Assembly; Operation - RIDGID R29303N Manual Del Operador

ASSEMBLY

WARNING:
Do not use this product if it is not completely
assembled or if any parts appear to be missing or
damaged. Use of a product that is not properly and
completely assembled or with damaged or missing
parts could result in serious personal injury.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

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 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, 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.
NOTICE:
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 product for the purposes listed below:
 Rout grooves, carve designs, mortise door jambs, and
create joints in wood and wood products
 Cabinet making, routing counter tops, and finishing work
in wood and wood products
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.
SWITCHING FROM FIXED BASE TO PLUNGE
BASE
See Figures 1 - 2, pages 16 - 17.
To remove the fixed base:
 Unplug the router.
 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 depth interlock lever to release the
locking tab from the slot in the motor housing.
 Pull the motor housing until it dislodges from the
base. Use caution, as forcing may result in permanent
damage to the locking mechanism.
To install the plunge base:
 Unplug the router.
 Loosen the lock lever.
 Tighten the locking arm for stability.
 Align the router motor pin with the groove in the plunge
base.
 Slide motor through base until it clicks into position with
the depth interlock lever.
 Tighten the lock lever.
 Loosen the locking arm if needed.
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