Ryobi HPL51K Operator's Manual page 11

STARTING/STOPPING THE PLANER
See Figure 5.
 To start the planer: Push the lock-off button, and then
depress the switch trigger.
 To stop the planer: Release the switch trigger.
OPERATING THE PLANER
 Clamp the work securely.
 Support the work so that the operation is on your right.
WARNING:
Work moving during a cut could result in loss of control
of the planer and cause serious injury.
 Hold the planer with both hands. Hold the front handle
with your left hand and the rear handle with your right
hand.
 Plane slowly and empty the dust bag often.
CAUTION:
Planing too fast results in a poor finish and increases chip
build-up in the chip exhaust. Chip build-up restricts air
flow and can cause motor overheating.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to clear a blocked chip exhaust until the
blades stop and you have disconnected the product from
the power source. Failure to heed this warning can result
in serious personal injury.
 Keep the cord away from the work area. Do not allow the
cord to hang on the work while planing.
WARNING:
Using the planer with a damaged cord could cause elec-
trical shock resulting in serious injury.
OPERATION
THE KICKSTAND
PIVOTS DOWN WHEN THE
PLANER IS NOT IN USE
KICKSTAND
See Figure 6.
The planer has been equipped with an automatic pivoting
kickstand that will prevent the blades from contacting the
workbench when not in use. As you begin the planing opera-
tion, the kickstand will automatically retract as it passes over
the edge of the workpiece. When setting the planer down on
the workbench, the kickstand will automatically pivot down
to prevent the blade from making any contact.
WARNING:
Make sure the kickstand operates freely at all times and
that the area surrounding the kickstand is clear of debris.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
11
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
SWITCH TRIGGER
THE KICKSTAND
RETRACTS WHEN THE
PLANER IS IN USE
Fig. 5
Fig. 6