Table of Contents Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer ......3 Adjusting Guard Spring ..........19 Safety Signal Words ..........3 Attaching Pulley Guard ..........19 Major Hazards ............3 Installing Rear Cutter Head Guard ......19 Before Using the Jointer/Planer .........3 Adjusting the Leveling Feet ........19 Safety Labels and Indicators on the Jointer/Planer ...4 Getting to Know Your Jointer/Planer ......20 When Installing Or Moving the Jointer/Planer ....4 Alignments ..............22...
Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your jointer/planer works. Read this manual to understand this tool. Safety Signal Words means if the safety information is not followed WARNING: someone could be seriously injured or killed. means if the safety information is not followed DANGER: means if the safety information is not followed...
Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer (continued) Safety Labels and Indicators on the Jointer/Planer The following labels and indicators are on your jointer/ Push blocks can’t always be used. With larger work- planer. Locate, read and follow the safety instructions pieces, you may have better control fo the workpiece and information contained in these labels.
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks) • Use this jointer/planer to cut only wood. desired depth. • Use push blocks or push sticks whenever possible. • Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer (continued) • Never cut more than one workpiece at a time. • Before trying a new or little used operation, carefully plan your hand placement. Make sure you have proper • Never turn your jointer/planer “ON” before clearing hold-down/push-blocks, jigs, fixtures, stops, etc.
Rabbet Workpiece A notch cut into the edge of workpiece. The item on which the cutting operation is being per- formed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly Resin referred to as faces, ends and edges. A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened. Face Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) The number of turns completed by a spinning object in...
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued) Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Make Sure This Green A temporary adapter may be used to connect this plug to Grounding Lug Is Connected a 2-pole outlet, as shown.
Motor Safety Protection IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of motor damage, this a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading can occur if you motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a keep sawdust from interfering with normal motor ventila- short time.
Push Blocks............ 2 are included. If you are missing any part, do not assem- Top Panel............1 ble the tool. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-mail us at Left Side Panel ..........1 info.@ridgidwoodworking.com to get the missing part. Right Side Panel..........1 Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging mate- Front Panel .............
Assembly WARNING: This tool is heavy. To reduce the risk of back injury, get help whenever you have to lift the tool. Assemble The Cabinet Machine Screw w/Washer Head 3/16-24 x 3/8 1. From among the loose parts, find the following: Machine Screws w/Washer Head Washer Cabinet Rear...
Assembly (continued) Assembling Cabinet Top/Motor Mount Assembly 1. From among the loose parts, find the following: 10 Machine Screw w/Washer Head Cabinet Top Machine Screw w/Washer Head Motor Mount Plate 3/16-24 x 3/8 Motor Mount Side “TOP” Motor Mount Cabinet Top Plate Motor Mount Side...
Assemble Motor To Cabinet Top 1. From among the loose parts, find the following: Motor Assembly w/Switch Hex Bolt 5/16-18 x 3/4 Flat Washers 5/16 Hex Nuts 5/16-18 5/16-18 x 3/4" Hex Bolt Motor Assembly with Switch 5/16-18 Hex Nut 5/16 Washer 2.
Assembly (continued) Assembling Cabinet Top to Cabinet 1. Locate the following: Machine Screw w/Washer Head 13 Machine Screws with Washer Heads 2. Place cabinet top upside down on the floor. 3. Position the assembled cabinet upside down on the cabient top. 4.
Mounting On-Off Switch 1. Locate the following: Machine Screws w/Washer Head Machine Screw w/Washer Head 2. Position the switch assembly from the inside of the cabinet front as shown. 3. Secure with machine screws. 4. Route the cord through the bushing provided in the rear flange of the right cabinet side.
Assembly (continued) Assemble Fence To Bed 1. Remove the two nuts and the washer from the bolt on underside of the fence assembly. 1/4 Turn 2. Carefully lift the fence and place it onto the bed, lining Key Slot up the key slot in the fence with the key in the fence support.
Adjusting Guard Spring 1. Remove the pan head screw from bottom of the guard post. 2. Remove tension on guard by turning tension knob clockwise. Pull up on guard to remove. 3. Add tension to the cutter head guard in 1/2 turn incre- ments by turning the tension knob and reinserting the guard post.
Getting to Know Your Jointer/Planer Fence Infeed Table Cutter Head Guard Stop Pin On-Off Switch Fence Tilt Outfeed Table (Bevel) Knob 90° and 45° Fence Stops Nameplate Model/Serial Fence Sliding Knob Depth of Cut Handwheel Belt Guard Table Lock Screw WARNING: For your own safety always lock the 4.
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CAUTION: Before turning switch “ON”, make sure the blade guard is correctly installed and operating properly. 12. On-Off Switch Turns the tool on and off. The “yellow button” is a key. When it is inserted in the switch lever, the power may be turned ON and OFF.
Alignments Cutter Knife Alignment/Adjustments WARNING: The cutter knives are extremely sharp. Do not let your hand or fingers touch the cutter knives. Tools Needed 8mm open end wrench (Supplied). • Unplug jointer/planer. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci- dental start, made sure switch is “OFF”...
Cutter Knife Sharpening The knives can be honed individually with an ordinary oil- stone. 38° 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 WARNING: The cutter knives are extremely sharp.
Alignments (continued) Outfeed Table Adjustment To check this alignment proceed as follows: WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci- dental start, made sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not connected to power source outlet. 1. Raise or lower the outfeed table as required, by turning Infeed Outfeed the outfeed table knob, until the outfeed table is exactly...
Adjusting Table Gibs “Gibs” are provided to take up all play between the mat- ing dovetail ways of the base and infeed and outfeed Lock Nuts tables of your jointer. Proper gib adjustment is necessary for the correct functioning of the jointer. The gibs on your machine were adjusted at the factory and should require no further adjustment.
Safety Instructions for Basic Jointer/Planer Operation Before Each Use • Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which is was designed. Inspect your jointer/planer. Push blocks and push sticks WARNING: The 2-1/2 inch jointer/planer pulley and Two plastic push blocks are supplied with your jointer/ the 3-1/2 inch motor pulley furnished will run the planer.
• Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to or setup work on the jointer/planer. do a job it was not designed for. • Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean Inspect your work area. for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for •...
Safety Instructions for Basic Jointer/Planer Operation (con’t.) Before freeing jammed material. Before Leaving the jointer/planer. • Turn switch “OFF”. • Turn the jointer/planer off. • Wait for all moving parts to stop. • Wait for jointer/planer to come to a complete stop. •...
Planing WARNING: Always use push blocks when planing. • Follow all instructions above for “Feeding the Work- piece”. • Keep fingers close together so they do not hang down toward the knives. Planing is removing wood from the widest surface or face of a board so as to make it flat and smooth.
Basic Jointer/Planer Cutting Operations (continued) Rabbeting Face Rabbet Rabbeting is very similar to jointing except that only part of the edge is jointed. Do not remove the guard for rab- beting. To rabbet hold the workpiece firmly against the fence. Do not make cuts greater than 1/8". To make a deeper rabbet, make cuts in 1/8"...
WARNING: If the hold-down/push-blocks tend to slip while feeding, clean rubber surface immedi- ately with sandpaper. When planing wood between 1/2 inch and 3/4 of an inch thick and narrower than the hold-down/push-block, tilt the hold-down/push-block so that it clears the tip of the cutter guard while feeding.
Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Disassembly of the motor should only be done by an Authorized Service Center. Disregarding this may void Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the tables, the fence, your tools warranty. the cutter guard, the cutterhead or the knives. Clean NOTE: The speed of this motor cannot be regulated or them with an appropriate solvent.
Wiring Diagram Motor Junction Box Motor Junction Box 1 3 5 2 4 8 Black Wire Wire White White Black Green Green 120V 240V Power Power Cord Cord 120V Wiring 240V Wiring...
Troubleshooting Guide WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before trou- bleshooting your jointer/planer General Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Motor will not run 1. Defective On-Off switch 1. Consult an Authorized Service Center. Any attempt Defective capacitor to repair this electrical device may create a hazard Defective motor...
Motor NOTE: Motors used on wood working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or “vacuumed” frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation. Trouble Probable Cause Remedy Excessive noise 1.
Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer Model No. JP06000 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 1 43 42...
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Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer Model No. JP06000 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 1 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 826655 Guard Cutter 824853-1...
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Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer Model No. JP06000 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 2...
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Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer Model No. JP06000 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 2 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 824895-1 Slide Fence 824082...
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Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer Model No. JP06000 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 3...
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Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer Model No. JP06000 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 3 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 826522 Chute Dust 826646...
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Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer Model No. JP06000 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 4 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 824886 Screw 1/4-28 x 7mm...
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Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer Model No. JP06000 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 5 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 826122 Key Switch 169123-15...
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