Ryobi AP13AK Owner's Operation Manual

Planer thicknesser with anti kickback

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AP13AK
PLANER THICKNESSER WITH ANTI KICKBACK
OWNER'S OPERATION MANUAL
N197

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  • Page 1 AP13AK PLANER THICKNESSER WITH ANTI KICKBACK OWNER’S OPERATION MANUAL N197...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Specificatons Rules for Safe Operation Loose Parts List Operation Adjustment Maintenance Troubleshooting Input No Load Speed Min Planing Length Max Planing Width Planing Height Depth Per Pass Feeding Speed Binder Weight Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    For service we suggest you return the tool to your nearest Ryobi Authorised Service Centre for repair. When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement parts.
  • Page 4 Read owner’s manual thoroughly and familiarise yourself with the machine before operation. Do not force work through the machine. Allow the planer to apply the proper feed rate. Check feed rollers occasionally to be sure sawdust and chips are not lodged between any components.
  • Page 5: Loose Parts List

    Anti-Kickback Pawls Device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the Blade during a Planer operation. Avoiding kickback Always use the correct Blade depth setting. Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut.
  • Page 6: Operation

    MOVING THE PLANER (Fig. 1) The planer can be carried using the handles on either side of the frame. Make sure the table extensions are closed before moving the planer. MOUNTING THE PLANER ONTO THE WOOD BASE (Fig. 2a&2b) When the planer is not mounted on a planer stand, it is suggested that it be mounted onto two pieces of timber.
  • Page 7: Adjustment

    Plastic Pointer ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT SCALE (Fig 6&7) For safe operation of your planer, it is very important that the depth of cut scale is read accurately. To adjust the depth of cut scale, follow the steps outlined below: Try to feed a board for planing.
  • Page 8: Removing/Installing Planer Blades

    REMOVING THE PLANER BLADES (Fig. 7a) To remove the planer blades, follow the steps outlined below: WARNING: Unplug your planer from the power source before removing the planer blades. Remove the chip guard by removing the wing nut on each side.
  • Page 9: Making Cutterhead And Worktable Parallel

    MAKING THE CUTTERHEAD AND WORKTABLE PARALLEL (Fig. 9~12) Plane a workpiece and measure thickness after the cut. If the thickness is not the same on both sides of the workpiece, perform the following action. Adjust the cutter shaft and the worktable so they are parallel.
  • Page 10: Adjustment

    127mm (5”) in length. Always wear a protective face shield. INSTALLING THE DUST CHUTE Currently, the planer is assembled with a steel cover , which is fixed by 2 wing nuts (Fig. 13 & 13a) Wing Nuts ADJUSTMENT...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Close fitting parts, such as the lockbars and the planer cutterhead slots, should be cleaned with a brush; removing clinging foreign matter. Then replace all parts in their respective positions slightly dampened with oil.
  • Page 12: Troubleshooting

    1. Check power source. 2. Check power source. 3. Have motor checked. 4. Have motor checked by authorised Ryobi service agent. 5. Allow machine to cool down and restart. 6. Have motor starter checked by authorised Ryobi service agent. 1. Use a shorter or thicker extension cord.
  • Page 13 NOTE Page 12...
  • Page 14 MELBOURNE: 960 Stud Road, Rowville,Vic. 3178 Tel: (09) 573 0230 - Free Call: 0800 279 624 - Fax: (09) 573 0231 - www.ryobi.co.nz This Guarantee Form Should Be Retained By The Customer At All Times For your record and to assist in establishing date of purchase (necessary for in-guarantee service) please keep your purchase docket and this form completed with the following particulars.

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