Features; Product Specifications; Know Your Planer; Reset Button - RIDGID R4331 Operator's Manual

FEATURES

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

Feed Rate ............................................................23.5 FPM
Input ..................................120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 15 Amp
No Load Speed .....................................9,000 r/min. (RPM)

KNOW YOUR PLANER

See Figure 3, page 21.
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of
the information on the tool and in this operator's manual as
well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before
use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating
features and safety rules.
15 AMP MOTOR
The planer has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power
to handle tough cutting jobs.
AUTOMATIC FEED
Infeed and outfeed rollers feed the wood through the planer.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT CRANK HANDLE
The depth adjustment crank handle is used to raise and
lower the cutter head assembly.
DUST GUIDE
Attaching a 2-1/2 in. shop vac hose to the dust guide helps
minimize sawdust accumulation on the workpiece.
IND-I-CUT DEPTH GAUGE
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The Ind-I-Cut depth gauge is located on the front of your
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planer and measures depth of cuts up to 1/8 in.
REPEAT-A-CUT
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The Repeat-A-Cut , located on the right side of the planer,
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has preset measurements for repetitive planing.
Max. Planing Height .............................................. 6-1/8 in.
Max. Planing Width ....................................................13 in.
Max. Planing Depth ...................................................1/8 in.

RESET BUTTON

The reset button opens the power line circuit when the
motor temperature exceeds a safe level, when the motor is
overloaded, or when a lower voltage condition exists.
SCALE
Quickly check the thickness of a workpiece using the scale.
SURE-CUT CARRIAGE LOCK
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The Sure-Cut™ Carriage Lock helps minimize snipe on the
end of the workpiece by locking the cutter head in place.
SWITCH ASSEMBLY AND SWITCH KEY
The planer has an easy access switch. To lock in the OFF
( O ) position, remove the switch key. Place the key in a lo-
cation inaccessible to children and others not qualified to
use the tool.
TABLE EXTENSIONS
Infeed and outfeed table extensions are attached to the
machine and fold upright for easy storage. These table ex-
tensions are helpful when planing long workpieces.
THICKNESS SCALE
The thickness scale accurately displays the height of the
cutter blades to a maximum of 6 in.
TOOL STORAGE
A magnetic blade wrench can be stored on the left side
panel of the planer.
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