Ridgid R860443 18-VOLT CORDLESS COMPACT ROUTER User Guide
ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
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.
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:
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BITS
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.
See Figure 2, page 12.
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.
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
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.
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.
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:
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.
WARNING:
The cutting edge of the bit is sharp. Be careful
when removing wax to prevent injury.
REMOVING THE BASE
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.
See Figure 1, page 12.
Remove the battery pack.
Pull the quick release lever to the open position.
Tighten collet nut securely, by rotating it clockwise, using
large end of wrench.
Get a firm grasp of the base with one hand. Hold the
overmolded grip area on the motor housing with the other.
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.
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.
WARNING:
If the collet nut is not tightened securely, the bit
could come out during use, resulting in possible
serious personal injury.
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.
Depress the motor release lever and return the base back
Release the motor release lever and close the quick
to an operating position.
release lever.
Push the quick release lever to the closed position.
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| General | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Ridgid R860443 18-VOLT CORDLESS COMPACT ROUTER User Guide |
| Make | RIDGID |
| Language | English |
| Filetype | PDF (Download) |
| File size | 2.35 MB |
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