RIDGID R86044B, Operator'S Manual, Page: 5 / 32

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ASSEMBLY
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.

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:
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.
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If any parts are damaged or missing, please call
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.
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.
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.
REMOVING THE BASE
See Figure 1, page 11.

Remove the battery pack.

Pull the quick release lever to the open position.
 Get a firm grasp of the base with one hand. Hold the
overmolded grip area on the motor housing with the other.
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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.
 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.
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Release the motor release lever and close the quick re-
lease lever.
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.
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BITS
See Figure 2, page 11.

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.

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.
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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 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:
Bit end is sharp. Be careful when removing wax
to prevent injury.
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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.
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Tighten collet nut securely, by rotating it clockwise, using
large end of wrench.
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.
WARNING:
If the collet nut is not tightened securely, the bit
could come out during use, resulting in possible
serious personal injury.
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Depress the motor release lever and return the base back
to an operating position.
 Push the quick release lever to the closed position.