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DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST

See Figures 8 and 9.

The trimmer motor and cutter revolve in a clockwise direc-
tion. This gives the tool a slight tendency to twist (in your
hands) in a counterclockwise direction, especially when the
motor starts.

Because of the extremely high speed of cutter rotation during
a “proper feeding” operation, there is very little kickback to
contend with under normal conditions. However, should the
cutter strike a knot, hard grain, foreign object, etc. that would
affect the normal progress of the cutting action, there will be
a slight kickback — sufficient to spoil the trueness of your cut
if you are not prepared. Such a kickback is always in the
direction opposite to the direction of cutter rotation.

To guard against such a kickback, plan your setup and
direction of feed so that you will always be thrusting the tool
— to hold it against whatever you are using to guide the cut
— in the same direction that the leading edge of the cutter is
moving. In short, the thrust should be in a direction that keeps
the sharp edges of the cutter continuously biting straight into
new (uncut) wood.

EXTENSION CORDS

The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power.
To  keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool
overheating, use an extension cord that is heavy enough to
carry the current the tool will draw.

A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for
an extension cord 100 feet or less in length. When working
outdoors, use an extension cord that is suitable for outdoor
use. The cord's jacket will be marked WA.

CAUTION:  

Keep extension cords away from any trimming area and
position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber,
tools, etc., during trimming operation.

WARNING:

Check extension cords before each use. If damaged
replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord
since touching the damaged area could cause electrical
shock resulting in serious injury.

OPERATION

TRIMMER FEED

DIRECTION

BIT

ROTATION

TRIMMER FEED

DIRECTION

TRIMMER FEED

DIRECTION

TRIM END

GRAINS FIRST

THRUST

FEED

GUIDE

FEED

GUIDE INSIDE

GUIDE OUTSIDE

THRUST

Fig. 9

Fig. 8

GUIDE

BIT

ROTATION

ROTATION

ROTATION

Summary of Contents for TR30

Page 1: ...r Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions If you use your trimmer properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools OWNER S OPERATING MANUAL LAMINATE TRIMMER MODEL TR30 DOUBLE INSULATED SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Cutter Diameter 1 3 8 in 34 9 mm Collet 1 ...

Page 2: ...uction 1 2 Typical Application 2 3 Rules For Safe Operation 3 5 4 Unpacking 6 5 Features 6 7 6 Adjustments 7 8 7 Operation 9 11 8 Accessories 12 9 Helpful Hints 12 10 Maintenance 13 CAUTION Carefully read through this entire manual before using your new trimmer ...

Page 3: ...safety rules etc contained in this manual Failure to comply can result in accidents involving fire electric shock or serious personal injury Save owner s manual and review frequently for continuing safe operation and instructing others who may use this tool The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your ...

Page 4: ...DICALLY and if damaged have repaired at your nearest au thorized service center Stay constantly aware of cord location READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL Read owner s manual carefully Learn its applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool 2 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces For example Pipes rad...

Page 5: ...l does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way 36 DO NOT USE TOOL UNDER BROWNOUT OR OTHER LOW VOLTAGE CONDITIONS Also do not use with any device that could cause the power supply voltage to change 37 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Review them frequently and use them to instruct others who may use this tool If you loan someone this tool loan t...

Page 6: ...nspect it carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping If any parts are damaged or missing con tact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts before attempting to operate trimmer A 1 2 in 13 mm diameter flush trim bit owner s operating manual warranty registration and two wrenches are included in the carton FEATURES WARNING If any parts are missing do not o...

Page 7: ...er will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious injury WARNING Do not use cutters that are larger in diameter than the opening in trimmer base Use of such cutters will come in contact with the trimmer base and damage both the cutter and trimmer base This situation could also cause possible loss of control or create other hazardous conditions that could cause possible serious personal ...

Page 8: ...shank of cutter into collet The shank of your cutter should be close to but not touching bottom of collet This allows for expansion when the cutter gets hot 8 Tighten the collet nut securely by turning clockwise with the wrench provided See Figure 3 WARNING If collet nut is not tightened securely cutter may come out during use causing serious personal injury WARNING Avoid open area of trimmer base...

Page 9: ... tend to throw the trimmer away from the workpiece This could cause loss of control of your trimmer RATE OF FEED IMPORTANT The whole secret of professional laminate trimming lies in making a careful setup for the cut to be made and in selecting the proper rate of feed The proper rate of feed depends on several factors the hard ness and moisture content of the workpiece the depth of cut and the cut...

Page 10: ...an normal tendency to bounce off the sides of the cut especially if the wood has a pronounced grain with hard and soft areas As a result the cut produced may have sides that are rippled instead of straight Too slow feeding can also cause your trimmer to take off in a wrong direction from the intended line of cut You can detect too slow feeding by the high pitched sound of the motor Always grasp an...

Page 11: ... is moving In short the thrust should be in a direction that keeps the sharp edges of the cutter continuously biting straight into new uncut wood EXTENSION CORDS The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power To keep the loss to a minimum and to prevent tool overheating use an extension cord that is heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw A wire gage size A W G of at leas...

Page 12: ...ntscarefully Thendoublecheck Measure twice and cut once Keep cutters clean and properly sharpened Don t let familiarity make you careless Study all safety rules and do the job safely NEVER place your hands in jeopardy Make certain clamps can t loosen while in use Test difficult setups on scrap Don t waste lumber Plan each operation before you begin Provide for smoother operation by cleaning your t...

Page 13: ...es necessary to clean your collet and collet nut To do so simply remove collet nut from collet and clean the dust and chips that have collected Then return collet nut to its original position GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use clean cloths to remove dirt carbo...

Page 14: ...s or service simply contact your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit Please refer to the Service Center insert or call 1 800 525 2579 in the United States or 1 800 265 6778 in Canada for your nearest Ryobi Authorized Service Center MODEL NO AND SERIAL NO The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor ho...

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