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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.

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL

ROUTER
WITH FIXED AND PLUNGE BASES

DOUBLE INSULATED

R2900

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Page 1: ...ly 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 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE OPERATOR S MANUAL ROUTER WITH FIXED AND PLUNGE BASES DOUBLE INSULATED R2900 ...

Page 2: ...Adjustments 20 21 Maintenance 22 Accessories 22 Warranty 23 Customer Service Information 24 TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate ...

Page 3: ...cidents 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...

Page 4: ...fire or serious injury Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw A wire gauge size A W G of at least 14 is rec ommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length A cord exceeding 50 feet is not recommended If in doubt use the next heavier gauge The smaller the gauge number the he...

Page 5: ...ser must read and understand operator s manual before using this product Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and as necessary a full face shield when operating this product Precautions that involve your safety Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in seri ous personal injury Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in...

Page 6: ...t in severe eye damage Before beginning power tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and when needed a full face shield We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87 1 WARNING SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION The following signal words ...

Page 7: ...eck the power supply EXTENSION CORDS 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 An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in overheating and loss of power Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord Only round jacketed c...

Page 8: ...th of Plunge 2 1 2 in Collet 1 4 1 2 in Peak Horsepower 2 1 4 HP No Load Speed 10 000 23 000 min Input 120 V 60 Hz AC only 12 Amps CHIP SHIELD MOTOR IN FIXED BASE LIGHTED PLUG SLIDE SWITCH LED WORKLIGHTS PLUNGE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB PLUNGE BASE ADJUSTMENT BAR Fig 1 LOCKING ARM ...

Page 9: ...s attach to the router base for dust free routing when used in combination with a vacuum VARIABLE SPEED DIAL The variable speed dial enables speed adjustment of the bit from 10 000 min to 23 000 min WARNING If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury WARNING Do not attempt to modify t...

Page 10: ...or 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 adjustment button Pull the adjustment bar tab from the slot in the motor base Lift the motor up from the slot until the adjustment bar tab pass...

Page 11: ...that it will slide behind the plunge base housing Pull the base until it dislodges from the motor hous ing Use caution as forcing may result in permanent damage to the locking mechanism The spindle lock can be released once the motor slides up into the plunge base It will disengage once it has cleared the inside of the plunge base To install the fixed base Unplug the router Loosen the lock lever o...

Page 12: ... touch the collet nut bit or collet with your hands or fingers You will get burned because of the heat buildup from cutting Always use the wrench provided WARNING If the collet nut is not securely tightened the bit may detach during use causing serious personal injury INSTALLING REMOVING COLLETS The router has two different size collets a 1 2 in and a 1 4 in The 1 4 in collet should be used with s...

Page 13: ...s a 1 64 in change in depth setting Unplug the router Loosen the lock lever Turn the depth adjustment knob counterclockwise to move the collet down or clockwise to move the collet up NOTE It should not be possible to make depth adjust ments with the lock lever tightened If depth adjustments are possible with the lock lever tightened an adjustment to the lock lever needs to be made See Adjustments ...

Page 14: ...unge base on a flat surface or on the workpiece Loosen the locking arm if needed Loosen the adjustment bar knob Plunge the router to the selected depth making sure the adjustment bar contacts the plunge depth adjustment knob This will provide a positive stop at zero depth of cut Lock the locking arm if needed Tighten the adjustment bar knob NOTE The depth indicator on the adjustment bar can be res...

Page 15: ...desired height Loosen the locking arm if needed Plunge router until plunge depth adjustment knob and adjustment bar touch Retighten locking arm if needed Fig 11 TO DECREASE SPEED VARIABLE SPEED DIAL Fig 10 SLIDE SWITCH TURNING THE ROUTER ON AND OFF See Figure 10 The router features a soft start which allows for a gradual increase in speed from 0 min to the variable speed dial setting For example i...

Page 16: ...ould be from left to right and counterclockwise around curves When the guide is positioned as shown in the guide outside illustration figure 17 tool travel should be from right to left and clockwise around curves If there is a choice the first setup is generally the easier to use In either case the sideways thrust you use is against the guide WORKPIECE Fig 12 STRAIGHT EDGE CLAMP WORKPIECE STRAIGHT...

Page 17: ...ents the bit from mak ing too deep a cut and holding the pilot firmly in contact with the workpiece edge throughout prevents the cut from becoming too shallow Whenever the workpiece thickness together with the desired depth of cut as adjusted by router depth setting are such that only the top part of the edge is to be shaped leaving at least a 1 16 in thick uncut portion at bottom the pilot can ri...

Page 18: ...e rotation of the spinning bit will tend to throw the router away from the workpiece causing kickback This could cause you to lose control of the router Because of the 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 or foreign object that affects the normal progress of the cutting action...

Page 19: ...t loses speed Also the strain of hold ing the tool will be noticeably increased TOO FAST OPERATION Fig 18 Fig 19 FEEDING TOO SLOWLY See Figure 19 It is possible to spoil a cut by moving the router forward too slowly When you advance the router into the work too slowly the revolving bit does not dig into new wood fast enough to take a bite instead it merely scrapes away sawdust like particles Scrap...

Page 20: ...essive depth of cut can result in loss of control and the possibility of serious personal injury OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT WIDTH OF CUT 1ST PASS 2ND PASS 1ST PASS 2ND PASS Fig 20 Fig 22 Fig 21 ADJUSTING LOCK LEVER TENSION ON THE FIXED BASE AND PLUNGE BASE ROUTER See Figure 22 Over time and with repeated use the lock lever may become loose When this occurs tighten the stop nut slightly The elastic sto...

Page 21: ...s To remove the centering tool Unplug the router 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 centering tool Release the spindle lock if necessary ATTACHING REMOVING VACUUM ADAPTORS See Figure 24 The provided vacuum adaptors provide dust free routing To attach remove the vacuum adap...

Page 22: ...ING 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 may result in serious personal injury Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spack ling compounds or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips an...

Page 23: ...bsite at www ridgid com When requesting warranty service you must present the original dated sales receipt The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any part covered under the warranty at our option at no charge to you One World Technologies Inc Hwy 8 Pickens SC 29671 RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL 3 YEAR LIMITED SERVICE WARRANTY WHAT...

Page 24: ...on 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 Please record the serial number in the space provided below When ordering repair parts always give the following information Model No Serial No R2900 OPERATOR S MANUAL ROUTER WITH FIXED AND PLUNGE BASES DOUBL...

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