Ridgid R4330 - Manual

7 SYMbOLS SYMbOL SIGNAL MEANING SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When servic-ing, use only identical replacement pa...

8 ELECTRICAL ExTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong ground-ing 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 dra...

9 MOTOR SAFETY PROTECTION This motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to prevent sawdust buildup which can interfere with normal motor ventilation.  Connect this tool to a power source with the appropriate voltage for your model and a 15-amp branch circuit with a 15-amp time delay fuse or...

10 GLOSSARY OF TERMS Non-Through CutsAny cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the thickness of the workpiece.Push blocks (for jointer planers)Device used to feed the workpiece over the jointer planer cutterhead during any operation. This aid helps keep the operator's ...

11 Fig. 3 FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Feed Rate ............................................................... 6 FPMInput .................................. 10 V, 60 Hz, AC Only, 15 AmpNo Load Speed ...................................10,000 r/min. (RPM) Max. Planing Height ........................

1 FEATURES KNOW YOUR PLANER See Figure 3. The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this operator’s manual as well as a knowledge of the project you are attempting. Before use of this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and saf...

13 Fig. 5 LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with the tool:  Blade / tool storage  Switch key  Hex key (4 mm)  Magnetic blade tool  Hex head screw ()  Depth adjustment handwheel duSt hood hAndwheel knoB  Dust hood  Dust hood knobs ()  Handwheel knob  Operator’s manual hex heAd SC...

14 UNPACKING This product requires assembly.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.  Carefully lift the tool from the carton and place it on a level work surface. NOTE: This tool i...

15 ASSEMbLY INSTALLING HANDWHEEL KNOb See Figure 7.  Locate the handwheel knob and screw from a mong the loose parts. Insert the screw through the hole in the handwheel and tighten screw securely.  Using the hex head screw, attach the depth adjustment handwheel securely to the planer. INSTALLING T...

16 ASSEMbLY LEVELING THE TAbLE ExTENSIONS See Figure 9. The infeed and outfeed table extensions are attached to the planer. Shipped in a folded, upright position, the table extensions must be in the down position before planing can begin. For accurate planing, table extensions must be level with the...

17 OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in ...

18 OPERATION on Fig. 10 SwitCh key oFF AVOIDING SNIPE Snipes, or depressions made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades, can occur when the board is not properly supported. Although snipe may be barely noticeable, it is important to keep the workpiece parallel and flat with the planer table ...

19 Fig. 1 dePth GAuGe OPERATION ADJUSTING THE PLANING DEPTH See Figure 11. The depth adjustment handwheel is used to set the amount of wood being removed in a planing pass. Never make a planing cut deeper than 1/8 in. for material up to 6 in. wide or 1/16 in. for material between 6 in. and 13 in. wi...

1 WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is in the OFF position. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. THICKNESS SCALE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 15. Located on the right front of the planer, the thic...

3 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. 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...

4 MAINTENANCE Fig. 19 CORD STORAGE See Figure 19. For convenience, your planer comes equipped with cord storage. When not in use, the power cord should be wrapped around the planer. CAUTION: Check extension cords before each use. If damaged, replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord si...

5 MAINTENANCE bLADE REPLACEMENT See Figures 21 - 23. The planer is equipped with replaceable/disposable double-edged cutter blades attached to a rotating cutterhead. Worn cutter blades will affect cutting accuracy and may produce ridges on the workpiece.  Unplug the planer.  Lower the cutterhead a...

6 TROUbLESHOOTING PRObLEM POSSIbLE CAUSE SOLUTION S n i p e ( d e p re s s i o n s a t e n d s o f workpiece) Dull cutter bladesIncorrect butted stock Unit not securely mounted Replace or turn cutter blades.Butt pieces end-to-end as they are fed into planer.Tighten lag bolts. Torn grain Too deep a b...

7 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting warranty service.Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased /1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID ® , Inc. All warranty communications ...

8 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 13 in. THICKNESS PLANER R4330 R4330 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. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please ...