Page 3 - SYMBOLS; READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS; SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS; SYMBOL; RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION; NAME
3 The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and theexplanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The safety warnings do not by themselveseliminate any danger. The instructions or warnings they give are not substitu...
Page 6 - ELECTRICAL; EXTENSION CORDS; ELECTRICAL CONNECTION; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
6 ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong groundingplugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool's plug.When using a power tool at a considerable distance from thepower source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carrythe current that the tool will draw. An...
Page 7 - SPECIFICATIONS; GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR PLANERS; FEATURES
7 SPECIFICATIONS Feed Rate .................................................................................................................................................................. 26 FPM Input ....................................................................................................
Page 9 - TOOLS NEEDED; UNPACKING
9 TOOLS 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 havecarefully inspected the tool, identified all loose parts, andsatisfactorily operated your new tool. Exa...
Page 10 - LOOSE PARTS LIST
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. LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Planer: Upper Brace, long (2) Upper Brace, short (2) Lower Brace, long (2) Lower Bra...
Page 11 - ASSEMBLY; ASSEMBLING LEG STAND
11 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING LEG STAND See Figures 5 and 6. Separate brace pieces from leg pieces. There are a totalof 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.) 4 rubber feet 4 hex bolts (M8 x 1-1/4 in. x 65) 4 flat ...
Page 12 - INSTALLING HANDWHEEL KNOB
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 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 ASSEMBLY LOWER LE...
Page 13 - MOUNTING PLANER TO WORKBENCH
13 ASSEMBLY Fig. 9 Fig. 10 MOUNTING PLANER TO WORKBENCH If your planer is to be used in a permanent location, it isrecommended you secure it to a workbench or other stablesurface. When mounting the planer to a workbench, holesshould be drilled through the supporting surface of theworkbench. Mark hol...
Page 14 - LEVELING THE TABLE EXTENSIONS
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 2.5 2 1.5 1 .50 Ind I Cut 6 5 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4...
Page 15 - THICKNESS SCALE ADJUSTMENT; Repeat Cut
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 scaleshows the depth of the finished workpiece. Inaccurate cutscan be prevented by routinely checking the alignment of thethickness scale. Table exten...
Page 16 - OPERATION; GETTING STARTED; LOCKING THE SWITCH
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 OPERATION ON GETTING STARTED Before turning on the planer, check for loose fasteners,fittings, or hardware. Be sure the dust cover is securelymounted ...
Page 17 - AVOIDING SNIPE
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 .50 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 2.5 2 1.5 1 .50 Ind I Cut 6 5 4 2 1 0 0 1 2 3 4 5 ...
Page 18 - MAINTENANCE; GENERAL
MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacementparts. Use of any other part may create a hazard orcause product damage. GENERAL Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Mostplastics are susceptible to damage from various types ofcommercial solvents and may be damaged by ...
Page 19 - BLADE STORAGE
MAINTENANCE If you are changing to the second side of the blade,rotate the blade “end for end” keeping the same flat sidedown. This correctly positions the blade for reinstallation. Lightly oil new cutter blade. Push the installed blade in firmly. Check that the bladeedge is parallel to the cutter h...
Page 20 - GENERAL MAINTENANCE; LUBRICATION; CLEANING
MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: Always begin by disconnecting the power supply. Periodically check all clamps, nuts, bolts, and screws for tightness and condition. Make sure the throat plate is ingood condition and in position. Stop the machine and recheck the cutter head gib screws and bla...
Page 21 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM
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. Dry wood before planing 2. Re...
Page 22 - WARRANTY
WARRANTY 22 This product is manufactured by One World Technologies,Inc., under a trademark license from Ridgid, Inc. All warrantyc o m m u n i c a t i o n s s h o u l d b e d i r e c t e d t o O n e W o r l dTechnologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID handheld and stationarypower tool technical service at (tol...
Page 23 - NOTES
Page 24 - 3 in. THICKNESS PLANER; CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION
24 983000-316 4 -30-04 OPERATOR'S MANUAL 13 in. THICKNESS PLANER TP1300LS CUSTOMER SERVICE INFORMATION For parts or service, contact your nearest Ridgid authorized service center. Be sureto provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of theauthorized service center near...