Maintenance - RIDGID R8481 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION
NOTE: We suggest that you always keep an extra set of
blades on hand. As soon as the blades in the planer show
signs of becoming dull, replace them. The blades are revers-
ible and can be used until both sides become dull.
CHAMFERING
See Figure 10, page 13.
The planer is designed with a chamfering groove in the front
shoe to chamfer corners of boards as shown. Before making
a cut on good lumber, practice cutting on scrap lumber to
determine the amount to be removed.
 Clamp the workpiece securely.
 Adjust the planing depth. Refer to Planing /Chamfering
Depth.
 Hold the depth adjustment knob with one hand and the
handle with your other hand.
 Place the chamfering groove on the corner to be cut.
 Start the planer and let the motor reach maximum speed.
 Hold the planer firmly and push it forward into the
workpiece, using a slow, steady motion.
 Apply downward pressure to keep the planer flat at the
beginning and the end of the work surface.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do
so could result in objects being thrown into your
eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use
clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.
ATTACHING THE EDGE GUIDE
See Figure 11, page 13.
The planer comes with an adjustable edge guide for preci-
sion edge planing and rabbet cutting.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Insert the edge guide through the hole on the left side of
the planer.
 Loosen the edge guide lock knob.
 Set the edge guide to the desired width of cut.
 Tighten the edge guide lock knob.
PLANING EDGES
See Figure 12, page 13.
Follow the directions in the Planing section earlier in this
manual. Place the edge guide firmly against the edge of the
work surface.
TO MAKE RABBET CUTS
See Figure 13, page 13.
Follow the directions in the Planing section earlier in this
manual. Rest the edge guide firmly against the edge of the
work surface.
The depth of the rabbet is determined by the depth of the
cut and the number of passes made along the work surface.
The maximum depth of the rabbet cut is 1/2 in. and has to be
cut in 5/64 in. passes or less to reach the desired depth. The
width of the rabbet cut is adjustable by moving the edge guide.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may
result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spack-
ling compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear
and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips
and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes,
commutators, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended
using this tool for extended work on these types of materi-
als. However, if you do work with any of these materials, it is
extremely important to clean the tool using compressed air.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.
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