Ryobi AP13 - User Manual

OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
PLANER THICKNESSER
MODEL AP13
SPECIFICATIONS:
• Input ................................ 2000 watts
• No Load Speed................ 8000 r.p.m.
• Min Planing Length ........ 127mm
• Max Planing Width ........ 318mm
• Planing Height ................ 5 - 153mm
• Depth Per Pass ................ 3mm
• Feeding Speed ................ 8m / min
• Binder .............................. 48mm with 2 blades,
8000 r.p.m. ie 16000 c.p.m.
• Weight .............................. 32 - 30.5kg
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
This Planer Thicknesser is designed for light consumer use. It is NOT designed for
trade or industrial use and is not covered by warranty for use in these applications.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PLANER THICKNESSER
Your new planer thicknesser has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for
reliability, ease of operation and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble
free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your Planer
Thicknesser.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings and Cautions. If you use your planer
thicknesser properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
WARNING
TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY,
ATTACH THE SAFETY COVER
BEFORE OPERATING

Summary

Rules for Safe Operation

General Safety Practices

Comprehensive safety rules for tool operation, environment, and personal protection.

AP13 Safety Instructions

Planer Operation and Adjustments

Mounting the Planer

Adjust Depth of Cut

Guidance on adjusting the cutting depth, including warnings and limits.

Blade and Cutterhead Maintenance

Adjusting the Depth of Cut Scale

Removing the Planer Blades

Detailed procedure for safely removing the planer blades.

Installing the Planing Blades

Advanced Operations and Care

Setting the Blade Height

Making the Cutterhead and Worktable Parallel

Procedure for aligning the cutterhead and worktable for accurate planing.

Additional Planing Guidelines

Periodic Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Grain Surface Issues

Diagnoses and remedies for fuzzy, torn, or rough/raised grain.

Depth and Thickness Inconsistencies

Solutions for uneven cut depth and board thickness not matching scale.

Mechanical and Electrical Problems

Troubleshooting for chain jumping, motor start/restart, and circuit tripping.

Feeding and Jamming Issues

Ryobi AP13 Specifications

General

Brand	Ryobi
Model	AP13
Category	Planer
Language	English