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MAINTENANCE
REPLACING THE BELT
See Figures 20 - 21.
When replacing the belt, use the recommended replacement belt only, RIDGID part number 570279001.
Remove the battery pack from the tool.
Remove belt cover screws.
Remove the belt cover.
Remove the old drive belt from the large pulley by turning the small pulley in a counterclockwise direction. As you turn the belt, pull and work it off the large pulley until it has been completely removed from both pulleys.
Install the new belt over the small pulley. As you turn the belt, push and work it onto the large pulley, turning the pulley clockwise until the belt is in place.
Replace the belt cover.
Install belt cover screws and tighten securely, but do not overtighten.
CLEANING THE CHIP EXHAUST AND EMPTY- ING THE DUST BAG
See Figure 22.
After using the planer for an extended period of time or when planing wet or green lumber, chips may build up in the chip exhaust. Chip
Remove the battery pack from the tool.
Remove the dust bag from the exhaust port.
Clean the
Unzip the dust bag.
Empty all debris from the dust bag and ensure that the collar is free of debris.
Replace the dust bag.
SMALL BELT
PULLEY COVER
LARGE PULLEY BELT
SCREWS
Fig. 20
| SMALL |
| PULLEY |
LARGE | BELT |
PULLEY |
Fig. 21
CHIP EXHAUST
DUST BAG
Fig. 22
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