Table of Contents
Section
Table of Contents ........................................................ 26
Safety Instructions for Thickness Planer ..................... 27
Safety Signal Words ................................................. 27
Before Using The Thickness Planer ......................... 27
When Installing Or Moving The Thickness Planer .... 27
Before Each Use ....................................................... 27
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or
Thrown Pieces ......................................................... 28
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears ......................................................... 28
Inspect Your Workpiece ............................................ 28
Whenever Thickness Planer Is Running ................... 29
Before Leaving The Thickness Planer ...................... 29
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ........................... 29
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ...... 30
Power Supply and Motor Specifications ................... 30
General Electrical Connections ................................. 30
220-240 Volt, 50/60 Hz. Tool Information ................. 30
Motor Safety Protection ............................................ 31
Thermal Overload Protector ...................................... 31
Wire Sizes ................................................................. 31
Unpacking and Checking Contents ............................. 32
Tools Needed ............................................................ 32
Unpacking ................................................................. 32
List of Loose Parts .................................................... 32
Assembly ..................................................................... 33
Installing the Handwheel Knob ................................. 33
Alignment (Adjustments) ............................................. 33
Extension Assembly Alignment ................................. 33
Adjusting the Thickness Indicator ............................. 33
Getting to Know Your Thickness Planer ...................... 34
Safety Instructions for Basic Thickness
Planer Operations ................................................... 35
Before Using The Thickness Planer ......................... 35
Page
Section
Before Each Use ....................................................... 35
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears ......................................................... 35
Inspect Your Workpiece ............................................ 36
Whenever Thickness Planer Is Running ................... 36
Mounting The Thickness Planer .................................. 36
Portable Applications ................................................ 37
Work Bench Applications .......................................... 37
Mounting Planer to RIDGID Universal Power Tool
Legset #AC9910 ...................................................... 37
Basic Thickness Planer Operations ............................ 37
Before You Begin ...................................................... 37
Reduce Damage To Knives ...................................... 38
Preparing the Work ................................................... 38
Carriage Lock ........................................................... 38
Carriage Lock Adjustment ........................................ 38
Elevation Handwheel ................................................ 39
Feeding the Work ..................................................... 39
Material Removal Indicator ....................................... 39
Preset Thickness Stops (Repeat-A-Cut) ................... 39
Thickness Stop (Repeat-A-Cut) Adjustment ............. 40
Checking for Worn Knives ........................................ 40
Maintenance ................................................................ 40
Lubrication ................................................................ 40
Cleaning the Knives .................................................. 40
Cleaning The Feed Rollers ....................................... 40
Motor Ventilation ....................................................... 40
Changing Brushes .................................................... 40
Replacing Knives ...................................................... 41
Accessories ................................................................. 41
Wiring Diagram ............................................................ 42
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 42
Repair Parts ................................................................ 43
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