RIDGID R888 Operator's Manual page 20

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.
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WORKPIECE
EDGE GUIDE
Fig. 16
WORKPIECE
EDGE GUIDE
Fig. 17