RIDGID JP06101 manual Troubleshooting Guide, General, Trouble Probable Cause Remedy

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Troubleshooting Guide

WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble- shooting your jointer/planer.

General

Trouble		Probable Cause		Remedy


Motor will not run	1.	Defective On-Off switch	1. Consult an Authorized Service Center. Any attempt
		Defective capacitor		to repair this electrical device may create a hazard
		Defective motor		unless repair is done by a qualified service techni-
				cian. Repair service is available at your nearest
				Authorized Service Center.
	2.	Low line voltage	2.	See “Troubleshooting (Motor)” section.
	3.	Belt tension too high	3.	Adjust belt tension

Wood strikes outfeed	Outfeed table improperly		Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment” sec-
table after passing over	adjusted above cutter blades		tion
cutterhead

Ripples on planed sur-	1.	One blade set higher than	1.	Readjust blades, see “Maintenance” section
face		other
	2.	Feeding wood too fast	2.	Feed wood slower
Kickbacks	3.	Cutting blades are set too	3.	Readjust blades, see “Maintenance” section
		high above outfeed table,
		or they are not leveled with
		outfeed table

Planed surface not	Outfeed table out of adjust-		Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment” sec-
straight	ment			tion

Excessive gouging at end	Outfeed table set too low		Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment” sec-
of cut				tion

45°, 90° and 135° cuts	1.	Fence stops not adjusted	1.	Readjust fence stops, see “Alignment” section
inaccurate		properly	2.	Clean wood chips from underside of fence
	2. Fence bottom not even with
		outfeed table due to wood
		chips under fence

Infeed or outfeed table	1.	Loose gib	1.	Tighten gibs
loose

Cutter guard does not	1.	Return spring broken, or	1.	Consult an Authorized Service Center immediately
function properly		spring needs adjustment		if broken.
			2.	Adjust spring.

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Contents 235$725·60$18$ Table of Contents Safety Instructions For Jointer/PlanerBefore Using the Jointer/Planer Major HazardsSafety Labels and Indicators on the Jointer/Planer Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears Inspect Your WorkpieceKeep Children Away Whenever Jointer/Planer Is RunningBefore Leaving the Jointer/Planer Don’t Force ToolPower Supply and Motor Specifications Motor Specifications and Electrical RequirementsGlossary of Terms for Woodworking Changing Motor Voltage General Electrical ConnectionsVolt, 60 Hz. Tool Information Prong Plug Properly Grounded Outlet GroundingWire Sizes Motor Safety ProtectionExtension Gauge A.W.G Cord Length Unpacking and Checking Contents Loose Parts Hex Nut Loose Parts From Hardware PackHex Nut 16-18 Assembly Cabinet and Motor Mount AssemblyMotor Assembly with Switch Install the Leveling FeetMounting the Motor Belt Tensioning Belt and Installing Rear PanelMounting Jointer Table to Cabinet Align Belt Tighten Motor Mount NutsSerr 3/16-24 x 3/8 Belt Guard Installing the Pulley GuardInstalling Handwheel 20 x 5/8Tool Storage Sawdust Chute Screw Wing 1/4-20 x 1/2 Adjusting Table ExtensionAttach Sawdust Chute Outfeed Socket Head Screw Extension even with Outfeed tableAssemble Fence To Bed Install Cutter Head GuardAssembly Fence Nut Mount Fence Lock Knob Nut Washer 1/2 Actual Size NotCutter Head Guard Functional Check Adjusting Guard SpringAdjusting the Leveling Feet Pan Head Screw KnobDepth of Cut Handwheel Getting to Know Your Jointer/PlanerFence Sliding Knob Nameplate Model/Serial Fence Tilt Bevel KnobOn-Off Switch Cutter Knife Alignment/Adjustments AlignmentsCutter Knife Sharpening 11/16 Wide New Blade Second Cutting Ground Surface EdgeOutfeed Table Too High Result Outfeed Table AdjustmentChecking Outfeed Table Alignment Outfeed Table Too Low ResultAngle Gauge Use Adjusting Table GibsFence Tilt Use and Bevel Stop Adjustment Stop Screw BarBefore Each Use Safety Instructions for Basic Jointer/Planer OperationFence Slide Lock Knob Bevel Lock Handle Push blocks and push sticks Always Use Push Blocks When Planing, Beveling Or ChamferingFeeding the Workpiece All Operations Plan your workInspect your workpiece Before Leaving the jointer/planerStop Pin Operation Basic Jointer/Planer Cutting OperationsDepth of Cut Handwheel Operation Feeding the WorkpieceBeveling/Chamfering PlaningJointing Jointing Without Push BlocksSupport Long Workpieces Using the Hold-Down/Push-BlocksRabbeting Face Rabbet End EdgeSliding Fence Operation Sliding Lock KnobMaintenance Maintenance and LubricationWiring Diagram LubricationGeneral Troubleshooting GuideTrouble Probable Cause Remedy Motor Repair Parts Parts List for Ridgid 6-1/8 Jointer/Planer Model No. JP06101Always order by Part Number Not by Key Number Description Key DescriptionRepair Parts Repair Parts Repair Parts Repair Parts Repair Parts JEG6 DAY Satisfaction Guarantee Policy Call