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RIDGID R848 Operator's Manual

RIDGID R848 Operator's Manual

18 volt hand planer with spiral cut
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Your hand planer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and
operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product.
Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
18 VOLT HAND PLANER
WITH SPIRAL CUT
R848
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  • Page 1 Your hand planer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction ...2 n General Safety Rules ... 3-4 n Specific Safety Rules...4 n Safety Rules for Charger ...5 n Symbols... 6-7 n Features... 8-9 n Assembly ...10 n Operation ... 11-17 n Maintenance ... 18-20 n Warranty ...21 n Customer Service Information...22 INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable.

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    Use battery only with charger listed. MODEL BATTERY PACK R848 130254003, 130252004 n Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the charger. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES SERVICE n Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may result in a risk of injury. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.

  • Page 5: Safety Rules For Charger

    SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGER WARNING! READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. n Before using battery charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings in this manual, on battery charger, battery, and product using battery to prevent misuse of the products and possible injury or damage.

  • Page 6: Symbols

    SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta- tion of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. SYMBOL NAME Volts Amperes Hertz Watt Minutes Alternating Current...
  • Page 7 SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. SYMBOL SIGNAL DANGER: WARNING: CAUTION: CAUTION: SERVICE Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge and should be performed only by a qualified service technician. For service we suggest you return the product to your nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for repair.

  • Page 8: Features

    FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Motor ...18 Volt DC Switch... Single Speed No Load Speed ...11,000/min. Planing Width ... 3-1/4 in. Planing Depth...1/16 in. Setting Increment ...1/64 in. Rabbet Depth ... 0-1/2 in. Charger Input ... 120 V, 60 Hz, AC only Charge Rate ...
  • Page 9 The depth adjustment selects 0-1/16 in. planing depths, in increments of 1/64 in. CHIP COLLECTION The dust bag attaches to the chip exhaust of the planer to keep the work area free of debris. A 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose can also be attached for chip collection.

  • Page 10: Assembly

    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.

  • Page 11: Operation

    OPERATION WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury. WARNING: Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible serious injury.
  • Page 12 OPERATION LED FUNCTION OF CHARGER See Figure 5. INDICATOR Power Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Evaluate Charging Full POWER INDICATOR EVALUATE INDICATOR BATTERY PACK Without battery pack Hot battery pack Flashing Cold battery pack Flashing Deeply discharged Flashing Thermistor shorted Flashing or open Fast charging Slow charging GREEN...
  • Page 13 OPERATION TO INSTALL BATTERY PACK See Figure 6. n Lock the switch. n Place the battery pack in the tool. Align raised rib on battery pack with the groove inside the tool. n Make sure the latches on each side of the battery pack snap in place and battery pack is secured in the tool before beginning operation.
  • Page 14 STARTING/STOPPING THE PLANER See Figure 8. n To start the planer: Push the lock-off button from either side, and then depress the switch trigger. n To stop the planer: Release the switch trigger.
  • Page 15 Start the planer and let the motor reach maximum speed. n Hold the planer firmly and push it forward into the work, using a slow, steady motion. n Apply downward pressure toward the rear handle as you reach the end of the planed cut.
  • Page 16 Place the chamfering groove on the surface to be cut. n Start the planer and let the motor reach maximum speed. n Hold the planer firmly and push it forward into the work, using a slow, steady motion. n Apply downward pressure to keep the planer flat at the beginning and the end of the work surface.
  • Page 17 RABBET CUTS n Lock the switch by placing the lock-off button in the center position. n Attach the bracket to the left side of the planer using the knob bolt. n Attach the edge guide loosely to the bracket using the knob nut and the carriage head bolt.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at a RIDGID authorized service center. CHIP EXHAUST DUST BAG Fig. 16...

  • Page 19: Replacing Blades

    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.
  • Page 20 REPLACING THE BELT See Figures 19 - 20. When replacing the belt, use the recommended replacement belt only, RIDGID part number 570279001. n Lock the switch by placing the lock-off button in the center position. n Remove belt cover screws.

  • Page 21: Warranty

    2/1/04 and after. This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc. The trademark is licensed from RIDGID, Inc. All warranty communications should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn: RIDGID Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool Technical Service at (toll free) 1-866-539-1710.

  • Page 22: Customer Service Information

    R848 Customer Service Information: For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all relevant information when you call or visit. For the location of the authorized service center nearest you, please call 1-866-539-1710 or visit us online at www.ridgid.com.

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