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RIDGID JP06101 User's Manual

1. Dust Chute with Tool Storage Allows 4 diameter dust collection hose Easily slides up and out of the way when a vacuum is not con nected Also tool storage for blade adjustment wrenches Outfeed Table The section of a jointer bed which supports the work piece after it passes over the cutter Fence Sliding Knob Allows fence to move across table front to back This is done to achieve full width of cut or to use a different sharper part of blade Belt Guard Protects user from incidental access to the motor belt and pulley Table Lock Screw When desired use these screws to lock infeed or outfeed table at a desired height Depth of Cut Handwheel By turning the handwheel you can control how much wood will be removed from the workpiece on each cut 20 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 N amp A 135 position from the table Nameplate Model Serial Fence Tilt Bevel Knob Locks fence in various bevel positions Fence Guides workpiece over cutter head Fence Tilt Knob Used to adjust fence angle posi tion Infeed Table The section of the jointer bed upon which the work piece is placed before being pushed into the cutter Its height is adjustable which allows the operator to select the depth of cut Cutter Head Guard Helps protect the operator from the sharp knives on the cutterhead It is spring loaded so it automatically keeps the cutterhead covered before during a
2. Phillips Screwdriver 1 2 Open End Wrench Adjustable Wrench Unpacking A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from unex pected starting or electrical shock do not plug the power cord into a power source outlet during unpack ing until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions A WARNING This tool is heavy To reduce the risk of back injury get help whenever you have to lift the tool Your jointer planer is shipped complete in one carton and includes a steel cabinet 1 Remove the parts from the carton Lift the bed assem bly at the bottom of the base Place the tool on a secure stationary work surface and look it over carefully Separate all parts from packing materials and check each one with the Table of Loose Parts and the List of Loose Parts to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material If you are missing any parts check packing material for those items 2 A WARNING If any parts are missing do not attempt to assemble the jointer planer Do not plug in the power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly 4 Contact an Authorized Service Center to get the miss List of Loose Parts NOTE Before beginning assembly check that all parts are included If you are missing any part do not assem ble the tool Call 1 866 5391710 to ge
3. Key eee KO PartNo Deserption Eae E 828689 Holder Fence Nut Hex Jam gt Nut Hex Jam 1 2 20 20 805563 6 Washer 515 x 1 1 8 x 3 32 Fence 828400 Knob Fence Screw Flat Hd Soc 5 16 18 x 1 1 2 828517 Sleeve Fence Nut Handle Bolt Shoulder 10 x 6 828518 Nut Tee Fence Nut Pivot 828524 Plate Stop Stop Fence 828522 Bolt Shoulder 9mm x 19mm Nut Hex Jam 7 16 14 805467 11 Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 3 4 Shaft Lock 829507 Plate Fence Pivot Collar Lock 828516 Screw Pivot Washer Flat 1 4 x 1 2 x 1 16 118645 Nut Hex Jam 3 8 16 Screw Pan Cr 1 4 20 x 1 2 828712 Knob Fence Tilt Handle Asm 805467 6 Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 Bracket Fence 805482 Nut Hex Jam 5 16 18 Washer 63 I D x 1 3 4 x 5 32 828447 Stud Pivot Screw Hex Hd 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Standard hardware item may be purchased locally i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 39 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6 1 8 Jointer Planer Model No JP06101 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 3 40 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6 1 8 Jointer Planer Model No JP06101 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 3 Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Description Parto Desorption 118615 Nut Hex 3 8 16 820296 3 Washer 10mm I D 803835 3 Foot Leveling 3 8 828561 Panel Asm Left 828577 Guard Pulley 826658 Screw Pan Cr Serr 3 16 24 x 3 8 828563 Panel Rear 828565 Panel Asm Right Includes
4. cinsine anea 1 S Push BIOCKS hecsceccsatecediecsncundzuddetecteetteciatetteeetec 2 T Operators Manual ccccceeceeseeeeeeeeeeeees 1 U Hardware Pack c cccccececcecececcececeeeeceseeeeees i Quantity of hardware pack may vary Loose Parts Unpacking and Checking Contents continued Loose Parts From Hardware Pack Wrench Box 8mm 10mm 1 J Wrench Hex L 3mm 1 2 N Leveling Feet 4 Wire Nut 1 Switch Key 1 Screw Pan Head 1 Carriage Head Bolt 22 w Washer 1 4 20 x 5 8 5 16 18 x 1 2 Washer 8 3 i Serrated Flange Hex Nut 8 Hex Nut 22 3 8 16 Screw Wing w Washer 5 16 18 1 4 20 x 1 2 2 i Screw Pan Head Cr Serr 6 Serrated Hex Bolt 3 Machine Screw w Washer Head 3 8 16 x 3 4 3 16 24 x 3 8 ee ee a q Washer 1 1 2 T Nut 1 These two parts are together in hardware pack 12 Assembly WARNING This tool is heavy To reduce the risk of back injury get help whenever you have to lift the tool Cabinet and Motor Mount Assembly 1 From the hardware pack find the following Carriage Head Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 2 6 Carriage Head Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 6 Serrated Flange Hex Nut 5 16 From among the loose parts find the following Left Panel Side Right Panel Side Motor Mount Serrated Flange Motor Mount Bracket 2 Mount the motor mount onto the left side panel as Hex Nut 5 16 shown Make sure the lower tab of the motor mount with two
5. 138164 Lockwasher 8 828530 Motor 826653 Plate Switch Bezel 827642 1 Bolt Rd Hd Sh 5 16 18 x 1 2 805475 Nut 8 32 824915 1 Cord Motor 824914 Box Switch 69164 Strain Relief 6N3 4 169123 15 Strain Relief 6P3 4 826817 1 Nut JEG6 Switch Assembly with Cords and Cord Plate i 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Standard hardware item may be purchased locally 43 RIDGID HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY This product is manufactured by One World Technologies Inc under a trademark license from Ridgid Inc All warranty communi cations should be directed to One World Technologies Inc attn RIDGID handheld and stationary power tool technical service at toll free 1 866 539 1710 90 DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY During the first 90 days after the date of purchase if you are dissatis fied with the performance of this RIDGID tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange To receive a replacement tool you must present proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with the original product The replacement tool will be covered by the lim ited warranty for the balance of the three year warranty period WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED THREE YEAR WAR RANTY This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this RIDGID tool for the three year period from
6. 141594 13 824853 1 828649 Guard Cutter Table Infeed Pointer Indicator Screw Pan Hd 8 32 x 1 4 Knob Retainer Knob Screw Pan Hd 8 32 x 5 8 Spring Retainer Screw Pan Hd M5 x 0 8 10 Gib Screw Set 1 4 20 x 1 Nut Hex 1 4 20 Screw Elevation Washer Brass Clamp Screw Set 1 4 20 x 3 8 Collar Handwheel Screw Pan Hd 1 4 20 x 5 8 Lockwasher 8mm Screw Cap 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 Base Block Asm Depth 9421622 826529 824873 824872 824874 826523 824857 813249 132 828531 824863 141594 44 813249 106 828523 824855 1 AC8601 828402 828403 813317 6 821202 820296 5 SP6442 Screw Cap 5 16 18 x 3 4 Knob Plunger Housing Plunger Spring Plunger Knob Outfeed Screw Wing 1 4 20 x 1 Pin Spring 5 x 30 Slide Fence Washer 3 8 x 20mm x 3mm Screw Cap 3 8 16 x 1 2 Pin Roll 4mm x 20mm Key Table Outfeed t Push Block Angle Gauge Part A Angle Gauge Part B Wrench Hex L M3 Wrench Box M8 M10 Washer Flat 10mm Operator s Manual Standard hardware item may be purchased locally t These replacement parts are available where you pur chased your jointer 37 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6 1 8 Jointer Planer Model No JP06101 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 2 38 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6 1 8 Jointer Planer Model No JP06101 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 2 Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number
7. Key 5 TH260021 Plate 827642 1 Bolt Rd Hd Sh Neck 5 16 18 x 1 2 826817 1 Nut Hex Flange 5 16 18 828562 Panel Asm Front 828411 Chute Dust 826525 Screw Wing 828566 Bracket Motor 828412 Screw Hex Ser FI 3 8 16 x 3 4 Standard hardware item may be purchased locally HNO30900 Strain Relief HE0O11200 Flat Washer 5 1 x 11 2 x 1 0T HB040903 Screw 3 16 24 x 1 4 in Pan Hd 41 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6 1 8 Jointer Planer Model No JP06101 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 4 1 z gee 9 8 P ea i SN OX h r 10 11 Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number 824886 Screw 1 4 28 x 7mm 160033 1 Soc Set Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 Set Screw 1 4 20 x 3 8 824885 Wedge 824888 Pulley AC8600 t Blade 818826 8 Lockwasher M10 821030 Screw Flat Hd Hex Soc 824890 Screw Hex 3 8 24 x 3 1 2 M5 x 0 8 12 828399 Cutter head 818654 7 Key 820722 6 Bearing 820722 5 Bearing 824879 1 Support Bearing 82488 1 1 Support Bearing t These parts are available where you purchased your jointer 42 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6 1 8 Jointer Planer Model No JP06101 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 5 826122 Key Switch 824911 1 Cord w Plug 826123 Switch Locking 817393 7 V Belt A 36 817357 5 Screw Ty AB M4 x 1 6 18 818654 8 Key 826395 Bezel Switch 824931 Pulley 808275 4 Screw Pan Hd 8 32 x 3 8 160033 1 Screw Set 1 4 20 x 3 8
8. Workpiece The item on which the cutting operation is being per formed The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Face Rabbet Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements Power Supply and Motor Specifications A WARNING To reduce the risk of electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the tool use proper circuit protection Your tool is wired at the factory for opera tion using the voltage shown Connect tool to a power line with the appropriate voltage and a 15 amp branch circuit Use a 15 amp time delay type fuse or circuit breaker To reduce the risk of shock or fire if power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately The A C motor used on this tool is a capacitor start non reversible type wired at the factory for 110 120V AC 60 Hz operation Follow the instructions on page 8 to connect the motor for 220 240V A C operation amperes 8 ore Crees o Rotation of Shaft Counterclockwise Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements continued General Electrical Connections A DANGER To reduce the risk of electrocution 1 Use only identical replacement parts when servic ing Servicing should be performed by a qualified service technician 2 Do not use in rain or where floor is wet This tool is intended for indoor residential use only A WARNING Do not permit fingers to touch the ter minals of plug when installing
9. hair e Roll long sleeves above the elbow e Noise levels vary widely To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage wear ear plugs or muffs when using jointer planer for hours at a time over on the tables or into the cutter head To reduce the risk of cutter head contact or workpiece kickback Never joint plane or bevel workpieces shorter than 12 inches Safety Instructions For Jointer Planer continued e When jointing or rabbeting Never joint or bevel workpieces less than 3 4 inch wide or 1 4 inch thick Always use the hold down push blocks when jointing or beveling wood whenever possible When rabbeting always make cuts in 1 8 incre ments or less e When planing or beveling Never plane wood thinner than 1 2 inch Always use hold down push blocks when planing wood Never cut Freehand Guide your workpiece solidly against the fence and table top Make sure there s no debris between the workpiece and its supports Whenever Jointer Planer Is Running A WARNING Don t allow familiarity gained from fre quent use of your jointer planer cause a careless mis take Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury e Before actually cutting with the jointer planer let it run for a while If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot stop immediately Turn the jointer planer off Unplug the jointer planer Do not restart until finding and corre
10. holes is on the inside of the left side panel Left Side Bolt the motor mount to the panel using the 5 16 car riage head bolts and 5 16 serrated flange nuts Tighten the nuts with a wrench 3 Mount the right side panel to the motor mount as shown using two 5 16 carriage head bolts and 5 16 serrated flange nuts Tighten the nuts with a wrench 4 From the hardware pack find the following 6 Carriage Head Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 6 Serrated Flange Hex Nuts 5 16 From among the loose parts find the following 1 Front panel with RIDGID label 5 Bolt the front panel in place as shown using six 5 16 car riage head bolts and six 5 16 serrated flange nuts Make sure the front panel is mounted on the same side of the base as the switch opening The panel should bolt in place on the backside of the left and right side panels as shown Tighten the nuts with a wrench 6 Tighten all bolts on the base at this time NOTE It may be easier to tighten the bolt holding the front panel on if the base is turned on its side The rear panel will be mounted later NOTE Holes marked A on both front and rear panels are not used for assembly 4 Right Side Panel Switch Opening Cam Front Panel 13 Assembly continued Install the Leveling Feet 1 Turn the base upside down 2 From the hardware pack find the following 4 Rubber Leveling Feet 8 Flat Washer 3 8 8 Hex Nut 3 8 3 Thread one 3 8 nut onto each of t
11. indicated flip the 90 stop bar out of the way and bevel the fence back until it contacts the stop Slide the fence back so that there is enough of the cutterhead is accessible to make the cut needed Lock the slide lock knob and the bevel lock han dle in place 25 infeed Outfeed Table Lock Nuts Table Table Locks Adjustments located on rear side of tables 90 Stop K Bar S s 45 StoP 135 Stop Screw Screw Alignments continued To set the fence to 90 simply pivot the fence slightly for ward of 90 flip the 90 stop bar into place and pivot the fence back until it contacts the 90 stop and lock into place The fence may need to be repositioned using the slide lock knob over the cutterhead to provide adequate cutting width The bevel stops are set at the factory but may have fallen out of alignment while in transit To check for squareness place the included angle gauge on the out feed table and check fence while locked in the 90 posi tion To ensure accuracy and repeatability of the stops the bottom of the outfeed side of the fence should rest firmly against the outfeed table and against the head of the stop screw Make sure that the infeed table does not interfere with the accuracy of measurement The infeed table should be lowered to a depth of at least 1 16 Using the stops check the fence for accuracy If the fence is not square to the outfeed table at 90 45 or 135 perform
12. key Store it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning tool operation always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full face shield when needed We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields Always wear eye protection which is marked to comply wtih ANSI Z87 1 Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is in volved SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 6 Glossary of Terms for Woodworking Bed The combination of infeed and outfeed table surfaces which support the workpiece during a cutting operation Bevel Chamfer Removing wood along the edge of a board to make that edge straight smooth and angled to the board face which is against the fence Cutter Guard Spring loaded guard or shield covering the cutter head Cutter Head The cutter head is a rotating piece with three adjustable knives The cutter head removes material from the work piece Depth of cut A term used to indicate how deep into the workpiece the cutter knives will cut Fence The fence is attached to the jointer planer base The fence helps support and guide the workpiece as it is pushed across the cutter head Freehand Using the tool without holding the work
13. or removing the plug to or from the outlet If power cord is worn or cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately 110 120 Volt 60 Hz Tool Information The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet you are planning to use Your local electrical code may require slightly different power cord plug connections If these differences exist refer to and make the proper adjustments per your local code before your tool is plugged in and turned on In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment grounding con ductor and a grounding plug as shown The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes Changing Motor Voltage A WARNING If not properly grounded this tool can cause an electrical shock particularly when used in damp locations in proximity to plumbing or out of doors If an electrical shock occurs there is the poten tial of a secondary hazard such as your hands con tacting the knives NOTE The jointer is prewired at the factory for 120V operation Use the following procedure to change motor voltage To change to 240V application an additional wire nut is supplied from the factory This part is included in the loose parts 1 Unplug the jointer planer
14. 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 If you are planing and jointing a board the planing operation should be performed first This allows the jointed edge to be cut square to the face which was previously planed flat and smooth Jointing Jointing is the removal of wood along the edge of a piece of wood so as to make that edge straight smooth and square to the wood face which is against the fence To ensure a square cut the workpiece face must be held flat against the fence throughout the entire cut Beveling Chamfering Adjust the fence to the desired angle Lock fence in posi tion using fence tilt knob and fence sliding knob A WARNING To avoid risk or injury from cutterhead contact always use push blocks when beveling or chamfering e Adjust fence to desired angle Lock fence lock knob and sliding guard knob e Make a test pass to assure you have control of the workpiece NOTE Removing only the corner on the edge of a board is known as chamfering while beveling is removing the cor ner or the edge of the board down to the board s surface Normally a chamfer is made with one cut and only the corner of the wood is cut off Therefore a cut deeper that 1 16 of an inch may be made A WARNING Do not contact th
15. the date of purchase This warranty is specific to this tool Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it freight pre paid to an authorized RIDGID service center for hand held and sta tionary power tools You may obtain the location of the authorized service center nearest you by calling toll free 1 866 539 1710 or by logging on to the RIDGID website at www ridgid com When request ing warranty service you must present the proof of purchase docu mentation which includes a date of purchase The authorized service center will repair any faulty workmanship and either repair or replace any defective part at our option at no charge to you WHAT IS NOT COVERED This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may not be transferred This warranty only covers defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any malfunction failure or defect resulting from misuse abuse neglect alteration modification or repair by other than an authorized service center for RIDGID branded hand held and stationary power tools RIDGID INC AND ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES INC MAKE NO WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS To the extent permitted by applicable law all implied warranties including warranties of MERCHANTABI
16. use the hold down push blocks when jointing or beveling wood narrower than 3 inches When rabbeting always make cuts in 1 8 incre ments or less e When planing or beveling Never plane wood thinner than 1 2 inch Always use hold down push blocks when planing Never cut Freehand Guide your workpiece solidly against the fence and table top Make sure there s no debris between the workpiece and its supports e Use extra caution with large very small or awkward workpieces e Use extra supports tables saw horses blocks etc if your workpiece is hard to hold down to the table Never use another person as additional support or to help feed support or pull the workpiece e Never cut more than one workpiece at a time e Never turn your jointer planer ON before clearing everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table e Don t overreach Keep proper footing and balance at all times e Maintain tools with care Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting e Make sure switch is OFF before plugging jointer planer into a power outlet Before freeing jammed material e Turn switch OFF e Wait for all moving parts to stop e Unplug the jointer planer e Check blades cutter and fence for proper alignment before starting again Before Leaving the joint
17. worn in the center It must be flat Be sure to remove the burr on the flat side A WARNING The cutter knives are extremely sharp Do not let your hand or fingers touch the cutter knives If the knives are nicked they must be replaced or reground They can be reground several times until they become 9 16 wide Never install unbalanced knives or reground knives less than 9 16 wide Have your knives reground by someone who is compe tent Look under Sharpening Services in the Yellow Pages of your telephone directory NOTE The knives may have a second very small ground surface very close to the sharpened edge of the blade Hone only the edge of the blade which will be doing the cutting py 38 11 16 In Wide New Blade y ta 4 ft yam Second Ground Cutting Edge a _ Surface Alignments continued Outfeed Table Adjustment To check this alignment proceed as follows WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from acci dental start make sure switch is OFF and plug is not connected to power source outlet NOTE The outfeed table is adjusted at the factory and should not require adjustment 1 Place a straightedge on the outfeed table extending over the cutterhead as shown 2 Rotate the cutterhead by hand The blades should just touch the straightedge If a knife is too low or too high at either end readjust knife per Cutter Knife Adjust ment Replacement procedure 3 If
18. A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the operator s manual before using this product Part No SP6442 JP0610 OPERATOR S MANUAL ans Anny TNN uait v N f at D N qu i MATT queen guint uaiti ATCC Fans 6 1 8 156mm JOINTER PLANER SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Table of Contents Section Page Table Of Contents ccccccceccccsseceseeeeseeeeseeeseeeeseeeeeaes 2 Safety Instructions For Jointer Planer cccc0eeee 2 Safety SYMDOIS cccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeesaeeeeeeeseeeees 2 Major Hazards acssccen2tcxecesntcoctedesceceestetetencdictetseceeeteecens 3 Before Using the Jointer Planer cccccseeeeeeeeeees 3 Safety Labels and Indicators on the Jointer Planer 4 When Installing Or Moving the Jointer Planer 4 Before Each Use ccc ceccccccseecceeeceeeceeeeseeeseeeeneeenens 4 To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Kickbacks Or Throwbacks 5 Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands PACS and ENG spissere EEE 5 Inspect Your Workpiece cccseccceeeceeeeseeeeeeeeseeeaes 5 Whenever Jointer Planer IS Running ccceseeees 6 Before Leaving the Jointer Planer cccccceeeeeeeees 6 Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ccccseeeeeeeeees 6 Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements 7 Power Supply and Mot
19. LITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE are disclaimed Any implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular pur pose that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three years from the date of purchase One World Technologies Inc is not responsible for direct indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Stock No JP0610 Model No JP06101 Serial No Model and serial numbers may be found on a plate attached to the base You should record serial number in a safe place for future use QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS CALL 1 866 539 1710 One World Technologies Inc www ridgid com Hwy 8 Please have your Model Number and Serial Number on hand Pickens SC 29671 when calling Part No SP6442 Form No SP6442 6 04
20. Planer interior free of wood chips and dust buildup around motor and switch box e Keep blades sharp Dull or nicked blades tend to pound and chew at the wood causing kickbacks e Make sure the cutter guard works properly With the switch off and key removed pull the cutter guard open and let go If the guard doesn t smoothly swing closed contact an Authorized Service Center e Don t force the tool It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which is was designed Push blocks and push sticks Two plastic push blocks are supplied with your jointer planer Use them when practical The rubber sole of the push blocks give better traction with the wood than your hands do If they become slippery they can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol paint thinner or sandpaper A WARNING Use rubbing alcohol or paint thinner only as described on their containers Use only in well ventilated areas away from open flames sparks or heat sources to prevent serious personal injury Feeding the Workpiece All Operations WARNING Plan your work carefully Use push blocks for all jointing and planing operations for which such blocks are appropriate to prevent serious per sonal injury e Support long workpieces at both infeed and outfeed as shown on page 30 e Feed with grain whenever possible When necessary to feed against grain take very light cuts and feed slowly to minimize workpiece splintering breakage or dan
21. before making or changing any connections Open the motor junction box cover located on the side of the motor 2 Remove and discard the electrical tape from the wire nuts Remove wire nuts and ordinances a 3 Prong Plug Properly Grounded l al Outlet N gt Grounding Prong an Do not modify the plug provided If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician Improper connection of the equipment grounding con ductor can result in a risk of electric shock The conduc tor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary do not connect the equipment ground ing conductor to a live terminal If the grounding instructions are not completely under stood or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is prop erly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service personnel A WARNING If not properly grounded this tool can cause an electrical shock particularly when used in damp locations in proximity to plumbing or out of doors If an electrical shock occurs there is the poten tial of a secondary hazard such as your hands con tacting the knives 3 Reconnect the leads as shown in the Wiring Diagram section at the rear of manual 4 Reinstall the wire nuts and wrap with two layers of new U L listed electrical tape per
22. bleshooting Chart 3 Fuses may blow or circuit breakers may trip fre quently if Wire Sizes NOTE Make sure the proper extension cord is used and is in good condition The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of power To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over heating and motor burn out use the table shown to determine the minimum wire size A W G extension cord Use only 3 wire extension cords which have 3 prong grounding type plugs and 3 pole receptacles which accept the tools plug Grounded Outlet Box 220 240 Volt 60 Hz Tool Connections a Motor Is Overloaded Overloading can occur if you feed too rapidly or make too many start stops in a short time b Line voltages should not be more than 10 above or below the nameplate voltage For heavy loads however the voltage at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified for your model c Improper or dull jointer knives are used Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor rect connections overload low voltage such as small size wire in the supply circuit or to overly long supply circuit wire Always check the connections the load and the supply circuit whenever motor doesn t work well Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size Chart Extension Cord Length Gauge A W G rd 110 120V 220 240V 0 25 Ft 14 16 26 50 Ft 12 14 Unpacking and Checking Contents Tools Needed 2 Ft Straight Edge Sr
23. cabeza de corte y 3 Toujours garder les gardes de t te 3 Always keep the cutter head las protecciones montada coupe et d entra nement en place and drive guards in place and in lugar y en las debidas condiciones et en bon etat de fonctionnement proper operating condition Do de funcionamiento No retire la Ne pas retirer la garde pour les de not remove the guard for proteccien upara las operaciones feuillure rabbeting operations 4 de rebajado tecores decal 4 Ne jamais utiliser une profondeur de 4 Never make jointing planing lia et a Sis 1Acog coupe de plus de 3 mm 1 8 po pour le or rabbeting cut deeper mayor de 1 8 pulg 3 2 mm jointoyage le rabotage ou la feuillure h E 5 Use siempre bloques de empujar para 5 Servez vous toujours des hacer juntas en material mas estrecho blocspoussoirs lorsque vous dressez jointing material narrower than que 3 pulgadas o rebajar material des pi ces de moins de 3 pouces 3 inches or planing material mas delgado que 3 das d epaisseur ou de largeur thinner than 3 inches 6 Nunca realice cortes para hacer 6 Ne jamais raboter degauchir ou faire 6 Never perfori jainting planing e e T lads fe nal de feuillure sur des pi ces de moins or rabbeting cuts on workpieces shorter than 12 inches in length 1 aar aas y es de 7 Turn power off and wait for 5 Always use push blocks for de 12 pouces de long 7 Attendez que l outil cesse de toumer r for realizar ajustes o reparac avant i ee des reglages o
24. cting the problem Keep Children Away e Keep all visitors a safe distance from the jointer planer e Make sure bystanders are clear of the jointer planer and workpiece Before Leaving the Jointer Planer e Turn the jointer planer off e Wait for knives to come to a complete stop e Unplug the jointer planer A WARNING Use extra caution with large very small or awkward workpieces e Use extra supports tables saw horses blocks etc for any workpiece large enough to tip when not held down to the table top Never use another person as additional support or to help feed support or pull the workpiece e Never cut more than one workpiece at a time e Never turn your jointer planer ON before clearing everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table e Before trying a new or little used operation carefully plan your hand placement Make sure you have proper hold down push blocks jigs fixtures stops etc ready to use Don t Force Tool e Let the cutter head reach full speed before cutting e Feed the workpiece into the jointer planer only fast enough to let the tool cut without bogging down or binding Before freeing jammed material e Turn switch OFF e Wait for all moving parts to stop e Unplug the jointer planer e Check knives for sharpness and nicks before starting again e Make workshop child proof Lock the shop Disconnect master switches Remove the yellow switch
25. e table or fence may need waxing see Maintenance Section of man ual To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Kickbacks Or Throwbacks e Use this jointer planer to cut only wood e Plan your hand placement so your fingers will not be anywhere a sudden slip could cause them to slide or fall into the cutter head When using only one hold down push block to feed the wood do not put your other hand on the jointer planer workpiece or hold down push block e Make sure the clamps and locks are tight and there is not excessive play in any parts e To reduce the risk of injury from thrown pieces make sure the blades are properly installed and the cutter blade wedge screws are tight e Adjust the depth of cut to between 1 32 and 1 16 of an inch for best results in most operations A deep cut makes feed ing the wood harder and can cause the wood to kickback To be sure you will make a depth of cut you planned always lower the infeed table slightly farther than you wanted Then raise the table to the desired depth e Use The Right Tool Don t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Inspect your work area e Keep work area clean e Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust e To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage never use the jointer planer near flammable liquids vapors or gases e Before using the jointer planer clear
26. e Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Kickbacks Or Throwbacks e Use this jointer planer to cut only wood e Use push blocks or push sticks whenever possible e Plan your hand placement so your fingers will not be anywhere a sudden slip could cause them to slide or fall into the cutter head When using only one hold down push block to feed the wood do not put your other hand on the jointer planer workpiece or hold down push block e To reduce the risk of injury from thrown pieces make sure the knives are sharp properly installed and the cutter knives wedge screws are tight e Make sure the clamps and locks are tight and there is not excessive play in any parts e Adjust the depth of cut to between 1 32 and 1 16 of an inch for best results in most operations A deep cut makes feeding the wood harder and can cause the wood to kickback To be sure you will make a depth of cut you planned always lower the infeed table slightly farther than you wanted then raise the table to the desired depth e Use The Right Tool Don t force tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for Inspect your work area e Keep work area clean e Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents e Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust e To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage never use the jointer planer near flammable liquids vapors or gases e Before using the jointer planer clear the table of all objec
27. e cutting knives or the guard with the push blocks Failure to heed this warn ing could result in serious personal injury 30 oS 7 BOS Jointing Without Push Blocks Fence Tilt Chamfer Bevel Rabbeting 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 deep increments Because the workpiece is supported by the outfeed table during a rabbet cut the infeed table must be lowered after each pass Stop Pin Operation A stop pin item 13 page 19 is supplied to prevent against planing or jointing more than 1 8 depth of cut Planing and jointing operations greater than 1 8 per pass are not recommended Rabbeting operations greater than 1 8 can be performed by pulling the stop pin out and lowering the infeed table in 1 8 increments The pin automatically resets when you return to the 0 to 1 8 depth of cut range Never cut a full 1 2 rabbet in one cut Cut in 1 8 depth increments until your full depth is acquired Support Long Workpieces To reduce the risk of injury from slips or kickbacks use extra supports tables saw horses etc at both infeed and outfeed ends if your workpiece is hard to hold down to the table Using the Hold Down Push Blocks Always use the hold down push blocks whe
28. e indicate where the cutter head opening is located in the table 18 OSL Fence Lock Knob Washer 1 2 Actual Size Not Shown Spring Loaded Knob Actual Size Not Shown O Tilt Knob Cutter Head Opening Indicators Cutter Head Guard Functional Check WARNING Cutter guard helps provide protection over the cutterhead It must always be in place and functioning properly to prevent serious personal injury With the power off and the switch key removed check the guard to make sure it is functioning properly e Position the fence to the rear of the bed for maximum width of cut Do not position fence beyond rear edge of cutter knives e Pass a 1 4 inch thick piece of wood over the cutter head between the guard and the fence The guard must return automatically to a rest position against the fence when free of the wood If guard does not return automatically adjust the guard spring as described in the next section 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 4 Repeat Cutter Head Guard Functional check as previ ously described NOTE Do not overtighten the spring Overtightening may cause premature spring or guard breakage If the g
29. e pack locate the following 6 Carriage Head Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 6 Serrated Flange Hex Nuts 5 16 From among the loose parts find the following Rear Cabinet Panel Position the rear panel in place from the bottom of the cabinet as shown Bolt in place using the six 5 16 car riage head bolts and six 5 16 flange nuts Make sure the rear panel is on the inside of the cabinet side Tighten the nuts Thread the power cord through the hole in the rear of the cabinet i Carriage Head Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 2 3 Rear Panel Serrated Flange Hex Nut 5 16 15 6 Remove the screws and washers from the cable plate 7 Thread the power cord through the hole from the inside of the cabinet until the cord plate reaches the cabinet 8 Reinstall the washers and screws from the outside of the cabinet with the cord plate flush against the inside of cabinet Retighten screws 3 8 16 x 3 4 Serrated Hex Head Bolt Align Belt and Tighten Motor Mount Nuts NOTE Table and motor removed for clarity Assembly continued Installing the Pulley Guard 1 From the hardware pack locate the following From among the loose parts find the following 4 Pan Head Cross Serrated Screws 3 16 24 x 3 8 afin Belt Guard eis Anes ae crew Pan Head Cr 2 With assistance set the jointer upright Serr 3 16 24 x 3 8 3 Mount the belt guard in place as shown using the four 3 16 screws Belt Guard NOTE Fence mount rem
30. e use and function of the ON OFF switch fence slide locking handle cutter guard depth of cut hand wheel locks and stops fence bevel lock handle outfeed table infeed table and hold down push blocks e Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this manual e Review the maintenance methods for this jointer planer Safety Instructions For Jointer Planer continued e Find and read the following warning labels found on the jointer planer AWARNING AADVERTENCIA AAVERTISSEMENT Apague la herramienta retire el interruptor y desconecte la herramienta antes de Eteindre l outil et le debrancher avant de nettoyer I ejecteur de sciure Turn power off remove switch and unplug tool before clearing dust chute despejar el vertedero de aserrin AWARNING A ADVERTENCIA _ AAVERTISSEMENT 1 To reduce the risk of injury 1 Pour reduire les risque de blessures _ 1 Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones read and understand the utilisateur doit lire et veiller bien leea y comprenda el manual del operator s manual before using comprendre le manuel d utilisation operador antes de utilizar jointer planer oo dut ilisate eur cee hiss mi juntera cepilladora 2 Wear eye protection marked con nee oe ras ENS 78 a a cup an 2 Portez des lunettes de protection to comply with ANSI Z87 1or in CSA 794 3 99 1y conformes ala norme CSA Z94 3 99 Canada CSA Z94 3 99 standards 3 Siempre mantenga la
31. ective coating These surfaces must be cleaned before using the jointer planer Clean these surfaces with a general purpose solvent such as min eral spirits Water will rust the surfaces Do Not use water soapy water or water based cleaners A WARNING Use solvents according to the instruc tions on their package Use only in well ventilated areas away from flames sparks or heat sources Do not use solvents in closed areas to prevent serious injury Protect the exposed surfaces with wax Paste wax or automotive wax are both good for this job The wax will protect the surface from rust and will make it easier to slide the wood along the table and fence Automotive wax is best as it will not rub off on the wood 6 Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth F Left Side Panel ccccececeececeecececeeeeeeseeeees 1 G Right Side PANN cissciessccsscocesacesebedt ozeseececiecnees 1 H Front AMC D cctescccctnahonsnciciecswesicioganedcecacduace weakens 1 J Real Panel a dietcenseunvesuietaivdenintodeussen 1 K Pulley GUamd cccseecccseeeeeeeeeeceeeeesaeeeesaaees 1 L eos ee ae ne nn AT meee tone eee merece 1 M Angle Gauge i winesimncixiocadnnzousensinncasmouaunacmcaunnass 1 N Cutter GUI vcvtovnisiew ipsa sincsnnnticnsisiantaiaideinetewlonanisstentenit 1 P Handwheel ccccecececeeeecececececeseceeeeeeaeeeeees 1 Q Fence Lock KNnOb ccccccccecceccecseeeceeceeesens 1 R Fence Tilt KnOD 0
32. eeeeeeeeeees 18 Section Page Cutter Head Guard Functional Check 00 19 Adjusting Guard Spring ccccssseceseeeeeseeeeeeaeeeeens 19 Adjusting the Leveling Feet cccccseeeeseeeeeeeeees 19 Getting to Know Your Jointer Planer c 000000e 20 ANONMEN S cccasteneicecantetsncdestacosenceaderesneczentsanecacetarantateds 22 Cutter Knife Alignment Adjustments 008 22 Cutter Knife Sharpening cccccsseeceeeeeeeeeeeseeeees 23 Outfeed Table Adjustment c cccccseeesseeeeeeeeeees 24 Adjusting Table Gibs cccccccsseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeees 25 Angle Gauge Use cccccceseeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeseeeeeens 25 Fence Tilt Use and Bevel Stop Adjustment 25 Safety Instructions for Basic Jointer Planer Operation ccceeecceseeecseeeceeeecenecteneeteneeeeseeeneeseneaes 26 Before Each USC ccccccccesceceeecseeceeeeceeeseeeeneeeees 26 Feeding the Workpiece All Operations 27 To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams Slips Or Thrown Pieces Kickbacks Or Throwbacks 27 Plan Ahead to Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears ou ecceecccecccsecceeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeseeesaeeeaeeess 28 Whenever Jointer Planer Is Running 0 0008 28 Basic Jointer Planer Cutting Operations 08 29 Depth of Cut Handwheel Operation ccc 29 Stop Pin Operation ccceeecece
33. er planer e Turn the jointer planer off e Wait for jointer planer to come to a complete stop e Unplug the jointer planer e Make workshop child proof Lock the shop Disconnect master switches Remove the yellow switch key Store it away from children and others not qualified to use the tool Basic Jointer Planer Cutting Operations Depth of Cut Handwheel Operation 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 The maximum amount of wood that can be removed dur ing one cut is 1 8 Feeding the Workpiece Hold the board firmly down on both tables and against the fence Keep fingers close together Feed the board at a continuous even rate of speed until the cut is made along the entire length of the board Any hesitation or stopping could cause a step to be cut on the edge of the board which would cause the board to ride up on the out feed table resulting in a crooked edge on the board As the trailing hand passes over the cutterhead remove the leading hand Continue feeding while placing the leading hand behind the trailing hand Continue feeding in this manner hand over hand until the entire length of the board is cut As soon as enough of the workpiece has been cut to do so put pre
34. ers e To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting turn the switch off unplug the jointer planer and remove the switch key before moving the cutter head guard changing the blades changing the setup or adjusting anything e Check for alignment of moving parts binding of moving parts breakage of parts unit stability and any other condi tions that may affect the way the jointer planer works e Don t force the tool It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which is was designed e f any part is missing bent or broken in any way or any electrical part does not work properly turn the jointer planer off and unplug the jointer planer e Replace damaged missing or failed parts before using the jointer planer again e Make sure the cutter guard works properly With the switch off and key removed pull the cutter guard open and let go If the guard doesn t smoothly swing closed contact an Authorized Service Center e Make sure the cutter head turns in the right direction The top should move toward the infeed table If the cutter head turns the wrong direction contact an Authorized Service Center e Keep Jointer Planer interior free of wood chips and dust buildup around motor and switch box e Keep knives sharp Dull or nicked knives tend to pound and chew at the wood causing kickbacks e To reduce the risk of injury from unsafe accessories use only recommended accessories To Reduce th
35. gerous kickback e Keep steady pressure down on table and back against fence e As leading edge of board passes by cutterhead slightly shift pressure to above cutterhead and outfeed Push blocks can t always be used With larger work pieces you may have better control of the workpiece using your hands Always make a test pass first to deter mine which method gives you better control Before you make any cut plan your hand positions If a kickback should occur plan so that your hands will not fall or be forced into the cutters Three Inch Rule 3 Generally if your hands are closer than three inches to the blade as you feed the wood use push blocks This gives extra protection to your hands by placing the push blocks between your hands and the cutters Always Use Push Blocks When Planing Beveling Or Chamfering When jointing test for workpiece stability before actually jointing and use push blocks when you can without sacri ficing control table away from infeed table Keep pressure at out feed table and near cutterhead for remainder of cut e Use hand over hand motion releasing forward hand and moving it to rear to continue feeding workpiece e Feed the board at a continuous rate until the cut is made along the entire length of the board Any hesita tion or stopping could cause a step on the edge of the board resulting in an uneven edge as the cut is completed e If it is difficult to maintain steady rat
36. hand can contact the blade following kick back if your hands are unprotected or too near the cutter blades Your fingers can be cut off To reduce the risk of contacting the cutting blades read and follow the safety information in the Jointing and Planing sections of the manual 3 Wrong way feed Wrong way feed is feeding the workpiece into the cutter blades in the direction of blade rotation The workpiece can be grabbed by the blades and pull your hands into the blades before you can let go or pull back Fingers can be cut off To reduce the risk of wrong way feed always feed the workpiece against the direction of blade rotation Cutter blade rotation is shown on the sliding fence guard behind the center of the fence Before Using the Jointer Planer A WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activi ties contains chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemi cals are e Lead from lead bases paints e Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products and e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lum ber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially desig
37. he leveling feet until the nut is 1 2 from the foot Do this for all four feet 4 Attach the leveling feet as shown Place one 3 8 washer on the bottom side of the foot mount tab and one washer on top Bolt the feet in place with the sec ond 3 8 nut Tighten the nuts down with a wrench NOTE Once the jointer is in its permanent location the leveling feet may need to be adjusted Mounting the Motor 1 Turn the cabinet upside down and place a 4 x 4 block under the right side of the cabinet so the base is tilted as shown This will elevate the motor mount so it is level with the floor making assembly easier 2 From the hardware pack find the following 4 Carriage Head Bolts 5 16 18 x 1 2 4 Serrated Flange Hex Nuts 5 16 2 Machine Screws with Washer Head 3 16 From among the loose parts find the following 1 Motor and Switch Assembly 3 Place the motor on the motor mount as shown Make sure the motor shaft faces the rear of the cabinet away from the side with RIDGID label 4 Bolt the motor to the motor mount using the four 5 16 car riage head bolts and four 5 16 serrated flange nuts The bolts should be placed through the motor mount into the motor bracket as shown Do not tighten the bolts at this time 5 Using the two 3 16 screws mount the switch into place as shown Make sure the switch is right side up 3 8 Flat Washer Leveling Foot _T Leveling Foot Bottom amp 3 8 16 Hex Nut a l Cabinet Car
38. ion Box Wire Nut White 120V Power Cord 120V Wiring Disassembly of the motor should only be done by an Authorized Service Center Disregarding this may void your tools warranty NOTE The speed of this motor cannot be regulated or changed Motors used on woodworking tools are particularly sus ceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to pre vent interference with normal motor ventilation The following parts should be oiled occasionally with SAE No 20 or No 30 engine oil 1 Dovetail spacer and dovetail slide 2 Elevation screw first clean if necessary Motor Junction Box Wire Nut 240V Power Cord 240V Wiring Troubleshooting Guide A WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble shooting your jointer planer General 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 unless repair is done by a qualified service techni cian Repair service is available at your nearest Authorized Service Center 2 Low line voltage 2 See Troubleshooting Motor section 3 Belt tension too high 3 Adjust belt tension Wood strikes outfeed Outfeed table improperly Readjust table see Outfeed Table Adjustment sec table after passing o
39. k of injury from unexpected jointer planer movement e Bolt or clamp the jointer planer to firm level surface where there is plenty of room for moving the workpiece through the entire cut e Support the jointer planer so the tables are level and the jointer planer does not rock e Put the jointer planer where neither operators nor bystanders must stand in line with the wood while planing or jointing it e To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock make sure your fingers do not touch the plug s metal prongs when plugging in or unplugging the jointer planer e Turn off and unplug the jointer planer before moving it toa new area To reduce the risk of back injury get help when you need to lift or move the jointer planer e Bolt the jointer planer to the floor if it tends to slip walk slide or tip over Be especially aware of movement when jointing planing long heavy boards e Never Stand On Tool Serious injury could occur if the tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutter head Do not store anything above or near the tool where anyone might stand on the tool to reach them Before Each Use Inspect your jointer planer A WARNING The 2 1 2 inch jointer planer pulley and the 3 1 2 inch motor pulley furnished will run the cutter head at about 5000 RPM when used with a 3450 RPM motor Use of different types of pulleys or motors will change this speed and could cause jamming binding kickback thrown knives or other dang
40. le 2 Using a straight edge align the extension to be flush with the outfeed table 3 Tighten the two screws and recheck the alignment 17 Tool Storage A Screw Wing 1 4 20 x 1 2 Socket Head ee Extension even with outfeed table Extension Assembly continued Assemble Fence To Bed 1 From the hardware pack find the following 1 Washer 1 2 1 T Nut From among the loose parts find the following 1 Fence Assembly 1 Fence Lock Knob 1 Fence Tilt Knob 2 Position fence onto fence support as shown making sure the keyway in fence assembly lines up with the key on the fence mount 3 Once fence is in place slide the fence lock knob through the 1 2 washer and then through the fence assembly and fence mount Thread T nut onto the end of the lock knob Make sure the tabs on the nut sit in the slot on the fence mount 4 Slide the fence back and fourth to make sure it moves freely Then lock in place 5 Thread the fence tilt knob into the fence Install Cutter Head Guard 1 From among the loose parts find the cutter head guard Remove the pan head screw from the bottom of the guard post 2 Turn the spring loaded knob 1 turn counterclockwise looking down through the hole in the infeed table 3 Line the slot in the guard post with the pin in the knob Slide the post through table and over pin in the knob 4 Reinstall the pan head screw in the bottom of the guard post NOTE The two ribs on top of the fenc
41. les are available at many local retail stores Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break e For dusty operations wear a dust mask along with safety goggles Inspect your workpiece e Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut Plan your cut e Small or thin workpieces can kickback when they tip over on the tables or into the cutter head To reduce the risk of head contact or workpiece kickback Never joint plane or bevel workpieces shorter than 12 inches Whenever Jointer Planer Is Running A WARNING Don t allow familiarity gained from fre quent use of your jointer planer cause a careless mis take Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury Keep Children Away e Keep all visitors a safe distance from the jointer planer e Make sure bystanders are clear of the jointer planer and workpiece e Before actually cutting with the jointer planer let it run for a while If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates stop immediately Turn the jointer planer off Unplug the jointer planer Do not restart until finding and cor recting the problem Don t Force Tool e Feed the workpiece into the jointer planer only fast enough to let the tool cut without bogging down or binding 28 e When jointing Never joint workpieces less than 3 4 inch wide or 1 4 inch thick Always
42. locks are supplied with your jointer planer Use them when practical The rubber sole of the push blocks give better traction with the wood than your hands do If they become slippery they can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol paint thinner or sandpaper CAUTION Use rubbing alcohol or paint thinner only as described on their containers Use only in well venti lated areas away from open flames sparks or heat sources to prevent serious personal injury Push blocks can t always be used With larger workpieces you may have better control of the workpiece using your hands Always make a test pass first to determine which method gives you better control Before you make any cut plan your hand positions If a kick back should occur plan so that your hands will not fall or be forced into the cutters Three Inch Rule 3 Generally if your hands are closer than three inches to the blade as you feed the wood use push blocks This gives extra protection to your hands by placing the push blocks between your hands and the cutters Always Use Push Blocks When Planing Beveling Or Chamfering When jointing test for workpiece stability before actually jointing and use push blocks when you can without sacrific ing control When Installing Or Moving the Jointer Planer Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment e Use the jointer planer in a dry indoor place protected from rain e Keep work area well lighted To reduce the ris
43. nd after a cutting operation It must always be used Stop Pin For rabbeting operations greater than 1 8 deep pin can be pulled out to lower infeed table in 1 8 incre ments 15 Angle Gauge Used to set the fence at the proper angle A WARNING Before turning switch ON make sure the blade guard is correctly installed and operating properly to prevent serious personal injury 16 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 When it is removed the power cannot be turned ON This feature is intended to help prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous use by children and others The on off switch is shaped to make turning it ON accidentally less likely In an emergency it can be turned OFF by striking it with the palm of the hand e Insert key into switch e To turn the tool On insert finger under the switch lever and pull end of lever out e To turn the tool Off push the lever in Never leave the tool unattended until it has come to a complete stop e To lock the switch in the Off position hold the switch in with one hand and remove the key with the other hand as shown A WARNING To prevent unauthorized use always lock the switch OFF when jointer planer is not in use Remove key and keep it in a safe place to prevent serious personal injury In the event of a power failure t
44. ned to fil ter out microscopic particles 4 Thrown workpiece chips and cutter blade pieces The jointer planer can throw the workpiece workpiece chips or pieces of loose or broken cutter blades You can be blinded Wear safety goggles labelled ANSI 287 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 99 on the package A DANGER Follow the steps listed below to reduce or eliminate the risk of being injured when using the jointer planer Failure to do so can result in a life threatening injury or death Lock the fence lock knob Set the depth of cut per pass to less than 1 8 for jointing and less than 1 32 for planing Check the blade guard for proper position and smooth operation Keep hands as far away from the cutters as possible when jointing or planing Use push blocks or push sticks whenever possible Complete the cut without stopping or backing up the workpiece Read and follow the safety information and safety instructions in the operator s manual and in the safety labels on the jointer planer Know location and function of all controls before using tool See Getting to Know your Jointer Planer section of this manual WARNING To reduce the risk of mistakes that could cause serious permanent injury do not plug the jointer planer in until the following steps have been satisfactorily completed Know and Understand the Jointer Planer e Completely assemble and align jointer planer eLearn th
45. never possi ble when jointing or rabbeting wood Grasp the hold down push blocks firmly with the fingers close together and wrapped around the handle Position the hold down push blocks flat on top of workpiece and push the workpiece down against the table This helps to provide a quality cut and minimize the chance of a kickback Hold down pressure must also be sufficient to prevent hold down push block from sliding or slipping on the top face of workpiece when advancing workpiece over cutter head Use a hand over hand motion of the hold down push blocks being careful to maintain control over the work piece at all times This means that once the workpiece has been fed past the cutterhead onto the outfeed table one hold down push block must always maintain contact with the work piece on the outfeed table 31 Face Rabbet End Basic Jointer Planer Cutting Operations continued A WARNING If the hold down push blocks tend to slip while feeding clean rubber surface immediately with sandpaper to prevent serious personal injury 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 Never plane wood that is thinner than 1 2 inch It is apt to split or shatter and thus has a greater tendency to kick back Sliding Fence Operation A WARNING Moving parts can inju
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47. ose 2 Finger tighten each set screw in turn until the screw bottoms out Do not overtighten the screws 3 Recheck table play If table is still loose repeat step 2 If table is snug tighten the set screw lock nuts without allowing set screws to turn 4 Check that the table raises and lowers freely with the elevation handwheel If there is too much resistance loosen the set screws and repeat adjustment Angle Gauge Use 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 common angle settings These angles include 90 45 30 and 22 5 There is also a 0 45 protractor on one side to set your fence to an angle not provided Sim ply set the gauge at the end of the fence on the outfeed table as shown and set the angle you need Fence Tilt Use and Bevel Stop Adjustment This tool provides fence bevel stops at 90 fence 90 from bed and 45 forward and 135 backward To move the fence to the 45 forward position loosen the slide lock knob and the bevel lock handle Pivot the top of the fence toward the front of the tool until it contacts the stop located on the back of the fence Lock the slide lock knob and the bevel lock handle in place To bevel the fence back to the 135 position loosen the slide lock and bevel lock as previously
48. outfeed table needs adjustment loosen wing screw table locks Raise or lower the outfeed table as required by turning the outfeed table knob until the outfeed table is exactly level with the knives of the cut terhead at their highest point of revolution 4 After the outfeed table has been set at the correct height lock in place using wing screw table locks It should not be changed except after sharpening knives 5 If the outfeed table is too high finished surface will be curved as shown 6 When the outfeed table is too low the work will be gouged at the end of the cut N As a final check of the outfeed table adjustment run a piece of wood slowly over the knives for 6 to 8 inches it should rest firmly on both tables as shown with no open space under the finished cut 24 STEEL STRAIGHT EDGE y Outfeed infeed Table Table Checking Outfeed Table Alignment Outfeed Table bha Table Outfeed Table Table Outfeed Table Too Low Adjusting Table Gibs Gibs are provided to take up all play between the mat ing dovetail ways of the base and infeed and outfeed 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 However to adjust the gibs pro ceed as follows 1 Loosen each of the lock nuts Make sure the table locks are also lo
49. oved for clarity Us lt p Screw Pan Head w Washer Handwheel 1 4 20 x 5 8 Installing Handwheel 1 From the hardware pack find the following T 1 Screw Pan Head 1 4 20 x 5 8 Og 1 Washer 1 4 D 2 From among the loose parts find the following 1 Handwheel 3 Slip the handwheel onto the infeed table elevation shaft and install the washer and screw as shown i i Ww Ww w IK SON l N RY HL e LAL OAS N 16 Attach Sawdust Chute 1 From among the loose parts find the following 1 Sawdust Chute 2 Wing Screw 1 4 20 x 1 2 1 Wrench Box 8mm 10mm 1 Wrench Hex L 3mm 2 Slide the tab on the bottom side of the dust chute into the slot just below the chute on the left side of the base Fasten the dust chute on with the 2 wing screws through the slots on both sides of the dust chute 3 The 3mm hex L wrench and 8mm open end wrench Supplied with the jointer used for blade adjustments can be conveniently stored in the dust chute as shown NOTE If a dust collection system is not in use simply loosen the two wing screws lift the bottom of the chute up out and then slide the dust chute up and retighten the wing screws Adjusting Table Extension The table extension is adjusted at the factory and should not require any additional adjustments In the event that it shifted during shipping align it to the outfeed table as fol lows 1 Loosen the 2 hex head screws that attach the exten sion to the outfeed tab
50. piece firmly against the fence and table This can let the workpiece twist and kick back and must never be attempted Gum A sticky sap based residue from wood products Hold Down Push Blocks They are required for your own safety They are used to hold your workpieces against the table and fence when planing rabbeting or jointing Infeed Table The section of the jointer bed upon which the workpiece is placed before being pushed into the cutter head Infeed table height is adjustable which allows the opera tor to select the depth of cut Jointing The removal of wood along the edge of a board so as to make that edge straight smooth and square to the board face which is against the fence Kickback An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece back toward the operator by the rotating cutter head Leading End The end of the workpiece which is pushed into the cutter head first Outfeed Table The section of a jointer bed which supports the workpiece after it passes over the cutter head Planing Removing wood from the widest surface or face of a board so as to make it flat and smooth Rabbet A notch cut into the edge of workpiece Resin A sticky sap based substance that has hardened Revolutions Per Minute RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute Throw Back Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to a kickback Trailing End The workpiece end last cut by the knives
51. r does not touch it readjust the knife as necessary see procedure below Check all Jackscrew three blades this same way Blade Adjustment 1 Loosen knife lock screws using the 8mm wrench turn ing the wrench toward the fence Remove all the parts and clean thoroughly with a gum and paste remover Reinstall parts as shown making sure the blade extends 1 16 past the cutter head as shown 2 Place a straightedge as indicated in step 4 above Position the straightedge over the end of one of the blades closest to the fence 3 Rotate the cutter head so the knife that is being adjusted is at the highest point 4 Adjust the jackscrew nearest to the straightedge so that the knife just touches the straightedge as the cut ter head is rotated and there is no gap between the outfeed table and the straightedge 5 Move the straightedge to the other end of the cutter head and repeat step 4 with the second jackscrew 1 16 gt Blade 6 Tighten the four knife lock screws 7 Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the other two knives Important Turn the cutter head two full revolutions to make sure the cutter head turns freely and the blades clear the jointer bed 8 Quickly recheck all three knives with the straightedge to ensure all knives are even and square Lock Screws Cutter Head Cutter Head 22 Cutter Knife Sharpening The knives can be honed individually with an ordinary oil stone Make sure your oilstone is not
52. re Turn jointer planer off and wait for all parts to stop before adjusting fence When you are not cutting at full width of cut the fence can be moved across the jointer planer to take full advantage of the sharpness of the blades When blades are new or freshly sharpened the fence should be positioned to the extreme rear of outfeed and infeed tables but not beyond the end of the blades Most of the cutting usually jointing will be done with the fence in this position As the blades become dull the fence can be moved toward the guard where the blades are sharper To move the fence turn jointer planer off loosen Sliding Fence Knob and slide the fence to the desired position 32 z Maintenance and Lubrication Maintenance Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the tables the fence the cutter guard the cutterhead or the knives Clean them with an appropriate solvent Apply a thin coat of paste type wax to the tables and the fence so that the wood slides easily while feeding This also deters rusting Do not allow chips to accumulate on the underside of the jointer planer If power cord is worn cut or damaged in any way have it replaced immediately Lubrication A WARNING Unplug the jointer planer Unit could start suddenly You could be badly hurt The ball bearings in this machine are packed with grease at the factory They required no further lubrication Wiring Diagram Motor Junct
53. riage Head Bolt 5 16 18 x 1 2 Serrated Flange Hex Nut 5 16 Machine Screw w Washer Head 3 16 24 x 3 8 Motor Assembly with Switch Mounting Jointer Table to Cabinet A WARNING This tool is heavy To reduce the risk of back injury get help whenever you have to lift the tool With help place the bed assembly upside down on two blocks as shown Place the jointer cabinet on top of the bed assembly as shown From the hardware pack find the following 3 Serrated Hex Head Bolts 3 8 16 x 3 4 From among the loose parts find the following V belt Bolt the table to the cabinet using the 3 hex head bolts and tighten all three bolts To access third bolt reach into dust collection port on left side Slip the belt over both the motor and cutterhead pulleys _ 5 Tensioning Belt and Installing Rear Panel 1 While the jointer is still upside down slide the motor up the motor mount to put tension on the belt This will require assistance Once the belt has been tensioned tighten the motor bolts The belt should have approxi mately 1 deflection the measurement of how much you can push in on one side of the belt NOTE An alternate method for tensioning the belt is to turn the unit upright letting the motor slide down in the slots and allowing the weight of the motor only to tension the belt 2 Visually check the front to back alignment of the pul leys and adjust the motor as needed From the hardwar
54. s an imminently hazardous situa tion which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury A WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may also be used to alert against unsafe prac tices that may cause property damage NOTE Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment Safety Instructions For Jointer Planer continued A WARNING Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the oper ator s manual Pay close attention to the safety rules including Dangers Warnings and Cautions If you use this tool properly and only for what it is intended you will enjoy years of safe reliable service Major Hazards All of the safety information and cutting steps are critical to the safe operation of the jointer planer 1 Workpiece kickback Kickback is the uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece during jointing or planing If kickback occurs the workpiece can hit you or a bystander hard enough to cause broken bones internal organ injury or death To reduce or prevent kickback read and follow the safety information in the Jointing and Planing sections of the manual 2 Kickback followed by blade contact Your fingers or
55. s in voltage at motor terminals For example a reduction of 10 in voltage causes a reduction of 19 in maxi mum power output of which the motor is capa ble and a reduction of 20 in voltage causes a reduction of 36 in maxi mum power output Motor starts slowly or fails to come to full speed Motor overheats Motor stalls resulting in blown fuses or tripped cir cuit breakers Frequent opening of fuses or circuit breakers 1 Motor Pulley set screw is loose Circuit overloaded with lights appliances and other motors Undersize wires or circuit too long General overloading of power company facilities Windings burned out or open Drive belt tension too high Defective start capacitor Motor overloaded Improper cooling Air circu lation restricted through motor due to sawdust accumulating inside of motor Voltage too low to permit motor to reach operating speed Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity Circuit overloaded with lights appliances and other motors Motor overloaded Fuses or circuit breakers do not have sufficient capacity Circuit overloaded with lights appliances and other motors 35 1 Have motor checked by qualified service techni cian Repair service is available at your nearest Authorized Service Center Tighten set screw Do not use other appliances or motors on same cir c
56. seceeseeteseeeeeeeeeeeenenes 29 Feeding the Workpiece cccccccseecseeeeeeeeeeeeneeeees 29 LALU e NES E EE E 30 JONO aeae snares neyireneuuteneonsaesventy 30 Beveling Chamfering cccccccccseeeeecseeeeeseeeeeseeeeenees 30 PLAID DC ING airera E E Era 31 Stop Pin Operation cccceeceeeseceseeeeseeeeneeeeeeeeneaes 31 Support Long Workpieces ccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 31 Using the Hold Down Push Blocks 0000 31 Sliding Fence Operation ccccsseecceseeeeeeeeeeesaeees 32 Maintenance and Lubrication ccccccseceseeeeeeeeeees 33 Maintenance cccceccceccceeeceseecaeeceueceseeseeeseeeeseeeees 33 Lubrication eee ee 33 VVINING Dilaga 6 cnvnesccecsvereeeontrcacuctesbaretaxtaewverswrastexanids 33 Troubleshooting Guide cccccceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeneeeeeeees 34 GENETTA sorrire E 34 MOTOT oceectsanseatessuisecepessecesebecesedsocesdessieneyadssneceanesseeeareect 35 Repair PariS eotececctrsnenteastnectonaatarotenee costencbeneeenscogueectent 36 Safety Instructions For Jointer Planer The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger The instructions or warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures Safety Symbols DANGER indicate
57. ssure over the cutterhead and outfeed table Do not feed too fast A slow steady rate of feed pro duces a smooth accurate cut Feeding too fast causes a rippled cut makes it difficult to guide the workpiece accurately and could be dangerous NOTE Wood chips may accumulate inside the jointer planer Periodically clean out the chips from the interior of the jointer planer NOTE Before cleaning wood chips e Turn switch OFF e Wait for all moving parts to stop e Unplug the jointer planer Feed with the grain whenever possible If the nature of the workpiece is such that it must be fed against the grain take very light cuts and feed slowly 29 Stop Pin Operation A stop pin is supplied to prevent planing or jointing more than 1 8 depth of cut Planing and jointing operations greater than 1 8 per pass are not recommended Only rabbeting operations should be performed at cutting depths greater than 1 8 Never cut a full 1 2 rabbet in one cut Cut in 1 8 depth increments until your full depth is acquired Depth of Cut Indicator With the Grain Pa gt Q Rotation Against the Grain Basic Jointer Planer Cutting Operations continued Planing A WARNING To avoid risk or injury from cutterhead contact always use push blocks when planing e Follow all instructions above for Feeding the Work piece e Keep fingers close together so they do not hang down toward the knives Planing is
58. stop screw 4 Using the angle gauge set the fence at 135 to the outfeed table and tighten the bevel lock handle 5 Turn the stop screw so it touches the stop Tighten the jam nut 6 Loosen the bevel lock handle and move the fence to any angle and back to 135 Check for accuracy with the angle gauge Safety Instructions for Basic Jointer Planer Operation Before Each Use Inspect your jointer planer A WARNING The 2 1 2 inch jointer planer pulley and the 3 1 2 inch motor pulley furnished will run the cutter head at about 5000 RPM when used with a 3450 RPM motor Use of different types of pulleys or motors will change this speed and could cause jamming binding kickback thrown blades or other dangers To prevent serious personal injury do not change original motor or pulleys e To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting always turn switch off remove switch key and unplug jointer planer before installing or removing any blade accessory or attachment or making any adjustments e If any part is missing bent or broken in any way or any electrical part does not work properly turn the jointer planer off and unplug the jointer planer e Replace damaged or missing parts before using the jointer planer again e Make sure the cutter head turns in the right direction The top should move toward the infeed table Call an Authorized Service Center for help if the cutter head turns the wrong way e Keep Jointer
59. t the missing part Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging material Do not throw away any packaging until jointer planer is put together Check packaging for missing parts before contacting RIDGID A complete parts list Repair Parts is at the end of the manual Use the list to identify the number of the missing part The following parts are included Item Part Name Qty A Jointer Bed ASSEMDIY ccccseeeeeeeeeneeeenaees 1 B Fence Assembly ccccsccssseeseseeenseeeneeeeneees 1 C Motor Assembly W Switch cccccssseeeeeeeeees 1 D Motor Mount Bracket ccccccecseeeeseeeeeeeees 1 E Sawdust Chute cece eeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeeeeees 1 Combination Square 12 Blade lke crn OP Oe ee ee Oe Oe we oe rw ered a 5 16 Hex L Wrench 10 Combination square must be true Check its accuracy as shown Select the straight edge of a board This edge must be perfectly straight Draw light line on board along edge Should be no gap or overlap here when square is flipped over in dotted position ing parts Use the Repair Parts pages at the end of this manual to identify the part number of the missing parts after completing the Unpacking and Checking Contents section A WARNING The cutting knives are extremely sharp Do not touch the cutter knives to prevent serious injury 5 The top of the table and the front of the fence are cov ered with a prot
60. the following procedure A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from acci dental start make sure switch is OFF and plug is not connected to power source outlet 90 Bevel Stop Adjustment 1 Loosen bevel lock handle 2 Make sure fence is tight against the stop and check the angle using the included angle gauge 3 Loosen the jam nut on the 90 stop screw 4 Using the angle gauge square the fence to the out feed table and tighten the bevel lock handle 5 Turn the stop screw so it touches the stop Tighten the jam nut 6 Loosen the bevel lock handle 7 Move the fence to any angle and then return it to the index Check for accuracy with angle adjustment gauge 45 Bevel stop adjustment 1 Loosen bevel lock handle 2 Pivot the fence to the 45 stop and check with the angle gauge Fence Slide Lock Knob Q 3 If any adjustment is neccesary loosen the jam nut on the 45 stop screw 4 Set the fence to 45 using the angle gauge and lock the bevel lock handle 5 Turn the stop screw so it touches the stop Tighten the jam nut 6 Loosen the bevel lock handle and move the fence to any angle and back to 45 Check for accuracy with the angle gauge 135 Bevel stop adjustment 1 Loosen bevel lock handle 2 Flip the 90 stop bar out of the way and move the fence until it contacts the 135 stop Check with the angle gauge 3 If any adjustment is necessary loosen the jam nut on the 135
61. the table of all objects not needed to feed the workpiece e To reduce the risk of injury don t do layout assembly or setup work on the jointer planer e Maintain tools with care Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Plan your work e Before trying a new or little used operation carefully plan your hand placement Make sure you have proper hold down push blocks jigs fixtures stops etc ready to use e To reduce the risk of injury from unsafe accessories use only recommended accessories Safety Instructions for Basic Jointer Planer Operation continued Plan Ahead to Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears Dress for safety e Plan ahead to protect your eyes hands face ears e Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings wrist watches They can get caught and draw you into moving parts e Wear nonslip footwear e Tie back long hair e Roll long sleeves above the elbow e Noise levels vary widely To reduce the risk of possible hearing damage wear ear plugs or muffs when using jointer planer for hours at a time e Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Always wear safety goggles not glasses complying with ANSI Z87 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 99 shown on pack age Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses They are not safety glasses Safety gogg
62. ts not needed to feed the workpiece e To reduce the risk of injury don t do any layout assem bly or setup work on the jointer planer bed e Maintain tools with care Keep tools sharp and clean for best and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes Hands Face and Ears Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting e Make sure switch is OFF before plugging jointer planer into a power outlet Dress for safety e Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes This can result in permanent eye damage Always wear safety goggles not glasses complying with ANSI Z87 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 99 shown on package Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resis tant lenses They are not safety glasses Safety gog gles are available at many local retail stores Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break SAFETY GOGGLES Se FORESIGHT IS BETTER THAN NO SIGHT Inspect Your Workpiece e Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be cut Plan your cut e Small or thin workpieces can kickback when they tip e For dusty operations wear a dust mask along with safety goggles e Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings wrist watches They can get caught and draw you into moving parts e Wear nonslip footwear e Tie back long
63. u des knives to stop before adjusting 8 No exponga la el sey i i lluvia repar or servicing ni la utilice en lugares humedos 8 N E ose ies l outil la pluie et ne 8 Do not epost to rain or use 9 Enchufe el cordon de energia en un l utilisez pas dans un endroit humide in damp locations tomacorriente conectado a tierra 9 Branchez sur une prise correctement 9 Plug power i into a properly adecuadamente protegido ible d relige la terre et protagee par un grounded outlet protected by a a Riy En Canada utilice disjoncteur ou un fusible 15 amp circuit breaker or time un fusible de accion i retardada retardement de 15 amp ii Canada delay fuse In Canada use time marcado con la let utiliser les fusibles a retardement delay fuse marked D Utilliser Sine wel es piec 10 When saritcing use only identiques celles d origine pour Pies identical replacement parts repqrqtion reperes D 10 Al dar servicio a la unidad selo utilice piewqs de repuesto identicqs Safety Labels and Indicators on the Jointer Planer The following labels and indicators are on your jointer planer Locate read and follow the safety instructions and information contained in these labels 1 Safety instruction label on the top of the guard 2 Cutter rotation indicator is on top of the fence holder 3 Cutter position indicator is on top of the fence 4 Safety instruction label below dust chute Push blocks and push sticks Two plastic push b
64. uard or spring breaks or malfunctions do not use the tool Replace the defective parts before the tool is put back in service When the adjustment is complete reinstall the pan head screw in the bottom of the guard post Adjusting the Leveling Feet Move the jointer planer to the location where it will reside during use Level the cabinet loosen the nut and adjust leveling feet up or down as needed Adjust all four leveling feet if nec essary and then tighten the nut NOTE These levelers are not intended for height adjust ment only leveling adjustment 19 Spring Loaded Pan Head Screw Knob 3 8 16 Hex Nut Leveling Foot E Getting to Know Your Jointer Planer 7 Fence Stops o 8 Nameplate Model Serial yw wife T CHO 9 Fence Tilt 4 SH Bevel Handle 6 Depth of Cut BS x Handwheel Nae Outfeed Table b Handwheel 5 Table E Lock Screw f 4 Belt Guard 11 Fence Tilt Knob N 10 Fence e A Co 12 Infeed Table 3 Fence Sliding SES no ree S13 cuter Hea eS Guard 2 Outfeed A ZI IER Depth Indicator Table a 14 Stop Pin ap Wl 1 Dust 16 On Off Chute EEA Switch 15 Angle Gauge A WARNING For your own safety turn switch OFF 7 Fence Stops When adjusted properly these stops provide a method for quickly moving the fence to a 90 45 or and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments
65. uit when using the jointer Increase wire sizes or reduce length of wiring See Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements section Request a voltage check from the power company Have motor repaired or replaced Adjust belt tension Have start capacitor replaced Feed work slower into blade Clean out sawdust to provide normal air circulation through motor See Maintenance and Lubrication section Request voltage check from the power company Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers See Electrical Connection section Do not use other appliances or motors on same cir cuit when using the jointer Feed work slower Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers See Electrical Connection section Do not use other appliances or motors on same cir cuit when using the jointer Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6 1 8 Jointer Planer Model No JP06101 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 1 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6 1 8 Jointer Planer Model No JP06101 RIDGID parts are available on line at www ridgidparts com Figure 1 Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Key ests Panno Deseripion ef e oeo OOnNOORWDND 826655 824854 1 828397 822495 824867 824866 822495 1 824868 824865 816755 1 824856 160033 4 805478 824859 824860 824858 160033 1 824861 826524 828711 818826 7
66. urn switch off Lock it and remove the key This will prevent the jointer planer from starting up again when the power comes back on 21 Alignments Cutter Knife Alignment Adjustments A WARNING Read understand and perform entire WARNING The cutter knives are extremely sharp Alignment section before using the jointer planer Failure to heed this warning could result in serious Do not let your hand or fingers touch the cutter knives to prevent serious personal injury Tools Needed 8mm open end wrench and 3mm Allen wrench supplied Metal straightedge e Unplug jointer planer A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from acci dental start make sure switch is OFF and plug is not connected to power source outlet Checking Alignment Note The blades are adjusted at the factory and should Straightedge not require adjustment 1 Lower infeed table by turning the depth of the cut handwheel clockwise 2 Position the fence to the rear of the jointer approxi mately 1 4 beyond the end of the cutter knives Lock the fence in this position 3 Remove cutter head guard 4 Place a straightedge on the outfeed table extending over the cutter head as shown 5 Adjust the outfeed table so that the straightedge just touches one of the knives as the cutter head is turned Check one side of the knife then move the straight edge and check the other side of the knife If the knife lifts the straightedge o
67. ver adjusted above cutter blades tion cutterhead Ripples on planed sur 1 One blade set higher than 1 Readjust blades see Maintenance section face other Feeding wood too fast 2 Feed wood slower Kickbacks Cutting blades are set too 3 Readjust blades see Maintenance section high above outfeed table or they are not leveled with outfeed table Planed surface not Outfeed table out of adjust Readjust table see Outfeed Table Adjustment sec straight ment tion Excessive gouging atend Outfeed table set too low Readjust table see Outfeed Table Adjustment sec of cut tion 45 90 and 135 cuts 1 Fence stops not adjusted 1 Readjust fence stops see Alignment section inaccurate properly 2 Clean wood chips from underside of fence 2 Fence bottom not even with outfeed table due to wood chips under fence Infeed or outfeed table 1 Loose gib 1 Tighten gibs loose Cutter guard does not 1 Return spring broken or 1 Consult an Authorized Service Center immediately function properly spring needs adjustment if broken 2 Adjust spring 34 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 Excessive noise Motor fails to develop full power NOTE Low volt age Power output of motor decreases rapidly with decrease
68. wire nut 5 Recheck your wiring to the wiring diagrams Do this so you can be sure that the wiring is correct 6 Reinstall the junction box cover 7 Cut off the 120 volt power cord plug and replace it with a 3 blade 240 volt 15 amp U L listed plug See illus tration of 240V plug amp receptacle Connect the power cord white and black leads respectively to the hot plug blade terminals and connect the power cord green grounding wire to the plug ground prong termi nal 8 Plug your jointer into a 220 240V 15 amp 3 blade receptacle 9 Make certain the receptacle is connected to a 240 volt A C power supply through a 240 volt branch circuit having at least a 15 amp capacity and protected by a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker Junction Box Cover Motor Safety Protection IMPORTANT To reduce the risk of motor damage this motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to keep sawdust from interfering with normal motor ventila tion 1 Connect this tool to a power source with the appropri ate voltage for your model and a 15 amp branch circuit with a 15 amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker Using the wrong size fuse can damage the motor 2 If the motor won t start turn off the power switch imme diately and unplug the tool Check the cutter head to make sure it turns freely If the cutter head is free try to start the motor again If the motor still does not start refer to the Motor Trou

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