RIDGID R4330 manual General Safety Rules, Read ALL Instructions

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING:

Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

KNOWYOURPOWERTOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.

GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY Prevent- ing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclo- sures.

KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order.

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.

KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN.Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the tool while it is in operation.

DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit.

KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visi- tors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating.

MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and master switches, or by removing starter keys.

DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.

USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not intended.

USE THE PROPER Extension Cord. Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. Use only a cord heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage result- ing in loss of power and overheating. A wire gauge size (A.W.G.) of at least 12 is recommended for an extension cord 50 feet or less in length. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.

DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or jewelry. They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid footwear are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.

ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact- resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.

SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. It’s safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool.

DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.

MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer performance. Follow instruc- tions for lubricating and changing accessories.

DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters, etc., all tools should be disconnected.

AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Be sure switch is off when plugging in any tool.

USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may risk injury.

NEVER STAND ON TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.

CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by an authorized service center to avoid risk of personal injury.

USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of blade or cutter only.

NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.

PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a face or dust mask if the cutting operation is dusty.

PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection during extended periods of operation.

DO NOT ABUSE CORD. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

USE OUTDOOR EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords with approved ground connection that are intended for use outdoors and so marked.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE. Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.

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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 StorageLoose Parts Hood Hex key Magnetic Blade toolDust 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 FigureReplaning using repeat-a-cut IndicatorCutterhead Screws AdjustmentsThickness Scale Adjustment Blade AdjustmentReplace the replane indicator Repeat-a-cutReplace the handwheel and hex head screw Maintenance CleaningLubrication Brush Replacement Cord storageBrush Cap Blade Replacement Drive Belt Hex key Loo sen TightenBlade 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