RIDGID JP06101 Operator's Manual

RIDGID JP06101 Operator's Manual

Ridgid 6-1/8" (156 mm) jointer/planer operator's manual jp06101
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SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
FUTURE REFERENCE
injury, the user must read and
understand the operator's manual
before using this product.
Part No. SP6442

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  • Page 1 SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR WARNING: To reduce the risk of FUTURE REFERENCE injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Part No. SP6442...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Symbols ...2 Major Hazards ...3 Before Using the Jointer/Planer ...3 Safety Labels and Indicators on the Jointer/Planer ...4 When Installing Or Moving the Jointer/Planer ...4 Before Each Use ...4 To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks) ...5...
  • Page 3: Major Hazards

    (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) DANGER: Follow the steps listed below to reduce or eliminate the risk of being injured when using the jointer/planer. Failure to do so can result in a life threatening injury or death. 1. Lock the fence lock knob.
  • Page 4: Safety Labels And Indicators On The Jointer/Planer

    To reduce the risk of back injury, get help when you need to lift or move the jointer/planer. • Bolt the jointer/planer to the floor if it tends to slip, walk, slide or tip over. Be especially aware of movement when jointing/planing long heavy boards.
  • Page 5: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)

    • To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never use the jointer/planer near flammable liquids, vapors or gases. • Before using the jointer/planer, clear the table of all objects not needed to feed the workpiece. • To reduce the risk of injury, don’t do any layout, assem- bly, or setup work on the jointer/planer bed.
  • Page 6: Whenever Jointer/Planer Is Running

    Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury. • Before actually cutting with the jointer/planer, let it run for a while. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a lot, stop immediately. Turn the jointer/planer off.
  • Page 7: Glossary Of Terms For Woodworking

    A term used to indicate how deep into the workpiece the cutter knives will cut. Fence The fence is attached to the jointer/planer base. The fence helps support and guide the workpiece as it is pushed across the cutter head.
  • Page 8: General Electrical Connections

    To change to 240V application an additional wire nut is supplied from the factory. This part is included in the loose parts. 1. Unplug the jointer/planer before making or changing any connections. Open the motor junction box cover located on the side of the motor.
  • Page 9: Motor Safety Protection

    9. Make certain the receptacle is connected to a 240 volt A.C. power supply through a 240 volt branch circuit having at least a 15 amp capacity and protected by a 15 amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker. Junction Box Cover Motor Safety Protection IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of motor damage, this motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to...
  • Page 10: Unpacking And Checking Contents

    Do not throw away any packaging until jointer/ planer is put together. Check packaging for missing parts before contacting RIDGID. A complete parts list (Repair Parts) is at the end of the manual. Use the list to identify the number of the missing part.
  • Page 11: Loose Parts

    Loose Parts...
  • Page 12: Loose Parts (From Hardware Pack)

    Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued) Loose Parts (From Hardware Pack) Wrench Box 8mm/10mm (1) Wrench Hex-“L” 3mm (1) Leveling Feet (4) Wire Nut (1) Switch Key (1) Carriage Head Bolt (22) Screw Pan Head (1) Washer (8) w/Washer 1/4-20 x 5/8 5/16-18 x 1/2"...
  • Page 13: Assembly

    Serrated Flange Hex Nuts 5/16 From among the loose parts find the following: Front panel with RIDGID label 5. Bolt the front panel in place as shown using six 5/16 car- riage head bolts and six 5/16 serrated flange nuts. Make sure the front panel is mounted on the same side of the base as the switch opening.
  • Page 14: Install The Leveling Feet

    3. Place the motor on the motor mount as shown. Make sure the motor shaft faces the rear of the cabinet (away from the side with RIDGID label). 4. Bolt the motor to the motor mount using the four 5/16 car- riage head bolts and four 5/16 serrated flange nuts.
  • Page 15: Mounting Jointer Table To Cabinet

    Mounting Jointer Table to Cabinet WARNING: This tool is heavy. To reduce the risk of back injury, get help whenever you have to lift the tool. 1. With help place the bed assembly upside down on two blocks as shown. 2.
  • Page 16: Installing Handwheel

    Assembly (continued) Installing the Pulley Guard 1. From the hardware pack locate the following: From among the loose parts find the following: Pan Head Cross Serrated Screws 3/16-24 x 3/8" Belt Guard 2. With assistance set the jointer upright. 3. Mount the belt guard in place as shown using the four 3/16"...
  • Page 17: Attach Sawdust Chute

    Attach Sawdust Chute 1. From among the loose parts find the following: Sawdust Chute Wing Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2 Wrench Box 8mm/10mm Wrench Hex-“L” 3mm 2. Slide the tab on the bottom side of the dust chute into the slot just below the chute on the left side of the base.
  • Page 18: Assemble Fence To Bed

    Assembly (continued) Assemble Fence To Bed 1. From the hardware pack find the following: Washer 1/2" T-Nut From among the loose parts find the following Fence Assembly Fence Lock Knob Fence Tilt Knob 2. Position fence onto fence support as shown making sure the keyway in fence assembly lines up with the key on the fence mount.
  • Page 19: Cutter Head Guard Functional Check

    When the adjustment is complete, reinstall the pan head screw in the bottom of the guard post. Adjusting the Leveling Feet Move the jointer/planer to the location where it will reside during use. Level the cabinet, loosen the nut and adjust leveling feet up or down as needed.
  • Page 20: Getting To Know Your Jointer/Planer

    Getting to Know Your Jointer/Planer Fence Stops Depth of Cut Handwheel Table Lock Screw Belt Guard Fence Sliding Knob Outfeed Table Dust Chute WARNING: For your own safety turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before making any adjustments.
  • Page 21 WARNING: To prevent unauthorized use always lock the switch “OFF” when jointer/planer is not in use. Remove key and keep it in a safe place to prevent serious personal injury. In the event of a power failure, turn switch off.
  • Page 22: Alignments

    8. Quickly recheck all three knives with the straightedge to ensure all knives are even and square. WARNING: Read, understand and perform entire Alignment section before using the jointer/planer. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious Straightedge Outfeed...
  • Page 23: Cutter Knife Sharpening

    Cutter Knife Sharpening The knives can be honed individually with an ordinary oil- stone. Make sure your oilstone is not worn in the center. It must be flat. Be sure to remove the burr on the flat side. WARNING: The cutter knives are extremely sharp. Do not let your hand or fingers touch the cutter knives.
  • Page 24: Outfeed Table Adjustment

    Alignments (continued) Outfeed Table Adjustment To check this alignment proceed as follows: WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci- dental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not connected to power source outlet. NOTE: The outfeed table is adjusted at the factory and should not require adjustment.
  • Page 25: Adjusting Table Gibs

    Angle Gauge Use An angle gauge is included with the RIDGID jointer to set the fence at the proper angle. To assemble the gauge slide the one side over the other at right angles to each other.
  • Page 26: Safety Instructions For Basic Jointer/Planer Operation

    • Make sure the cutter head turns in the right direction. The top should move toward the infeed table. Call an Authorized Service Center for help if the cutter head turns the wrong way. • Keep Jointer/Planer interior, free of wood chips and...
  • Page 27: Feeding The Workpiece (All Operations)

    Push blocks and push sticks Two plastic push blocks are supplied with your jointer/ planer. Use them when practical. The rubber sole of the push blocks give better traction with the wood than your hands do. If they become slippery, they can be cleaned with rubbing alcohol, paint thinner or sandpaper.
  • Page 28: Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face And Ears

    Always remember that a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury. Keep Children Away. • Keep all visitors a safe distance from the jointer/planer. • Make sure bystanders are clear of the jointer/planer and workpiece.
  • Page 29: Basic Jointer/Planer Cutting Operations

    “rippled” cut, makes it difficult to guide the workpiece accurately, and could be dangerous. NOTE: Wood chips may accumulate inside the jointer/ planer. Periodically clean out the chips from the interior of the jointer/planer. NOTE: Before cleaning wood chips. • Turn switch “OFF”.
  • Page 30: Planing

    Basic Jointer/Planer Cutting Operations (continued) Planing WARNING: To avoid risk or injury from cutterhead contact, always use push blocks when planing. • Follow all instructions above for “Feeding the Work- piece”. • Keep fingers close together so they do not hang down toward the knives.
  • Page 31: Rabbeting

    Rabbeting Face Rabbet Rabbeting is very similar to jointing except that only part of the edge is jointed. Do not remove the guard for rab- beting. To rabbet hold the workpiece firmly against the fence. Do not make cuts greater than 1/8". To make a deeper rabbet, make cuts in 1/8"...
  • Page 32: Sliding Fence Operation

    Sliding Fence Operation WARNING: Moving parts can injure. Turn jointer/ planer off and wait for all parts to stop, before adjusting fence. When you are not cutting at full width of cut the fence can be moved across the jointer/planer to take full advantage of the “sharpness”...
  • Page 33: Maintenance And Lubrication

    If power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately. Lubrication WARNING: Unplug the jointer/planer. Unit could start suddenly. You could be badly hurt. The ball bearings in this machine are packed with grease at the factory. They required no further lubrication.
  • Page 34: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble- shooting your jointer/planer. General Trouble Motor will not run 1. Defective On-Off switch Defective capacitor Defective motor 2. Low line voltage 3.
  • Page 35: Motor

    Motor NOTE: Motors used on wood working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or “vacuumed” frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation. Trouble Excessive noise 1. Motor 2. Pulley set screw is loose. Motor fails to develop full 1.
  • Page 36: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Model No. JP06101 Figure 1...
  • Page 37 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description 826655 Guard Cutter 824854-1 Table Infeed 828397 Pointer Indicator 822495 * Screw Pan Hd. 8-32 x 1/4...
  • Page 38 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer Model No. JP06101 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 2...
  • Page 39 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description 828689 Holder Fence 805563-6 * Washer .515 x 1-1/8 x 3/32 828400...
  • Page 40 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Model No. JP06101 Figure 3...
  • Page 41 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description 828577 Guard Pulley 826658 Screw Pan Cr Serr 3/16-24 x 3/8 828563...
  • Page 42 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. 824886 Screw 1/4-28 x 7mm 824885 Wedge AC8600 † Blade 821030 Screw Flat Hd Hex Soc M5 x 0.8-12...
  • Page 43 Repair Parts Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description 826122 Key Switch 826123 Switch Locking 817357-5 * Screw Ty AB M4 x 1.6-18...
  • Page 44 During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatis- fied with the performance of this RIDGID tool for any reason you may return the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full refund or exchange.

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