ASSEMBLY

UNPACKING

This product has been shipped completely assembled.

nCarefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box.

nMake sure that all items listed in the packing list are included.

nInspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred during shipping.

nDo not discard the packing material until you have care- fully inspected and satisfactorily operated the tool.

nIf any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-866-539-1710 for assistance.

PACKING LIST

18V Hand Planer

Blades (2)

Edge Guide/Rabbet Guide

Blade Wrench

Dust Bag

Battery Pack

Charger

Carrying Case

Operator's Manual

WARNING:

If any parts are missing do not operate this tool until the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

Do not attempt to modify this tool or create accessories not recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is misuse and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious personal injury.

WARNING:

To prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury, always remove the battery pack from the tool when assembling parts.

INSTALLING/REMOVING THE DUST BAG

See Figure 2.

The dust bag located on the right side of the hand planer provides a dust collection system. Wood particles are drawn up through the base and collect in the dust bag during op- eration. For more efficient operation, empty the dust bag when half full.

To install, slide the dust bag adaptor onto the dust port on the planer. To remove the dust bag, grasp the adaptor and pull the dust bag away from the planer.

CHIP EXHAUST

DUST BAG

Fig. 2

ATTACHING THE PLANER TO A VACUUM

See Figure 3.

The chip collection system of the hand planer has a 1-1/4 in. port for inserting a vacuum hose.

nRemove the dust bag.

nAttach a vacuum hose to the chip exhaust.

nConnect the vacuum to a power supply.

WARNING:

When the tool is not connected to vacuum, always reinstall the dust bag back onto the tool. Failure to do so could cause dust or foreign objects to be thrown into your face or eyes, which could result in possible serious injury.

CHIP EXHAUST

VACUUM HOSE

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Fig. 3

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RIDGID R848 manual Assembly, Unpacking, Packing List, INSTALLING/REMOVING the Dust BAG, Attaching the Planer to a Vacuum