RIDGID TP13000 - Table of Contents

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Table of Contents
Section Page
Table of Contents .......................................................... 2
Safety Instructions for Thickness Planer ....................... 3
Safety Signal Words ................................................... 3
Before Using The Thickness Planer ........................... 3
When Installing Or Moving The Thickness Planer ...... 3
Before Each Use ......................................................... 3
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or
Thrown Pieces ........................................................... 4
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears ........................................................... 4
Inspect Your Workpiece .............................................. 4
Whenever Thickness Planer Is Running ..................... 5
Before Leaving The Thickness Planer ........................ 5
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ............................. 5
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements ........ 6
Power Supply and Motor Specifications ..................... 6
General Electrical Connections ................................... 6
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information ........................ 6
Motor Safety Protection .............................................. 7
Thermal Overload Protector ........................................ 7
Wire Sizes ................................................................... 7
Unpacking and Checking Contents ............................... 8
Tools Needed .............................................................. 8
Unpacking ................................................................... 8
List of Loose Parts ...................................................... 8
Assembly ....................................................................... 9
Installing the Handwheel Knob ................................... 9
Alignment (Adjustments) ............................................... 9
Extension Assembly Alignment ................................... 9
Adjusting the Thickness Indicator ............................... 9
Getting to Know Your Thickness Planer ...................... 10
Safety Instructions for Basic Thickness
Planer Operations .................................................... 11
Section Page
Before Using The Thickness Planer ......................... 11
Before Each Use ....................................................... 11
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears ......................................................... 11
Inspect Your Workpiece ............................................ 12
Whenever Thickness Planer Is Running ................... 12
Basic Thickness Planer Operations ............................ 12
Before You Begin ...................................................... 12
Reduce Damage To Knives ...................................... 13
Preparing the Work ................................................... 13
Carriage Lock ........................................................... 13
Carriage Lock Adjustment ........................................ 13
Elevation Handwheel ................................................ 14
Feeding the Work ..................................................... 14
Material Removal Indicator ....................................... 14
Preset Thickness Stops (Repeat-A-Cut) ................... 14
Thickness Stop (Repeat-A-Cut) Adjustment ............. 15
Checking for Worn Knives ........................................ 15
Maintenance ................................................................ 15
Lubrication ................................................................ 15
Cleaning the Knives .................................................. 15
Cleaning The Feed Rollers ....................................... 15
Motor Ventilation ....................................................... 15
Changing Brushes .................................................... 15
Replacing Knives ...................................................... 16
Accessories ................................................................. 16
Wiring Diagram ............................................................ 17
Troubleshooting ........................................................... 17
Repair Parts ................................................................ 18
Notes ........................................................................... 23