OPERATION

PLANING EDGES

See Figure 16.

Follow the directions in the “Operating the Planer” section earlier in this manual. Hold the edge guide firmly against the edge of the work surface.

ATTACHING THE EDGE GUIDE FOR MAKING RABBET CUTS

See Figure 15.

Remove the battery pack from the tool.

Attach the bracket to the left side of the planer using the knob bolt.

Attach the edge guide loosely to the bracket using the knob nut and the carriage head bolt.

Adjust the edge guide to the desired width for the rabbet cut.

Tighten the retaining knob securely.

Reinstall the battery pack.

MAKING RABBET CUTS

See Figure 17.

Follow the directions in the “Operating the Planer” section earlier in this manual. Hold the edge guide firmly against the edge of the work surface.

The depth of the rabbet is determined by the depth of the cut and the number of passes made along the work surface. The maximum depth of the rabbet cut is 1/2 in. Cuts should be made in 1/16 in. passes, or less, to reach the desired depth. The width of the rabbet cut may be adjusted by moving the edge guide.

WORKPIECE

EDGE GUIDE

Fig. 16

WORKPIECE

EDGE GUIDE

Fig. 17

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RIDGID R888 manual Planing Edges, Attaching the Edge Guide for Making Rabbet Cuts

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