MAINTENANCE
REPLACING BLADES
See Figures 18 - 19.
Always replace blades in pairs. Do not attempt to sharpen blades. If the blades become dull, replace them.
When replacing the blades, use recommended replacement blade only, RIDGID part number 671480001.
WARNING:
Blades are sharp. Use extreme caution when replacing the blades. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
Remove the battery pack from the tool.
Secure the planer in an
Loosen the three screws securing the blade and blade clamp on the blade holder using the blade wrench pro- vided.
NOTE: Before removing the old blades, take notice of the direction of cut as well as how the tapered edge of the old blades are oriented. The tapered edge of the new blades must be in the same orientation as the original blades, with the tapered edge on the same side as the screw heads and the flat edge facing the cylinder.
Remove the blade and blade clamp.
Remove the old blade from the blade holder.
Clean any sawdust or wood chips from around the blade area.
Place the new blade in position on the blade holder, with the three screws aligned with the screw holes.
Replace the blade clamp.
Replace and retighten the three
Repeat the above procedure to change the other blade.
BLADE
BLADE CLAMP
BLADE
WRENCH SCREWS
Fig. 18
BLADE
TAPERED
EDGE OF
BLADE
BLADE
CLAMP
|
| BLADE |
SCREWS | BLADE | HOLDER |
|
Fig. 19
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