Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES; ELECTRICAL SAFETY
2 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWORK AREA n Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invi...
Page 4 - SERVICE
4 5 SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualifiedrepair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. GENERAL SAFETY RULES n When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance section...
Page 5 - SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER
4 5 SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. n Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery cha...
Page 6 - SYMBOLS
6 7 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Read The Operator’s Manual Safety Alert No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands Symbol No Hands...
Page 7 - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
6 7 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided,...
Page 8 - FEATURES; PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
8 9 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor ......................................................................................................................................................................18 Volt DCSwitch........................................................................
Page 10 - ASSEMBLY; INSTALLING/REMOVING THE DUST BAG
10 11 UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. n Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included. n Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping. n Do not dis...
Page 11 - OPERATION; APPLICATIONS
10 11 OPERATION Fig. 4 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. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could res...
Page 12 - LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER
12 13 OPERATION Ready to charge battery pack When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, charger begins fast charge mode W h e n b a t t e r y p a c k re a c h e s w a r m e d t e m p e r a t u re , c h a rg e r begins fast charge mode Charger pre-charges battery until normal voltage is reached, t...
Page 13 - TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK
12 13 OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 6. n Lock the switch. n Place the battery pack in the tool. Align raised rib on battery pack with the groove inside the tool. n Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in the tool before begin...
Page 14 - STARTING/STOPPING THE PLANER; KICKSTAND
14 15 OPERATION WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. STARTING/STOPPING THE PLANER See Figure 8. n To start the planer: Push the lock-off button from either side, and then depress the switch trigg...
Page 15 - OPERATING THE PLANER
14 15 OPERATION Fig. 11 OPERATING THE PLANER See Figure 11. n Clamp the work securely. WARNING: Work moving during a cut could result in loss of control of the planer and cause serious injury. n Support the work so that the operation is on your right. n Adjust the planing depth. n Hold the planer wi...
Page 16 - CHAMFERING
16 17 OPERATION CHAMFERING See Figure 12. The planer is designed with a chamfering groove in the front shoe to chamfer edges of boards as shown. Before making a cut on good lumber, practice cutting on scrap lumber to determine the amount to be removed. n Clamp the work securely. n Hold the front han...
Page 17 - PLANING EDGES
16 17 OPERATION Fig. 14 PLANING EDGES See Figure 14. Follow the directions in the “Planing” section earlier in this manual. Hold the edge guide firmly against the edge of the work surface. ATTACHING THE EDGE GUIDE FOR MAKING RABBET CUTS n Lock the switch by placing the lock-off button in the center ...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL MAINTENANCE
18 19 MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts 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, ...
Page 19 - REPLACING BLADES
18 19 REPLACING BLADES See Figures 17 - 18. Always replace blades in pairs. Do not attempt to sharpen blades. If the blades become dull, replace them.When replacing the blades, use recommended replacement blade only, RIDGID part number 671480001. WARNING: Blades are sharp. Use extreme caution when r...
Page 20 - REPLACING THE BELT
20 21 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BELT See Figures 19 - 20. When replacing the belt, use the recommended replacement belt only, RIDGID part number 570279001. n Lock the switch by placing the lock-off button in the center position. n Remove belt cover screws. n Remove the belt cover. n Remove the old d...
Page 21 - WARRANTY; 0-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY
20 21 WARRANTY Proof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty service. Limited to RIDGID ® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communicati...
Page 22 - Customer Service Information:; OPERATOR’S MANUAL
22 983000-526 6-05 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 call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us onli...
