPM no load speed and will make clean smooth cuts if allowed to run freely without the overload of a forced too fast feed Three things that cause force feeding are cutter size depth of cut and workpiece characteristics The larger the cutter or the deeper the cut the more slowly the trimmer should be moved forward If the wood is very hard knotty gummy or damp the operation must be slowed still more 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 holding the tool will be noticeably increased TOO SLOW FEEDING It is also possible to spoil a cut by moving the trimmer for ward too slowly When it is advanced into the work too slowly a revolving cutter does not dig into new wood fast enough to take a bite instead it simply scrapes away sawdust like particles Scraping produces heat which can glaze burn or mar the cut in extreme cases it can even overheat the cutter so as to destroy its hardness Dull cutters can also contribute to scraping and burning In addition it is more difficult to control a trimmer when the cutter is scraping instead of cutting With practically no load on the motor the cutt
5. to cut a straight parallel line up to 1 in 25 4 mm from the edge of your workpiece E The intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines at the center of the subbase accessory indicates the cen ter of your cutter This is also the center of groove being cut E If you have purchased an optional straight guide place cutter at desired position on the workpiece and make your cut from left to right as shown by the arrow in figure 14 E In this case the thrust is from straight guide towards the cutter or trimmer E For grooves more than 1 in 25 4 mm from the edge of workpiece align the center of desired groove on workpiece with centerline on subbase accessory Then measure from the centerline on subbase accessory to the guiding portion of straight guide Tighten knob on the straight guide securely E If you are using C clamps and a board to act as your straight edge place cutter at desired position on the workpiece and make your cut from right to left as shown by the arrow in figure 15 E Note The board being used as a straight edge must be 1 4 in 6 4 mm thick or less to prevent contact with trimmer base It must also be at least as long as the workpiece in order to be a guide E In this case the thrust is from your trimmer against the straight edge E As mentioned previously do not make too heavy of a cut in one pass If a deep cut is required make suc cessive passes at increasing depths with each new pass until
6. you reach the desired groove depth ROUT GROOVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT Page 14 MAINTENANCE AR WARNING When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage BRUSH REPLACEMENT See Figure 16 Your trimmer has externally accessible brush assemblies that should periodically be checked for wear Proceed as follows when replacement is required E UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER AR WARNING Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury E Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver Brush assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you remove brush cap E Remove brush assembly brush and spring E Check for wear If worn always replace in pairs DO NOT replace one side without replacing the other E Reassemble using new brush assemblies Make sure curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that brush moves freely in brush tube E Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly straight and replace El Tighten brush cap securely DO NOT over torque PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS Get faster more accurate cutting results by keeping cutters clean and sharp Remove all accumulated pitch and gum from cutters after each use When sharpening cutters sharpen only the inside of the cutting edge Never grind the outside diameter Be sure when sharpening the end of a cutter to grind the clearance angle the s
7. ATION Page 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL Indicates danger warning or caution May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs DANGER Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury WARNING Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury CAUTION Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself or to others Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment IMPORTANT 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 yo
8. 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 electric shock fire or serious injury E Do not abuse cord Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle Keep cord from heat oil and sharp edges Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire E 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 gage size A W G of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length A cord exceed ing 100 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating E Drugs Alcohol Medication Do not operate tool while under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock fire or serious injury E 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 instructions also A WARNING Some dust created by power s
9. RYOBI OPERATOR S MANUAL LAMINATE TRIMMER MODEL TR31 DOUBLE INSULATED SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Cutter Diameter 1 3 8 in 34 9 mm 1 4 in 6 4 mm Horsepower 3 4 Rating 120 volts 60 Hz AC only 3 8 amperes No Load Speed 23 000 RPM Power Cord 10 ft 3 m Net Weight 3 0 lbs 1 4 kg THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI LAMINATE TRIMMER Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi s high standard for dependability ease of operation and operator safety Properly cared for it will give you years of rugged trouble free performance A CAUTION Carefully read through this entire owner s manual before using your new trimmer Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your trimmer properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE TABLE OF CONTENTS jam iniigole O e ali eran A eee teary rete ee eer ere enero an 1 2 Typical ADDN CANO tas Aa 2 3 R les FOR Safe ODER ATO Masco care estas aaraa dane aaee eaaa na E ara es a aa a Aaaa Arra EA a sae 3 5 A A A wr eee 6 A tte E A E tah Rahal hehe teaeel hie aut telat 6 7 6 AOJUSUMGIMNS suscripcion ld 7 8 Le Operations iii lot 9 11 87 Melpfal Alsa cs o ed ea ad le tik ale 12 du ACCES SONES aaa aisla 12 14 10 AMINES IAIN CS choy a etic cate ee aire et ds neh AL or awe Ree 15 TYPICAL APPLIC
10. ame as originally ground PROPER CARE OF COLLET From time to time it also becomes necessary to clean your collet and collet nut To do so simply remove collet nut from collet and clean the dust and chips that have collected Then return collet nut to its original position GENERAL 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 carbon dust etc BRUSH CAP ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY AA WARNING Do not at any time let brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts They contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic When electric tools are used on fiberglass boats sports cars wallboard spackling compounds or plaster it has been found that they are subjectto accelerated wear and possible premature failure as the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used for extended work on any fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounas or plaster During any use on these materials it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned frequently by blowing with an air jet AR WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust If op
11. anding 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 lead from lead based paints crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and 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 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING WEAR YOUR The operation of any laminate trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes SAFETY GLASSES which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear A safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We A R FORESIGHT IS BETTER recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with THAN NO SIGHT side shields Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 Y Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved Page 5 UNPACKING Your trimmer has been shipped completely assembled and ready for use After removing it from the carton
12. ate trimmer when fatigued or under the influence of drugs alcohol or any medication FEED DIRECTION When trimming the cutter rotates clockwise Therefore you should feed the trimmer into the workpiece from left to right When fed from left to right the rotation of the cutter pulls the trimmer against the workpiece If fed in the opposite direc tion the rotation forces of the spinning cutter will tend to throw the trimmer away from the workpiece This could cause loss of control of your trimmer RATE OF FEED IMPORTANT The whole secret of professional laminate trimming lies in making a careful setup for the cut to be made and in selecting the proper rate of feed The proper rate of feed depends on several factors the hard ness and moisture content of the workpiece the depth of cut and the cutting diameter of the cutter When cutting shal low grooves in soft woods such as pine a faster rate of feed can be used When making cuts in hardwoods such as oak a slower rate of feed will be required The best rate of feed is one that does not slow down the trimmer motor more than one third of its no load speed If the trimmer is fed too fast it will take large chips out of the wood and leave gouge marks If the trimmer is fed too slow it will scorch or burn the wood PROPER FEEDING The right feed is neither too fast nor too slow It is the rate at which the cutter is being advanced firmly and surely to pro duce a co
13. e over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields A WARNING Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool Any such alter ation or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury APPLICATIONS Use only for the purpose listed below El Smooth professional trimming of laminates E Cabinet making trimming counter tops and finishing work E Trimming wood and plastics BALL BEARING PILOTED CUTTER See Figures 1 and 5 Use of ball bearing piloted trimmer cutters provide a conve nient method of laminate trimming Guide the ball bearing surface along the edge of workpiece Be careful to follow instructions for correct direction of feed Page 6 FEATURES ON OFF SWITCH OFF BRUSH CAP MOTOR HOUSING WIN DEPTH OF CUT SCALE G BOLT WRENCH 2 SUBBASE COLLET NUT COLLET ADJUSTMENTS Ah WARNING Your laminate trimmer should never be connected to power supply when you are assembling parts making adjustments installing or removing cutters or when not in use Disconnecting your trimmer will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury A WARNING Do not use cutters with undersized shanks Undersized shanks will not tighten properly and could be thrown from tool causing injury Page 7 WARNING Do not use cutters that are larger in diameter
14. e rate for which it is designed E Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan gerous and must be repaired E Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any adjustments changing accessories or storing the tool Such preventive safety measures re duce risk of starting the tool accidentally E Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons Tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users E Maintain tools with care Keep cutting tools sharp and clean Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control E Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the tool s operation If damaged have the tool serviced before using Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools E Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your model Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous when used on another tool Service E Tool service must be performed only by qualified re pair personnel Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury E When servicing a tool use only identical replacement parts Follow instructions in the Maintenance section of this manual Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create
15. er will be revolving at close to top RPM and will have 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 sides that are rippled instead of straight Too slow feeding can also cause your trimmer to take off in a wrong direction from the intended line of cut You can detect too slow feeding by the high pitched sound of the motor Always grasp and hold your trimmer firmly when trimming DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 7 As previously mentioned the depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed which in turn affects the quality of a cut and also the possibility of damage to your trimmer motor and cutter A deep cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one and a too deep cut will cause you to slow the feed so much that the cutter is no longer cutting it is scraping instead Making a deep cut is never advisable The smaller cutters especially those only 1 16 in 1 6 mm in diameter are easily broken off when subjected to too much side thrust A TOO FAST ne a Yl 1ST PASS 1ST PAS large enough cutter may not be broken off but if the cut is too deep a rough cut will result and it may be very difficult to guide and control the cutter as desired For these reasons we recommend that you do not exceed 1 8 in 3 2 mm depth of cut in a single pass
16. eration is dusty also wear a dust mask 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 Page 15 RYOBI OPERATOR S MANUAL LAMINATE TRIMMER TR31 DOUBLE INSULATED e SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool should a need ever exist for repair parts or service simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please call 1 800 525 2579 for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center You can also check our web site at www ryobitools com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers e MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below e HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION e MODEL NUMBER R31 e SERIAL NUMBER RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC 1428 Pearman Dairy Road Anderson SC 29625 Post Office Box 1207 Anderson SC 29622 1207 Phone 1 800 525 2579 www ryobitools com 972000 890
17. f your cutter should be close to but not touching bottom of collet This allows for expansion when the cutter gets hot Tighten the collet nut securely by turning clockwise with the wrench provided See Figure 3 AR WARNING If collet nut is not tightened securely cutter may come out during use causing serious personal injury AR WARNING A Avoid open area of trimmer base Serious personal injury will result from contact with a rotating cutter a TO SET DEPTH OF CUT a See Figure 4 E UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER A Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury Page 8 WRENCH ON COLLET NUT CUTTER WRENCH ON SPINDLE FLATS INDICATOR POINT S DEPTH OF CUT SCALE INDICATOR POINT S Loosen the wing bolt and move the base until the tip of cutter touches the work surface The depth of cut is zero at this point See Figure 4 Position your trimmer so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for desired depth of cut setting Move the base to obtain the desired depth of cut The distance the cutter moves can be read on the depth of cut scale Each markon the scale indicates a 1 16 in 1 6 mm change in depth setting Indicator points are located on the base Securely tighten the wing bolt OPERATION AL WARNING Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using your trimmer Failure to do so could result in dust shavings chips
18. loose particles or foreign objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury If the operation is dusty also wear a face or dust mask A WARNING When turning your trimmer ON be prepared for start up torque Always have a firm grasp of your trimmer before starting Because of the high cutter speed rotation your trimmer has a tendency to twist jerk or grab in your hands during start up If not prepared this can cause a loss of control resulting in possible serious injury HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TRIMMER Before starting your trimmer unplug itand make sure cutter is securely tightened in collet and that depth of cutis properly set Never start trimmer while cutter is in contact with the workpiece After completing a cut pull cutter slightly away from cut surface Turn trimmer off and wait for rotating cutter to completely stop before removing base from work surface Your trimmer is turned on by means of a slide switch located on top of the tool Make a few cuts on a piece of scrap material to determine the desired depth or shape of cut When cutting fit the base of your trimmer over the work surface and firmly hold the body of your trimmer with your hand Make sure the trimmer is running at full speed For best results move your trimmer from left to right against the turning direction of the cutter See Figure 5 Be sure not to move trimmer too rapidly Remain alert and watch what you are doing DO NOT oper
19. ntinuous spiral of uniform chips or a smooth trim edge on laminate If you are making a small diameter shal low groove in soft dry wood the proper feed may be about as fast as you can travel your trimmer along your guide line On the other hand if the cutter is a large one the cut is deep or the workpiece is hard to cut the proper feed may be a very slow one Across grain cut may require a slower pace than an identical with grain cut in the same workpiece There is no fixed rule You will learn by experience from practice and use The best rate of feed is determined by listening to the sound of the trimmer motor and by feeling the progress of each cut Always test a cut on a scrap piece of the workpiece wood or laminate beforehand FORCE FEEDING Clean smooth laminate trimming and edge shaping can be done only when the cutter is revolving at a relatively high speed and is taking very small bites to produce tiny cleanly severed chips If your trimmer is forced to move forward too fast the speed of the cutter becomes slower than normal in relation to its forward movement As a result the cutter must take bigger bites as it revolves Bigger bites mean bigger Page 9 OPERATION chips and a rougher finish Bigger chips also require more power which could result in the trimmer motor becoming overloaded Under extreme force feeding conditions the relative speed of the cutter can become so slow and the bites it has to take
20. osive atmo spheres such as in the presence of flammable liq uids gases or dust Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes Keep bystanders children and visitors away while Operating a power tool Distractions can cause you to lose control Electrical Safety Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to in stall a polarized outlet Do not change the plug in any way Double insulation o eliminates the need for the three wire grounded power cord and grounded power supply system Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes radiators ranges and refrigerators There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded Don t expose power tools to rain or wet conditions Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec tric shock Do not abuse the cord Never use the cord to carry the tools or pull the plug from an outlet Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Replace damaged cords immediately Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock When operating a power tool outside use an outdoor extension cord marked W A or W These cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock Personal Safety
21. 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 therefore necessary to make as many successive passes as required lowering the cutter 1 8 in 3 2 mm for each new pass In order to save time do all the cutting necessary at one depth setting before lowering the cutter for the next pass This will also assure a uniform depth when the final pass is completed AR WARNING If desired depth of cut is greater than can be safely cut in one pass make cuts in two or more passes Page 10 OPERATION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 8 and 9 TRIMMER FEED DIRECTION A The trimmer motor and cutter revolve in a clockwise direc tion This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in your hands in a counterclockwise direction especially when the motor starts Because ofthe extremely high speed of cutter rotation during D a proper feeding operation there is very little kickback to Hara TON contend with under normal conditions However should the cutter strike a knot hard grain foreign object etc that would affect the normal progress of the cutting action there will be a slight kickback sufficient to spoil the trueness of your cut BIT if you are not prepared Such a kickback is always in the Ta eee ROTATION direction opposite to the direction of cutter rotation TRIMMER FEED i DIRECTION Fig 8 To guard again
22. rooves parallel to the edge of the workpiece The handles provided allow you to grasp and hold your trimmer with two hands similar to grasping and holding a router TO ATTACH SUBBASE ACCESSORY See Figure 12 E Unplug your trimmer AR WARNING Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury E Turn your laminate trimmer upside down remove the four subbase screws and subbase SUBBASE E Attach your subbase accessory using the same four ACCESSORY subbase screws E Tighten subbase screws securely but do not overtighten SUBBASE E Turn your laminate trimmer upright and thread the SCREW S handles provided into the threaded holes in the subbase accessory E Tighten handles securely ROUTING GROOVES IN A CIRCLE See Figure 13 E There are three holes marked R2 R2 1 2 and R3 on the subbase accessory Each number represents a ra dius and may be used when cutting circular grooves that are 4 in 101 6 mm 5 in 127 mm or 6 in 152 4 mm in diameter E Select the radius for the desired circle place a finishing nail through the hole and securely tack it into your workpiece This will create a pivot axis for that size radius E Rout circular groove in a clockwise direction only See arrow shown in figure 13 FINISHING NAIL Page 13 ACCESSORIES ROUTING GROOVES PARALLEL TO AN EDGE See Figures 14 and 15 You can use the scale provided on the subbase accessory
23. s ahead Always wear eye protection when trimming Make setup adjustments carefully Then double check Measure twice and cut once Keep cutters clean and properly sharpened Don t let familiarity make you careless Study all safety rules and do the job safely NEVER place your hands in jeopardy Make certain clamps can t loosen while in use Test difficult setups on scrap Don t waste lumber Plan each operation before you begin QVNNNNNNN ONIN NSN Provide for smoother operation by cleaning your trimmer frequently Shake trimmer or blow with an air jet to remove sawdust buildup THINK SAFETY BY THINKING AHEAD S Standard accessories included with your laminate trimmer are two wrenches A subbase accessory with two handles is also included The following is a list of optional accessories available for your Laminate Trimmer Part No Description 6072373 Trimmer Guide 4675208 Straight Trim Bit 6072063 Straight Guide A WARNING Avoid hand positions that may expose fingers to cutter through open areas of trimmer base See Figure 11 Page 12 ACCESSORIES TRIMMING WITH SUBBASE ACCESSORY See Figures 12 and 15 LAMINATE A subbase accessory is packed in the box with your trimmer If desired the existing subbase can be removed and this accessory attached HANDLE S Itis convenient when routing 4 in 101 6 mm 5in 127 mm or 6 in 152 4 mm circular grooves It can also be used when routing g
24. st such a kickback plan your setup and direction of feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool GUIDE OUTSIDE to hold it against whatever you are using to guide the cut in the same direction that the leading edge of the cutter is moving In short the thrust should be in a direction that keeps the sharp edges of the cutter continuously biting straight into new uncut wood EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw A wire gage size A W G of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less in length When working outdoors use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor use The cord s jacket will be marked WA CAUTION Keep extension cords away from any trimming area and position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber tools etc during trimming operation TRIMMER FEED DIRECTION TRIM END GRAINS FIRST THRUST Fig 9 AR 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 Page 11 ACCESSORIES HELPFUL HINTS Always clamp workpiece securely before trimming EDGE SHAPING WITH OPTIONAL TRIMMER GUIDE A safe operator is one who think
25. than the opening in trimmer base Use of such cutters will come in contact with the trimmer base and damage both the cutter and trimmer base This situation could also cause possible loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal injury ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING REMOVING CUTTERS See Figure 3 E UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER A WARNING Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury E Place your trimmer upside down on a workbench in order to gain easy access to the spindle and collet nut E Place the small end of one of the wrenches provided on the spindle flats This will hold the spindle stationary E Place the large end of the other wrench provided onto the collet nut Rotate wrench counterclockwise to loosen collet nut See Figure 3 AR WARNING If you are changing a cutter immediately after use be careful not to touch the cutter or collet with your hands or fingers They will get burned because of the heat buildup from cutting Always use the wrench provided E f installing cutter for the first time it can be installed once colletnutis loose If changing cutters cutter will easily slip from collet after loosening collet nut The collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit cutters with 1 4 in 6 4 mm diameter shanks With your trimmer still upside down on a workbench insert shank of cutter into collet The shank o
26. ur nearest RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts DOUBLE INSULATION Your Ryobi power tool is double insulated Double insulation is aconcept 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 internal metal motor components with protecting insulation Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded AR WARNING The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool s internal wiring Observe all normal safety precautions related to avoiding electrical shock A WARNING Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely all instructions safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save operator s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool Page 3 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Ah WARNING Read and understand all instructions Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in elec tric shock fire and or serious personal injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Work Area Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents Do not operate power tools in expl
27. wer for heavy duty performance The motor also has removable brushes for ease of servicing SWITCH To turn your trimmer ON slide the switch on top of the trimmer to ON position Return the switch to OFF position when finished DEPTH OF CUT SCALE Your trimmer s cutting depth can be adjusted by using the depth of cut scale To adjust to desired depth of cut loosen the wing bolt and move the base until the tip of the cutter touches work surface The depth of cut is zero at this point Position your trimmer so that the cutter can extend below the subbase for desired depth of cut setting Move the base further until the mark on the depth of cut scale corresponds with your desired depth of cut Then securely tighten the wing bolt ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your trimmer 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 a loss of power and the motor will overheat If your tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet double check the power supply AR WARNING The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before starting powertool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend wide vision safety mask for us
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