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General Safety Rules ....................... 2-3
Specific Safety Rules ...................... 3-4
Symbols ...............................................5
Electrical .......................................... 6-7
Glossary of Terms ...............................8
Features ...............................................9
Assembly ..................................... 10-11
Operation ..................................... 12-14
Adjustments ......................................15
Maintenance ................................ 16-17
Troubleshooting ................................18
Warranty ............................................19
Parts Ordering / Service ...... Back Page
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
OPERATOR’S MANUAL 13 in. THICKNESS PLANER R4331 TABLE OF CONTENTS **************** General Safety Rules ....... 2-3 Specific Safety Rules ...... 3-4 Symbols ..........5 Electrical .......... 6-7 Glossary of Terms .......8 Features ..........9 Assembly ........10-11 ... -
Page 2: General Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- WARNING: resistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when follow all instructions listed below, may result in practical. -
Page 3: Specific Safety Rules
GENERAL SAFETY RULES INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY. If dam- use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or aged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at any solvents to clean tool. an authorized service facility. The conductor with insula- STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what tion having an outer surface that is green with or without you are doing and use common sense. - Page 4 SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS into the dust hood or under IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must the cutter guard. be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk. ...
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Page 5: Symbols
SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or DANGER: serious injury. Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or WARNING: serious injury. -
Page 6: Electrical
ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- This tool is powered by a precision-built electric motor. It ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, AC only (normal household current), 60 Hz. - Page 7 ELECTRICAL MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR See Figure 2, page 20. This motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to prevent sawdust buildup which can interfere with normal motor ventilation. WARNING: Connect this tool to a power source with the appropriate To reduce the risk of serious personal injury from voltage for your model and a 15-amp branch circuit with thrown objects or blade contact from unexpected...
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Page 8: Glossary Of Terms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (flooring, radial arm, and table saws) Push Blocks (flooring and table saws) A device which, when properly installed and maintained, Device used to hold the workpiece during cutting opera- is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back tions. -
Page 9: Features
FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Feed Rate ............23.5 FPM Max. Planing Height ..........6-1/8 in. Input ........120 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 15 Amp Max. Planing Width ............13 in. No Load Speed ........9,000 r/min. (RPM) Max. Planing Depth ...........1/8 in. KNOW YOUR PLANER RESET BUTTON See Figure 3, page 20. -
Page 10: Assembly
Failure to comply could result in UNPACKING accidental starting and possible serious personal This product requires assembly. injury. NOTE: Every RIDGID Thickness Planer is tested at the fac- ® tory to insure its performance. You may see small amounts MOUNTING THE PLANER TO WORKBENCH of wood dust and chips on your new planer. - Page 11 ASSEMBLY CLAMPING PLANER TO WORKBENCH WARNING: See Figure 6, page 21. Never operate the planer without the dust guide in If the planer is to be used as a portable tool, it is recommended place. Failure to install the dust guide could expose you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can eas- operator to fan and result in serious personal injury.
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Page 12: Operation
OPERATION PLANING TIPS WARNING: Thickness planers work best if at least one side of the Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you workpiece has a flat surface. When both sides of a careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a workpiece are rough, use a surface planer or jointer first second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. - Page 13 OPERATION AVOIDING SNIPE TO LOCK THE PLANER: Place the switch in the OFF ( O ) position. Snipe, or depressions made at either end of a workpiece Remove the switch key from the switch and store in a by cutter blades, can occur when the board is not properly secure location.
- Page 14 OPERATION ADJUSTING PLANING DEPTH WARNING: See Figure 12, page 23. To avoid serious personal injury, do not stand The depth adjustment crank handle is used to set the amount directly in line with the front or rear of the planer. of wood being removed in a planing pass.
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Page 15: Adjustments
ADJUSTMENTS BLADE ADJUSTMENT WARNING: See Figure 17, page 24. Before performing any adjustment, make sure the WARNING: tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position. Failure to heed Always wear heavy leather gloves and use caution this warning could result in serious personal injury. -
Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE CLEANING WARNING: Unplug the planer. When servicing, use only identical replacement Sawdust buildup and other debris can cause the tool to parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard plane inaccurately. Periodic cleaning and waxing is needed or cause product damage. - Page 17 MAINTENANCE CORD STORAGE BLADE REPLACEMENT See Figure 19, page 24. See Figures 21 - 25, page 25. When not in use, the power cord should be wrapped around WARNING: the planer. Always wear heavy leather gloves and use caution when loosening blade locking screws and handling CAUTION: and/or changing blades.
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Page 18: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Snipe (depressions at ends of Dull cutter blades Replace or turn cutter blades. workpiece) Incorrect butted stock Butt pieces end-to-end as they are fed into planer. Unit not securely mounted Tighten lag bolts. Torn grain Too deep a blade setting Reduce depth of cut. -
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