RIDGID R4330 manual Depth Gauge, Adjusting the planing depth See Figure

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OPERATION

adjusting the planing depth See Figure 11.

The depth adjustment handwheel is used to set the amount of wood being removed in a planing pass. Never make a

planing cut deeper than 1/8 in. for material up to 6 in. wide

or 1/16 in. for material between 6 in. and 13 in. wide.

NOTE: Do not continuously use the planer at the maximum depth of cut (1/8 in.) as it will damage the motor.

Rotate the depth adjustment handwheel to position the cutterhead at the desired planing depth. Each full revolution of the handle will raise or lower the cutterhead 1/16 in.

DEPTH Gauge

See Figure 12.

The depth gauge indicates the amount of wood being removed in a planing pass. The workpiece must be positioned under the depth gauge on the front of the planer.

Never make a planing cut deeper than: 1/8 in. for material up to 6 in. wide

1/16 in. for material 6 in. - 13 in. wide

Do not continuously use the planer at the maximum depth of cut, 1/8 in., as it will damage the motor.

planing See Figure 13.

Use scrap wood for your first planing attempt. Once you have planed the wood, check all measurements for accuracy. If measurements are not exact, see Adjustment section for further instruction.

Before each use of the planer, check for loose fasteners,

 

fittings, or hardware; be sure the dust hood is securely

 

mounted; and ensure the blade cutter rotates freely. Lower

 

the cutterhead assembly to approximately 1 in. above the

DEPTH

planer table surface. Without putting any load on the planer,

Gauge

test the motor by turning the planer on and allowing it to

 

reach full speed. If the planer sounds excessively loud or

 

has excessive vibration, turn off the machine immediately

 

and check again for any loose hardware, retightening any

 

you may find.

 

 

 

 

WARNING:

To avoid serious personal injury, do not stand directly in line with the front or rear of the planer. If an object is thrown from the planer, it will travel in this direction.

Stand to one side of the planer infeed area. Turn switch ON (  l  ).

Lift the work to the table by grasping the edges of the board at approximately the middle of the length. Rest the board end on the feed table and direct the board into the planer.

NOTE:  Boards longer than 24 in. should have additional support from free-standing material stands.

1

3" 4

1

1 2

1

11

3 4

1 2

1 4

1" 8

DEPTH

ADJUSTMENT HANDwheel

Fig. 11

Fig. 12

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Contents OPERATOR’S Manual Introduction Table of contentsRead ALL Instructions General Safety Rules Never Start a Tool When ANY ROTATiNG Specific Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules Symbol Name DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION SymbolsAuthorized Service Center for repair. When servic ServiceGrounding Instructions Speed and WiringElectrical Extension CordsMotor Overload Protector Motor safety protectionChamfer Anti-Kickback Pawls radial arm and table sawsArbor Bevel CutProduct Specifications FeaturesDust Hood AMP MotorAutomatic Feed Blade / Tool StorageHood Hex key Magnetic Blade tool Loose PartsDust Hood knobs Clamping Planer to Workbench AssemblyUnpacking Mounting the Planer to workbenchInstalling the Dust Hood Installing handwheel knobLock NUT Leveling the Table ExtensionsPlaning tips OperationApplications Thickness planingTo lock the Planer Power SwitchAvoiding Snipe Warped WoodDepth Gauge Adjusting the planing depth See FigureIndicator Replaning using repeat-a-cutCutterhead Screws AdjustmentsThickness Scale Adjustment Blade AdjustmentRepeat-a-cut Replace the replane indicatorReplace the handwheel and hex head screw Cleaning MaintenanceLubrication Cord storage Brush ReplacementBrush Cap Drive Belt Hex key Loo sen Tighten Blade ReplacementBlade Troubleshooting HOW to Obtain Service What is not Covered WarrantyDAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy What is Covered Under the 3 Year Limited Service WarrantyModel No R4330 Serial No Customer Service Information
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