RIDGID JP06101 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Section Page
Table of Contents .........................................................2
Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer ..........................2
Safety Symbols ..........................................................2
Major Hazards ............................................................3
Before Using the Jointer/Planer .................................3
Safety Labels and Indicators on the Jointer/Planer ...4
When Installing Or Moving the Jointer/Planer ............4
Before Each Use ........................................................4
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or
Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks) .............5
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears ..........................................................5
Inspect Your Workpiece .............................................5
Whenever Jointer/Planer Is Running .........................6
Before Leaving the Jointer/Planer ..............................6
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ............................6
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements .......7
Power Supply and Motor Specifications ....................7
General Electrical Connections ..................................8
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information .......................8
Changing Motor Voltage ............................................8
Motor Safety Protection .............................................9
Wire Sizes ..................................................................9
Unpacking and Checking Contents ............................10
Tools Needed ...........................................................10
Unpacking ................................................................10
List of Loose Parts ...................................................10
Loose Parts .............................................................11
Loose Parts (From Hardware Pack) ........................12
Assembly ....................................................................13
Cabinet and Motor Mount Assembly ........................13
Install the Leveling Feet ...........................................14
Mounting the Motor ..................................................14
Mounting Jointer Table to Cabinet ...........................15
Tensioning Belt and Installing Rear Panel
and Pulley Guard ....................................................15
Installing Handwheel ................................................16
Attach Sawdust Chute .............................................17
Adjusting Table Extension .......................................17
Assemble Fence To Bed ..........................................18
Install Cutter Head Guard ........................................18
Section Page
Cutter Head Guard Functional Check ......................19
Adjusting Guard Spring ............................................19
Adjusting the Leveling Feet .....................................19
Getting to Know Your Jointer/Planer ..........................20
Alignments ..................................................................22
Cutter Knife Alignment/Adjustments ........................22
Cutter Knife Sharpening ..........................................23
Outfeed Table Adjustment .......................................24
Adjusting Table Gibs ................................................25
Angle Gauge Use ....................................................25
Fence Tilt Use and Bevel Stop Adjustment .............25
Safety Instructions for Basic Jointer/Planer
Operation ................................................................26
Before Each Use.......................................................26
Feeding the Workpiece (All Operations) ..................27
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or
Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks) ...........27
Plan Ahead to Protect Your Eyes, Hands,
Face and Ears ........................................................28
Whenever Jointer/Planer Is Running .......................28
Basic Jointer/Planer Cutting Operations ....................29
Depth of Cut Handwheel Operation .........................29
Stop Pin Operation ..................................................29
Feeding the Workpiece ............................................29
Planing .....................................................................30
Jointing ....................................................................30
Beveling/Chamfering ...............................................30
Rabbeting ................................................................31
Stop Pin Operation ..................................................31
Support Long Workpieces .......................................31
Using the Hold-Down/Push-Blocks ..........................31
Sliding Fence Operation ..........................................32
Maintenance and Lubrication .....................................33
Maintenance ............................................................33
Lubrication ...............................................................33
Wiring Diagram ...........................................................33
Troubleshooting Guide ...............................................34
General ....................................................................34
Motor ........................................................................35
Repair Parts ...............................................................36
Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer
The purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention
to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the
explanations with them, deserve your careful attention
and understanding. The safety warnings do not by
themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions or
warnings they give are not substitutes for proper accident
prevention measures.
Safety Symbols
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situa-
tion which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious
injury.
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate
injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices that may cause property damage.
NOTE: Advises you of information or instructions vital to
the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
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Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer (continued)
WARNING: Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the oper-
ator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
Major Hazards
All of the safety information and cutting steps are critical
to the safe operation of the jointer/planer.
1. Workpiece kickback
Kickback is the uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the
workpiece during jointing or planing. If kickback occurs,
the workpiece can hit you or a bystander hard enough to
cause broken bones, internal organ injury or death. To
reduce or prevent kickback, read and follow the safety
information in the Jointing and Planing sections of the
manual.
2. Kickback followed by blade contact
Your fingers or hand can contact the blade following kickback if your hands are unprotected or too near the cutter
blades. Your fingers can be cut off. To reduce the risk of
contacting the cutting blades, read and follow the safety
information in the Jointing and Planing sections of the
manual.
3. Wrong way feed
Wrong way feed is feeding the workpiece into the cutter
blades in the direction of blade rotation. The workpiece
can be grabbed by the blades and pull your hands into
the blades before you can let go or pull back. Fingers can
be cut off. To reduce the risk of wrong way feed, always
feed the workpiece against the direction of blade rotation.
Cutter blade rotation is shown on the sliding fence guard
(behind the center of the fence).
4. Thrown workpiece, chips and cutter blade pieces
The jointer/planer can throw the workpiece, workpiece
chips, or pieces of loose or broken cutter blades. You can
be blinded. Wear safety goggles labelled “ANSI Z87.1”
(or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) on the package.
DANGER: Follow the steps listed below to reduce
or eliminate the risk of being injured when using the
jointer/planer. Failure to do so can result in a life
threatening injury or death.
1. Lock the fence lock knob.
2. Set the depth of cut per pass to less than 1/8" for
jointing and less than 1/32" for planing.
3. Check the blade guard for proper position and
smooth operation.
4. Keep hands as far away from the cutters as possible
when jointing or planing.
5. Use push blocks or push sticks whenever possible.
6. Complete the cut without stopping or backing up the
workpiece.
7. Read and follow the safety information and safety
instructions in the operator’s manual and in the
safety labels on the jointer/planer.
8. Know location and function of all controls before
using tool. See “Getting to know your Jointer/Planer”
section of this manual.
Before Using the Jointer/Planer
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-bases paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other
masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of mistakes that
could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the
jointer/planer in until the following steps have been
satisfactorily completed.
Know and Understand the Jointer/Planer
• Completely assemble and align jointer/planer.
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,
fence slide locking handle, cutter guard, depth of cut
hand wheel, locks and stops, fence bevel lock handle,
outfeed table, infeed table and hold-down/push-blocks.
• Review and understand all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods for this jointer/
planer.
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Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer (continued)
• Find and read the following warning labels found on
the jointer/planer:
Safety Labels and Indicators on the Jointer/Planer
The following labels and indicators are on your jointer/
planer. Locate, read and follow the safety instructions and
information contained in these labels.
1. Safety instruction label on the top of the guard.
2. Cutter rotation indicator is on top of the fence holder.
3. Cutter position indicator is on top of the fence.
4. Safety instruction label below dust chute.
Push blocks and push sticks
Two plastic push blocks are supplied with your jointer/
planer. Use them when practical. The rubber sole of the
push blocks give better traction with the wood than your
hands do. If they become slippery, they can be cleaned with
rubbing alcohol, paint thinner or sandpaper.
CAUTION: Use rubbing alcohol or paint thinner only
as described on their containers. Use only in well ventilated areas away from open flames, sparks or heat
sources to prevent serious personal injury.
Push blocks can’t always be used. With larger workpieces,
you may have better control of the workpiece using your
hands. Always make a test pass first to determine which
method gives you better control.
Before you make any cut, plan your hand positions. If a kickback should occur, plan so that your hands will not fall or be
forced into the cutters.
Three Inch Rule (3")
Generally, if your hands are closer than three inches to the
blade as you feed the wood, use push blocks. This gives
extra protection to your hands by placing the push blocks
between your hands and the cutters.
Always Use Push Blocks When Planing, Beveling Or
Chamfering
When jointing, test for workpiece stability before actually
jointing, and use push blocks when you can without sacrificing control.
When Installing Or Moving the Jointer/Planer
Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment.
• Use the jointer/planer in a dry, indoor place protected
from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected jointer/
planer movement.
• Bolt or clamp the jointer/planer to firm level surface where
there is plenty of room for moving the workpiece through
the entire cut.
• Support the jointer/planer so the tables are level and the
jointer/planer does not rock.
• Put the jointer/planer where neither operators nor
bystanders must stand in line with the wood while planing
or jointing it.
Before Each Use
Inspect your jointer/planer.
WARNING: The 2-1/2 inch jointer/planer pulley and
the 3-1/2 inch motor pulley furnished will run the cutter
head at about 5000 RPM when used with a 3450 RPM
motor. Use of different types of pulleys or motors will
change this speed and could cause jamming, binding,
kickback, thrown knives or other dangers.
• To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, make
sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs
when plugging in or unplugging the jointer/planer.
• Turn off and unplug the jointer/planer before moving it to a
new area. To reduce the risk of back injury, get help when
you need to lift or move the jointer/planer.
• Bolt the jointer/planer to the floor if it tends to slip, walk,
slide or tip over. Be especially aware of movement when
jointing/planing long heavy boards.
• Never Stand On Tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutter head. Do not
store anything above or near the tool where anyone might
stand on the tool to reach them.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, turn
the switch off, unplug the jointer/planer, and remove the
switch key before moving the cutter head guard, changing
the blades, changing the setup, or adjusting anything.
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving
parts, breakage of parts, unit stability, and any other conditions that may affect the way the jointer/planer works.
• Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which is was designed.
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• If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any
electrical part does not work properly, turn the jointer/
planer off and unplug the jointer/planer.
• Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using
the jointer/planer again.
• Make sure the cutter guard works properly. With the
switch off and key removed, pull the cutter guard open
and let go. If the guard doesn’t smoothly swing closed,
contact an Authorized Service Center.
• Make sure the cutter head turns in the right direction.
The top should move toward the infeed table. If the
cutter head turns the wrong direction, contact an
Authorized Service Center.
• Keep Jointer/Planer interior free of wood chips and
dust buildup around motor and switch box.
• Keep knives sharp. Dull or nicked knives tend to
“pound” and chew at the wood, causing kickbacks.
• To reduce the risk of injury from unsafe accessories,
use only recommended accessories.
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)
• Use this jointer/planer to cut only wood.
• Use push blocks or push sticks whenever possible.
• Plan your hand placement so your fingers will not be
anywhere a sudden slip could cause them to slide or
fall into the cutter head. When using only one holddown/push-block to feed the wood, do not put your
other hand on the jointer/planer, workpiece, or holddown/push-block.
• To reduce the risk of injury from thrown pieces, make
sure the knives are sharp, properly installed and the
cutter knives wedge screws are tight.
• Make sure the clamps and locks are tight and there is
not excessive play in any parts.
• Adjust the depth of cut to between 1/32 and 1/16 of an
inch for best results in most operations. A deep cut
makes feeding the wood harder and can cause the
wood to kickback. To be sure you will make a depth of
cut you planned, always lower the infeed table slightly
farther than you wanted then, raise the table to the
desired depth.
• Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to
do a job it was not designed for.
Inspect your work area.
• Keep work area clean.
• Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.
• Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.
• To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never
use the jointer/planer near flammable liquids, vapors
or gases.
• Before using the jointer/planer, clear the table of all
objects not needed to feed the workpiece.
• To reduce the risk of injury, don’t do any layout, assembly, or setup work on the jointer/planer bed.
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean
for best and safest performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting.
• Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging jointer/
planer into a power outlet.
Dress for safety.
• Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes.
This can result in permanent eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles (not glasses) complying with
ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on
package. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles are available at many local retail stores. Glasses
or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could
seriously hurt you when they break.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with
safety goggles.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry
(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw
you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using
jointer/planer for hours at a time.
Inspect Your Workpiece
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the
part of the workpiece to be cut.
Plan your cut.
• Small or thin workpieces can kickback when they tip
over on the tables or into the cutter head. To reduce
the risk of cutter head contact or workpiece kickback:
- Never joint, plane or bevel workpieces shorter than
12 inches.
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Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer (continued)
• When jointing or rabbeting:
- Never joint or bevel workpieces less than 3/4 inch
wide or 1/4 inch thick.
- Always use the hold-down/push-blocks when jointing
or beveling wood whenever possible.
- When rabbeting, always make cuts in 1/8" increments or less.
• When planing or beveling:
- Never plane wood thinner than 1/2 inch.
- Always use hold-down/push-blocks when planing
wood.
- Never cut Freehand. Guide your workpiece solidly
against the fence and table top.
- Make sure there’s no debris between the workpiece
and its supports.
Whenever Jointer/Planer Is Running
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from fre-
quent use of your jointer/planer) cause a careless mistake. Always remember that a careless fraction of a
second is enough to cause a severe injury.
• Before actually cutting with the jointer/planer, let it run
for a while. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a
lot, stop immediately. Turn the jointer/planer off.
Unplug the jointer/planer. Do not restart until finding
and correcting the problem.
Keep Children Away.
• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the jointer/planer.
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the jointer/planer
and workpiece.
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward
workpieces.
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) for
any workpiece large enough to tip when not held down
to the table top. Never use another person as additional
support or to help feed, support or pull the workpiece.
• Never cut more than one workpiece at a time.
• Never turn your jointer/planer “ON” before clearing
everything except the workpiece and related support
devices off the table.
• Before trying a new or little used operation, carefully
plan your hand placement. Make sure you have proper
hold-down/push-blocks, jigs, fixtures, stops, etc. ready
to use.
Don’t Force Tool.
• Let the cutter head reach full speed before cutting.
• Feed the workpiece into the jointer/planer only fast
enough to let the tool cut without bogging down or
binding.
Before freeing jammed material.
• Turn switch “OFF”.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the jointer/planer.
• Check knives for sharpness and nicks before starting
again.
Before Leaving the Jointer/Planer
• Turn the jointer/planer off.
• Wait for knives to come to a complete stop.
• Unplug the jointer/planer.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with
side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to
comply wtih ANSI Z87.1.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect
master switches. Remove the yellow switch key. Store
it away from children and others not qualified to use
the tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
Bed
The combination of infeed and outfeed table surfaces
which support the workpiece during a cutting operation.
Bevel/Chamfer
Removing wood along the edge of a board to make that
edge straight, smooth and angled to the board face which
is against the fence.
Cutter Guard
Spring loaded guard or shield covering the cutter head.
Cutter Head
The cutter head is a rotating piece with three adjustable
knives. The cutter head removes material from the workpiece
Depth of cut
A term used to indicate how deep into the workpiece the
cutter knives will cut.
Fence
The fence is attached to the jointer/planer base. The
fence helps support and guide the workpiece as it is
pushed across the cutter head.
Freehand
Using the tool without holding the workpiece firmly
against the fence and
twist and kick back and must never be attempted.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.
Hold-Down/Push-Blocks
They are required for your own safety. They are used to
hold your workpieces against the table and
planing, rabbeting or jointing.
Infeed Table
The section of the jointer bed upon which the workpiece
is placed before being pushed into the cutter head.
Infeed table height is adjustable which allows the operator to select the depth of cut.
Jointing
table. This can let the workpiece
fence when
The removal of wood along the edge of a board so as to
make that edge straight, smooth and square to the board
face which is against the fence.
Kickback
An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece
back toward the operator by the rotating cutter head.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece which is pushed into the cutter
head first.
Outfeed Table
The section of a jointer bed which supports the workpiece
after it passes over the cutter head.
Planing
Removing wood from the widest surface or face of a
board so as to make it flat and smooth.
Rabbet
A notch cut into the edge of workpiece.
Resin
A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in
one minute.
Throw-Back
Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to a kickback.
Trailing End
The workpiece end last cut by the knives.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly
referred to as faces, ends and edges.
Face
Edge
Rabbet
End
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
Power Supply and Motor Specifications
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards,
fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit
protection. Your tool is wired at the factory for operation using the voltage shown. Connect tool to a power
line with the appropriate voltage and a 15-amp branch
circuit. Use a 15-amp time delay type fuse or circuit
breaker. To reduce the risk of shock or fire, if power
cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately.
The A/C motor used on this tool is a capacitor start, nonreversible type, wired at the factory for 110-120V AC, 60 Hz.
operation. Follow the instructions on page 8 to connect the
motor for 220-240V A/C operation.
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Rated Horsepower 1
Voltage
Amperes
Hertz (Cycles)
Phase
RPM
Rotation of Shaft
110-120 220-240
12 6
Counterclockwise
60
Single
3450
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement parts when servicing. Servicing should be performed by a qualified
service technician.
2. Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.
This tool is intended for indoor residential use only.
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the ter-
minals of plug when installing or removing the plug to
or from the outlet.
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,
have it replaced immediately.
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information
The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet
you are planning to use. Your local electrical code may
require slightly different power cord plug connections. If
these differences exist refer to and make the proper
adjustments per your local code before your tool is
plugged in and turned on.
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped
with an electric cord having an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug, as shown. The plug must
be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
3-Prong Plug
Properly
Grounded
Outlet
Grounding
Prong
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green
with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding
conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal.
If the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel.
Changing Motor Voltage
WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can
cause an electrical shock, particularly when used in
damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or out of
doors. If an electrical shock occurs there is the potential of a secondary hazard, such as your hands contacting the knives.
NOTE: The jointer is prewired at the factory for 120V
operation. Use the following procedure to change motor
voltage. To change to 240V application an additional wire
nut is supplied from the factory. This part is included in
the loose parts.
1. Unplug the jointer/planer before making or changing
any connections. Open the motor junction box cover
located on the side of the motor.
2. Remove and discard the electrical tape from the wire
nuts. Remove wire nuts.
WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can
cause an electrical shock, particularly when used in
damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or out of
doors. If an electrical shock occurs there is the potential of a secondary hazard, such as your hands contacting the knives.
3. Reconnect the leads as shown in the “Wiring Diagram”
section at the rear of manual.
4. Reinstall the wire nuts and wrap with two layers of new
U.L. listed electrical tape per wire nut.
5. Recheck your wiring to the wiring diagrams. Do this so
you can be sure that the wiring is correct.
6. Reinstall the junction box cover.
7. Cut off the 120 volt power cord plug and replace it with
a (3 blade) 240 volt 15 amp U.L. listed plug. (See illustration of 240V plug & receptacle.) Connect the power
cord white and black leads, respectively, to the “hot”
plug blade terminals and connect the power cord
green grounding wire to the plug ground prong terminal.
8. Plug your jointer into a 220-240V, 15 amp, 3 blade
receptacle.
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9. Make certain the receptacle is connected to a 240 volt
A.C. power supply through a 240 volt branch circuit
having at least a 15 amp capacity and protected by a
15 amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Junction
Box Cover
Motor Safety Protection
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of motor damage, this
motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to
keep sawdust from interfering with normal motor ventilation.
1. Connect this tool to a power source with the appropriate voltage for your model and a 15-amp branch circuit
with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. Using
the wrong size fuse can damage the motor.
2. If the motor won’t start, turn off the power switch immediately and unplug the tool. Check the cutter head to
make sure it turns freely. If the cutter head is free, try to
start the motor again. If the motor still does not start,
refer to the "Motor Troubleshooting Chart."
3. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip frequently if:
Grounding
Prong
Grounded
Outlet Box
220-240 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Connections
a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading can occur if you
feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a
short time.
b. Line voltages should not be more than 10% above
or below the nameplate voltage. For heavy loads,
however, the voltage at motor terminals must equal
the voltage specified for your model.
c. Improper or dull jointer knives are used.
4. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incorrect connections, overload, low voltage (such as small
size wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long supply
circuit wire. Always check the connections, the load
and the supply circuit whenever motor doesn’t work
well. Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size
Chart.
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and
is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent overheating and motor burn-out, use the table shown to
determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension
cord.
Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong
grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which
accept the tools plug.
Extension
Cord Length
0-25 Ft.
26-50 Ft.
Gauge (A.W.G.)
110-120V 220-240V
14
12
16
14
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Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Combination
2 Ft. Straight Edge
Phillips Screwdriver
1/2" Open End Wrench
Square
(12"Blade)
Combination square must be true. Check its
accuracy as shown
Select the straight edge of a board.
This edge must be perfectly straight.
Draw light line on
board along edge
Adjustable Wrench
5/16" Hex “L” Wrench
Unpacking
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex-
pected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the
power cord into a power source outlet during unpacking, until all assembly steps are complete, and you
have read and understand the safety and operating
instructions.
WARNING: This tool is heavy. To reduce the risk of
back injury, get help whenever you have to lift the tool.
Your jointer/planer is shipped complete in one carton and
includes a steel cabinet.
1. Remove the parts from the carton. Lift the bed assembly at the bottom of the base.
2. Place the tool on a secure, stationary work surface and
look it over carefully.
3. Separate all parts from packing materials and check
each one with the “Table of Loose Parts” and the “List
of Loose Parts” to make certain all items are
accounted for before discarding any packing material.
If you are missing any parts, check packing material
for those items.
WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not attempt
to assemble the jointer/planer. Do not plug in the
power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts
are obtained and are installed correctly.
4. Contact an Authorized Service Center to get the miss-
Should be no gap or overlap here when
square is flipped over in dotted position
ing parts. Use the “Repair Parts” pages at the end of
this manual to identify the part number of the missing
parts after completing the “Unpacking and Checking
Contents section.
WARNING: The cutting knives are extremely sharp.
Do not touch the cutter knives to prevent serious
injury.
5. The top of the table and the front of the fence are covered with a protective coating. These surfaces must be
cleaned before using the jointer/planer. Clean these
surfaces with a general purpose solvent, such as mineral spirits. Water will rust the surfaces. Do Not use
water, soapy water or water based cleaners.
WARNING: Use solvents according to the instructions on their package. Use only in well ventilated
areas, away from flames, sparks or heat sources. Do
not use solvents in closed areas to prevent serious
injury.
Protect the exposed surfaces with wax. Paste wax
or automotive wax are both good for this job. The
wax will protect the surface from rust and will
make it easier to slide the wood along the table
and fence. Automotive wax is best as it will not rub
off on the wood.
6. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth.
List of Loose Parts
NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check that all parts
are included. If you are missing any part, do not assemble the tool. Call 1-866-5391710 to get the missing
part. Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging
material. Do not throw away any packaging until jointer/
planer is put together. Check packaging for missing
parts before contacting RIDGID. A complete parts list
(Repair Parts) is at the end of the manual. Use the list
to identify the number of the missing part.
The following parts are included:
Item Part Name Qty.
A Jointer Bed Assembly..................................... 1
B Fence Assembly ............................................. 1
C Motor Assembly w/Switch............................... 1
D Motor Mount Bracket ...................................... 1
E Sawdust Chute ............................................... 1
F Left Side Panel ............................................... 1
G Right Side Panel............................................. 1
H Front Panel..................................................... 1
J Rear Panel ..................................................... 1
K Pulley Guard................................................... 1
L V-Belt.............................................................. 1
M Angle Gauge .................................................. 1
N Cutter Guard................................................... 1
P Handwheel ..................................................... 1
Q Fence Lock Knob ........................................... 1
R Fence Tilt Knob .............................................. 1
S Push Blocks.................................................... 2
T Operator’s Manual.......................................... 1
U Hardware Pack................................................ *
* Quantity of hardware pack may vary.
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Loose Parts
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A
D
F
G
B
E
H
J
M
K
L
Q
R
S
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Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued)
Loose Parts (From Hardware Pack)
Wrench Box 8mm/10mm (1)
Wrench Hex-“L” 3mm (1)
Wire Nut (1)
Screw Pan Head (1)
w/Washer 1/4-20 x 5/8
Screw Wing w/Washer
1/4-20 x 1/2 (2)
Switch Key (1)
Carriage Head Bolt (22)
5/16-18 x 1/2"
Serrated Flange
Hex Nut (22)
5/16-18
Leveling Feet (4)
Washer (8)
3/8"
Hex Nut (8)
3/8-16
Serrated Hex Bolt (3)
3/8-16 x 3/4"
T-Nut (1)
These two parts are together in hardware pack
Screw Pan Head Cr Serr (6)
(Machine Screw w/Washer Head)
3/16-24 x 3/8
Washer (1)
1/2"
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Assembly
WARNING: This tool is heavy. To reduce the risk of
back injury, get help whenever you have to lift the tool.
Cabinet and Motor Mount Assembly
1. From the hardware pack find the following:
6 Carriage Head Bolts 5/16-18 x 1/2"
6 Serrated Flange Hex Nut 5/16
From among the loose parts find the following:
Left Panel Side
Right Panel Side
Motor Mount
2. Mount the motor mount onto the left side panel as
shown. Make sure the lower tab of the motor mount
with two holes is on the inside of the left side panel .
Bolt the motor mount to the panel using the 5/16 carriage head bolts and 5/16 serrated flange nuts.
Tighten the nuts with a wrench.
3. Mount the right side panel to the motor mount as shown
using two 5/16 carriage head bolts and 5/16 serrated
flange nuts. Tighten the nuts with a wrench.
Carriage Head Bolt
5/16-18 x 1/2"
Motor Mount
Bracket
Serrated Flange
Hex Nut 5/16
Left Side
Panel
4. From the hardware pack find the following:
6 Carriage Head Bolts 5/16-18 x 1/2"
6 Serrated Flange Hex Nuts 5/16
From among the loose parts find the following:
1 Front panel with RIDGID label
5. Bolt the front panel in place as shown using six 5/16 carriage head bolts and six 5/16 serrated flange nuts. Make
sure the front panel is mounted on the same side of the
base as the switch opening. The panel should bolt in place
on the backside of the left and right side panels as shown.
Tighten the nuts with a wrench.
6. Tighten all bolts on the base at this time.
NOTE: It may be easier to tighten the bolt holding the
front panel on if the base is turned on its side. The rear
panel will be mounted later.
NOTE: Holes marked “A” on both front and rear panels
are not used for assembly .
A
A
Right Side
Panel
Switch
Opening
Front Panel
Cabinet Front
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Assembly (continued)
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Install the Leveling Feet
1. Turn the base upside down.
2. From the hardware pack find the following:
4 Rubber Leveling Feet
8 Flat Washer 3/8
8 Hex Nut 3/8
3. Thread one 3/8 nut onto each of the leveling feet until
the nut is 1/2" from the foot. Do this for all four feet.
4. Attach the leveling feet as shown. Place one 3/8
washer on the bottom side of the foot mount tab and
one washer on top. Bolt the feet in place with the second 3/8 nut. Tighten the nuts down with a wrench.
NOTE: Once the jointer is in its permanent location the
leveling feet may need to be adjusted.
Mounting the Motor
1. Turn the cabinet upside down and place a 4 x 4 block
under the right side of the cabinet so the base is tilted
as shown. This will elevate the motor mount so it is
level with the floor making assembly easier.
2. From the hardware pack find the following:
4 Carriage Head Bolts 5/16-18 x 1/2"
4 Serrated Flange Hex Nuts 5/16
2 Machine Screws with Washer Head 3/16"
From among the loose parts find the following:
1 Motor and Switch Assembly
3. Place the motor on the motor mount as shown. Make
sure the motor shaft faces the rear of the cabinet
(away from the side with RIDGID label).
4. Bolt the motor to the motor mount using the four 5/16 carriage head bolts and four 5/16 serrated flange nuts. The
bolts should be placed through the motor mount into the
motor bracket as shown. Do not tighten the bolts at this
time.
5. Using the two 3/16 screws, mount the switch into place
as shown. Make sure the switch is right side up.
3/8 Flat Washer
Leveling Foot
3/8-16 Hex Nut
Carriage Head Bolt
5/16-18 x 1/2"
Machine Screw
w/Washer Head
3/16-24 x 3/8
Leveling Foot
Cabinet
Serrated Flange
Hex Nut 5/16
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Motor Assembl
with Switch
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