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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.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................... 2 �n General Safety Rules.................................................................................................................................................... 3-4 �n Specific Safety Rules...................................................................................................
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off WARNING: before plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow invites accidents. all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, n Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning fire and/or serious personal injury. the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement SERVICE parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section n Tool service must be performed only by qualified of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. shock or injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when n
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SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes Time Alternating Current Type of current Direct Current Type or a characteristic of current n No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load o Class II Construction Doub
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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.
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ELECTRICAL DOUBLE INSULATION EXTENSION CORDS Double insulation is a concept in safety in electric power When using a power tool at a considerable distance from tools, which eliminates the need for the usual three- a power source, be sure to use an extension cord that has wire grounded power cord. All exposed metal parts are the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw. An un- isolated from the internal metal motor components with dersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, result
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� � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � � FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Maximum Cutter Diameter . . . . . . . . . . .1-1/8 in. (29 mm) Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 4.5 Amps Collet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1/4 in. (6 mm) Net Weight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 lbs. (1.36 kg) No Load Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25,000/min. Cord Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 f
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FEATURES KNOW YOUR LAMINATE TRIMMER DEPTH OF CUT SCALE See Figure 1. The trimmer has an adjustable depth of cut scale. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself LAMINATE SUB-BASE with all operating features and safety rules. The sub-base gives the operator greater visibility of the workpiece. SWITCH The ON/OFF switch is located on top of the motor hous- WOODWORKING SUB-BASE ing. The woodworking sub-base is used to rout circular and parallel grooves. It allows the operator to
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1 / 4 1 / 2 3 / 4 1 R 2 1 R 2 R 3 2 ASSEMBLY INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS See Figure 2. CUTTER WRENCH ON n Unplug the trimmer. COLLET NUT WRENCH ON n Place the trimmer upside down on a workbench to gain SPINDLE FLATS 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 c
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OPERATION WARNING: ON Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is suf- ficient 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 re- sulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: OFF Do not use any attachments or accessories not recom- mended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of
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TRIM END GRAINS FIRST OPERATION DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST See Figures 6 and 7. 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. Feed the trimmer into the workpiece from left to right. When fed from left to right, the rotation of the cutter pulls the trim- mer against the workpiece. If fed in the opposite direction, BIT the rotation forces of the
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OPERATION speed and is taking very small bites to produce tiny, cleanly- PROPER RATE OF FEED severed chips. If the trimmer is forced to move forward too Professional trimming and edge shaping depend upon care- fast, the speed of the cutter becomes slower than normal in ful set-up and selecting the proper rate of feed. relation to its forward movement. As a result, the cutter must The proper rate of feed is dependent upon: take bigger bites as it revolves. Bigger bites mean bigger n the hardn
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OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 9. DEPTH WIDTH Depth of cut affects the rate of feed and the quality of a cut. OF CUT OF 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. Mak- ing 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.
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OPERATION TO SET DEPTH OF CUT See Figure 10. n Unplug the trimmer. n Open the depth adjustment latch as indicated by the ar- row in figure 10. INDICATOR n Slide the motor housing section of the trimmer upward POINT(S) 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. The distance the
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1 / 4 1 / 2 3 / 4 1 R 2 1 R 2 2 R 3 OPERATION USING THE WOODWORKING SUB-BASE ROUT CIRCULAR GROOVE CLOCKWISE WITH HANDLES 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. n Th
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1 / 4 1 / 2 3 / 4 1 R 2 1 R 2 2 R 3 OPERATION ROUTING GROOVES PARALLEL TO AN EDGE ROUT GROOVE FROM RIGHT TO LEFT See Figure 13. You can use the scale provided on the woodworking sub- base 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 cen- ter of the cutter. This is also the center of groove being cut. n For grooves more than 1 in. (25.4 mm) fr
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MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION WARNING: All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica- parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or tion is required. cause product damage. ADJUSTING TENSION ON THE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT LATCH WARNING: With use, the depth adjustment latch may loosen. Periodically Always w
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MAINTENANCE n Replace the brush assemblies. BRUSH REPLACEMENT 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 n Remove screws from the top cover of the trimmer. to prevent loose wires. n Remove the top cover. n Replace the brush tube clamps and clamp screws. n Remove the clamp screws. n Replace the top cover. n Remove the brush tube clamps. n Replace the screws on the top
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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. Th
