OPERATOR'S MANUAL LAMINATE TRIMMER DOUBLE INSULATED TR45 Your laminate trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s 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 Ryobi product.
TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 �n General Safety Rules .................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 �n Specific Safety Rules..............................................................................................................
GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. n 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. n Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. n Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before plugging in.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. n 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 a risk of shock or injury.
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 Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power tools, which eliminates the need for the usual threewire 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. WARNING: The double insulated system is intended to protect the user from shock resulting from a break in the tool’s internal insulation.
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Cutter Diameter . . . . . . . . . . .1-1/8 in. (29 mm) Collet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 in. (6 mm) No Load Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25,000/min. Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 4.5 Amps Net Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 lbs. (1.36 kg) Cord Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ft.
FEATURES DEPTH OF CUT SCALE KNOW YOUR LAMINATE TRIMMER See Figure 1. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules. SWITCH The ON/OFF switch is located on top of the motor housing. HEAVY DUTY MOTOR The trimmer has a powerful 4.5 amp motor with sufficient power to handle many trimming jobs. The motor also has replaceable brushes for ease of servicing. The trimmer has an adjustable depth of cut scale.
ASSEMBLY INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS See Figure 2. n Unplug the trimmer. WRENCH ON COLLET NUT CUTTER WRENCH ON SPINDLE FLATS n Place the trimmer upside down on a workbench to gain easy access to the spindle and collet nut. n Place the small end of one of the wrenches provided on the spindle flats. This will hold the spindle stationary. n Place the larger end of the other wrench provided onto the collet nut. Rotate the wrench counterclockwise to loosen the collet nut as shown in figure 2.
OPERATION WARNING: ON Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: OFF Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool.
OPERATION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 6 and 7. TRIM END GRAINS FIRST 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 direction, the rotation forces of the spinning cutter will tend to throw the trimmer away from the workpiece, causing kickback. This could result in loss of control of the trimmer.
OPERATION PROPER RATE OF FEED n the depth of cut speed and is taking very small bites to produce tiny, cleanlysevered chips. If the 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 chips and a rougher finish. Bigger chips also require more power, which could result in overloading the motor. n the cutting diameter of the cutter.
OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 9. 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 trimmer motor and cutter. 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 cutter is scraping, rather than cutting, and is not recommended. A too-deep cut can cause smaller cutters to be broken off. Cutters that are 1/16 in. (1.
OPERATION TO SET DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 10. n Unplug the trimmer. n Open the depth adjustment latch as indicated by the arrow in figure 10. n Slide the motor housing section of the trimmer upward until the tip of the cutter reaches the work surface. The depth of cut is zero at this point. n Adjust the position of the trimmer to obtain the desired depth of cut by moving the motor housing section up or down, as shown by the up/down arrow in figure 10.
OPERATION USING THE WOODWORKING SUB-BASE WITH HANDLES ROUT CIRCULAR GROOVE CLOCKWISE The woodworking sub-base with handles is convenient when routing 4 in. (101.6 mm), 5 in. (127 mm), or 6 in. (152.4 mm) circular grooves. It can also be used when routing grooves parallel to the edge of the workpiece. The handles allow you to grasp and hold the trimmer with two hands, similar to grasping and holding a router. ROUTING GROOVES IN A CIRCLE See Figure 12.
OPERATION ROUTING GROOVES PARALLEL TO AN EDGE See Figure 13. You can use the scale provided on the woodworking subbase to cut a straight parallel line up to 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the edge of the workpiece. n The intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines at the center of the woodworking sub-base indicates the center of the cutter. This is also the center of groove being cut. n For grooves more than 1 in. (25.
MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION WARNING: When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. 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.
MAINTENANCE BRUSH REPLACEMENT n Replace the brush assemblies. See Figures 14 - 15. n Reconnect the red and black lead terminals to the brush tubes. n Unplug the trimmer. n Ensure that the wires are placed securely in the lead traps to prevent loose wires. n Remove screws from the top cover of the trimmer. n Remove the top cover. n Replace the brush tube clamps and clamp screws. n Remove the clamp screws. n Remove the brush tube clamps. n Replace the top cover.
OPERATOR'S MANUAL LAMINATE TRIMMER DOUBLE INSULATION TR45 • 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. • MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.
