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RIDGID R4330 Operator's Manual

13 in. thickness planer
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Your new planer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards 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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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
13 in. THICKNESS PLANER
R4330

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  • Page 1 Your new planer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TAbLE OF CONTENTS  Introduction...   General Safety Rules ...3-4  Specific Safety Rules ...4-5  Symbols ...6-7  Electrical ...8-9  Glossary of Terms ... 10  Features ...11-1  Tools Needed ... 1  Loose Parts ... 13  Assembly ...14-16 ...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

     NEVER plane more than one piece at a time. DO NOT PLANE more than one workpiece on the planer table at a time. use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.
  • Page 5  ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your planer) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMbER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.  MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING...

  • Page 6: Symbols

    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 Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current...

  • Page 7: Symbols

    To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. If you do not understand the warnings and instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID assistance. customer service for ®...

  • Page 8: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL ExTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw.

  • Page 9: Electrical

    The planer overload protector can only be reset manually by the user after the planer has been allowed to adequately cool. Allow 15 - 30 minutes. Should the overload protector “trip”: ...

  • Page 10: Glossary Of Terms

    Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece. Push blocks (for jointer planers) Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the operator's hands well away from the cutterhead.

  • Page 11: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Feed Rate ...6 FPM Input ...10 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 15 Amp No Load Speed ...10,000 r/min. (RPM) Cord StorAGe reSet Button SwitCh ASSemBly And SwitCh key ind-i-Cut ™ dePth GAuGe inFeed tABle extenSion Max. Planing Height ...6 in. Max.

  • Page 12: Tools Needed

    Quickly check the thickness of a workpiece. SWITCH ASSEMbLY AND SWITCH KEY The planer has an easy access switch. To lock in the OFF position, remove the switch key. Place the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool.

  • Page 13: Loose Parts

    LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with the tool:  Blade / tool storage  Switch key  Hex key (4 mm)  Magnetic blade tool  Hex head screw ()  Depth adjustment handwheel duSt hood hex key BlAde tool WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.

  • Page 14: Assembly

    CLAMPING PLANER TO WORKbENCH See Figure 6. 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.
  • Page 15 See Figure 8. From the back of the machine, slip the slot on the dust hood over the tab inside the planer and align the dust hood over the holes on the side of the planer. Install the dust hood knobs by turning them clockwise.

  • Page 16: Assembly

    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.

  • Page 17: Operation

     Do not lower the cutterhead assembly lower than 5/16 in.  Do not continuously use the planer set at the maximum depth of cut (1/8 in.) and at full width of cut (13 in.). Continuous use at maximum cutting capacity will damage the motor.
  • Page 18 POWER SWITCH See Figure 10. The planer is equipped with a power switch that has a built-in locking feature. This feature is intended to prevent unauthor- ized and possible hazardous use by children and others.

  • Page 19: Adjusting The Planing Depth

    1 in. above the planer table surface. Without putting any load on the planer, test the motor by turning the planer on and allowing it to reach full speed. If the planer sounds excessively loud or...

  • Page 20: Replaning Using Repeat-A-Cut

     Release the board to allow the automatic feed to function properly. Do not push or pull on the workpiece.  Move to one side at the rear of the planer and receive the planed lumber by grasping it in the same manner as it was fed.

  • Page 21: Adjustments

    THICKNESS SCALE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 15. Located on the right front of the planer, the thickness scale shows the depth of the finished workpiece. Inaccurate cuts can be prevented by routinely checking the alignment of the thickness scale.

  • Page 22: Repeat-A-Cut

    Remove the handwheel.  Remove the screws on the top and right side panel of the planer. Carefully lift and pull the side panel cover off.  Lower the cutterhead assembly until it stops against the stop screw.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    Sawdust buildup and other debris can cause the tool to plane inaccurately. Periodic cleaning and waxing is needed for accurate, precision planing. Do not allow sawdust to accumulate on the planer. Clean the dust hood after each use. DANGER: Rotating blades under dust hood. In order to avoid personal injury, keep fingers away.
  • Page 24 See Figure 20. Externally accessible brush assemblies are located at the right front and the left rear of the planer. These brushes should be inspected every 10 to 15 operating hours for wear. Replace both brushes when either brush has less than 1/4 in.

  • Page 25: Blade Replacement

     Unplug the planer.  Lower the cutterhead assembly.  From the back of the planer, remove the two dust hood knobs holding the dust hood in place.  Remove the dust hood. NOTE: The cutterhead lock will engage when the head is rotated.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Unit overloaded Circuit overloaded SOLUTION Replace or turn cutter blades. Butt pieces end-to-end as they are fed into planer. Tighten lag bolts. Reduce depth of cut. Feed other end of board first. Replace or turn cutter blades. Dry wood before planing.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Tools covers all defects in workmanship or materials and nor- mal wear items such as brushes, chucks, motors, switches, cords, gears and even cordless batteries in this RIDGID tool for three years following the purchase date of the tool. Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary.
  • Page 28 13 in. THICKNESS PLANER R4330 CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.

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