Ryobi Trimmer TR31 1 User Guide

OPERATOR’S MANUAL  
LAMINATE TRIMMER  
MODEL TR31-1  
DOUBLE INSULATED  
SPECIFICATIONS:  
Maximum Cutter Diameter  
1-3/8 in. (34.9 mm)  
Collet  
1/4 in. (6.4 mm)  
Horsepower  
Rating  
3/4  
120 volts, 60 Hz AC only, 3.8 amperes  
23,000 RPM  
No Load Speed  
Power Cord  
Net Weight  
10 ft. (3 m)  
3.0 lbs. (1.4 kg.)  
We have engineered and manufactured your new Laminate Trimmer to Ryobi’s high standard for dependability, ease of  
operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, the Laminate Trimmer will give you years of rugged, trouble-free  
performance.  
WARNING: Carefully read through this entire operator’s manual before using your new trimmer.  
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
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-  
dents.  
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to  
follow all instructions listed below, may result in elec-  
tric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.  
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning  
the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a  
rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance  
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better  
control of the tool in unexpected situations.  
Work Area  
Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered  
benches and dark areas invite accidents.  
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.  
Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing  
protection must be used for appropriate conditions.  
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-  
spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liq-  
uids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which  
may ignite the dust or fumes.  
Tool Use and Care  
Use clamps or other practical way to secure and sup-  
port the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the  
work by hand or against your body is unstable and may  
lead to loss of control.  
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while  
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to  
lose control.  
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your appli-  
cation. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at  
the rate for which it is designed.  
Electrical Safety  
Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized  
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug  
will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug  
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it  
still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to in-  
stall a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in any  
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.  
Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dan-  
gerous and must be repaired.  
Disconnect the plug from the power source before  
making any adjustments, changing accessories, or  
storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures re-  
duce risk of starting the tool accidentally.  
way. Double insulation  
three wire grounded power cord and grounded power  
supply system.  
eliminates the need for the  
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other  
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands of  
untrained users.  
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as  
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an  
increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.  
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp and  
clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting edges  
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.  
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.  
Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec-  
tric shock.  
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,  
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may  
affect the tool's operation. If damaged, have the tool  
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by  
poorly maintained tools.  
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry  
the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord  
away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.  
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged cords  
increase the risk of electric shock.  
Use only accessories that are recommended by the  
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may  
be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when  
used on another tool.  
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor  
extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These cords are  
rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of electric shock.  
Personal Safety  
Service  
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-  
mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not use  
tool while tired or under the influence of drugs, alco-  
hol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operat-  
ing power tools may result in serious personal injury.  
Tool service must be performed only by qualified re-  
pair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by  
unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.  
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement  
parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section  
of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to  
follow Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of elec-  
tric shock or injury.  
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-  
elry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing, and  
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry,  
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.  
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES  
ng. Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based  
products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.  
Keep the tool and its handle dry, clean, and free from  
oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when clean  
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES  
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  
gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 16 is recommended for an  
extension cord 100 feet or less in length. A cord exceed-  
ing 100 feet is not recommended. If in doubt, use the next  
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier  
the cord. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line  
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating.  
Additional Rules for Safe Operation  
Know your power tool. Read operator's manual care-  
fully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the  
specific potential hazards related to this tool. Following  
this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock, fire, or  
serious injury.  
Always wear safety glasses with side shields. Every-  
day eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses; they  
are NOT safety glasses.  
Drugs, Alcohol, Medication. Do not operate tool while  
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.  
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,  
fire, or serious injury.  
Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the  
operation is dusty.  
Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during  
extended periods of operation.  
Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and  
use them to instruct others who may use this tool. If you  
loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.  
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when per-  
forming an operation where the cutting tool may  
contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a  
"live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"  
and shock the operator.  
WARNING:  
Inspect tool cords periodically and if damaged, have  
repaired at your nearest authorized service center. Stay  
constantly aware of cord location.  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,  
drilling, and other construction activities contains  
chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or  
other reproductive harm. Some examples of these  
chemicals are:  
Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool, a  
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully  
checked to determine that it will operate properly and  
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of  
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,  
mounting, and any other conditions that may affect its  
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should  
be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service  
center. Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric  
shock, fire, or serious injury.  
lead from lead-based paints,  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other  
masonry products, and  
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated  
lumber.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on  
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your  
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated  
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such  
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter  
out microscopic particles.  
Do not abuse cord. Never carry tool by cord or yank  
it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from  
heat, oilandsharpedges. Followingthisrulewillreduce  
the risk of electric shock or fire.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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SYMBOLS  
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper  
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
EXPLANATION  
V
Volts  
Voltage  
A
Amperes  
Current  
Hz  
W
Hertz  
Frequency (cycles per second)  
Power  
Watt  
min  
Minutes  
Time  
Alternating Current  
Direct Current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
Type or a characteristic of current  
---  
n
No Load Speed  
Rotational speed, at no load  
0
Designates double-insulated construction  
tools  
Class II Construction  
Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,  
orbits etc. per minute  
Revolutions or Reciprocation Per Minute  
Safety Alert  
.../min  
Indicates danger, warning or caution.  
It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp  
locations.  
Wet Conditions Alert  
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  
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 serious  
injury.  
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or  
moderate injury.  
NOTE:  
Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
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UNPACKING  
Your trimmer has been shipped completely assembled and  
ready for use. After removing it from the carton, inspect 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 subbase accessory  
with handles, operator's manual, warranty registration and  
two wrenches are included in the carton.  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing do not operate your trimmer until  
the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could  
result in possible serious injury.  
FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR TRIMMER  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
See Figure 2.  
Your trimmer has a precision built electric motor. It should  
be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz,  
AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this  
tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will  
cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If your  
tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-  
check the power supply.  
Before attempting to use your trimmer, familiarize yourself  
with all operating features and safety requirements.  
Your trimmer is a versatile woodworking tool which will give  
you years of trouble-free performance. It is engineered with  
the professional in mind, but its ease of operation allows the  
amateur to produce work which is beautiful and precise.  
As the name implies your trimmer can be used for trimming  
laminates. When used with recommended accessories, such  
as a straight guide, trimmer guide, template guide, or com-  
bination panel bit, it becomes even more versatile.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any trimmer can result in foreign objects  
being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe  
eyedamage.Beforestartingpowertooloperation,always  
wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields  
and a full face shield when needed. We recommend wide  
vision safety mask for use over eyeglasses or standard  
safety glasses with side shields.  
WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with your trimmer to make you  
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second  
is sufficient to inflict severe injury.  
HEAVY DUTY MOTOR  
WARNING:  
Your trimmer has a powerful 3.8 amp motor with sufficient  
power to handle many trimming jobs. It is capable of deliv-  
ering 3/4 horsepower for heavy duty performance. The  
motor also has removable brushes for ease of servicing.  
Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories  
not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alter-  
ation or modification is misuse and could result in a  
hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal  
injury.  
SWITCH  
To turn your trimmer ON, slide the switch on top of the  
trimmer to ON position. Return the switch to OFF position  
when finished.  
APPLICATIONS  
(Use only for the purpose listed below)  
DEPTH OF CUT SCALE  
Smooth, professional trimming of laminates.  
Your trimmer's cutting depth can be adjusted by using the  
depth of cut scale. To adjust to desired depth of cut, loosen  
the wing bolt and move the base until the tip of the cutter  
touches work surface. The depth of cut is zero at this point.  
Position your trimmer so that the cutter can extend below  
the subbase for desired depth of cut setting. Move the base  
further until the mark on the depth of cut scale corresponds  
with your desired depth of cut. Then securely tighten the  
wing bolt.  
Cabinet making, trimming counter tops, and finishing  
work.  
Trimming wood and plastics.  
BALL BEARING PILOTED CUTTER  
See Figures 1 and 5.  
Use of ball bearing piloted trimmer cutters provide a conve-  
nient method of laminate trimming. Guide the ball bearing  
surface along the edge of workpiece. Be careful to follow  
instructions for correct direction of feed.  
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FEATURES  
ON-OFF  
SWITCH  
OFF  
O N  
O F F  
ON  
1
3/4  
1/2  
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  
power supply when you are assembling parts, making  
adjustments, installing or removing cutters, or when not  
in use. Disconnecting your trimmer will prevent accidental  
starting that could cause serious injury.  
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  
injury.  
WARNING:  
Do not use cutters with undersized shanks. Undersized  
shanks will not tighten properly and could be thrown from  
tool causing injury.  
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ADJUSTMENTS  
INSTALLING/REMOVING CUTTERS  
WRENCH ON  
See Figure 3.  
COLLET NUT  
UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER.  
CUTTER  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental  
WRENCH ON  
SPINDLE FLATS  
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 other wrench provided onto the  
collet nut. Rotate wrench counterclockwise to loosen  
collet nut. See Figure 3.  
Fig. 3  
WARNING:  
If you are changing a cutter immediately after use, be  
careful not to touch the cutter or collet with your hands or  
fingers. They will get burned because of the heat buildup  
from cutting. Always use the wrench provided.  
O N  
O F F  
If installing cutter for the first time, it can be installed once  
colletnutisloose. Ifchangingcutters, cutterwilleasilyslip  
from collet after loosening collet nut.  
INDICATOR  
POINT(S)  
DEPTH OF  
The collet is machined to precision tolerances to fit cutters  
CUT SCALE  
1
with 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) diameter shanks.  
3/4  
1/2  
Withyourtrimmerstillupsidedownonaworkbench, insert  
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.  
1
3/4  
1/2  
1/4  
Tighten the collet nut securely by turning clockwise with  
WING  
BOLT  
0
the wrench provided. See Figure 3.  
WARNING:  
If collet nut is not tightened securely, cutter may come  
INDICATOR  
POINT(S)  
Fig. 4  
out during use, causing serious personal injury.  
Loosen the wing bolt and move the base until the tip of  
cutter touches the work surface. The depth of cut is zero  
at this point. See Figure 4.  
WARNING:  
Avoid open area of trimmer base. Serious personal injury  
Position your trimmer so that the cutter can extend below  
will result from contact with a rotating cutter.  
the subbase for desired depth of cut setting.  
Move the base to obtain the desired depth of cut. The  
distance the cutter moves can be read on the depth of cut  
scale.Eachmarkonthescaleindicatesa1/16in.(1.6mm)  
changeindepthsetting.Indicatorpointsarelocatedonthe  
base.  
TO SET DEPTH OF CUT  
See Figure 4.  
UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER.  
WARNING:  
Securely tighten the wing bolt.  
Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental  
starting causing serious injury.  
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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  
trimmer has a tendency to twist, jerk, or grab in your hands  
during start-up. If not prepared, this can cause a loss of  
control resulting in possible serious injury.  
Fig. 5  
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR TRIMMER  
Before starting your trimmer, unplug it and make sure cutter  
is securely tightened in collet and that depth of cut is properly  
set. Neverstarttrimmerwhilecutterisincontactwiththe  
workpiece.  
cut, and the cutting diameter of the cutter. When cutting shal-  
low grooves in soft woods such as pine, a faster rate of feed  
can be used. When making cuts in hardwoods such as oak,  
a slower rate of feed will be required.  
After completing a cut, pull cutter slightly away from cut  
surface. Turn trimmer off and wait for rotating cutter to  
completely stop before removing base from work surface.  
The best rate of feed is one that does not slow down the  
trimmer motor more than one-third of its no-load speed. If  
the trimmer is fed too fast, it will take large chips out of the  
wood and leave gouge marks. If the trimmer is fed too slow,  
it will scorch or burn the wood.  
Your trimmer is turned on by means of a slide switch located  
on top of the tool. Make a few cuts on a piece of scrap  
material to determine the desired depth or shape of cut.  
When cutting, fit the base of your trimmer over the work  
surface and firmly hold the body of your trimmer with your  
hand.Makesurethetrimmerisrunningatfullspeed.Forbest  
results, move your trimmer from left to right, against the  
turning direction of the cutter. See Figure 5. Be sure not to  
move trimmer too rapidly.  
PROPER FEEDING  
The right feed is neither too fast nor too slow. It is the rate at  
which the cutter is being advanced firmly and surely to pro-  
duce a continuous spiral of uniform chips or a smooth trim  
edge on laminate. If you are making a small diameter, shal-  
low groove in soft, dry wood, the proper feed may be about  
as fast as you can travel your trimmer along your guide line.  
On the other hand, if the cutter is a large one, the cut is  
deep or the workpiece is hard to cut, the proper feed may  
be a very slow one. A cross-grain cut may require a slower  
pace than an identical with-grain cut in the same workpiece.  
Remain alert and watch what you are doing. DO NOT  
operate trimmer when fatigued or under the influence of  
drugs, alcohol, or any medication.  
FEED DIRECTION  
When trimming, the cutter rotates clockwise. Therefore, you  
should feed the trimmer into the workpiece from left to right.  
When fed from left to right, the rotation of the cutter pulls the  
trimmer against the workpiece. If fed in the opposite direc-  
tion, the rotation forces of the spinning cutter will tend to  
throw the trimmer away from the workpiece. This could  
cause loss of control of your trimmer.  
There is no fixed rule. You will learn by experience from  
practice and use. The best rate of feed is determined by  
listening to the sound of the trimmer motor and by feeling  
the progress of each cut. Always test a cut on a scrap piece  
of the workpiece wood or laminate beforehand.  
FORCE FEEDING  
RATE OF FEED  
Clean, smooth laminate trimming and edge shaping can be  
done only when the cutter is revolving at a relatively high  
speed and is taking very small bites to produce tiny, cleanly  
severed chips. If your trimmer is forced to move forward too  
fast, the speed of the cutter becomes slower than normal in  
relation to its forward movement. As a result, the cutter must  
take bigger bites as it revolves. “Bigger bites” mean bigger  
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  
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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  
TOO FAST  
Your trimmer is an extremely high-speed tool (23,000 RPM  
no-load speed), and will make clean, smooth cuts if allowed  
to run freely without the overload of a forced (too fast) feed.  
Three things that cause “force feeding” are cutter size,  
depth-of-cut, and workpiece characteristics. The larger the  
cutter or the deeper the cut, the more slowly the trimmer  
should be moved forward. If the wood is very hard, knotty,  
gummy or damp, the operation must be slowed still more.  
Fig. 6  
You can always detect “force feeding” by the sound of the  
motor. Its high-pitched whine will sound lower and stronger  
as it loses speed. Also, the strain of holding the tool will be  
noticeably increased.  
DEPTH  
WIDTH  
OF CUT  
OF CUT  
TOO SLOW FEEDING  
It is also possible to spoil a cut by moving the trimmer for-  
ward too slowly. When it is advanced into the work too slowly,  
a revolving cutter does not dig into new wood fast enough  
to take a bite; instead, it simply scrapes away sawdust-like  
particles. Scraping produces heat, which can glaze, burn,  
or mar the cut — in extreme cases, it can even overheat the  
cutter so as to destroy its hardness. Dull cutters can also  
contribute to scraping and burning.  
1ST. PASS  
1ST.  
PASS  
2ND.  
PASS  
2ND. PASS  
In addition, it is more difficult to control a trimmer when the  
cutter is scraping instead of cutting. With practically no load  
on the motor the cutter will be revolving at close to top RPM,  
and will have a much greater than 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.  
Fig. 7  
large enough cutter may not be broken off, but if the cut is too  
deep a rough cut will result — and it may be very difficult to  
guide and control the cutter as desired. For these reasons,  
werecommendthatyoudonotexceed1/8in. (3.2mm)depth  
of cut in a single pass, regardless of the cutter size or the  
softness or condition of the workpiece. This will result in a  
higher quality cut.  
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 and hold your trimmer firmly when  
trimming.  
DEPTH OF CUT  
To make deeper cuts it is therefore necessary to make as  
many successive passes as required, lowering the cutter  
1/8 in. (3.2 mm) for each new pass. In order to save time,  
do all the cutting necessary at one depth setting, before  
lowering the cutter for the next pass. This will also assure  
a uniform depth when the final pass is completed.  
See Figure 7.  
As previously mentioned, the depth of cut is important  
because it affects the rate of feed which, in turn, affects the  
quality of a cut (and, also, the possibility of damage to your  
trimmer motor and cutter). A deep cut requires a slower feed  
than a shallow one, and a too deep cut will cause you to slow  
the feed so much that the cutter is no longer cutting, it is  
scraping, instead.  
WARNING:  
If desired depth of cut is greater than can be safely cut in  
one pass, make cuts in two or more passes.  
Making a deep cut is never advisable. The smaller cutters—  
especially those only 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) in diameter — are  
easily broken off when subjected to too much side thrust. A  
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DIRECTION OF FEED AND THRUST  
TRIMMER FEED  
DIRECTION  
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.  
Becauseoftheextremelyhighspeedofcutterrotationduring  
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.  
BIT  
ROTATION  
BIT  
ROTATION  
TRIMMER FEED  
DIRECTION  
Fig. 8  
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.Inshort,thethrustshouldbeinadirectionthatkeeps  
the sharp edges of the cutter continuously biting straight into  
GUIDE OUTSIDE  
THRUST  
new (uncut) wood.  
EXTENSION CORDS  
ROTATION  
FEED  
FEED  
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.  
GUIDE  
GUIDE INSIDE  
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.  
ROTATION  
GUIDE  
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.  
Fig. 9  
THRUST  
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.  
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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  
BRUSH REPLACEMENT  
ASSEMBLY  
See Figure 10.  
Your trimmer has externally accessible brush assemblies  
that should periodically be checked for wear. Proceed as  
follows when replacement is required:  
UNPLUG YOUR TRIMMER.  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental  
starting causing serious injury.  
Fig. 10  
Remove brush cap with a flat blade screwdriver. Brush  
assembly is spring loaded and will pop out when you  
remove brush cap.  
WARNING:  
Remove brush assembly (brush and spring).  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-  
based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in contact  
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can  
damage, weaken, or destroy plastic.  
Check for wear. If worn, always replace in pairs. DO  
NOT replace one side without replacing the other.  
Reassemble using new brush assemblies. Make sure  
curvature of brush matches curvature of motor and that  
brush moves freely in brush tube.  
When electric tools are used on fiberglass boats, sports cars,  
wallboard, spackling compounds, or plaster, it has been  
found that they are subject to accelerated wear and possible  
premature failure, as the fiberglass chips and grindings are  
highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commutators, etc.  
Consequently it is not recommended that this tool be used  
for extended work on any fiberglass material, wallboard,  
spackling compounds, or plaster. During any use on these  
materials, it is extremely important that the tool is cleaned  
frequently by blowing with an air jet.  
Make sure brush cap is oriented correctly (straight) and  
replace.  
Tighten brush cap securely. DO NOT over torque.  
PROPER CARE OF CUTTERS  
Get faster more accurate cutting results by keeping cutters  
clean and sharp. Remove all accumulated pitch and gum  
from cutters after each use.  
When sharpening cutters, sharpen only the inside of the  
cutting edge. Never grind the outside diameter. Be sure  
when sharpening the end of a cutter to grind the clearance  
angle the same as originally ground.  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles, or safety glasses with side  
shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust.  
If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.  
PROPER CARE OF COLLET  
From time to time, it also becomes 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.  
LUBRICATION  
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient  
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under  
normaloperatingconditions. Therefore,nofurtherlubrication  
is required.  
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, carbon dust, etc.  
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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.  
Makesetupadjustmentscarefully.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  
trimmer frequently. Shake trimmer or blow with an air  
jet to remove sawdust buildup.  
THINK SAFETY BY THINKING AHEAD.  
Fig. 11  
Standard accessories included with your laminate trimmer  
are two wrenches. A subbase accessory with two handles is  
also included.  
The following is a list of optional accessories available for  
your Laminate Trimmer:  
Part No.  
6072373  
4675208  
6072063  
Description  
Trimmer Guide  
Straight Trim Bit  
Straight Guide  
Fig. 12  
WARNING:  
Avoid hand positions that may expose fingers to cutter  
through open areas of trimmer base. See Figure 12.  
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ACCESSORIES  
TRIMMING WITH SUBBASE ACCESSORY  
See Figures 13 and 16.  
LAMINATE  
TRIMMER  
A subbase accessory is packed in the box with your trimmer.  
If desired, the existing subbase can be removed and this  
accessory attached.  
HANDLE(S)  
Itisconvenientwhenrouting4in.(101.6mm),5in.(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 grasp and hold your  
trimmer with two hands similar to grasping and holding a  
router.  
TO ATTACH SUBBASE ACCESSORY  
See Figure 13.  
Unplug your trimmer.  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug your trimmer could result in accidental  
starting causing serious injury.  
Turn your laminate trimmer upside down, remove the  
four subbase screws and subbase.  
SUBBASE  
Attach your subbase accessory using the same four  
ACCESSORY  
subbase screws.  
Tighten subbase screws securely, but do not overtighten.  
SUBBASE  
Turn your laminate trimmer upright and thread the  
handles provided into the threaded holes in the subbase  
accessory.  
SCREW(S)  
Fig. 13  
ROUT CIRCULAR GROOVE CLOCKWISE  
Tighten handles securely.  
ROUTING GROOVES IN A CIRCLE  
See Figure 14.  
There are three holes marked R2", R2-1/2", and R3" on  
the subbase accessory. Each number represents a ra-  
dius and may be used when cutting circular grooves that  
are 4 in. (101.6 mm), 5 in. (127 mm) or 6 in. (152.4 mm)  
in diameter.  
Select the radius for the desired circle, place a finishing  
nail through the hole and securely tack it into your  
workpiece. This will create a pivot axis for that size  
radius.  
Rout circular groove in a clockwise direction only. See  
arrow shown in figure 14.  
FINISHING  
NAIL  
WORKPIECE  
Fig. 14  
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ACCESSORIES  
ROUTING GROOVES PARALLEL TO AN EDGE  
See Figures 13 and 14.  
ROUT GROOVE FROM LEFT TO RIGHT  
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 purchased an optional straight guide, place  
cutter at desired position on the workpiece and make  
your cut from left to right as shown by the arrow in  
figure 13.  
In this case the thrust is from straight guide towards  
the cutter or trimmer.  
For grooves more than 1 in. (25.4 mm) from the edge  
of workpiece, align the center of desired groove on  
workpiece with centerline on subbase accessory. Then  
measure from the centerline on subbase accessory to  
the guiding portion of straight guide. Tighten knob on  
the straight guide securely.  
If you are using "C" clamps and a board to act as your  
straight edge, place cutter at desired position on the  
workpiece and make your cut from right to left as  
shown by the arrow in figure 16.  
Note: The board being used as a straight edge must  
be 1/4 in. (6.4 mm) thick or less to prevent contact with  
trimmer base. It must also be at least as long as the  
workpiece in order to be a guide.  
Fig. 15  
ROUT GROOVE FROM RIGHT TO LEFT  
In this case the thrust is from your trimmer against the  
straight edge.  
As mentioned previously, do not make too heavy of a  
cut in one pass. If a deep cut is required, make suc-  
cessive passes at increasing depths with each new  
pass until you reach the desired groove depth.  
Fig. 16  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
LAMINATE TRIMMER - TR31-1  
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  
• MODEL NO. AND SERIAL NO.  
The model number of this tool will be found on a plate attached to the motor housing.  
Please record the model number and serial number in the space provided below.  
• HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS  
WHEN ORDERING REPAIR PARTS,  
ALWAYS GIVE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:  
TR31-1  
• MODEL NUMBER  
• SERIAL NUMBER  
RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES, INC.  
1428 Pearman Dairy Road  
Anderson, SC 29625  
Post Office Box 1207  
Anderson, SC 29622-1207  
Phone 1-800-525-2579  
983000-149  
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