Clamping Planer To Workbench; Installing The Dust Guide; Installing Depth Adjustment Crank Handle; Leveling The Table Extensions - RIDGID R4331 Operator's Manual

ASSEMBLY

CLAMPING PLANER TO WORKBENCH

See Figure 6, page 22.
If the planer is to be used as a portable tool, it is recommended
you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can eas-
ily be clamped to a workbench or other stable surface. The
mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping
while planer is in use. Any good grade plywood or chipboard
with a 3/4 in. thickness is recommended.
 Mark holes on board where planer is to be mounted using
holes in planer base as a template for hole pattern.
 Follow last three steps in section Mounting Planer to
Workbench.
If lag bolts are used, make sure they are long enough to go
through holes in planer base and material the planer is being
mounted to. If machine bolts are used, make sure bolts are
long enough to go through holes in planer base, the mate-
rial being mounted to, and the lock washers and hex nuts.
INSTALLING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT CRANK
HANDLE
See Figure 7, page 22.
 Using the hex socket screw and lock washer, attach the
depth adjustment crank handle securely to the planer.
NOTE: The handle has a D-shape that will need to align
to properly secure.
WARNING:
Never operate the planer without the dust guide in
place. Failure to install the dust guide could expose
operator to fan and result in serious personal injury.

INSTALLING THE DUST GUIDE

See Figure 8, page 23.
 Remove socket head screw and nut from dust guide.
 From the back of the machine, slide the dust guide over
the exhaust port.
NOTE: The tab on the exhaust port should slide between
the two tabs on the dust guide and align with the screw
holes.
 Place the socket head screw through the dust guide and
tab.
 Install nut and secure in place using the blade wrench.
NOTE: To minimize sawdust accumulation on your work-
piece, attach a 2-1/2 in. shop vac to the dust guide.

LEVELING THE TABLE EXTENSIONS

See Figures 9 - 10, page 23.
The infeed and outfeed table extensions are attached to
the planer. Shipped in a folded, upright position, the table
extensions must be in the down position before planing can
begin. For accurate planing, table extensions must be level
with the planer table.
NOTE: For optimum performance, always check to make
sure the table extensions are level before beginning planing
operations.
 Place a straight edge or level across both the planer table
and table extensions.
 If adjustment is necessary, lift table extensions and loosen
lock nuts. Adjust stop screws (one on each side) until
extension table is level with planer table.
 Press down on the table extension to ensure the table
extension is properly seated.
 Tighten lock nuts securely when adjustments are
complete.
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