Ridgid R888 - Manual

6 SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. V Volts Voltage A Amperes Current Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second) W Watt Power min Minutes T...

7 SYMBOLS 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 parts. WARNING: To avoi...

8 FEATURES Fig. 1 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Switch ........................................................... Single SpeedNo Load Speed 18V Nickel-Cadmium Battery Pack ..... 11,000 r/min. (RPM)24V Lithium-Ion Battery Pack .............. 13,000 r/min. (RPM) Planing Width ..................................

10 UNPACKING This product has been shipped completely assembled.  Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. Make sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.  Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.  Do not discard ...

11 WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools 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 result in objects being thr...

12 OPERATION TO CHARGE A fully discharged battery pack with a temperature between 32°F (0°C) and 150°F (65°C) will charge in about an hour.  Charge the 24 Volt lithium-ion battery pack only with the charger provided. �  Connect the charger to a power supply. NOTE: If needed , the charger can opera...

13 LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID 24V LITHIUM-ION CHARGER See Figure 6. OPERATION LED INDICATOR BATTERY PACK RED LED GREEN LED ACTION Charging Fast charging ON OFF Charges in 1 hour Charging Deeply Discharged ON OFF Charger pre-charges battery until normal voltage is reached, then begins fast charge mode. M...

14 Fig. 8 POWER INDICATOR EVALUATE INDICATOR CHARGING INDICATOR FULL INDICATOR DEFECTIVE INDICATOR GREEN LED RED LED Battery packs for this tool are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. Therefore, you should charge the pack until the light on the front of the charger chang...

15 LED FUNCTION OF RIDGID NICKEL-CADMIUM CHARGERS See Figure 8. LED INDICATOR BATTERY PACK RED LED GREEN LED ACTION Power Without battery pack ON OFF Ready to charge battery pack. Evaluate Hot battery pack Flashing OFF When battery pack reaches cooled temperature, charger begins fast charge mode. Ev...

16 OPERATION WARNING: Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, the switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at your side. STARTING/STOPPING THE PLANER See Figure 9.  To start: Push the lock-off button from either side, and then depress the switch trigger.  To s...

17 OPERATION AUTOMATIC REAR STAND See Figure 11. The planer has been equipped with an automatic rear stand that will prevent the blade from contacting the workbench when not in use. As you begin your planing operation, the stand will automatically retract as it passes over the edge of the workpiece....

18 OPERATION Fig. 13 OPERATING THE PLANER See Figure 13.  Clamp the work securely. WARNING: Work moving during a cut could result in loss of control of the planer and cause serious injury.  Support the work so that the operation is on your right.  Adjust the planing depth.  Hold the planer with ...

19 OPERATION CHAMFERING See Figure 14. 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.  Clamp the work securely.  Hold the front handle...

20 OPERATION Fig. 16 PLANING EDGES See Figure 16. Follow the directions in the “Operating the Planer” 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 See Figure 15.  Remove the battery pack from the too...

21 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, als...

22 REPLACING BLADES See Figures 18 - 19. 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 repl...

23 MAINTENANCE REPLACING THE BELT See Figures 20 - 21. When replacing the belt, use the recommended replacement belt only, RIDGID part number 570279001.  Remove the battery pack from the tool.  Remove belt cover screws.  Remove the belt cover.  Remove the old drive belt from the large pulley by ...

25 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 communications...

26 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 online at www.ridgid...