OPERATOR’S MANUAL
13 in. THICKNESS PLANER
R4330
Your new planer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID® product.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
table of contents |
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Introduction....................................................................................................................................................................... |
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General Safety Rules...................................................................................................................................................... |
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Specific Safety Rules..................................................................................................................................................... |
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Symbols......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Electrical......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................................................................ |
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Features...................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Tools Needed.................................................................................................................................................................. |
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Loose Parts..................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Assembly.................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Operation.................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Adjustments............................................................................................................................................................... |
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Maintenance............................................................................................................................................................... |
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Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................................................... |
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Warranty.......................................................................................................................................................................... |
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Parts Ordering/Service....................................................................................................................................... |
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INTRODUCTION
This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
KNOWYOURPOWERTOOL.Readtheoperator’smanual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BYPreventing body contact with grounded surfaces.
For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
KEEPWORKAREACLEAN.Clutteredareasandbenches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the tool while it is in operation.
DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and master switches, or by removing starter keys.
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not intended.
USE THE PROPER Extension Cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 12 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool.
USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may risk injury.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.
USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.
DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked.
NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Inspect TOOL CORDS periodically. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at anauthorizedservicefacility.Theconductorwithinsulation 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. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the rotating blade.
Inspect EXTENSION CORDS periodically and replace if damaged.
GROUND ALL TOOLS. If tool is equipped with threeprong plug, it should be plugged into a three-hole electrical receptacle.
CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Use only correct electrical devices: 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
DO NOT MODIFY the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Keep TOOL dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never
use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or any solvents to clean tool.
STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an authorized service center.
Never touch blade or other moving parts during use.
NEVER START A TOOL WHEN ANY ROTATiNG COMPONENT IS IN CONTACT WITH THE WORKPIECE.
DO NOT operate A tool while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
When servicing use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.
Use only recommended accessories listed in this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with the accessory.
DOUBLE CHECK ALL SETUPS. Make sure blade is tight and not making contact with tool or workpiece before connecting to power supply.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
NEVER PERFORM THE PLANING OPERATION with the cutterhead or dust hood removed.
NEVER MAKE A PLANING CUT deeper than 1/8 in.
DO NOT PLANE MATERIAL shorter than 14 in. or narrower than 3/4 in.
MAINTAIN THE PROPER RELATIONSHIP between the infeed and outfeed surfaces and the cutterhead blade path.
SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE ADEQUATELY at all times during operation; maintain control of the work at all times.
NEVER FEED THE WORK from the rear of the planer.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PERFORM an abnormal or little used operation without the use of sturdy and adequate jigs, fixtures, stops, and the like.
NEVER plane more than one piece at a time. Do not PLANE more than one workpiece on the planer table at a time.
BEFORE STARTING UP, recheck to make certain all holding screws are tight.
STOP THE MACHINE and recheck the hex head bolts and blades for tightness after about 50 hours of operation.
DO NOT FORCE FEED THE WORKPIECE through the machine. Let the planer apply the proper feed rate.
CHECK THE FEED ROLLERS occasionally to be sure there are no chips or sawdust between any components.
PLANE ONLY SOUND LUMBER; there should be no loose knots and as few tight knots as possible. Make sure the workpiece is free from nails, screws, stones, or other foreign objects that could break or chip the blades.
NEVER STAND DIRECTLY IN LINE with either the infeed or outfeed sides. Stand off to one side.
MAKESURETHEBLADESAREATTACHEDasdescribed in the operation section. The blades are sharp and can easily cut your hand. Use caution in handling the blades and cutterhead guard.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS into the dust hood or under the cutter guard.
ALLOW THE Cutterhead to reach full speed before using the planer.
Replacement parts. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made at your nearest authorized service center.
DO NOT attempt to turn cutterhead with hands.
If any part of this TOOL is missing or should break, bend, or fail in any way, or should any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the power switch, remove the plug from the power source, and have damaged, missing, or failed parts replaced before resuming operation.
ALWAYS STAY ALERT! Do not allow familiarity (gained from frequent use of your planer) to cause a careless mistake. ALWAYS REMEMBER that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict serious injury.
make sure the work area has ample lighting to see the work and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE performing any work using your planer.
ALWAYS TURN OFF TOOL before disconnecting it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply.
IF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD IS DAMAGED, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer or by an authorized service center to avoid risk.
THIS TOOL should have the following markings:
a)Wear eye protection.
b)Keep hands away from cutterhead.
c)Do not operate saw without guards in place.
d)Do not perform any operation freehand.
e)Never reach around saw blade.
f)Turn off tool and wait for blades to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.
g)Disconnect power (or unplug tool as applicable) before changing blades or servicing.
h)No load speed.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently and use to instruct other users. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these instructions also.
WARNING:
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
•lead from lead-based 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.
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.
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Current |
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Direct Current |
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Double-insulated construction |
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Eye Protection |
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Safety Alert |
Precautions that involve your safety. |
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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
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service we suggest you return the product to your nearest |
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instructions in the operator’s manual, do not use this product. Call RIDGID® customer service for assistance.
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 power tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, when needed, a full face shield. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always use eye protection which is marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL
Extension Cords
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tool’s plug. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat. Use the chart provided below to determine the minimum wire size required in an extension cord. Only round jacketed cords listed by Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) should be used.
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**Used on 12 gauge - 20 amp circuit.
NOTE: AWG = American Wire Gauge
When working with the tool outdoors, use an extension cord that is designed for outside use. This is indicated by the letters “WA” on the cord’s jacket.
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation.
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working area. Position the cord so that it will not get caught on lumber, tools or other obstructions while you are working with a power tool. Failure to do so can result in serious personal injury.
SPEED AND WIRING
The no-load speed of this tool is approximately 10,000 RPM. This speed is not constant and decreases under a load or with lower voltage. For voltage, the wiring in a shop is as important as the motor’s horsepower rating. A line intended only for lights cannot properly carry a power tool motor. Wire that is heavy enough for a short distance will be too light for a greater distance. A line that can support one power tool may not be able to support two or three tools.
Grounding Instructions
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. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
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.
Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
This tool is intended for use on a circuit that has an outlet like the one shown in figure 1. It also has a grounding pin like the one shown.
WARNING:
Check extension cords before each use. If damaged replace immediately. Never use tool with a damaged cord since touching the damaged area could cause electrical shock resulting in serious injury.
Electrical Connection
This tool is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only (normal household current). Do not operate this tool on direct current (DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of power and the motor will overheat. If the tool does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply.
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ELECTRICAL
MOTOR safety protection
This motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to prevent sawdust buildup which can interfere with normal motor ventilation.
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.
If the motor won’t start, turn off the power switch immediately and unplug the tool. Check the cutterhead to make sure it turns freely. If the head is free, try to start the motor again. If the motor still does not start, refer to the Troubleshooting section.
Frequent “blowing” of fuses or tripping of circuit breakers may result if:
Improper or dull blades are used.
NOTE: Do not continuously use the thickness planer set at maximum depth of cut (1/8 in.) and at full 13 in. width of cut. Continuous use at maximum cutting capacity will damage your motor.
Motor is overloaded. Overloading can occur if a workpiece is fed too rapidly or if the tool is misaligned.
Motor circuit is fused differently from recommendations. Always follow instructions for the proper fuse / breaker. Do not use a fuse/breaker of greater capacity without consulting a qualified electrician.
Low voltage. Although the motor is designed for operation on the voltage and frequency specified on the motor, normal loads will be handled safely on voltage no more than ten percent above or below that figure. Heavy loads, however, require that voltage at motor terminals equal the voltage specified on the motor.
NOTE: Always check the connections, the load, and the supply circuit whenever the motor fails to perform satisfactorily.
OVERLOAD
PROTECTOR / RESET
BUTTON
Fig. 2
MOTOR OVERLOAD PROTECTOR
See Figure 2.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of serious personal injury from thrown objects or blade contact from unexpected starting, immediately turn off the tool if the protector stops the motor. Remove the switch key and allow the motor time to cool.
This planer is equipped with a overload protector device which will automatically “trip” and cause the planer to shut down if the motor is overheating due to continuous heavy cutting.
The planer overload protector can only be reset manually by the user after the planer has been allowed to adequately cool. Allow 15 - 30 minutes.
Should the overload protector “trip”:
Turn switch OFF ( O ).
Raise carriage and remove board.
After 15 - 30 minutes, reset the overload protector by pushing the red reset button on the front of the tool. An audible click will indicate the overload protector is reset. Once the button is reset, the tool may be started and operated as normal.
NOTE: If the red button won’t click into place immediately, the motor is still too hot and must be allowed to cool.
If motor has cooled, button will remain in.
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