Ryobi AP1300 User Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
13 in. (330 mm) Portable Planer
Model AP1300
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and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new planer.
Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your tool properly and only for
what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
■ Table of Contents, Introduction, and Product Specifications ...........................................................................................2
■ Rules For Safe Operation ............................................................................................................................................. 3-5
■ Electrical............................................................................................................................................................................6
■ Unpacking and Loose Parts..............................................................................................................................................7
■ Features ............................................................................................................................................................................8
■ Assembly...........................................................................................................................................................................9
■ Adjustments .............................................................................................................................................................. 10-12
■ Operation .................................................................................................................................................................. 13-14
■ Maintenance ............................................................................................................................................................. 15-16
■ Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................................................. 17
■ Parts Ordering/Service .................................................................................................................................................. 18
INTRODUCTION
Your portable planer has many features for making cutting
operations more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety,
performance, and dependability have been given top priority
in the design of this planer making it easy to maintain and
operate.
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIFICATIONS:
Feed Rate 25 FPM
Rating 15 Amperes
No Load Speed 9,900 RPM
Input 120 volts, 60Hz, AC Only
Max. Planing Height 6 in. (152 mm)
Max. Planing Width 13 in. (330 mm)
Max Planing Depth 1/8 in. (3 mm)
Net Weight 77 lbs. (35 kg.)
CAUTION:
Carefully read through this entire operator's manual
before using your new tool. Pay close attention to the
Rules for Safe Operation, and all Safety Alert Symbols
including Danger, Warning and Caution. If you use your
tool properly and only for what it is 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.
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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 tool works.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
■ KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's
manual carefully. Learn the machine's applications and
limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
■ GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK by prevent-
ing 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.
■ KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas
and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools
or pieces of wood on the machine 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-resis-
tant lenses; they are NOT safety glasses.
■ WEAR A DUST MASK to keep from inhaling fine par-
ticles.
■ PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
■ 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 bal-
ance 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 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.
■ DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by an
authorized service center.
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
■ 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.
■ NEVER PERFORM THE PLANING OPERATION with
the cutter head or drive guard removed.
■ NEVER MAKE A PLANING CUT deeper that 1/8 in.
(3 mm)
■ DO NOT PLANE MATERIAL shorter than 14 in. (356mm)
or narrower than 3/4 in. (19 mm).
■ MAINTAIN THE PROPER RELATIONSHIP between the
infeed and outfeed surfaces and the cutter head knife
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 cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT
STACK 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 cutter head gib
screws and knives 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.
If the rollers are not seated firmly, they will not hold the
stock firmly against the bed and are likely to cause
kickback.
■ 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 knives.
■ NEVER STAND DIRECTLY IN LINE with either the
infeed or outfeed sides. Stand off to one side.
■ MAKE SURE THE KNIVES ARE ATTACHED as de-
scribed in the operation section. The knives are sharp and
can easily cut your hand. Use caution in handling the
knives and cutter head guard.
■ NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS into the dust chute or
under the knife 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 Ryobi replace-
ment parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
■ NEVER USE THIS TOOL IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-
SPHERE. 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 LIGHT-
ING 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
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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
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
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
Indicates danger, warning or caution. May be used in conjunction with other symbols or pictographs.
DANGER: Failure to obey a safety warning will result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or to others. Always
follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
CAUTION: Failure to obey a safety warning may result in property damage or personal injury to yourself
or to others. Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury.
Note: Advises you of information or instructions vital to the operation or maintenance of the equipment.
IMPORTANT
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should
be performed only by a qualified service technician. For
service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest
RYOBI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair. When
servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have read
thoroughly and understand completely all instructions,
safety rules, etc., contained in this manual. Failure to
comply can result in accidents involving fire, electric
shock, or serious personal injury. Save operator's manual
and review frequently for continuing safe operation, and
instructing others who may use this tool.
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.
MEANING
Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations
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 with ANSI Z87.1.
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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 cord away from the cutting area and position
the cord so that it will not be caught on material, tools, or
other objects during cutting.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Your Ryobi Portable 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 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
GROUNDING
PIN
CORD STORAGE BAG
See Figure 1.
For convenience and safety, your planer comes equipped
with a cord storage bag. This storage bag is on the underneath side of the rear table extension and allows you to fold
the cord and place it in the bag for storage or transport.
COVER OF GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
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