RIDGID R888 manual Planing Edges, Attaching the Edge Guide for Making Rabbet Cuts

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OPERATION

PLANING EDGES

See Figure 16.

Follow the directions in the “Operating the Planer” section earlier in this manual. Hold the edge guide firmly against the edge of the work surface.

ATTACHING THE EDGE GUIDE FOR MAKING RABBET CUTS

See Figure 15.

Remove the battery pack from the tool.

Attach the bracket to the left side of the planer using the knob bolt.

Attach the edge guide loosely to the bracket using the knob nut and the carriage head bolt.

Adjust the edge guide to the desired width for the rabbet cut.

Tighten the retaining knob securely.

Reinstall the battery pack.

MAKING RABBET CUTS

See Figure 17.

Follow the directions in the “Operating the Planer” section earlier in this manual. Hold the edge guide firmly against the edge of the work surface.

The depth of the rabbet is determined by the depth of the cut and the number of passes made along the work surface. The maximum depth of the rabbet cut is 1/2 in. Cuts should be made in 1/16 in. passes, or less, to reach the desired depth. The width of the rabbet cut may be adjusted by moving the edge guide.

WORKPIECE

EDGE GUIDE

Fig. 16

WORKPIECE

EDGE GUIDE

Fig. 17

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Table of Contents IntroductionGeneral Safety Rules Work Area SafetyElectrical Safety Personal SafetyService Specific Safety RulesBattery Tool USE and Care Important Safety Instructions Safety Rules for ChargerSymbols Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATIONSymbol Signal Meaning Features Product SpecificationsDepth Adjustment Knob Know Your Hand PlanerChip Exhaust Edge GUIDE/RABBET GuideAssembly INSTALLING/REMOVING the Dust BAGUnpacking Packing ListOperation ApplicationsCharge Level Indicator Charging a HOT Battery PackCharging a Cool Battery Pack To ChargeLED Battery RED Green Action Indicator Pack LED Function of Ridgid 24V LITHIUM-ION ChargerVolts, 60 Hz, AC only LED Function of Ridgid NICKEL-CADMIUM Chargers STARTING/STOPPING the Planer To Install Battery PackTo Remove Battery Pack Planing Depth To set the planing depthOperating the Planer Dust BAG Clamp WorkpieceAttaching the Edge Guide for Planing Edges ChamferingPlaning Edges and Making Rabbet Cuts Making Rabbet Cuts Planing EdgesAttaching the Edge Guide for Making Rabbet Cuts Maintenance General MaintenanceBattery Pack Removal and Preparation for Recycling BatteriesReplacing Blades See Figures 18Cleaning the Chip Exhaust and EMPTY- ING the Dust BAG Replacing the BeltPage Warranty DAY Satisfaction Guarantee PolicyWhat is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service Warranty HOW to Obtain Service What is not CoveredCustomer Service Information