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RIDGID TP1300LS Operator's Manual

RIDGID TP1300LS Operator's Manual

13 in. thickness planer
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Your new 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
13 in. THICKNESS PLANER
TP1300LS

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  • Page 1 Your new 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

    Parts Ordering/Service... 24 INTRODUCTION Your planer has many features for making the use of this product more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    Safe operation of this power tool requires that you read and understand this operator's manual and all labels affixed to the tool. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your planer works. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator's manual carefully.
  • Page 4 KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered work areas and work benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the planer while it is in operation. DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools near gasoline or other flammable liquids, in damp or wet locations, or expose them to rain.
  • Page 5 NEVER plane more than one piece at a time. DO NOT PLANE more than one workpiece on the planer table at a time. BEFORE STARTING UP, recheck to make certain all holding screws are tight.

  • Page 6: Electrical

    ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Your Planer is powered by a precision built electric motor. It should be connected to a power supply that is 120 volts, 60 Hz. If the machine does not operate when plugged into an outlet, double check the power supply.

  • Page 7: Glossary Of Terms For Planers

    Outfeed Table Extension The outfeed table extension is what supports the workpiece after it has passed under the cutter blades. Planer Table The combination of infeed and outfeed table surfaces which support the workpiece during a cutting operation. FEATURES SPECIFICATIONS Feed Rate ...

  • Page 8: Features

    The depth adjustment handwheel is used to raise and lower the cutter head assembly. DEPTH GAGE A depth gage is located on the front of your planer and measures depth of cuts up to 1/8 in. (3 mm). REPEAT-A-CUT™ The Repeat-A-Cut™, located on the right side of the machine housing, has preset measurements for repetitive planing.

  • Page 9: Unpacking And Tools Needed

    Your planer has been shipped completely assembled except for the dust chute and handwheel knob. NOTE: Every Ridgid Thickness Planer is tested at the factory to insure its performance. You may see small amounts of wood dust and chips on your new planer.

  • Page 10: Loose Parts

    LOOSE PARTS LIST The following items are included with your Planer: Upper Brace, long (2) Upper Brace, short (2) Lower Brace, long (2) Lower Brace, short (2) Upper Leg (4) Lower Leg (4) Foot (4) Switch Key Wrench Hex Key...
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING LEG STAND See Figures 5 and 6. Separate brace pieces from leg pieces. There are a total of 16 pieces: 8 brace pieces and 8 leg pieces. Remove the following hardware from the hardware bag: 32 carriage bolts (M8 x 1-1/4 in.) 4 rubber feet 4 hex bolts (M8 x 1-1/4 in.
  • Page 12 Turn leg stand upright as shown in figure 7. Carefully place planer on the top of the leg stand. Align holes in the planer base with the holes in the leg stand. Insert the hex bolts in each of the four holes and secure using flat washers and hex nuts.
  • Page 13 CLAMPING PLANER TO WORKBENCH See Figure 9. If the planer is to be used as a portable tool, it is recommended you fasten it permanently to a mounting board that can easily be clamped to a workbench or other stable surface. The mounting board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping while planer is in use.
  • Page 14 WARNING: Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental starting causing possible serious personal injury. Place a straight edge or level across both the planer table and table extensions. If adjustment is necessary, lift table extensions and loosen lock nuts. Adjust stop screws (one on each side) until extension table is level with planer table.

  • Page 15: Applications

    ASSEMBLY THICKNESS SCALE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 13. Located on the right front of the planer, the thickness scale shows the depth of the finished workpiece. Inaccurate cuts can be prevented by routinely checking the alignment of the thickness scale. Table extensions must be level with planer table.

  • Page 16: Operation

    Lower the cutter head assembly to approximately 1 in. (25 mm) above the planer table surface. Without putting any load on the planer, test the motor by turning the planer on and allowing it to reach full speed. If the planer sounds excessively...
  • Page 17 1/8 in. (3 mm) for material up to 6 in. (152 mm) wide 1/16 in. (1.6 mm) for material 6 in. (152 mm) - 13 in. (330 mm) wide Do not continuously use the planer at the maximum depth of cut,1/8 in. (3 mm), as it will damage the motor. REPLANING/USING REPEAT-A-CUT™...

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Remove the top of the housing cover by lifting it up. Lower the cutter head assembly. From the back of the planer, remove the two dust chute knobs holding the dust chute in place. Remove the dust chute and the cutter head guard.
  • Page 19 Dispose of used blades properly. Wrap blades in tape before disposal to avoid accidental injury. CORD STORAGE See figure 20. For convenience, your planer comes equipped with a cord storage area. When not in use, the power cord should be wrapped around the left-hand side of the planer. CAUTION: Check extension cords before each use.
  • Page 20 10 to 15 operating hours for wear. To inspect or replace these brushes, unscrew the brush cap located at the right front and left rear of the planer. Be sure to replace the brush cap securely after inspection or repairs.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting

    2. Dull cutter blades 3. Too deep a blade setting 4. Incorrect feeding speed 1. Cutter head assembly not level with planer surface 2. Unstable roller spring pressure 3. Feed roller worn unevenly 1. Depth scale incorrectly set 2. Dirty planing table 1.

  • Page 22: Warranty

    THREE YEAR WARRANTY This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of purchase. This warranty is specific to this tool. Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary.
  • Page 23 NOTES...

  • Page 24: Parts Ordering/Service

    TP1300LS 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.ridgidwoodworking.com.

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