Illustrations; Warning - RIDGID R8481 Manual Del Operador

MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND
EMPTYING THE DUST BAG
See Figure 14, page 13.
After using the planer for an extended period of time or
when planing wet or green lumber, chips may build-up in the
exhaust ports and require cleaning. Chip build-up restricts
air flow and causes the motor to overheat. Clean the exhaust
ports and empty the dust bag regularly.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove the dust bag from the exhaust port.
 Clean the chip or dust build-up from the exhaust port of
the planer with a small piece of wood. Do not use your
hands or fingers.
 Empty all debris from the dust bag and ensure that the
collar is free of debris.
 Replace the dust bag.
REPLACING BLADES
See Figure 15, page 14.
The planer blades are reversible. When one edge becomes
dull, the blade can be reversed so that the other side can
be used.
Always replace or reverse blades in pairs. Do not attempt
to sharpen blades. If the blades in the planer show signs
of becoming dull, chipped, or damaged in any way, replace
them.
When replacing the blades, use recommended replacement
blades only, RIDGID part number 690861001.
®

WARNING:

Always wear heavy leather gloves and use caution
when loosening blade screws and handling and/or
changing blades. Blades are sharp and can cause
serous personal injury.
 Remove the battery pack.
 Secure the planer in an upside-down position.
 Remove the three screws securing the blade clamp on
the arbor by turning counterclockwise with the provided
hex key.
NOTE: Before removing the old blades, take notice of
the direction of cut as well as how the tapered edge of
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the old blades are oriented. The tapered edge of the new
blades must be in the same orientation as the original
blades, with the tapered edge on the same side as the
screw heads and the flat edge facing the blade arbor.
 Clean any sawdust or wood chips from around the blade
area.
 The raised rib on the blade clamp must be positioned so
that it is centered inside the groove in the blade.
 Set the blade and blade clamp flat against the blade arbor,
aligning the screw holes, while inserting the rear edge of
the blade clamp in the groove of the arbor.
 Reinsert the screws through the screw holes and secure
but do not tighten, using the hex key.
 Make sure the blade is centered horizontally in the blade
clamp. Use a screwdriver if needed to push the blade until
it is centered.
 Securely tighten the three screws.
 Repeat the above procedure to change the other blade.
 After the blades are installed, rotate the arbor by hand at
least one full revolution to make sure the blades rotate
smoothly and do not contact the housing.
REPLACING THE BELT
See Figures 16 - 17, page 14.
When replacing the belt, use the recommended replacement
belt only, RIDGID
®
 Remove the battery pack.
 Remove belt cover screws.
 Remove the belt cover.
 Force the old belt from the small pulley by turning in the
direction shown. As you turn the belt, pull and work it off
the small pulley until it has been completely removed from
both pulleys.
 Install the new belt over the large pulley, being sure to
align the grooves. As you turn the belt, push and work it
onto the small pulley until it is in place.
 Replace the belt cover.
 Install belt cover screws and tighten securely.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the screws.
9 – English
part number 564675001.