Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TP1300LS RIDGID
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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.
2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2 Rules for Safe Operation ...............
3 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.
4 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION 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. 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.
5 RULES FOR SAFE OPERA TION NEVER PERFORM THE PLANING OPERATION with the cutter head or cutter guard removed. NEVER MAKE A PLANING CUT deeper than 1/8 in. (3 mm). DO NOT PLANE MATERIAL shorter than 14 in. (356 mm) or narrower than 3/4 in. (19 mm).
6 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding 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.
7 SPECIFICATIONS Feed Rate ...................................................................................................................... ............................................ 26 FPM Input ...............................................
8 1 Repeat Cut A - - 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 " " 4 4 4 4 8 1 1 1 KNIFE TOOL 3 1/8 3/32 1/16 1/32 0 2.5 2 1.5 1 .5 0 Ind I Cut 6 5 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3 FEA TURES Fig.
9 T OOLS NEEDED The following tools (not included) are needed for checking adjustments of your planer: 13 mm COMBINATION WRENCH (2) FRAMING SQUARE Do not discard the packing materials until you have carefully inspected the tool, identified all loose parts, and satisfactorily operated your new tool.
10 PULL OUT TO LOCK KNIFE TOOL Fig. 4 WARNING: The use of attachments or accessories not listed might be hazardous and could cause serious personal injury.
11 ASSEMBL Y 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. Remove the following hardware from the hardware bag: 32 carriage bolts (M8 x 1-1/4 in.
12 1 Repeat Cut A - - 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 " " 4 4 4 4 8 1 1 1 3 1/8 3/32 1/16 1/32 0 2.5 2 1.5 1 .5 0 Ind I Cut 6 5 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3 1 Repeat Cut A - - 1 1 1 1 1.
13 ASSEMBL Y Fig. 9 Fig. 10 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.
1 Repeat Cut A - - 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 " " 4 4 4 4 8 1 1 1 6 5 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3 6 5 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3 1 Repeat Cut A - - 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 " " 4 4 4 4 8 1 1 1 3 1/8 3/32 1/16 1/32 0 2.
6 5 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3 THICKNESS SCALE ADJUSTMENT 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.
RESET OFF O P U L L ON I P U S H RESET OFF O P U L L ON I P U S H PULL OUT TO LOCK RESET OFF O P U L L ON I P U S H PULL OUT TO LOCK PULL OUT TO LOCK OPERA TION ON GETTING STARTED Before turning on the planer, check for loose fasteners, fittings, or hardware.
1 Repeat Cut A - - 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 " " 4 4 4 4 8 1 1 1 3 1/8 3/32 1/16 1/32 0 2.5 2 1.5 1 .5 0 Ind I Cut 6 5 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 3 1 Repeat Cut A - - 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 2 2 " " 4 4 4 4 8 1 1 1 3 1/8 3/32 1/16 1/32 0 2.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. 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.
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.
MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always begin by disconnecting the power supply. Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for tightness and condition.
TROUBLESHOOTING 1. Replace, turn or sharpen cutter blades 2. Butt pieces end-to-end as they are fed into planer 3. Securely tighten mounting hardware 4. Lock cutter head 1. Reduce depth of cut 2. Feed other end of board first 3. Replace, turn or sharpen cutter blades 1.
W ARRANTY 22 This product is manufactured by One World T echnologies, Inc., under a trademark license from Ridgid, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World T echnologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID handheld and stationary power tool technical service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.
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24 983000-316 4 -30-04 OPERA T OR'S MANUAL 13 in. THICKNESS PLANER TP1300LS CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest Ridgid authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit.
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