Ryobi HPL51 User Manual
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Power Planer
Model No. HPL51
DOUBLE INSULATED
Your ne w Po wer Planer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi’ s high standard for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for , it will give y ou years of rugged, trouble-free perf ormance.
W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of injury , the user must read and understand the operator’ s man ual before
using this product.
Thank you for buying Ryobi tools.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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■ Introduction ............................................................................................................................................................ 2
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■ General Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................ 3 - 4
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■ Specific Safety Rules ........................................................................................................................................4 - 5
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■ Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................ 5 - 6
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■ Electrical ................................................................................................................................................................ 6
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■ Product Specifications............................................................................................................................................ 7
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■ Unpacking .............................................................................................................................................................. 7
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■ Applications............................................................................................................................................................ 7
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■ Features ................................................................................................................................................................. 8
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■ Adjustments ........................................................................................................................................................... 9
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■ Operation........................................................................................................................................................ 10- 12
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■ Maintenance .................................................................................................................................................. 13 - 15
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■ Parts Ordering / Service ....................................................................................................................................... 16
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INTRODUCTION
Your power planer has many f eatures for making the use
of this product more pleasant and enjoyab le . Safety ,
performance, and dependability have been given top
priority in the design of this tool making it easy to maintain and operate.
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means
attention!!! Your safety is involved.
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.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to operate this tool until you have
thoroughly read and completely understand the
operator’s manual. Pay close attention to the
safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and
Cautions. If you use this tool properly and only as
intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable
service.
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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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
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■ Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered
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benches and dark areas invite accidents.
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■ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmo-
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spheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools may create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
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■ Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while
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operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you
to lose control.
Electrical Safety
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■ Double insulated tools are equipped with a polar-
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ized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This
plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way . If the
plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician
to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug
in any way. Double insulation eliminates the need
for the three-wire grounded power cord and grounded
power supply system.
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■ Avoid bod y contact with grounded surfaces, such
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as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There
is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
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■ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet condi-
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tions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk
of electric shock.
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■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
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the tools or pull the plug from an outlet. Keep cord
away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately. Damaged
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
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■ When operating a power tool outside, use an out-
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door extension cord marked “W-A” or “W”. These
cords are rated for outdoor use and reduce the risk of
electric shock.
Personal Safety
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■ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use com-
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mon sense when operating a power tool. Do not
use tool while tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious personal
injury.
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■ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-
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elry . Contain long hair . K eep your hair , clothing, and
gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jew-
elry , or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
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■ Av oid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off be-
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fore plugging in. Carrying tools with your finger on the
switch or plugging in tools that have the switch on, invites accidents.
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■ Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning
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the tool on. A wrench or a key that is left attached to a
rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury .
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■ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
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at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations. Do not use
on a ladder or unstable support.
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■ Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection.
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Dust mask, nonskid safety shoes, globes, hard hat, or
hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
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■ Use clamps or other practical way to secure and
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support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
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■ Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your ap-
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plication. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed.
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■ Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
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Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
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■ Disconnect the plug from power source before mak-
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ing any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety measures reduce
the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
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■ Store idle tools out of the reach of children and other
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untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
■ Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean. Properly maintained tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
■ Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, and any other condition that may
affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, ha ve the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by
poorly maintained tools.
■ Use only accessories that are recommended by the
manufacturer for your model. Accessories that may
be suitable for one tool, may become hazardous when
used on another tool.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Service
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■ Tool service must be performed only by qualified
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repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed
by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury .
■ When servicing a tool, use only identical replace-
ment parts. Follow instructions in the Maintenance
section of this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or
failure to follow Maintenance Instructions may create a
risk of electric shock or injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
■ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact
hidden wiring or its cord. Contact with a “live” wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shoc k the
operator.
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■ Wait for the cutter to stop bef ore setting the tool down. An e xposed cutter may engage the surf ace leading to
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possible loss of control and serious injury.
Additional Rules For Safe Operation
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■ Know your power tool. Read operator’s manual care-
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fully . Learn its applications and limitations, as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock,
fire, or serious injury .
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■ Always wear safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses
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have only impact-resistant lenses; they are NOT
safety glasses. Following this rule will reduce the risk
of serious personal injury.
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■ Protect your lungs. W ear a face or dust mask if the
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operation is dusty . Follo wing this rule will reduce the
risk of serious personal injury.
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■ Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection dur -
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ing extended periods of operation. Following this rule
will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
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■ Inspect tool cords periodically and, if damaged, have
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repaired at your nearest Factory Service Center or
other Authorized Service Organization. Constantly
stay aware of cord location. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
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■ Keep hands away from blades and planing area. Do
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not reach underneath work while blades are rotating. Do not attempt to remove material while blades
are rotating. Blades continue to rotate after releasing of trigger . Follo wing this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
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■ Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
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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 should be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service
center. Following this rule will reduce the risk of shock,
fire, or serious injury .
■ Keep handles 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 strong solvents to clean your tool.
Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
■ Keep blades clean. Periodically check blades and
exhaust port for chip build-up. Clean blades minimize stalling and kickback. Following this rule will
reduce the risk of serious personal injury.
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■ Do not abuse cord. Never carry the tool by the cord
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or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Follow-
ing this rule will reduce the risk of electric shock or fire.
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■ Make sure your extension cord is in good condi-
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tion. When using an extension cor d, be sure to use
one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. A wire gage size (A.W.G.) of at least
14 is recommended for an extension cord 100 feet
or less in length. A cord exceeding 100 feet is not
recommended. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage.
The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cor d.
An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage
resulting in loss of power and overheating.
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■ Inspect for and remove all nails from lumber be-
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fore planing. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
serious personal injury.
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■ Drugs, alcohol, medication. Do not operate tool
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while under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or any
medication. Following this rule will reduce the risk of
electric shock, fire, or serious personal injury .
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■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
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and use them to instruct others who may use this
tool. If you loan someone this tool, loan them these
instructions also.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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
Important: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning.
Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hert z Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
Alternating Current Type of current
n
0
/min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc. per minute
No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
Safety Alert Precautions that involve your safety
Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields
and a full face shield when operating this product.
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
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