Maintenance - RIDGID R888 Operator's Manual

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 build-up restricts air flow and causes the
motor to overheat. Clean the chip exhaust port and empty
the dust bag regularly.
 Remove the battery pack from the tool.
 Remove the dust bag from the exhaust port.
 Clean the build-up from the exhaust port with a small
piece of wood. Do not use your hands or fingers.
 Unzip the dust bag.
 Empty all debris from the dust bag and ensure that the
collar is free of debris.
 Replace the dust bag.
LARGE
BELT
PULLEY
LARGE
PULLEY
DUST BAG
23
SMALL
PULLEY
CHIP EXHAUST
BELT
COVER
SCREWS
Fig. 20
SMALL
PULLEY
BELT
Fig. 21
Fig. 22