RIDGID Planer TP1300LS User Guide

OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
13 in. THICKNESS PLANER  
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Your new planer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and  
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.  
Thank you for buying a Ridgid product.  
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SYMBOLS  
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.  
SYMBOL MEANING  
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious  
injury.  
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 practices that may cause property damage.  
Note:  
Advises you of additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment.  
SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS  
This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product.  
Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information.  
SYMBOL  
NAME  
MEANING  
Wet Condition Alert  
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.  
Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in  
serious personal injury.  
No Hands Symbol  
Toreducetheriskofinjury, theusermustreadand understand  
the operator’s manual before using this product.  
Read the Operator’s Manual  
Eye Protection  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields  
and a full face shield when operating this product.  
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing  
body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes,  
radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.  
Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and  
understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to  
the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying  
alert, and knowing how your planer works.  
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.  
REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS. Get  
in the habit - before turning on tool - that hex keys and  
adjusting wrenches are removed from tool.  
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS  
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's  
manual carefully. Learn the planer's applications and  
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related  
to this tool.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas  
and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools  
or pieces of wood on the planer while it is in operation.  
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and  
clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions  
for lubricating and changing accessories.  
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do  
not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable  
liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.  
Keep the work area well lit.  
DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before  
servicing, or when changing attachments, all tools should  
be disconnected.  
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off  
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors  
should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance  
from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension  
cord while operating.  
when plugging in any tool.  
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the  
operator's manual for recommended accessories. The  
use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury.  
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and  
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if  
master switches or by removing starter keys.  
the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.  
DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL it will do the job better and  
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using the tool, a  
guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully  
checked to determine that it will operate properly and  
perform its intended function. Check for alignment of  
moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts,  
mounting and any other conditions that may affect its  
operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be  
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service  
center to avoid risk of personal injury.  
safer at the rate for which it was designed.  
USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force  
the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for.  
Use it only the way it was intended.  
USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure  
your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord  
heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw.  
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage  
resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gage  
size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an  
extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use  
the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the  
heavier the cord.  
DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter  
against the direction or rotation of the blade or cutter  
only.  
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED, TURN  
THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a  
complete stop.  
INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS  
PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired at your  
nearest authorized service center. Stay constantly aware  
of cord location and keep it well away from the moving  
blade.  
FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your tool to a workbench or  
table at approximately hip height.  
KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not  
reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your  
hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power  
off.  
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,  
neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can get  
caught and draw you into moving parts. Nonslip footwear  
is recommended. Also wear protective hair covering to  
contain long hair.  
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect  
it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp  
edges.  
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE  
SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-  
resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.  
USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use only  
extension cords with the marking "Acceptable for use  
with outdoor appliances; store cords indoors while not in  
use". Use extension cords with an electrical rating not  
less than the planer's electrical rating. Always disconnect  
the extension cord from the outlet before disconnecting  
the product from the extension cord.  
WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine  
particles.  
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection  
during extended periods of operation.  
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work  
when practical. It's safer than using your hand and frees  
both hands to operate tool.  
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT  
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an  
authorized service center.  
DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance  
KEEP TOOL DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM OIL  
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.  
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based  
products, or any solvents to clean tool.  
at all times.  
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION  
NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE  
ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could  
ignite fumes.  
NEVER PERFORM THE PLANING OPERATION with  
the cutter head or cutter guard removed.  
NEVER MAKE A PLANING CUT deeper than 1/8 in.  
IF ANY PART OF THIS TOOL IS MISSING or should  
break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical  
component fail to perform properly, shut off the power  
switch, remove the plug from the power source and have  
damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before  
resuming operation.  
(3 mm).  
DO NOT PLANE MATERIAL shorter than 14 in.  
(356 mm) or narrower than 3/4 in. (19 mm).  
MAINTAIN THE PROPER RELATIONSHIP between the  
infeed and outfeed surfaces and the cutter head blade  
path.  
DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE  
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY  
MEDICATION.  
SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE ADEQUATELY at all  
times during operation; maintain control of the work at all  
times.  
ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained  
from frequent use of your planer) to cause a careless  
mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction  
of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.  
DO NOT BACK THE WORK toward the infeed table.  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM an abnormal or little  
used operation without the use of sturdy and adequate  
jigs, fixtures, stops, and the like.  
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what  
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate  
tool when you are tired. Do not rush.  
NEVER plane more than one piece at a time. DO NOT  
PLANE more than one workpiece on the planer table at  
a time.  
MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE  
LIGHTING to see the work and that no obstructions will  
interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any  
work using your planer.  
BEFORE STARTING UP, recheck to make certain all  
holding screws are tight.  
STOP THE MACHINE and recheck the hex head bolts  
and blades for tightness after about 50 hours of operation.  
ALWAYS TURN OFF THE TOOL before disconnecting  
it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power  
supply. NEVER leave the tool unattended while connected  
to a power source.  
DO NOT FORCE FEED THE WORKPIECE through the  
machine. Let the planer apply the proper feed rate.  
CHECK THE FEED ROLLERS occasionally to be sure  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently  
and use them to instruct other users. If you loan someone  
this tool, loan them these instructions also.  
there are no chips or sawdust between any components.  
PLANE ONLY SOUND LUMBER; there should be no  
loose knots and as few tight knots as possible. Make  
sure the workpiece is free from nails, screws, stones, or  
other foreign objects that could break or chip the blades.  
WARNING:  
NEVER STAND DIRECTLY IN LINE with either the infeed  
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing,  
grinding, drilling, and other construction activities  
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth  
defectsorotherreproductiveharm. Someexamples  
of these chemicals are:  
or outfeed sides. Stand off to one side.  
MAKE SURE THE BLADES ARE ATTACHED as  
described in the operation section. The blades are sharp  
and can easily cut your hand. Use caution in handling  
the blades and cutter head guard.  
lead from lead-based paints,  
crystalline silica from bricks and cement and  
other masonry products, and  
NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS into the dust chute or  
under the cutter guard.  
arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated  
ALLOW THE CUTTER HEAD to reach full speed before  
using the planer.  
lumber.  
REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether electrical  
or mechanical, should be made at your nearest authorized  
service center.  
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 equip-  
ment, such as those dust masks that are specially  
designed to filter out microscopic particles.  
DO NOT attempt to turn cutter head with hands.  
WHEN SERVICING, use only identical replacement parts.  
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause  
product damage.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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ELECTRICAL  
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS  
EXTENSION CORDS  
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding  
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to  
reducetheriskofelectricshock. Thistoolisequippedwithan  
electric cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and  
a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching  
outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance  
with all local codes and ordinances.  
Useonly3-wireextensioncordsthathave3-pronggrounding  
plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.  
When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the  
power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry  
the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension  
cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of  
power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart  
provided below to determine the minimum wire size required  
in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by  
Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be used.  
Donotmodifytheplugprovided. Ifitwillnotfittheoutlet, have  
the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. Improper  
connectionoftheequipment-groundingconductorcanresult  
in a risk of electric shock. The conductor 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-grounding conductor to a live  
terminal.  
Length of Extension Cord  
Up to 25 feet  
Wire Size (A.W.G.)  
14  
12  
26-50 feet  
When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord  
that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the  
letters WA on the cord's jacket.  
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the  
groundinginstructionsarenotcompletelyunderstood, orifin  
doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.  
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or  
exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. Repair or replace  
a damaged or worn cord immediately.  
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.  
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like  
the one shown in Figure 1. It also has a grounding pin like the  
one shown.  
CAUTION:  
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area.  
Position the cord so that it will not get caught on  
lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are  
working with a power tool.  
WARNING:  
Check extension cords before each use. If dam-  
aged replace immediately. Never use tool with a  
damaged cord since touching the damaged area  
could cause electrical shock resulting in serious  
injury.  
GROUNDING  
PIN  
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION  
Your Planer is powered by a precision built electric motor. It  
should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts,  
60 Hz. If the machine does not operate when plugged into an  
outlet, double check the power supply.  
COVER OF GROUNDED  
OUTLET BOX  
Fig. 1  
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR PLANERS  
Planing  
Cutter Head  
A rotating piece with adjustable blades. The cutter head  
removes material from the workpiece.  
Removing wood from the widest surface or face of a board  
so as to make it flat and smooth.  
Resin  
Depth of Cut  
A term used to indicate how deep the cutter blades cut into  
the workpiece.  
A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.  
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)  
Gum  
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one  
minute.  
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.  
Infeed Table Extension  
Snipe  
The infeed table extension is where the workpiece is placed  
before being picked up by the feed rollers.  
A depression made at either end of a workpiece by the cutter  
blades when the board is not properly supported.  
Kickback  
Throw-Back  
Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback.  
Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing,  
such as a workpiece being pushed into the rotating cutter  
head assembly.  
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.  
Trailing End  
The end of the workpiece which is last planed by the cutter  
head.  
Outfeed Table Extension  
The outfeed table extension is what supports the workpiece  
after it has passed under the cutter blades.  
Workpiece  
The item on which the cutting operation is being performed.  
The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as  
faces, end, and edges.  
Planer Table  
The combination of infeed and outfeed table surfaces which  
support the workpiece during a cutting operation.  
FEATURES  
SPECIFICATIONS  
Feed Rate .................................................................................................................................................................. 26 FPM  
Input ......................................................................................................................... 120 volts, 60Hz, AC Only, 15 Amperes  
No Load Speed .......................................................................................................................................................9,000/min  
Max. Planing Height........................................................................................................................................ 6 in. (152 mm)  
Max. Planing Width ....................................................................................................................................... 13 in. (330 mm)  
Max. Planing Depth ......................................................................................................................................... 1/8 in. (3 mm)  
Net Weight .................................................................................................................................................. 85 lbs. (38.6 kg.)  
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FEATURES  
KNOW YOUR PORTABLE PLANER  
RESET BUTTON  
Opens the power line circuit when the motor temperature  
exceeds a safe level, when the motor is overloaded, or  
when a lower voltage condition exists.  
See Figure 2.  
Before attempting to use your planer, familiarize yourself  
with all operating Features and Rules for Safe Operation.  
SCALE  
Quickly check the thickness of a workpiece.  
WARNING:  
Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you  
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a  
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.  
SURE CUT™  
Firmly locks the cutter head assembly to help eliminate  
snipe.  
SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY  
15 AMP MOTOR  
Your planer has an easy access power switch. To lock in the  
OFF position, remove the switch key. Place the key in a  
location inaccessible to children and others not qualified to  
use the tool.  
Your planer has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient  
power to handle tough cutting jobs.  
AUTOMATIC FEED  
Infeed and outfeed rollers feed the wood through the planer.  
TABLE EXTENSIONS  
Infeed and outfeed table extensions are attached to the  
machine and fold "upright" for easy storage. These table  
extensions are helpful when planing long workpieces.  
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL  
The depth adjustment handwheel is used to raise and lower  
the cutter head assembly.  
THICKNESS SCALE  
The thickness scale accurately displays the height of the  
cutter blades to a maximum of 6 in. (152 mm).  
DEPTH GAGE  
A depth gage is located on the front of your planer and  
measures depth of cuts up to 1/8 in. (3 mm).  
TOOL STORAGE  
For your convenience, a magnetic blade tool, 4 mm hex key,  
8 mm/10 mm wrench, and blade changing instructions are  
located in the tool storage area on the side of the planer.  
REPEAT-A-CUT™  
TheRepeat-A-Cut™,locatedontherightsideofthemachine  
housing, has preset measurements for repetitive planing.  
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SURE-CUT™  
TOOL STORAGE  
RESET  
BUTTON  
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT  
HANDWHEEL  
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SWITCH AND  
SWITCH KEY  
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EXTENSION  
THICKNESS SCALE  
Fig. 2  
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UNPACKING  
Your planer has been shipped completely assembled  
except for the dust chute and handwheel knob.  
Do not discard the packing materials until you have  
carefully inspected the tool, identified all loose parts, and  
satisfactorily operated your new tool.  
NOTE:Every Ridgid Thickness Planer is tested at the factory  
to insure its performance. You may see small amounts of  
wood dust and chips on your new planer.  
Examine all parts to make sure no breakage or damage  
has occurred during shipping.  
If any parts are damaged or missing, please call  
Remove all loose parts from the carton. Separate and  
1-866-539-1710 for assistance.  
check with the list of loose parts. See Figure 4.  
Remove the packing materials from around your tool.  
Carefully lift tool from the carton and place it on a level  
work surface. This tool is heavy. To avoid back injury,  
get help when needed.  
WARNING:  
If any parts are missing, do not operate this tool  
until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so  
could result in possible serious personal injury.  
Remove the protective oil that is applied to all unpainted  
metal surfaces. Use any ordinary household type grease  
and spot remover  
TOOLS NEEDED  
The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your planer:  
13 mm COMBINATION WRENCH (2)  
FRAMING SQUARE  
Fig. 3  
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LOOSE PARTS LIST  
The following items are included with your Planer:  
Upper Brace, long (2)  
Upper Brace, short (2)  
Lower Brace, long (2)  
Lower Brace, short (2)  
Upper Leg (4)  
Magnetic Blade Wrench  
Hardware Pack includes:  
32 - carriage bolt, M8 x 1-1/4 in. x 16  
4 - hex bolt, M8 x 1-1/4 in. x 65  
36 - flanged hex nut, M8 x 1-1/4 in.  
4 - flat washer  
Lower Leg (4)  
Dust Chute  
Foot (4)  
Handwheel Knob  
Screw  
Switch Key  
Wrench  
Operator's Manual  
Hex Key  
HEX BOLT  
CARRIAGE BOLT  
UPPER BRACE, SHORT  
FLAT WASHER  
FLANGED HEX NUT  
UPPER BRACE, LONG  
LOWER BRACE, SHORT  
MAGNETIC  
BLADE  
WRENCH  
LOWER BRACE, LONG  
SWITCH KEY  
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PULL OUT TO LOCK  
HANDWHEEL KNOB  
SCREW  
HEX KEY  
WRENCH  
DUST CHUTE  
LOWER LEG  
FOOT  
UPPER LEG  
Fig. 4  
WARNING:  
The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.  
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ASSEMBLY  
Next, attach lower leg piece to the inside of upper leg  
piece placing lower brace on top of both leg pieces (also  
on the inside of the leg stand). Insert two carriage bolts  
and hand tighten using hex nuts.  
ASSEMBLING LEG STAND  
See Figures 5 and 6.  
Separate brace pieces from leg pieces. There are a total  
of 16 pieces: 8 brace pieces and 8 leg pieces.  
Repeat the above steps once.  
Remove the following hardware from the hardware bag:  
This completes two of the four sides of the leg stand.  
Place upper brace, short, inside upper leg piece.  
32 carriage bolts (M8 x 1-1/4 in.)  
4 rubber feet  
4 hex bolts (M8 x 1-1/4 in. x 65)  
4 flat washers  
36 flanged hex nuts (M8 x 1-1/4 in.)  
NOTE: Upper brace, short, has two large, oval holes in  
each end; these holes should be on top when leg stand  
is completely assembled.  
Place upper brace, long, inside upper leg piece.  
Align holes on upper brace, long, with the holes on the  
upper leg piece. Insert two carriage bolts and hand  
tighten using hex nuts.  
NOTE: Upper brace has two large, oval holes in each  
end; these holes should be on top when leg stand is  
completely assembled as shown in figure 5.  
Repeat the above step on the opposite side.  
Align holes on the upper brace with the holes on the leg  
piece. Insert two carriage bolts and hand tighten using  
hex nuts.  
On the inside of the leg stand, place lower brace, short,  
on top of both the upper and lower leg pieces. Insert two  
carriage bolts and hand tighten using hex nuts.  
Place lower leg piece inside upper leg brace. Place  
Repeat the above step on the opposite side.  
lower brace, long, on top of both leg pieces.  
Place one rubber foot on the bottom of each lower leg  
Align holes on all three pieces. Insert two carriage bolts  
piece.  
and hand tighten using hex nuts.  
Using a wrench, securely tighten all hex nuts.  
Attach a second upper leg piece to the outside of upper  
This completes the leg stand.  
brace using two carriage bolts and hex nuts.  
HEX NUT  
UPPER BRACE,  
SHORT  
CARRIAGE BOLT  
UPPER BRACE,  
LONG  
CARRIAGE  
BOLT  
UPPER LEG  
LOWER  
BRACE,  
LONG  
LOWER LEG  
LOWER  
BRACE, SHORT  
RUBBER FOOT  
Fig. 5  
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ASSEMBLY  
UPPER  
BRACE,  
SHORT  
UPPER  
BRACE,  
LONG  
WARNING:  
To prevent accidental starting that could cause pos-  
sible serious personal injury, assemble all parts,  
make sure all adjustments are complete, and make  
sure all fasteners are secure before connecting tool  
to power supply. The tool should never be con-  
nected to power supply when you are assembling  
parts, making adjustments, installing or removing  
blades, or when not in use.  
INSTALLING HANDWHEEL KNOB  
See Figure 6.  
LOWER LEG  
LOWER  
BRACE,  
SHORT  
Remove the handwheel knob and screw from the  
hardware bag.  
Turn the depth adjustment handwheel until the hole for  
the handwheel knob is aligned with the slot in the planer  
housing.  
Fig. 7  
Place the handwheel knob over the hole and tighten it  
using the screw.  
MOUNTING THE PLANER TO THE LEG STAND  
See Figure 8.  
Turn leg stand upright as shown in figure 7.  
Carefully place planer on the top of the leg stand. Align  
holes in the planer base with the holes in the leg stand.  
Insert the hex bolts in each of the four holes and secure  
6
15  
14  
HEX  
BOLT  
5
13  
using flat washers and hex nuts.  
12  
11  
4
10  
9
3
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Tighten all hardware with wrenches. You may find it  
helpful to use one wrench to hold the head of the bolt  
and one to tighten the hex nut.  
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ASSEMBLY  
MOUNTING PLANER TO WORKBENCH  
If your planer is to be used in a permanent location, it is  
recommended you secure it to a workbench or other stable  
surface. When mounting the planer to a workbench, holes  
should be drilled through the supporting surface of the  
workbench.  
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Place planer on workbench aligning holes in the planer  
base with holes drilled in the workbench.  
Insert four bolts (not included) and tighten securely with  
lock washers and hex nuts (not included).  
NOTE: All bolts should be inserted from the top. Install  
the lock washers and hex nuts from the underside of the  
workbench.  
Supporting surface where planer is mounted should be  
examinedcarefullyaftermountingtoinsurethatnomovement  
during use can result. If any tipping or walking is noted,  
secure workbench or support surface before beginning  
planing operation.  
Fig. 9  
From the back of the machine, locate the dust chute  
knobs on the cutter head assembly. See Figure 10.  
Turning counterclockwise, loosen each screw.  
CLAMPING PLANER TO WORKBENCH  
See Figure 9.  
Aligning the dust chute over the holes on the cutter head  
assembly, replace the dust chute knobs by turning them  
clockwise.  
Iftheplaneristobeusedasaportabletool,itisrecommended  
youfastenitpermanentlytoamountingboardthatcaneasily  
be clamped to a workbench or other stable surface. The  
mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping  
while planer is in use. Any good grade plywood or chipboard  
with a 3/4 in. (19 mm) thickness is recommended.  
NOTE: To minimize sawdust accumulation on your  
workpiece, attach either a 2-1/2 in. (64 mm) or 4 in.  
(102 mm) shop vac hose to either the left or right end of  
the dust chute.  
Mark holes on board where planer is to be mounted  
using holes in planer base as a template for hole  
pattern.  
Follow last three steps in section Mounting Planer to  
DUST CHUTE  
KNOBS  
Workbench.  
If lag bolts are used, make sure they are long enough to go  
through holes in planer base and material the planer is being  
mounted to. If machine bolts are used, make sure bolts are  
long enough to go through holes in planer base, the material  
being mounted to, and the lock washers and hex nuts.  
INSTALLING THE DUST CHUTE  
See Figure 10.  
Unplug your planer.  
CUTTER  
HEAD  
GUARD  
OUTFEED  
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
WARNING:  
Failure to turn the tool off, remove the switch key,  
and unplug the tool before servicing or making ad-  
justments could result in accidental starting causing  
possible serious personal injury.  
DUST  
CHUTE  
Fig. 10  
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ASSEMBLY  
LEVELING THE TABLE EXTENSIONS  
See Figure 11.  
The infeed and outfeed table extensions are attached to the  
planer. Shipped in a folded, "upright" position, the table  
extensionsmustbeinthe"down"positionbeforeplaningcan  
begin. For accurate planing, table extensions must be level  
with the planer table.  
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EXTENSION  
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NOTE: For optimum performance, always check to make  
sure the table extensions are level before beginning planing  
operations.  
To Level:  
Unplug your planer.  
LOCK NUT  
WARNING:  
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental  
starting causing possible serious personal injury.  
STRAIGHT  
EDGE  
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Place a straight edge or level across both the planer  
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table and table extensions.  
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9
TABLE  
EXTENSION  
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If adjustment is necessary, lift table extensions and loosen  
lock nuts. Adjust stop screws (one on each side) until  
extension table is level with planer table.  
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Press down on the table extension to ensure the table  
extension is properly seated.  
Tighten lock nuts securely when adjustments are  
complete.  
PLANER  
TABLE  
NOTE: Four screws attach table extensions to support  
bars; loosening these screws may aid in leveling table  
extensions.  
Fig. 11  
BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT  
See Figure 12.  
Raising and lowering the depth adjustment handwheel  
controls the depth of cut on your planer.  
NOTE: Never adjust blade height with cutter lock in the  
"locked" position (pushed to the far right).  
To Raise:  
Push cutter lock to the left to unlock cutter head  
assembly.  
Turn the depth adjustment handwheel clockwise to the  
desired height.  
SURE-  
CUT™  
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Once the cutter head is in desired position, lock the  
cutter head assembly in place by pushing the cutter lock  
handle to the right.  
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To Lower:  
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Push cutter lock to the left to unlock cutter head  
Repeat 3  
DEPTH  
ADJUSTMENT  
HANDWHEEL  
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assembly.  
Turn the depth adjustment handwheel counterclockwise  
to the desired height.  
Once cutter head assembly is in the desired position,  
lock cutter head in place by pushing cutter lock handle to  
the right.  
NOTE: Each complete rotation of the handle moves the  
cutter head assembly 1/64 in. (1.60 mm).  
Fig. 12  
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ASSEMBLY  
THICKNESS SCALE ADJUSTMENT  
THICKNESS  
SCALE  
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See Figure 13.  
Located on the right front of the planer, the thickness scale  
shows the depth of the finished workpiece. Inaccurate cuts  
can be prevented by routinely checking the alignment of the  
thickness scale.  
SCALE  
INDICATOR  
SCREWS  
Table extensions must be level with planer table.  
Plane a scrap piece of wood and measure the depth of  
SCALE  
INDICATOR  
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the finished piece.  
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If properly adjusted, the depth of the finished piece should  
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be the same as indicated on the thickness scale.  
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If out of adjustment, loosen the scale indicator screws  
holding the scale indicator and adjust the thickness  
indicator to the correct setting.  
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Retighten screws securely.  
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REPEAT-A-CUT™  
See Figure 14.  
Fig. 13  
Plane a scrap piece of wood and measure the depth of the  
finished piece. If an adjustment is needed:  
Unplug your planer.  
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Failure to turn the tool off, remove the switch key,  
and unplug the tool could result in accidental start-  
ing causing possible serious personal injury.  
SET SCREW  
REPLANE  
INDICATOR  
Pull the replane indicator straight out to remove.  
Remove the set screw on the right-hand side of the  
planer Repeat-A-Cut™ cover (see figure 14).  
Carefully lift and pull the Repeat-A-Cut™ cover off.  
LOCK NUT  
Lower the cutter head assembly until it stops against the  
stop screw.  
Using an accurate ruler or a scrap piece of wood, check  
the measurement against the replane indicator setting.  
If adjustment is necessary, use a wrench to loosen the  
lock nut and adjust the stop screw to the correct height.  
Once the adjustment is made, retighten the lock nut and  
stop screw securely.  
Replace the Repeat-A-Cut™ cover and secure using the  
set screw.  
Replace the replane indicator.  
STOP SCREW  
Fig. 14  
APPLICATIONS  
You may use the planer for the purposes listed below:  
WARNING:  
Planing the surface of a piece of lumber.  
The use of this planer on materials not listed may  
damage the planer and may cause serious per-  
sonal injury.  
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OPERATION  
GETTING STARTED  
Before turning on the planer, check for loose fasteners,  
fittings, or hardware. Be sure the dust cover is securely  
mounted and that the blade cutter rotates freely.  
WARNING:  
Do not force feed the workpiece through the ma-  
chine. Let the planer apply the proper feed rate.  
Lower the cutter head assembly to approximately 1 in.  
(25 mm) above the planer table surface. Without putting any  
loadontheplaner, testthemotorbyturningtheplaneronand  
allowingittoreachfullspeed.Iftheplanersoundsexcessively  
loud or has excessive vibration, turn off the machine  
immediately and check again for any loose hardware,  
retightening any you may find.  
WARNING:  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with  
side shields during power tool operation or when  
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust  
mask.  
THICKNESS PLANING  
Thickness planing sizes workpiece to desired thickness  
whilecreatingasmooth, levelsurface. Thicknessofeachcut  
will depend on type of wood (hardwood versus softwood),  
width of workpiece, straightness, dryness, and grain  
composition. Whenever working with a new type of wood,  
makethintestcutsonascrappieceofwoodfirsttodetermine  
potential problems with the workpiece.  
Worn cutter blades will affect cutting accuracy. Planing with  
dull or nicked cutter blades may produce ridges or rough  
workpiece surfaces.  
Gum and pitch on the cutter blades will cause them to wear  
prematurely. Using a gum and pitch remover to keep your  
cutter blades clean will prolong their wear.  
Refer to the Maintenance Section of this operator's manual  
for instructions on how to remove and replace or turn the  
cutter blades.  
PLANING  
Thickness planers work best if at least one side of the  
workpiecehasaflatsurface. Whenbothsidesofaworkpiece  
is rough, use a surface planer or jointer first to define the  
initial flat surface. Plane one side of the workpiece then flip  
the workpiece and plane the surface of the reverse side.  
NOTE: Cutter blades are double-edged and can be turned  
once to the opposite, unused edge before replacement is  
required. Cutter blades must ALWAYS be replaced as a set.  
LOCKING THE SWITCH  
See Figure 15.  
Always plane both sides of a workpiece to reach the desired  
thickness.Thiswillleavetheworkpiecewithuniformmoisture  
to prevent warp during the drying process.  
Wait until the planer has come to a full and complete  
stop.  
When one end of the workpiece is thicker than the opposite  
end by more than 1/8 in. (3 mm), make several cuts with the  
planer starting with light planing cuts first. Remember, light  
cuts create a finer finish than heavier cuts.  
Place the switch in the OFF position, remove the switch  
key from the switch assembly. Store key in safe place.  
Do not plane a workpiece less than 3/16 in. (5 mm) thick.  
Do not plane a workpiece less than 3/4 in. (19 mm) wide.  
SWITCH KEY  
Do not plane workpiece shorter than 14 in. (356 mm)  
long as this will cause kickback.  
Do not plane more than one workpiece at a time.  
RESET ON  
PULL OUT TO LOCK  
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Do not lower the cutter head assembly lower than 3/16  
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Donotcontinuouslyusetheplanersetatthemaximumdepth  
of cut (1/8 in., 3 mm) and at full width of cut (13 in., 330 mm).  
Continuous use at maximum cutting capacity will damage  
the motor.  
ON  
OFF  
PULL OUT TO LOCK  
WARNING:  
PULL OUT TO LOCK  
Never plane workpiece with loose knots or  
foreign objects. Do not plane workpieces that are  
severely bowed, twisted, or knotted. Cutter blades  
can dull, chip, or break causing possible serious  
personal injury.  
RESET ON  
RESET
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OPERATION  
DEPTH GAGE  
See Figure 16.  
Thedepthgageindicatestheamountofwoodbeingremoved  
in a planing pass. The workpiece must be positioned under  
the depth gage on the front of the planer.  
Never make a planing cut deeper than:  
DEPTH GAGE  
1/8 in. (3 mm) for material up to 6 in. (152 mm) wide  
1/16 in. (1.6 mm) for material 6 in. (152 mm) - 13 in.  
(330 mm) wide  
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Do not continuously use the planer at the maximum depth of  
cut,1/8 in. (3 mm), as it will damage the motor.  
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REPLANING/USING REPEAT-A-CUT™  
See Figure 17.  
Your planer has a replane feature using preset markers for  
repetitive planing. The Repeat-A-Cut™ allows you to plane  
material at a set measurement of 1/4 in. (6 mm). The  
maximum depth of the replane indicator is 1-3/4 in. (44 mm).  
Push Sure Cut™ to the left to unlock cutter head  
assembly.  
Fig. 16  
Raise cutter head assembly to a height greater than  
1-3/4 in. (44 mm).  
Move the replane indicator to the desired height.  
Lower the cutter head assembly until it stops.  
Lock cutter head assembly in place by pushing the Sure  
Cut™ to the right.  
Avoid using severely warped wood as it can jam the planer.  
If it must be used, rip it in half before planing to help minimize  
the possibility of jamming. If jamming does occur, turn the  
switch off and unplug the planer immediately. Raise the  
cutter head assembly high enough to remove the workpiece  
easily. Carefully check to make sure no damage to the tool  
has occurred before making the next planing pass.  
AVOIDING SNIPE  
Snipes, or depressions made at either end of a workpiece by  
cutter blades, can occur when the board is not properly  
supported. Engaging the cutter lock before planing will  
minimize snipe. Although snipe may be barely noticeable, it  
is important to keep the workpiece parallel and flat with the  
planer table to minimize snipe. Butting workpieces end-to-  
end as they are fed through the planer will minimize the  
problem, especially for shorter pieces, because it provides a  
more stable feed.  
Always feed the workpiece in the direction of the grain. This  
allows the cutter blades to sever the wood fibers instead of  
tearing them. Feeding against the grain can also cause the  
cutter blades to chip the workpiece.  
CUTTER HEAD  
ASSEMBLY  
For workpieces longer than 48 in. (122 cm), greater care  
must be taken to reduce the problem because the additional  
length means more of the total weight is unsupported by the  
planer table and rollers causing the shifting weight to work  
against keeping the stock flat.  
To remove snipe from a finished workpiece, cut off the end  
of the workpiece where snipe is noticeable.  
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WARPED WOOD  
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Little or no warpage is the ideal condition for planing a  
workpiece. Simply turn the workpiece over and plane it to the  
desired thickness. Otherwise, plane the top flat first, turn the  
workpiece and plane the bottom half.  
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Foraboardthatiscuppedorbowedacrossitswidth, thebest  
method is to rip the board lengthwise down the middle and  
planethepiecesseparately. Thismethodeliminatesmuchof  
the waste in planing cupped or bowed workpieces.  
REPLANE  
INDICATOR  
The only way to remove the bow from a workpiece that is  
cupped or bowed down its length is to use a jointer.  
Fig. 17  
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MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
To avoid injury, never rotate the cutter block by  
hand.  
WARNING:  
When servicing, use only identical replacement  
parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or  
cause product damage.  
Using the notched end of the magnetic blade wrench,  
remove the blade by hooking the notch over the end of  
the blade and pulling straight out.  
GENERAL  
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most  
plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of  
commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use  
clean cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.  
WARNING:  
To reduce the risk of injury, never perform the plan-  
ing operation with the cutter head guard removed.  
CAUTION:  
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petro-  
leum-based products, penetrating oils, etc. come in  
contact with plastic parts. They contain chemicals  
that can damage, weaken or destroy plastic.  
CUTTERHEAD  
(SIDE VIEW)  
CUTTER BLADE REPLACEMENT  
See Figure 18.  
Yourplanerisequippedwithreplaceable/disposabledouble-  
edgedcutterbladesattachedtoarotatingcutterblock. Worn  
cutter blades will affect cutting accuracy and may produce  
ridges on the workpiece.  
BLADE  
MAGNETIC  
BLADE WRENCH  
SQUARE  
HEAD BOLTS  
To Replace:  
CUTTER LOCK  
Unplug your planer.  
BLADE  
WARNING:  
Failure to turn the tool off, remove the switch key,  
and unplug the tool before servicing or making  
adjustments could result in accidental starting caus-  
ing possible serious personal injury.  
Remove the top of the housing cover by lifting it up.  
SQUARE  
HEAD  
BOLTS  
Lower the cutter head assembly.  
From the back of the planer, remove the two dust chute  
knobs holding the dust chute in place.  
Remove the dust chute and the cutter head guard.  
NOTE: When cutter head guard is removed, the cutter  
head lock will engage when the head is rotated. Do not  
operate thickness planer without the dust chute in place  
or your planer will be damaged.  
If necessary, rotate the cutter block until it locks.  
NOTE: Rotating the cutter block is accomplished from  
beneath the cutter head assembly. Using the planer  
table as a mirror, touch the threaded spindle where it  
attaches to the planer table. Carefully move your fingers  
up until you touch the drive belt. Turn the drive belt with  
your fingers until the cutter head locks in place (see  
Figure 18).  
DRIVE  
BELT  
Fig. 18  
Carefully loosen the square head bolts.  
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MAINTENANCE  
If you are changing to the second side of the blade,  
rotate the blade “end for end” keeping the same flat side  
down. This correctly positions the blade for reinstallation.  
Lightly oil new cutter blade.  
Push the installed blade in firmly. Check that the blade  
edge is parallel to the cutter head slot.  
Securely retighten the square head bolts.  
To rotate the cutter head to the next blade, hold down on  
the red cutter lock and rotate the cutter head 180° as  
shown in figure 18.  
Release the cutter lock and continue to rotate the cutter  
head until it locks in place. This correctly positions the  
blade for removal.  
Repeat the above steps for the second blade.  
Tighten square head bolts securely.  
Replace the cutter head guard, dust chute, the square  
BLADE  
STORAGE  
head bolts, and then the top of the housing.  
Fig. 19  
BLADE STORAGE  
See figure 19.  
CORD  
STORAGE  
For your convenience, an extra set of blades can be stored  
under the outfeed table extension.  
Dispose of used blades properly. Wrap blades in tape before  
disposal to avoid accidental injury.  
CORD STORAGE  
See figure 20.  
For convenience, your planer comes equipped with a cord  
storage area. When not in use, the power cord should be  
wrapped around the left-hand side of the planer.  
CAUTION:  
Check extension cords before each use. If dam-  
aged, replace immediately. Never use tool with a  
damaged cord since touching the damaged area  
could cause electrical shock resulting in serious  
injury.  
WARNING:  
Fig. 20  
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with  
side shields during power tool operation or when  
blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust  
mask.  
WARNING:  
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should  
be performed by a qualified service technician at a  
Authorized Service Center to avoid risk of personal  
injury.  
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MAINTENANCE  
GENERAL MAINTENANCE  
WARNING:  
Always begin by disconnecting the power supply.  
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BRUSH  
Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for  
tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is in  
good condition and in position.  
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Stop the machine and recheck the cutter head gib screws  
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and blades for tightness after about 50 hours of operation.  
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Clean plastic parts only with a soft damp cloth. DO  
NOT use any aerosol or petroleum solvents.  
LUBRICATION  
Periodically, check all moving parts (spindle, roller surfaces,  
handles, etc.) to ensure they are clean and well lubricated.  
A light film of oil wiped on the face of the cutter blades will  
keep them rust-free. All of the bearings in this tool are  
lubricated with a sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for  
the life of the unit under normal operating conditions. No  
further lubrication is required.  
Fig. 21  
CLEANING  
Sawdustbuildupandotherdebriscancausethetooltoplane  
inaccurately. Periodic cleaning and waxing is needed for  
accurate, precision planing.  
MOTOR/ELECTRICAL  
The universal motor is easy to maintain but must be kept  
clean. Do not allow water, oil or sawdust to accumulate on or  
in it. The sealed bearings are permanently lubricated and  
need no further attention.  
Do not allow sawdust to accumulate on the planer. Clean the  
dust chute after each use. Moving parts should be cleaned  
regularly with penetrating oil and lubricated with a light  
coating of medium-weight machine oil.  
BRUSH REPLACEMENT  
Paste wax should be applied to the planing table surface to  
ease the movement of workpieces across it. Paste wax can  
also be used on infeed and outfeed support surfaces but be  
careful not to use so much that it will be absorbed into the  
wood and interfere with staining.  
See Figure 21.  
Your planer has externally accessible brush assemblies that  
should be checked every 10 to 15 operating hours for wear.  
To inspect or replace these brushes, unscrew the brush cap  
located at the right front and left rear of the planer. Be sure  
to replace the brush cap securely after inspection or repairs.  
Check feed rollers after each use for resin buildup because  
they must be clean to be effective. If buildup occurs, use a  
mild, nonflammable tar and pitch remover.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
SOLUTION  
1. Replace, turn or sharpen cutter blades  
1. Dull cutter blades  
Snipe (depressions at ends  
of workpiece)  
2. Butt pieces end-to-end as they are fed  
into planer  
2. Incorrect butted stock  
3. Securely tighten mounting hardware  
4. Lock cutter head  
3. Unit not securely mounted  
4. Cutter head not locked  
1. Too deep a blade setting  
Torn grain  
1. Reduce depth of cut  
2. Feed other end of board first  
2. Workpiece being fed against  
grain  
3. Replace, turn or sharpen cutter blades  
1. Dry wood before planing  
3. Dull cutter blades  
1. High wood moisture content  
2. Dull cutter blades  
Fuzzy/Rough grain  
2. Replace, turn or sharpen cutter blades  
3. Reduce depth of cut  
3. Too deep a blade setting  
4. Incorrect feeding speed  
4. Check for adequate power supply,  
check cord and plug for damage,  
check condition of motor brushes  
1. Adjust elevation screws  
1. Cutter head assembly not level  
with planer surface  
Uneven depth of cut  
2. Have service performed by an  
Authorized Service Center  
2. Unstable roller spring pressure  
3. Feed roller worn unevenly  
3. Have service performed by an  
Authorized Service Center  
Board thickness does not match  
depth scale indicator  
1. Adjust depth scale  
1. Depth scale incorrectly set  
2. Dirty planing table  
1. Dirty spindle  
2. Clean and wax planing table  
1. Clean and lubricate  
Cutter head height difficult to  
adjust  
2. Have service performed by an  
Authorized Service Center  
2. Worn chain  
Will not start  
1. Not plugged in  
1. Check power source  
2. No power at outlet  
2. Replace fuse, reset breaker or call  
Electrician  
3. Have service performed by an  
Authorized Service Center  
3. Motor failure  
4. Loose wire  
4. Have service performed by an  
Authorized Service Center  
5. ON/OFF Switch malfunction  
5. Have service performed by an  
Authorized Service Center  
Interrupted operation  
1. Reduce load  
1. Unit overloaded  
2. Operate on circuit separate from other  
appliances or motors or connect to  
circuit with adequate amp rating  
2. Circuit overloaded  
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WARRANTY  
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,  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
Inc., under a trademark license from Ridgid, Inc. All warranty  
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail  
communications should be directed to One World  
and may not be transferred. This warranty only covers  
Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID handheld and stationary  
defects arising under normal usage and does not cover any  
power tool technical service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.  
malfunction, failure or defect resulting from misuse, abuse,  
90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY  
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.  
During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are  
dissatisfied 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 limited  
warranty for the balance of the three year warranty period.  
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS  
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED  
THREE YEAR WARRANTY  
This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials  
in this RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of  
purchase. This warranty is specific to this tool. Warranties  
for other RIDGID products may vary.  
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied  
warranties, including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or  
FITNESS FORAPARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed.  
Any implied warranties, including warranties of  
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, 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.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE  
To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it,  
freight prepaid, to an authorized RIDGID service center for  
hand held and stationary 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  
warranty service, you must present the proof of purchase  
documentation, 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.  
One World Technologies, Inc.  
Hwy. 8  
Pickens, SC 29671  
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL  
13 in. THICKNESS PLANER  
TP1300LS  
CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION  
Forpartsorservice, contactyournearestRidgidauthorizedservicecenter. Besure  
to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the  
authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us  
The model number of this tool is found on a plate attached to the center of the tool  
base. Please record the serial number in the space provided below. When ordering  
repair parts, always give the following information:  
TP1300LS  
TP13002  
Stock No.  
Model No.  
Serial No.  
983000-316  
4 -30-04  
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