General Maintenance

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:

When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc.

WARNING:

Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields during power tool operation or when blowing dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when cleaning or performing any maintenance.

WARNING:

Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.

Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a RIDGID authorized service center.

CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND EMPTY- ING THE DUST BAG

CHIP EXHAUST

See Figure 16.

After using the planer for an extended period of time or when planing wet or green lumber, chips may build up in the chip exhaust. Chip build-up restricts air flow and causes the mo- tor to overheat. Clean the chip exhaust port and empty the dust bag regularly.

n Remove the dust bag from the exhaust port.

n Clean the build-up from the exhaust port with a small piece of wood. Do not use your hands or fingers.

n Unzip the dust bag.

n Empty all debris from the dust bag and ensure that the collar is free of debris.

n Replace the dust bag.

DUST BAG

Fig. 16