RIDGID TP1300LS User Manual

OPERATOR'S MANUAL

13 in. THICKNESS PLANER

TP1300LS

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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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2

 Rules for Safe Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 3-5

 Electrical ........................................................................................................................................................................... 6

 Glossary of Terms for Planers .......................................................................................................................................... 7

 Features ....................................................................................................................................................................... 7-8

 Unpacking and Tools Needed .......................................................................................................................................... 9

 Loose Parts ....................................................................................................................................................................10

 Applications .................................................................................................................................................................... 15

 Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................... 11-15

 Applications .................................................................................................................................................................... 15

 Operation.................................................................................................................................................................. 16-17

 Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 18-20

 Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................................................21

 Warranty ......................................................................................................................................................................... 22

 Parts Ordering/Service ................................................................................................................................................... 24

INTRODUCTION

Your planer has many features for making the use of this product 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.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to use this product until you read thoroughly and understand completely the operator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your product properly and only as intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.

WARNING:

The operation of any tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Before beginning 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 with ANSI Z87.1.

SYMBOLS

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.

SYMBOL MEANING

DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, 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 additional information concerning the operation or maintenance of the equipment.

SAFETY AND INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS

This operator's manual describes safety and international symbols and pictographs that may appear on this product. Read the operator's manual for complete safety, assembly, operating and maintenance, and repair information.

SYMBOL

Wet Condition Alert

No Hands Symbol

Read the Operator’s Manual

Eye Protection

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MEANING

• Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.

• Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in

serious personal injury.

• To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and under stand the operator’s manual before using this product.

• Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields

and a full face shield when operating this product.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your planer works.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

 KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's

manual carefully. Learn the planer's applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

 GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by preventing

body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.

 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.

 REMOVE WRENCHES AND ADJUSTING KEYS. Get

in the habit - before turning on tool - that hex keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

 KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas

and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the planer while it is in operation.

 DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do

not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them 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.

 DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL it will do the job better and

safer at the rate for which it was designed.

 USE THE RIGHT TOOL FOR THE JOB. Do not force

the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Use it only the way it was 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 gage size (A.W.G.) of at least 14 is recommended for an extension cord 25 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.

 INSPECT TOOL CORDS AND EXTENSION CORDS

PERIODICALLY and, if damaged, have repaired at your

nearest authorized service center. Stay constantly aware of cord location and keep it well away from the moving blade.

 DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,

neckties, rings, bracelets, or other jewelry that can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Nonslip footwear is recommended. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

 ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE

SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- resistant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.

 WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine

particles.

 PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection

during extended periods of operation.

 MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and

clean for better and safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

 DISCONNECT ALL TOOLS. When not in use, before

servicing, or when changing attachments, 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 cause risk of injury.

 NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if

the tool is tipped or if the blade is unintentionally contacted.

 CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before using 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.

 DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter

against the direction or rotation of the blade or cutter only.

 NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED, TURN

THE POWER OFF. Do not leave tool until it comes to a

complete stop.

 FIRMLY CLAMP OR BOLT your tool to a workbench or

table at approximately hip height.

 KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Do not

reach underneath work or in blade cutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason. Always turn the power off.

 DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect

it from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

 USE ONLY OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. Use only

extension cords with the marking "Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store cords indoors while not in use". Use extension cords with an electrical rating not less than the planer's electrical rating. Always disconnect the extension cord from the outlet before disconnecting the product from the extension cord.

 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.

 DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance

at all times.

 DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT

ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an

authorized service center.

 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.

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

 NEVER PERFORM THE PLANING OPERATION with

the cutter head or cutter guard removed.

 NEVER MAKE A PLANING CUT deeper than 1/8 in.

(3 mm).

 DO NOT PLANE MATERIAL shorter than 14 in.

(356 mm) or narrower than 3/4 in. (19 mm).

 MAINTAIN THE PROPER RELATIONSHIP between the

infeed and outfeed surfaces and the cutter head blade path.

 SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE ADEQUATELY at all

times during operation; maintain control of the work at all times.

 DO NOT BACK THE WORK toward the infeed table.

 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.

 MAKE SURE THE BLADES ARE ATTACHED as

described in the operation section. The blades are sharp and can easily cut your hand. Use caution in handling the blades and cutter head guard.

 NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS into the dust chute or

under the cutter guard.

 ALLOW THE CUTTER HEAD 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 cutter head with hands.

 WHEN SERVICING, use only identical replacement parts.

Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

 NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE

ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could

ignite fumes.

 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.

 DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE

INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY MEDICATION.

 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.



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.

 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 THE TOOL before disconnecting

it to avoid accidental starting when reconnecting to power supply. NEVER leave the tool unattended while connected to a power source.

 SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently

and use them 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.

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.

Length of Extension Cord Wire Size (A.W.G.)

Up to 25 feet 14

26-50 feet 12

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. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.

CAUTION:

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.

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 one shown.

Figure 1.

It also has a grounding pin like the

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

Your Planer is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz. If the machine does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply.

GROUNDING

COVER OF GROUNDED

OUTLET BOX

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GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR PLANERS

Cutter Head

A rotating piece with adjustable blades. The cutter head removes material from the workpiece.

Depth of Cut

A term used to indicate how deep the cutter blades cut into the workpiece.

Gum

A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.

Infeed Table Extension

The infeed table extension is where the workpiece is placed before being picked up by the feed rollers.

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 Extension

The outfeed table extension is what supports the workpiece after it has passed under the cutter blades.

Planer Table

The combination of infeed and outfeed table surfaces which support the workpiece during a cutting operation.

Planing

Removing wood from the widest surface or face of a board so as to make it flat and smooth.

Resin

A sticky, sap base substance that has hardened.

Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)

The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute.

Snipe

A depression made at either end of a workpiece by the cutter blades when the board is not properly supported.

Throw-Back

Throwing of a workpiece in a manner similar to a kickback. Usually associated with a cause other than the kerf closing, such as a workpiece being pushed into the rotating cutter head assembly.

Trailing End

The end of the workpiece which is last planed by the cutter head.

Workpiece

The item on which the cutting operation is being performed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces, end, and edges.

FEATURES

SPECIFICATIONS

Feed Rate .................................................................................................................................................................. 26 FPM

Input ......................................................................................................................... 120 volts, 60Hz, AC Only, 15 Amperes

No Load Speed ....................................................................................................................................................... 9,000/min

Max. Planing Height ........................................................................................................................................ 6 in. (152 mm)

Max. Planing Width ....................................................................................................................................... 13 in. (330 mm)

Max. Planing Depth ......................................................................................................................................... 1/8 in. (3 mm)

Net Weight .................................................................................................................................................. 85 lbs. (38.6 kg.)

KNIFE TOOL

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR PORTABLE PLANER

See Figure 2.

Before attempting to use your planer, familiarize yourself with all operating Features and Rules for Safe Operation.

WARNING:

Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

15 AMP MOTOR

Your planer has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs.

AUTOMATIC FEED

Infeed and outfeed rollers feed the wood through the planer.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT HANDWHEEL

The depth adjustment handwheel is used to raise and lower the cutter head assembly.

DEPTH GAGE

A depth gage is located on the front of your planer and measures depth of cuts up to 1/8 in. (3 mm).

REPEAT-A-CUT™

The Repeat-A-Cut™, located on the right side of the machine housing, has preset measurements for repetitive planing.

RESET BUTTON

Opens the power line circuit when the motor temperature exceeds a safe level, when the motor is overloaded, or when a lower voltage condition exists.

SCALE

Quickly check the thickness of a workpiece.

SURE CUT™

Firmly locks the cutter head assembly to help eliminate snipe.

SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY

Your planer has an easy access power switch. To lock in the OFF position, remove the switch key. Place the key in a location inaccessible to children and others not qualified to use the tool.

TABLE EXTENSIONS

Infeed and outfeed table extensions are attached to the machine and fold "upright" for easy storage. These table extensions are helpful when planing long workpieces.

THICKNESS SCALE

The thickness scale accurately displays the height of the cutter blades to a maximum of 6 in. (152 mm).

TOOL STORAGE

For your convenience, a magnetic blade tool, 4 mm hex key, 8 mm/10 mm wrench, and blade changing instructions are located in the tool storage area on the side of the planer.

TOOL STORAGE

RESET

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SWITCH AND SWITCH KEY

DEPTH GAGE

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EXTENSION

SCALE

SURE-CUT™

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

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