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RIDGID JP06101 Operator's Manual

6-1/8 in. jointer/planer
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Your Jointer/Planer has been engineered and manufactured to RIDGID's high standard 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
6-1/8 in. JOINTER/PLANER
JP06101

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 6-1/8 in. JOINTER/PLANER JP06101 Your Jointer/Planer has been engineered and manufactured to RIDGID’s high standard 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 n Introduction..................................2 n General Safety Rules ..............................3-4 n Specific Safety Rules.................................5 n Symbols..................................6-7 n Electrical ..................................8-9 n Glossary of Terms ................................10 n Features ..................................11-12 n Tools Needed...................................12 n Loose Parts................................13-14 n Assembly ................................... 14-20 n Operation ...................................

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES n DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance WARNING: at all times. Read and understand all instructions. Failure to n MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and follow all instructions listed below, may result in clean for best and safest performance.
  • Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES n INSPECT EXTENSION CORDS PERIODICALLY and n NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATING COM- replace if damaged. PONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE. n KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL AND n DO NOT OPERATE A TOOL WHILE UNDER THE GREASE.

  • Page 5: Specific Safety Rules

    SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if n NEVER PLANE WOOD NARROWER OR THINNER the cutting operation is dusty. THAN 3/4 IN. n PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection n ALWAYS USE PUSH BLOCKS/PUSH STICK when plan- during extended periods of operation.

  • 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 DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION Volts Voltage Amperes Current Hertz...
  • Page 7 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL 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 death or serious injury.

  • Page 8: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS SPEED AND WIRING Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground- The no-load speed of this tool is approximately ing plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug. 3,450/min. This speed is not constant and decreases under When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the a load or with lower voltage.
  • Page 9 ELECTRICAL CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE WARNING: See Figures 2 - 5. To prevent possible electrical hazards including electrocution or death, have a qualified electri- WARNING: cian check the line if you are not certain that it is Electric shock can kill. To reduce the risk of serious properly wired.

  • Page 10: Glossary Of Terms

    GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) Non-Through Cuts A devise which, when properly installed and maintained, Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back completely through the thickness of the workpiece. toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation.

  • Page 11: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Cutter Head ............3 Knives Motor ............1 HP Induction Phase ............... Single Input ......120 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 12.0 Amps Rotation of Shaft ........Counterclockwise Input ......240 V, 60 Hz, AC only, 6.0 Amps No Load Speed ..........

  • Page 12: Infeed Table

    FEATURES KNOW YOUR JOINTER/PLANER FENCE TILT HANDLE Assists in positioning the fence to various bevel angles. See Figure 6. Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself FENCE with all operating Features and Safety Rules. Guides workpiece over cutter head. DUST CHUTE WITH TOOL STORAGE BEVEL LOCK HANDLE Allows 4 in.

  • Page 13: Loose Parts

    LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your tool: 1. Motor and Switch Assembly......... 1 7. Front Panel ..............1 2. Jointer Bed Assembly........... 1 8. Right Side Panel ............1 3. Motor Mount Bracket ........... 1 9. Left Side Panel ............. 1 4.

  • Page 14: Assembly

    LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your tool: 1. Pulley Guard ..............1 5. Push Blocks..............2 2. V-Belt ................1 6. Fence Tilt Handle............1 3. Angle Gauge ..............1 7. Fence Lock Knob ............1 4. Cutter Guard ..............1 8. Handwheel..............1 Fig. 9 ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING:...
  • Page 15 Carriage Head Bolts (6), 5/16-18 x 1/2 in. HEX NUT Serrated Flange Hex Nuts (6), 5/16 in. Fig. 11 Front panel with RIDGID logo (1) NOTE: Tabs on front panel must be on the inside of side “A” panel prior to securing with nuts and bolts.
  • Page 16 (away BLOCK from the side with RIDGID label). n Bolt the motor to the motor mount using the 5/16 in. car- riage head bolts and 5/16 in. serrated flange hex nuts.
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING JOINTER TABLE TO CABINET HEX HEAD JOINTER CABINET BOLT See Figures 15 - 16. WARNING This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. n With help place the bed assembly upside down on two blocks as shown.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING REAR PANEL REAR PANEL See Figure 18. n Locate the following: Carriage Head Bolts (6), 5/16-18 x 1/2 in. Hex Nuts Serrated Flange (6), 5/16 in. Rear Cabinet Panel (1) NOTE: Tabs on rear panel must be on the inside of side panels prior to securing with nuts and bolts.

  • Page 19: Bed Assembly

    ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING HANDWHEEL See Figure 21. HANDWHEEL n Locate the following: Pan Head Screw with Washer (1), 1/4-20 x 5/8 in. Handwheel (1) PAN HEAD n Slip the handwheel onto the infeed table elevation shaft SCREW and install the pan head screw with washer as shown. ASSEMBLING DUST CHUTE See Figure 22.
  • Page 20 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING CUTTER GUARD CUTTER TOP VIEW GUARD See Figure 24. SLOT n Locate the following: Cutter Guard Assembly (1) PAN HEAD n Remove the pan head screw from the bottom of the cutter SCREW head guard post. n Turn the spring-loaded knob one turn counterclockwise, while looking down through the hole in the infeed table.

  • Page 21: Operation

    OPERATION n Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands or WARNING: with push sticks or push blocks. Keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you occur.
  • Page 22 OPERATION USING CUTTING AIDS CAUTION: See Figure 26. Before turning switch “ON,” make sure the cutter Push sticks are devices used for safely pushing a workpiece guard is correctly installed and operating properly through the cutter head instead of using your hands. They and the cutter guard stop post is limiting the travel can be made in various sizes and shapes from scrap wood of the cutter guard.
  • Page 23 OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT HANDWHEEL OPERATION TO RAISE INFEED TABLE See Figure 28. HANDWHEEL Turning the handwheel clockwise will lower the infeed table. This will cause more wood to be removed from the workpiece during the cutting operation. Turning the handwheel counterclockwise will raise the infeed table, causing less wood to be removed from the workpiece.
  • Page 24 OPERATION FEEDING THE WORKPIECE TO PERFORM PLANING OR JOINTING OPERATIONS See Figures 30 - 31. Before planing or jointing make sure the knives are properly installed and the lock screws are tight. Make sure the clamps and locks are tight and there is no play in any parts. WARNING: Test for workpiece stability with and without the push blocks before turning the jointer/planer...
  • Page 25 OPERATION PLANING See Figure 32. Planing is removing wood from the widest surface or face of a board so as to make it flat and smooth. Planing on a jointer will not necessarily make the face that is planed square or parallel to any other surface. Planing on a jointer only smooths and flattens.
  • Page 26 OPERATION USING FENCE TILT AND BEVEL STOP 90° STOP See Figure 35. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, make sure switch is OFF ( O ) and plug is not con- nected to power source outlet. 90°...
  • Page 27 OPERATION SETTING THE FENCE FOR A 135° BEVEL STOP 135° STOP FENCE LOCK SCREW See Figure 37. KNOB n Loosen bevel lock handle. n Flip the 90° stop bar out of the way and move the fence until it contacts the 135° stop. FENCE n Make sure fence is tight against the stop and check the angle using the included angle gauge.
  • Page 28 OPERATION MAKING A RABBET CUT RABBET CUT See Figure 38. Rabbeting is very similar to jointing except that only part of FENCE LOCK the edge is jointed. KNOB WARNING: Never remove the cutter head guard when per- forming any operation. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury.

  • Page 29: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS n Move the straight edge to the other end of the cutter head WARNING: and repeat above step with the second jackscrew. Before performing any adjustment, make sure n Tighten the knife lock screws. the tool is unplugged from the power supply and n Repeat knife adjustment process for the other two the switch is in the OFF ( O ) position.
  • Page 30 ADJUSTMENTS OUTFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENT STRAIGHT CUTTER To check this alignment proceed as follows: EDGE HEAD See Figure 42. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental start, OUTFEED INFEED make sure switch is OFF ( O ) and plug is not con- TABLE TABLE nected to power source outlet.

  • Page 31: Adjusting Table Extension

    ANGLE See Figure 44. GAUGE An angle gauge is included with the RIDGID jointer to set the fence at the proper angle. To assemble the gauge slide the one side over the other at right angles to each other. The angle gauge has several faces for some of the more com- mon angle settings.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    WARNING: All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient When servicing use only identical RIDGID replace- amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a normal operating conditions.

  • Page 33: Cutter Knife Sharpening

    MAINTENANCE CUTTER KNIFE SHARPENING See Figure 48. The knives can be honed individually with an ordinary oil- stone. 38° NOTE: Make sure your oilstone is not worn in the center. It must be flat. Be sure to remove the burr on the flat side. 11/16 IN.

  • Page 34: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES Look for these accessories at The Home Depot: Jointer Knives................................AC8600 Push Blocks ................................AC8601 Dust Collection Kit..............................AC8602 WARNING: Attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are listed above. Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recom- mended can result in serious personal injury.
  • Page 35 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Excessive noise 1. Motor 1. Have motor checked by qualified service technician. Repair service is available at your nearest Authorized Service Center. 2. Tighten set screw. 2. Pulley set screw is loose 1. Do not use other appliances or motors on same circuit Motor fails to develop full 1.
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  • Page 39: Warranty

    RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be neglect, alteration, modification or repair by other than an directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held ®...

  • Page 40: Customer Service Information

    JP06101 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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