Ridgid R860443 18-VOLT CORDLESS COMPACT ROUTER User Guide

Ridgid R860443 18-VOLT CORDLESS COMPACT ROUTER User Guide

INCLUDES: Compact router, Wrench, Roundover bit, Edge guide/guide bars, Round subbase, Vacuum adaptor, Operator’s Manua

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

WORK AREA SAFETY

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

ELECTRICAL SAFETY

• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

• 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.

• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
  Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.

• 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. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.

• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

• Use this product only with batteries and chargers listed in tool/appliance/battery pack/charger correlation supplement 988000-302.

PERSONAL SAFETY

• 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.

• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/ or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

• 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.

• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

• 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.

• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

• Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.
  Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be drawn into air vents.

• 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

• 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.
• 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.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/ or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

• 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.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. 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.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, 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 hazardous situation.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

BATTERY TOOL USE AND CARE

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make aconnection from one terminal to another. Shorting the  battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.
• Do not use a battery pack or tool that is damaged or modified. Damaged or modified batteries may exhibit unpredictable behavior resulting in fire, explosion, or risk of injury.
• Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire or temperature above 265° F may cause explosion.
• Follow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or tool outside the temperature range specified in the instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures outside the specified range may damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.

SERVICE

• 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.
• Never service damaged battery packs. Service of battery packs should only be performed by the manufacturer or authorized service providers.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ROUTERS

• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.

• Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.

• Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual carefully. Learn its applications and limitations, as well as the specific potential hazards related to this power tool. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious injury.

• Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when assembling parts, operating the tool, or performing maintenance.
  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.

• Battery tools do not have to be plugged into an electrical outlet; therefore, they are always in operating condition. Be aware of possible hazards when not using your battery tool or when changing accessories. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury.

• Do not place battery tools or their batteries near fire or heat. This will reduce the risk of explosion and possibly injury.

• Do not crush, drop or damage battery pack. Do not use a battery pack or charger that has been dropped or received a sharp blow. A damaged battery is subject to explosion. Properly dispose of a dropped or damaged battery immediately.

• Batteries can explode in the presence of a source of ignition, such as a pilot light. To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, never use any cordless product in the presence of open flame. An exploded battery can propel debris and chemicals. If exposed, flush with water immediately.

• Do not charge battery tool in a damp or wet location.
  Do not use, store, or charge battery packs or products in locations where the temperature is less than 50°F or more than 100°F. Do not store outside or in vehicles.

• Under extreme usage or temperature conditions, battery leakage may occur. If liquid comes in contact with your skin, wash immediately with soap and water.
  If liquid gets into your eyes, flush them with clean water for at least 10 minutes, then seek immediate medical attention. 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 instructions also.

SYMBOLS

The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.

SYMBOL| SIGNAL| MEANING

| DANGER:| Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

| WARNING| Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

| CAUTION:| Indicates a hazardous situation, that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

–

| NOTICE:| (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates information considered important, but not related to a potential injury (e.g. messages relating to property damage).
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.

SYMBOL| NAME| DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION

| Safety Alert| Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.

| Read Operator’s Manual| To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s manual before using this product.

| Eye Protection| Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 when operating this equipment.

| Wet Conditions Alert| Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

| Recycle Symbol| This product uses lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries. Local, state or federal laws may prohibit disposal of batteries in ordinary trash. Consult your local waste authority for information regarding available recycling and/ or disposal options.

V

| Volts| Voltage

min

| Minutes| Time

| Direct Current| Type or a characteristic of current

no

| No Load Speed| Rotational speed, at no load

…/min

| Per Minute| Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

• Collet : 1/4 in
• Revolutions per minute : 17,000-30,000/min.

ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product requires assembly.

• Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. All items listed in the Includes section must be included at the time of purchase.

WARNING:

Items in this Assembly section are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Use of a product that may have been improperly assembled could result in serious personal injury.

If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

WARNING:

If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this product until the parts are replaced. Use of this product with damaged or missing parts could result in serious personal injury

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this product or create accessories or attachments not recommended for use with this product. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

REMOVING THE BASE

• Remove the battery pack.

• Pull the quick release lever to the open position.

• Get a firm grasp of the base with one hand. Hold the over molded grip area on the motor housing with the other.

• Depress the motor release lever completely. Then pull the motor housing away from the base until they separate.
  To connect the motor housing to the base:

• Depress the motor release lever completely.

• Align the motor housing with the base and push the motor housing onto the base.
  NOTE: This may require some force to overcome the motor retention spring.

• Release the motor release lever and close the quick release lever.

WARNING:

If you are changing a bit immediately after use, do not touch the collet nut, bit, or collet with your hands or fingers as they may be hot. Always use the wrench provided to avoid getting burned.

INSTALLING AND REMOVING BITS

• Remove the battery pack.
• Pull the quick release lever to the open position.
• Depress the motor release lever and move the base to provide clear access to the collet nut. It is not neccesary to remove the base.
• Depress the spindle lock button and rotate spindle until the spindle locks.
• Rotate the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the collet nut. The collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit bits with 1/4 in. diameter shanks.
• If installing the bit for the first time, it can be installed once the collet nut is loose. If changing bits, the bit will easily slip from the collet after loosening the collet nut.
  NOTE: The tip of the supplied bit has a protective wax coating that must be removed before first-time use. Simply peel off the wax coating and be sure that all traces of wax are removed before using the router.

WARNING:
The cutting edge of the bit is sharp. Be careful when removing wax to prevent injury

• Insert the shank of the bit into the collet until it touches the bottom, then pull it out approximately 1/16 in. This allows for expansion when the bit gets hot.
• Tighten collet nut securely, by rotating it clockwise, using large end of wrench.
  NOTE: You may also lock the shaft for bit changes by using the narrow end of the wrench. The narrow slot will fit onto the flats on the shaft above the collet nut.

WARNING:

If the collet nut is not tightened securely, the bit could come out during use, resulting in possible serious personal injury

• Depress the motor release lever and return the base back to an operating position.
• Push the quick release lever to the closed position.

OPERATION

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with this product to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury

WARNING:

Always remove battery pack from the tool when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, cleaning, or when not in use. Removing battery pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.

WARNING:

Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this product.
The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result in serious personal injury

APPLICATIONS

You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:

• Smooth, professional trimming of laminates
• Trimming counter tops and finishing cabinet work
• Trimming wood and plastics
• Edge shaping

INSTALLING/REMOVING BATTERY PACK

• Place the battery pack in the tool. Align the raised rib on the battery pack with the groove inside the tool, then slide the battery pack into the tool.
• Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap into place and the battery pack is secured in the tool before beginning operation.
• Depress the latches to remove the battery pack.

For complete charging instructions, see the operator’s manuals for your battery pack and charger.

WARNING:

Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, the slide switch should always be in the (O) OFF position when not in use or carrying at your side.

OVERLOAD PROTECTION

When the tool is forced or overloaded, the Li-ion battery pack will automatically shut off the tool. To reset the tool, push the slide switch to the (O) OFF position and resume operation. If the tool still does not resume operation, remove and reinsert the battery. Do not force the tool.

ATTACHING/REMOVING VACUUM ADAPTOR

The vacuum adaptor attaches to the router base for dust free routing when used in combination with a vacuum. The vacuum hose adaptor accepts 1-1/4 in. to 1-7/8 in. vacuum hoses.

NOTE: The router ships with a chip shield that must be removed prior to installing the vacuum adaptor.

To remove the chip shield and install the vacuum adaptor:

• Remove the battery pack.
• Turn the router upside down to remove the four subbase screws and the subbase.
• Place your fingers inside the base and gently push out on top of the chip shield near the tab until it snaps free.
• Hold the vacuum adaptor at a slight angle and place it onto the base so that the rounded edges of the adaptor are aligned with the holes in the base.
• Gently press the top of the vacuum adaptor until the tab snaps into place.
• Align the tabs on the subbase with the grooves in the removable base, then place the subbase onto the removable base.
• Attach the subbase using the four subbase screws.
• Tighten the screws securely. Do not over tighten.

WARNING:

Always use a subbase recommended for use with this product when trimming. Use of the router without a subbase or using the incorrect subbase can result in serious personal injury

To remove the vacuum adaptor and install the chip shield:

• Remove the battery pack.
• Turn the router upside down to remove the four subbase screws and the subbase.
• Place your fingers inside the base and gently push out on top of the vacuum adaptor near the tab until it snaps free.
• Hold the chip shield at a slight angle and place it onto the base so that the rounded edges of the shield are aligned with the holes in the base.
• Gently press the top of the chip shield until the tab snaps into place.
• Align the tabs on the subbase with the grooves in the removable base, then place the subbase onto the removable base.
• Attach the square subbase using the four subbase screws.
• Tighten the screws securely. Do not over tighten.

TURNING THE COMPACT ROUTER ON/OFF

• To turn the router on, pull the slide switch to the (I) ON position.
  NOTE: The router has a soft start feature. The router will start at a slow speed and gradually get up to the speed set by the adjustable speed dial.

• To turn the router off, push the slide switch to the (O) OFF position.

WARNING:

The bit will continue to spin after the router is turned off. Wait for the bit to come to a complete stop to continue operation. Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.

ADJUSTING THE SPEED

The variable speed dial is located on the front of the motor housing. The speed is adjustable from 17,000 RPMs to 30,000 RPMs.

• Rotate the dial to higher numbers to increase speed.
• Rotate the dial to lower numbers to decrease speed.

OPERATING THE COMPACT ROUTER

Before starting the router, make sure the bit is securely tightened in the collet and that the depth of cut is properly set. See Setting Depth of Cut later in this manual. Never start the router while the bit is in contact with the workpiece.
After completing a cut, pull the bit slightly away from the cut surface. Turn the router off and wait for the rotating bit to completely stop before removing the base from the work surface.

When cutting, fit the base of the router over the work surface and firmly hold the body of the router as shown. Make sure the router is running at full speed before contacting the workpiece.

WARNING:

Avoid hand positions that may expose fingers to bit through open areas of router base. Fingers entering the opening in the router base can be seriously cut or burned.

WARNING:

Never install a trim bit in this router with a diameter larger than the opening in the subbase. The use of larger bits can result in loss of control and possible serious personal injury

WARNING:

Never use a trim bit in this router which is rated at less than 30,000 RPMs. Doing so could result in serious personal injuy.

WARNING:

Always use a subbase recommended for use with this product when trimming. Use of the router without a subbase or using the incorrect subbase can result in serious personal injury.

DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST

The router motor and bit revolve in a clockwise direction. This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist in your hands in a counterclockwise direction, especially when the motor starts.

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 forces of the spinning bit will tend to throw the router away from the workpiece, causing kickback. This could result in loss of control of the router.

Because of the extremely 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, foreign object, etc., this will affect the normal progress of the cutting action, possibly causing a slight kickback. Kickback could be sufficient to spoil the trueness of your cut if you are not prepared. Such a kickback is always in the direction opposite the direction of bit rotation.

To guard against kickback, plan your setup and direction of feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool—to hold it against whatever you are using to guide the cut—in the same direction that the leading edge of the bit is moving. The thrust should be in a direction that keeps the sharp edges of the bit continuously biting straight into new (uncut) wood.

PROPER RATE OF FEED

Professional trimming and edge shaping depend upon careful set-up and selecting the proper rate of feed.

The proper rate of feed is dependent upon:

• the hardness and moisture content of the workpiece
• the depth of cut
• the cutting diameter of the bit.

When cutting shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine, use a faster rate of feed.

When making cuts in hardwoods such as oak, use a slower rate of feed.

Several factors will help you select the proper rate of feed.

• Choose a rate that does not slow down the router motor.
• Choose the rate at which the bit advances firmly and surely to produce a continuous spiral of uniform chips or a smooth trim edge on laminate.
• Listen to the sound of the router 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.
• Notice the chips being produced as you cut. If the router is fed too slowly, it will scorch or burn the wood. If the router is fed too fast, it will take large chips out of the wood and leave gouge marks.

Always test a cut on a scrap piece of the workpiece wood or laminate before you begin. Always grasp and hold the router firmly when trimming.

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.

There is no fixed rule. Proper rate of feed is learned through practice and use.

TOO SLOW FEEDING

When the router is advanced into the work too slowly, the revolving bit does not dig into new wood fast enough to take a bite; instead, it scrapes away sawdust-like particles.
Scraping produces heat, which can glaze, burn, or mar the cut, and can overheat the bit. Dull bits can also contribute to scraping and burning.

It is more difficult to control a router when the bit is scraping instead of cutting. With practically no load on the motor, the bit will be revolving near top RPM, and will have a 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. The cut that results may have rippled sides instead of straight.

FORCE FEEDING

The router is an extremely high-speed tool (17,000- 30,000 RPMs.), and will make clean, smooth cuts if allowed to run freely without the overload of a forced feed. Three things that cause force feeding are bit size, depth of cut, and workpiece characteristics. The larger the bit or the deeper the cut, the more slowly the router should be moved forward. If the wood is very hard, knotty, gummy or damp, the operation must be slowed still more.

Clean, smooth laminate trimming 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 the router is forced to move forward too fast, the speed 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. Bigger chips also require more power, which could result in overloading the motor.

Under extreme force-feeding conditions, the relative speed 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 cut off. This will result in splintering and gouging of the workpiece.

DEPTH OF CUT

Depth of cut affects the rate of feed and the quality of a cut. Using the proper depth of cut can lessen the possibility of damage to the router motor and bit.

A deeper cut requires a slower feed than a shallow one.
Making a cut that is too deep will slow the feed so that the bit is scraping, rather than cutting, and is not recommended.
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 larger bit is not as likely to break, but attempting a cut that is too deep may result in a rough cut, and may make it difficult to guide and control the bit as desired.

It is recommended 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 of the workpiece. This will result in a higher quality cut.

To make deeper cuts, it is necessary to make as many successive passes as required, lowering the bit 1/8 in. for each new pass. To save time, perform all the cutting necessary at one depth setting, then lower the bit for the next pass. This will assure uniform depth when the final pass is completed.

WARNING:

If the desired depth of cut is greater than can be safely cut in one pass, make cuts in two or more passes. Do not remove more than 1/8 in. in a single pass. Excessive depth of cut can result in loss of control and the possibility of serious personal injury.

SETTING DEPTH OF CUT

• Remove the battery pack.

• Pull the quick release lever to the open position to free the motor housing in the base.

• Depress and hold the motor release lever.
  NOTE: Large depth of cut adjustments can be made using the motor release lever and positioning the motor housing by moving it in the base by hand.

• With the desired bit installed into the collet and tightened securely, slide the motor housing section of the router upward in the base until the tip of the bit is just above the work surface (bottom surface of subbase) by 1/4 in. minimum. Release the motor release lever once the bit is positioned above the work surface.

• Turn the micro depth adjustment knob slowly clockwise to lower the bit slowly towards the work surface. The depth of cut is considered “zero” when the bit just touches the work surface.

NOTE: To set the zero reset function to zero while the bit is at zero depth, hold the micro depth adjustment knob in place and rotate the zero reset function ring until it reads “0”.

NOTE: One full revolution of the micro depth adjust knob moves the router housing 1/16 in.

• Remove the router from the work surface.
• Using the micro depth adjustment knob, adjust the position of the bit to obtain the desired depth of cut. To move the bit down, turn the micro depth adjustment knob toward the down indicator arrow to the side of the knob.
• Always observe the 1/8 in. MAX depth of cut per pass rule when cutting.
  NOTE: A reference depth scale is located on the motor housing which can be used to measure depth of cut.
  Each mark on the scale indicates a 1/16 in. change in depth setting. Use the top edge of the removable base as reference when setting depth of cut.

WARNING:

Avoid open area of router base. Serious personal injury will result from contact with a rotating bit.

USING EDGE GUIDE

Use the edge guide to trim or cut a straight or curved edge.

NOTE: To use the edge guide with the vacuum adaptor, install the adaptor first and then attach the edge guide.

• Remove the battery pack.
• Thread guide bars into the base and tighten with a flat head screwdriver.
• Slide the edge guide onto the guide bars.
• Install thumb screws provided into the edge guide.
• Measure the proper distance to offset the bit, or if trimming, position the bit at the edge of the workpiece.
• Tighten the two thumb screws to secure the edge guide.
• Reinstall the battery pack.
• Move the router along the workpiece keeping the edge guide in constant contact with edge of the workpiece.

ATTACHING THE ROUND SUBBASE

NOTE: To use the round subbase with the vacuum adaptor, install the adaptor first and then attach the subbase.

• Remove the battery pack.
• Turn the router upside down to remove the four subbase screws and the square subbase.
• Align the tabs on the round subbase with the grooves in the removable base, then place the round subbase onto the removable base.
• Attach the round subbase using the four subbase screws.
• Tighten the screws securely. Do not over tighten.

WARNING:

Always use a subbase recommended for use with this product when trimming. Use of the router without a subbase or using the incorrect subbase can result in serious personal injury.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part could create a hazard or cause product damage.

WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes and other possible serious injuries.

WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning, performing any maintenance, or when storing the tool.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and can be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which could result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: ILLUSTRATIONS START
AFTER FRENCH AND SPANISH LANGUAGE SECTIONS.
This product has a 90-Day Satisfaction Guarantee Policy,
as well as a Three-year Limited Warranty.
For Warranty and Policy details, please go to
powertools.ridgid.com or call (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.

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