RIDGID R848 manual Know Your Hand Planer, Switch Trigger, Edge GUIDE/RABBET Guide, LOCK-OFF Button

FEATURES

KNOW YOUR HAND PLANER

See Figure 1.

Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.

SWITCH TRIGGER

Your hand planer has a conveniently located switch trigger on the underside of the rear handle.

EDGE GUIDE/RABBET GUIDE

The edge guide may be attached for planing edges and making rabbet cuts.

LOCK-OFF BUTTON

The lock-off button locks the switch trigger in the OFF posi- tion when the switch is released.

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB

The depth adjustment selects 0-1/16 in. planing depths, in increments of 1/64 in.

CHIP COLLECTION

The dust bag attaches to the chip exhaust of the planer to keep the work area free of debris. A 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose can also be attached for chip collection.

SPIRAL CUT BLADE ACTION

The blade is attached to a cylinder-shaped blade holder for spiral cut action to create a smooth finish.

KICKSTAND

The kickstand allows the planer to sit on a workpiece or table without damaging the workpiece or the blades.

9