OPERATOR’S MANUAL ROUTER WITH FIXED AND PLUNGE BASES DOUBLE INSULATED R2900 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. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 General Safety Rules .....................................................................................................................................................3-4 Specific Safety Rules ..............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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 Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE When servicing a power 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 a risk of shock or injury. 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.
SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will 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.
ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS 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 protecting insulation. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded. 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.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Depth of Plunge......................................................2-1/2 in. Peak Horsepower .................................................2-1/4 HP No Load Speed ...................................10,000-23,000/min. Collet...................................................................1/4, 1/2 in. Input ................................120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 12 Amps Depth of Cut..................................................................2 in.
FEATURES KNOW YOUR ROUTER PLUNGE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. 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 adjustments to depth of cut changes possible.
OPERATION FIXED BASE WARNING: SPINDLE LOCK Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. LOCK LEVER WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
OPERATION GROOVE IN PLUNGE BASE 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. LOCK LEVER Tighten the lock lever. Loosen the locking arm if needed. SWITCHING FROM PLUNGE BASE TO FIXED BASE See Figures 3 - 4. To remove the plunge base: Unplug the router.
OPERATION TO LOOSEN COLLET NUT WARNING: If the collet nut is not securely tightened, the bit may detach during use, causing serious personal injury. WARNING: TO TIGHTEN ATTACH SUPPLIED WRENCH HERE IF NOT PRESSING SPINDLE LOCK DOWN WITH THUMB AS SHOWN Do not use bits which are larger than 2-1/4 in. Never use bits which are larger in diameter than the opening in the router subbase.
OPERATION To remove the bit: 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. Release the spindle lock if necessary. DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB SELECTING DEPTH OF CUT LOCK LEVER Proper depth of cut depends on several factors: the horsepower of the router motor, the type of bit, and the type of wood.
OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT SCALE WARNING: 2 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. DEPTH INDICATOR 112 1 1 LOCKING ARM 2 0 2 WARNING: 112 Only use router tables with proper guarding for the bit and with on-board switch controlled receptacles.
OPERATION For further adjustments: ON 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. SLIDE SWITCH Retighten the locking arm if needed. For finer cutting with the plunge depth adjustment knob: OFF Fig.
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. WORKPIECE NOTE: Edge guides for the router are also available. See Accessories. STRAIGHT EDGE 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 straight edge and rout the groove.
OPERATION 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.
OPERATION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST 6 See Figures 16 - 17. 5 3 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. PROPER CUTTING SEQUENCE 4 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.
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.
OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT DEPTH OF CUT See Figures 20 - 21. WIDTH OF CUT Depth of cut is important because it affects the rate of feed that, in turn, affects the quality of the cut and the possibility of damage to the tool’s motor and bit. 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 rather than cutting. A too deep cut can cause smaller bits to be broken off. Bits that are 1/16 in.
ADJUSTMENTS CENTERING TOOL See Figure 23. If the subbase needs to be replaced, removed, or changed, a centering tool is provided. The 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: Unplug the router. � Loosen the subbase screws on the base. Remove the router subbase. To install the centering tool and subbase: Unplug the router. � Insert the subbase screws on the base.
MAINTENANCE Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling 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 extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.
WARRANTY RIDGID® HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY WHAT IS NOT COVERED Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service. This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred.
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.