Unpacking and Checking Contents

Tools Needed

Combination

2 Ft. Straight EdgeSquare

(12"Blade)

Phillips Screwdriver

1/2" Open End Wrench

Adjustable Wrench	5/16" Hex “L” Wrench

Combination square must be true. Check its accuracy as shown

Select the straight edge of a board. This edge must be perfectly straight.

Draw light line on board along edge

Should be no gap or overlap here when square is flipped over in dotted position

Unpacking

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex- pected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the power cord into a power source outlet during unpack- ing, until all assembly steps are complete, and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions.

WARNING: This tool is heavy. To reduce the risk of back injury, get help whenever you have to lift the tool.

Your jointer/planer is shipped complete in one carton and includes a steel cabinet.

1.Remove the parts from the carton. Lift the bed assem- bly at the bottom of the base.

2.Place the tool on a secure, stationary work surface and look it over carefully.

3.Separate all parts from packing materials and check each one with the “Table of Loose Parts” and the “List of Loose Parts” to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material. If you are missing any parts, check packing material for those items.

WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not attempt to assemble the jointer/planer. Do not plug in the power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts are obtained and are installed correctly.

4. Contact an Authorized Service Center to get the miss-

ing parts. Use the “Repair Parts” pages at the end of this manual to identify the part number of the missing parts after completing the “Unpacking and Checking Contents section.

WARNING: The cutting knives are extremely sharp. Do not touch the cutter knives to prevent serious injury.

5.The top of the table and the front of the fence are cov- ered with a protective coating. These surfaces must be cleaned before using the jointer/planer. Clean these surfaces with a general purpose solvent, such as min- eral spirits. Water will rust the surfaces. Do Not use water, soapy water or water based cleaners.

WARNING: Use solvents according to the instruc- tions on their package. Use only in well ventilated areas, away from flames, sparks or heat sources. Do not use solvents in closed areas to prevent serious injury.

Protect the exposed surfaces with wax. Paste wax or automotive wax are both good for this job. The wax will protect the surface from rust and will make it easier to slide the wood along the table and fence. Automotive wax is best as it will not rub off on the wood.

6. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth.

List of Loose Parts

NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check that all parts			F	Left Side Panel	1
are included. If you are missing any part, do not assem-			G	Right Side Panel	1
ble the tool. Call 1-866-5391710 to get the missing			H	Front Panel	1
part. Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging			J	Rear Panel	1
material. Do not throw away any packaging until jointer/			K	Pulley Guard	1
planer is put together. Check packaging for missing			L	V-Belt	1
parts before contacting RIDGID. A complete parts list			M	Angle Gauge	1
(Repair Parts) is at the end of the manual. Use the list			N	Cutter Guard	1
to identify the number of the missing part.			P	Handwheel	1
The following parts are included:			Q	Fence Lock Knob	1
Item	Part Name	Qty.	R	Fence Tilt Knob	1
			S	Push Blocks	2
A	Jointer Bed Assembly	1
			T	Operator’s Manual	1
B	Fence Assembly	1
			U	Hardware Pack	*
C	Motor Assembly w/Switch	1
				* Quantity of hardware pack may vary.
D	Motor Mount Bracket	1

E	Sawdust Chute	1