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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, the user must read and
understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.
Part No. SP6452 Printed in Taiwan
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Table of Contents
Section Page
Table of Contents ..................................2
Safety Instructions for
Thickness Planer ...............................3
Safety Symbols ...................................... 3
Before Using The Thickness Planer ... 3
When Installing Or Moving The
Thickness Planer ...............................4
Before Each Use ....................................5
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From
Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces ..........5
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears .......................5
Inspect Your Workpiece ......................6
Whenever Thickness Planer Is
Running .............................................6
Before Leaving The
Thickness Planer ...............................7
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking ..... 7
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements ....................................8
Power Supply and Motor
Specifications ....................................8
General Electrical Connections ..........8
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information 8
Motor Safety Protection ......................9
Thermal Overload Protector ............. 10
Wire Sizes ......................................... 10
Unpacking and Checking Contents ..... 11
Tools Needed ................................... 11
Unpacking .........................................11
List of Loose Parts ............................11
Assembling Legset ..............................12
Assembling Upper and
Lower Legs ......................................13
Assembling Lower Stiffeners ............ 13
Assembling Upper Stiffeners ............ 14
Mounting The Thickness Planer ..........15
Mounting on Legset ..........................15
Mounting Thickness Planer on
Supplied Legset ...............................15
Mounting Thickness Planer on
Other Legsets or Work Benches ..... 15
Section Page
Portable Applications ........................15
Work Bench Applications .................. 15
Installing the Handwheel Knob ............ 16
Alignment (Adjustments) ..................... 16
Extension Assembly Alignment ........ 16
Adjusting the Thickness Indicator ..... 16
Getting to Know Your
Thickness Planer ............................. 17
Safety Instructions for Basic Thickness
Planer Operations ............................... 18
Before Using The Thickness Planer . 18
Before Each Use .............................. 18
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears .................... 18
Inspect Your Workpiece ................... 19
Whenever Thickness Planer Is
Running ........................................... 19
Basic Thickness Planer Operations .... 20
Before You Begin ............................. 20
Reduce Damage To Knives .............. 21
Preparing the Work ........................... 21
Carriage Lock ................................... 21
Carriage Lock Adjustment ................ 22
Elevation Handwheel ........................ 22
Feeding the Work ............................. 22
Material Removal Indicator ............... 23
Preset Thickness Stops
(Repeat-A-Cut) ................................ 23
Thickness Stop (Repeat-A-Cut)
Adjustment ...................................... 23
Checking for Worn Knives ................ 24
Maintenance ........................................24
Lubrication ........................................ 24
Cleaning the Knives .......................... 24
Cleaning The Feed Rollers ............... 24
Motor Ventilation ............................... 24
Changing Brushes ............................ 25
Replacing Knives .............................. 25
Accessories ......................................... 26
Wiring Diagram .................................... 26
Troubleshooting ...................................27
Repair Parts ........................................ 28
Notes ................................................... 34
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Safety Instructions for Thickness 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 situation which, if not
Before Using The Thickness Planer
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.
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 thickness planer in until the following steps have been satisfactorily completed.
• Completely assemble and align
thickness planer. (See “Assembly”
and “Alignment” sections.)
• Learn the use and function of the
on-off switch, cutter guard, elevation
hand wheel, outfeed table and
infeed table (see “Getting to Know
Your Thickness Planer” section
within.)
• Review and understand all safety
instructions and operating procedures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods
for this thickness planer. (See
“Maintenance” section within).
WARNING: Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thorough-
ly and understand completely the operator’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.
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Safety Instructions for Thickness Planer (continued)
• Find and Read the following labels on the thickness planer:
When Installing Or Moving The Thickness Planer
• Before moving the thickness planer,
turn off and unplug the power cord.
• To reduce the risk of back injury, get
help when you need to lift the thickness planer.
Avoid Dangerous Environment.
• Use the thickness planer in a dry,
indoor place protected from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
• Place the thickness planer so neither
the user nor bystanders are forced to
stand in line with the wood. Thrown
debris could injure people in its path.
• Place the thickness planer where there
is room for moving the workpiece
through the entire cut.
To reduce the risk of injury from
unexpected thickness planer
movement:
• Put the thickness planer on a firm
level surface where there is plenty
of room for handling and properly
supporting the workpiece.
• Support the thickness planer so the
tables are level and the thickness
planer does not rock.
• Bolt or clamp the thickness planer to
the table/bench if it tends to slip,
walk, slide or tip over during work
such as planing long, heavy boards.
• Never Stand On Tool. Serious
injury could occur if the tool tips or
you accidentally hit the cutting tool.
Do not store anything above or near
the tool where anyone might stand
on the tool to reach them.
T o reduce the risk of injury or
death from electrical shock:
Make sure your fingers do not touch
the plug’s metal prongs when plugging or unplugging the thickness
planer.
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Before Each Use
Inspect your thickn ess planer.
• Disconnect The Thickness Planer
to reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting before changing the
setup, changing the blade or adjusting anything.
Check For Damaged Parts. Check
for:
• Proper alignment of moving parts,
• Damaged electric cords,
• Binding of moving parts,
• Broken parts,
• Stable mounting,
• Other conditions that may affect the
way the thickness planer works.
Before each use, make sure area
under the cutter head and feed rollers
is clear.
If any part of this thickness planer is
missing, bent, or broken in any way,
or any electrical parts don’t work, turn
the thickness planer off and unplug it.
Replace damaged, missing, or failed
parts before using the thickness
planer again.
To reduce possibility of thrown
pieces, make sure the knives are
properly installed and the knife lock
screws are tight.
Use sharp knives. Dull or knicked
knives tend to “pound” and chew at
the wood, causing kickbacks.
Replace dull or damaged planer
knives.
Make sure the dust chute is in place.
Keep Guards In Place, in working
order, and in proper adjustment.
Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the
thickness planer clean for best and
safest performance. (See “Maintenance” section) DON’T lubricate any
part of the thickness planer while the
knives are rotating.
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces
• Use Only Recommended Accessories. (See “Accessory” section).
Consult this Operator’s manual for
recommended accessories. Follow
the instructions that come with the
accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause injury to
persons.
• Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents. Floor must not be slippery.
To reduce the risk of burns or other
fire damage, never use the thickness
planer near flammable liquids, vapors
or gases.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Know Y our Thickness Planer. Read
and understand the operator’s manual and labels affixed to the tool.
Learn its applications and limitations
as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool.
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental contact with moving parts,
don’t do layout, assembly, or setup
work on the thickness planer while
any parts are moving.
Reduce the Risk of Accidental
Starting. Make sure switch is “OFF”
before plugging thickness planer into
a power outlet.
Plan your work.
Use the right tool. Don’t force planer
to do a job it was not designed to do.
NOTE: Advises you of information or
instructions vital to the operation or
maintenance of the equipment.
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Safety Instructions for Thickness Planer (continued)
Dress For Safety
Any power tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes. This can result
in permanent eye damage. Wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that
comply 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.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
Inspect Your Workpiece
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the part of the workpiece to be planed.
• Use quality lumber. Knives last
longer and cuts go smoother on
good wood.
• Do not plane undersized wood.
Boards which are thinner than 1/8"
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
thickness planer for hours at a time.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.
Keep hands at least (8") 20cm from
the outfeed. Don’t grip board tightly or
pull board. A sudden kickback could
pull hand into cutters.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
or shorter than 12" could split while
being planed.
• Plane boards (12”) 30cm or longer
only. Short boards can jam or split
and cause dangerous kickbacks.
• Use for solid wood and wood products only. Do not plane metals, plastics or laminated materials.
Whenever Thickness Planer Is Running
WARNING: Don't allow familiar-
ity (gained from frequent use of
your thickness planer) to cause a
careless mistake. A careless fraction of a second is enough to cause
a severe injury.
Before starting to plane a board,
watch the thickness planer while it
runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise
or vibrates a lot, stop immediately.
Turn the thickness planer off. Unplug
the thickness planer. Do not restart
until finding and correcting the problem.
Plan the way you will hold the
workpiece from start to finish:
• Avoid awkward operations and
hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause fingers or hand to move
into the knives.
• Don’t Overreach. Keep good foot-
ing and balance.
• Do not force the cut. Slowing or
stalling the motor will overheat it.
Allow the automatic feed to function
properly.
• Support workpiece. Do not allow
the board to hang from the planer.
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• Never use another person as a sub-
stitute for a table extension, or as
additional support for a workpiece
that is longer or wider than the basic
thickness planer table or to help
feed, support or pull the workpiece.
Take Precautions Against Kickback.
Do not permit anyone to stand or
cross in line with the path of the board
through the thickness planer. A kickback or thrown debris will travel in this
direction.
Keep Children Away. Keep all visi-
ness planer. Make sure bystanders
are clear of the thickness planer and
workpiece.
Let the blade reach full speed before
planing.
Turn switch off and unplug tool before
inspecting, adjusting or repairing the
planer.
Before freeing jammed material:
• Turn switch “OFF”.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the thickness planer.
tors a safe distance from the thick-
Before Leaving The Thickness Planer
Never Leave Tool Running Unattended. Turn power off. Wait for all
moving parts to stop.
Make workshop child-proof. Lock
the shop. Remove yellow switch key
and store away from tool. Disconnect
master switches. Store away from
children and others not qualified to
use the tool.
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 of 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.
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
Bed - The combination of infeed and outfeed table surfaces which support the
workpiece during a cutting operation.
Cutter Head - The cutter head is a rotating piece with two 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.
Gum - A sticky, sap based residue from
wood products.
Infeed Table - The section of the thickness planer upon which the workpiece is
placed before being pushed into the cutter
head.
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 thickness planer which supports the workpiece
after it passes under the cutter head.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Glossary of Terms for Woodworking (continued)
Face
Planing - Removing wood from the wid-
est surface or face of a board so as to
make it flat and smooth.
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.
Snipe - The localized variation in workpiece thickness.
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.
Edge
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
Power Supply and Motor Specifications
W ARNING: 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, replace power cord
immediately if it is worn, cut, or
damaged in any way.
The A-C motor used on this tool is an universal non-reversible type, having the following specifications:
Voltage 110-120
Amperes 15
Hertz (Cycles) 60
Phase Single
Cuts per minute-CPM 18,000
Rotation of Shaft Clockwise
End
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 use only.
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information
NOTE: The plug supplied on your tool
may not fit into the outlet you are planning
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of electrical shock do not permit
fingers to touch the terminals or
plug when installing or removing
the plug to or from the outlet.
If power cord is worn or cut, damaged in
any way, have it replaced immediately.
to use. Your local electrical code may
require slightly different power cord plug
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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.
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 equipmentgrounding 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 .
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.
Properly
Grounded
3-Prong Outlet
3-Prong Plug
Grounding
Prong
Motor Safety Protection
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of motor
damage, this motor should be blown out
or vacuumed periodically 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 head is free,
try to start the motor again. If the motor
still does not start, refer to the "Troubleshooting Chart."
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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)
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3. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers
may trip frequently if:
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 cutter knives are
used.
Thermal Overload Protector
This planer is equipped with a thermal
overload protector device which will automatically “trip” and cause the planer to
shut down if the planer is overheating due
to continuous heavy cutting.
The planer overload protector can only be
reset manually by the user after the
planer had been allowed to adequately
cool. Allow 15-30 minutes.
NOTE: Do not continuously use the thickness planer set at maximum depth of cut
(1/8") and at full 13" width of cut. Continuous use at maximum cutting capacity will
damage your motor.
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.
Should the overload protector “trip”:
1. Turn switch off.
2. Raise carriage and remove board.
3. Wait 15-30 minutes.
4. Push in on the reset button.
5. If motor has cooled, button will remain
in.
Thermal Overload Protecto
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure a proper extension
cord is used and it 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 below to
determine the minimum wire size
(A.W.G.) extension cord.
Reset Button
Use only 3-wire extension cords which
have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3pole receptacles which accept the tools
plug.
Extension Cord
50-100 Ft.
10
Length
0-50 Ft.
Wire Sizes Required
for (A.W.G.)
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Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Tools Required for Alignment
Straightedge
Wrench 8mm/10mm
Unpacking
W ARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting or
electrical shock, do not plug the
power cord into a source of power
during unpacking and assembly.
This cord must remain unplugged
whenever you are working on the
thickness planer.
Your thickness planer, is shipped complete in one box.
NOTE: Every RIDGID 13" thickness
planer is tested at the factory to insure its
performance. You may see a small
amount of wood dust and chips on your
new planer.
WARNING: If any part is miss-
ing or damaged, do not plug the
thickness planer in until the missing
or damaged part is correctly
replaced. To reduce the risk of electric shock, use only identical
replacement parts.
Hex “L” Wrench 4mm
Remove the protective oil that is applied
to all unpainted metal surfaces. Use any
ordinary household type grease and spot
remover.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or toxic reaction, never use gasoline, naptha or similar highly volatile solvents.
Apply a coat of paste wax to the table.
Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean, dry
cloth.
WARNING: For your own safety,
never connect plug to power source
outlet until all assembly steps are
complete, and you have read and
understand the safety and operating instructions.
List of Loose Parts
NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check
that all parts are included. If you are missing any part, do not assemble the thickness planer. Call 1-866-539-1710 to get
the missing part. Sometimes small parts
can get lost in packaging material. Do not
throw away any packaging until thickness
planer is put together. Check packaging
for missing parts before contacting
RIDGID.
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