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OPERATOR’S MANUAL
LAMINATE TRIMMER - MODEL TR31
DOUBLE INSULATED
SPECIFICATIONS:
Maximum Cutter Diameter 1-3/8 in. (34.9 mm)
Collet 1/4 in. (6.4 mm)
Horsepower 3/4
Rating 120 volts, 60 Hz AC only, 3.8 amperes
No Load Speed 23,000 RPM
Power Cord 10 ft. (3 m)
Net Weight 3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg.)
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI LAMINATE TRIMMER.
Your new trimmer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. Properly cared for, it will
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction............................................................................................................................ 1 2. Typical Application. ................................................................................................................ 2 3. Rules For Safe Operation...................................................................................................3-5 4. Unpacking ..........................................................
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures. SYMBOL MEANING SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or p
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off before WARNING: plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on invites acci- Read and understand all instructions. Failure to dents. follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec- Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of t
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean, and free from Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean- When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy ing. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool. gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet or less i
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UNPACKING Your trimmer has been shipped completely assembled and ready for use. After removing it from the carton, inspect it WARNING: carefully to make sure no breakage or damage has occurred during shipping. If any parts are damaged or missing, con- If any parts are missing do not operate your trimmer until tact your nearest Ryobi dealer to obtain replacement parts the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could before attempting to operate trimmer. A subbase accessory result in possibl
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1 3/4 1/2 ON OFF FEATURES ON-OFF SWITCH OFF ON BRUSH CAP DEPTH OF BASE CUT SCALE MOTOR WING BOLT HOUSING WRENCH (2) COLLET NUT COLLET SUBBASE Fig. 2 ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: WARNING: Your laminate trimmer should never be connected to Do not use cutters that are larger in diameter than the power supply when you are assembling parts, making opening in trimmer base. Use of such cutters will come adjustments, installing or removing cutters, or when not in contact with the trimmer base and damage both th
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1 3/4 1/2 O N O F F ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS WRENCH ON See Figure 3. COLLET NUT UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER. CUTTER WARNING: WRENCH ON SPINDLE FLATS Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious injury. Place your trimmer upside down on a workbench in order to gain easy access to the spindle and collet nut. Place the small end of one of the wrenches provided on the spindle flats. This will hold the spindle stationary. Place the large end of the
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OPERATION WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when using your trimmer. Failure to do so could result in dust, shavings, chips, loose particles, or foreign objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury. If the operation is dusty, also wear a face or dust mask. WARNING: When turning your trimmer ON, be prepared for start-up torque. Always have a firm grasp of your trimmer before starting. Because of the high cutter speed rotation your
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OPERATION chips, and a rougher finish. Bigger chips also require more power, which could result in the trimmer motor becoming overloaded. Under extreme force-feeding conditions the relative speed of the cutter can become so slow — and the bites it has to take so large — that chips will be partially knocked off (rather than fully cut off), with resulting splintering and gouging of the workpiece. See Figure 6. TOO SLOW Your trimmer is an extremely high-speed tool (23,000 RPM no-load speed), and wi
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OPERATION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST TRIMMER FEED See Figures 8 and 9. DIRECTION 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 BIT a “proper feeding” operation, there is very little kickback to ROTATION contend with under normal conditions. However, should the cutter strike a knot, hard
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ACCESSORIES HELPFUL HINTS EDGE SHAPING WITH OPTIONAL TRIMMER GUIDE ✓ Always clamp workpiece securely before trimming. ✓ A safe operator is one who thinks ahead. ✓ Always wear eye protection when trimming. ✓ Make setup adjustments carefully. Then double check. 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 w
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1/4 1/2 3/4 1 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 R2 1 R2 2 R3 R2 1 R2 R3 2 ACCESSORIES TRIMMING WITH SUBBASE ACCESSORY See Figures 12 and 15. LAMINATE TRIMMER A subbase accessory is packed in the box with your trimmer. If desired, the existing subbase can be removed and this HANDLE(S) accessory attached. It 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 provided allow you to
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1/4 1/2 3/4 1 1/4 1/2 3/4 1 1 R2 R2 2 R3 R2 1 R2 R3 2 ACCESSORIES ROUTING GROOVES PARALLEL TO AN EDGE ROUT GROOVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT See Figures 14 and 15. You can use the scale provided on the subbase accessory to cut a straight parallel line up to 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the edge of your workpiece. The intersection of the horizontal and vertical lines at the center of the subbase accessory indicates the cen- ter of your cutter. This is also the center of groove being cut. If you have purchase
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MAINTENANCE BRUSH CAP WARNING: When servicing use only identical Ryobi replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. BRUSH CAP BRUSH BRUSH REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLY See Figure 16. Your trimmer has externally accessible brush assemblies that should periodically be checked for wear. Proceed as follows when replacement is required: UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER. BRUSH ASSEMBLY WARNING: Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental starting causing serious inj
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL LAMINATE TRIMMER - TR31 DOUBLE INSULATED • 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. The m
