Ryobi AP13AK operation manual Installing the Planer Blades a

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ADJUSTMENT

REMOVING THE PLANER BLADES (Fig. 7a) To remove the planer blades, follow the steps outlined below:

WARNING:

Unplug your planer from the power source before removing the planer blades.

Remove the chip guard by removing the wing nut on each side.

Loosen the lock bar (B) and blade by turning the lock screws (A) clockwise. The blades are spring loaded, and will push out when the assembly is loosened. (Fig. 7a)

Take out the blade (C), and then the blade lock bar (B).

SETTING THE BLADE HEIGHT (Fig. 8&8a) To obtain a blade projection of 1.5mm, place the

blade setting gauge (E) on the cutterhead with both guides resting firmly against the blade. (Fig. 8)

Loosen the assembly by turning the 7 screws (A) clockwise with an open end wrench.

When the blade is pressed to the required height by guides on the gauge, retighten the assembly by turning the screws counter clockwise. Make sure all seven lock screws are tightened securely.

WARNING:

The blade edge is very susceptible to chipping. Use caution when handling the gauge near the blades to avoid damaging them.

Fig. 7a

INSTALLING THE PLANER BLADES (Fig. 7a)

WARNING:

Unplug your planer from the power source before removing the planer blades.

To install the planer blades, follow the steps outlined below:

Remove the blades according to the instructions for “ REMOVING THE PLANER BLADES”

Fit the blade lock bar (B) into the slot on the cutterhead.

Fit the blade into the slot on the cutterhead, and tighten the lockbar blade assembly by turning the screws counter clockwise. Make sure the blade is facing the correct direction.

Set the blade heights according to the instructions as shown below. The blade height must be reset every time the blades are taken out for any reason.

Be sure to replace the chip guard after blades are installed.

WARNING:

The assembly must be tightened securely to prevent accidents during planing.

Fig. 8

Fig. 8a

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Contents AP13AK Table of Contents Product SpecificationsRules for Safe Operation Double InsulationRules for Safe Operation Avoiding kickback Loose Parts ListAnti-Kickback Pawls Circuit Overload Switch OperationAdjusting the Depth of CUT Scale &7 AdjustmentAdjust Depth of CUT Fig Installing the Planer Blades a Fit the blade lock bar B into the slot on the cutterheadMaking the Cutterhead and Worktable Parallel ~12 Installing the Dust Chute For Additional PlaningLubrication MaintenancePeriodic Maintenance Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause RemedyPage Guarantee