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RIDGID TP1300 Operator's Manual

13" thickness planer
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
injury, the user must read and
understand the operator's manual
before using this product.
Part No. SP6452
73
23(5$725·6 0$18$/
µ 7+,&.1(66
3/$1(5
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR
FUTURE REFERENCE
Printed in Taiwan

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  • Page 1 73 23(5$725·6 0$18$/ µ 7+,&.1(66 3/$1(5 WARNING: To reduce the risk of SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual FUTURE REFERENCE before using this product. Part No. SP6452 Printed in Taiwan...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section Page Section Page Table of Contents ........2 Portable Applications ......15 Safety Instructions for Work Bench Applications ....15 Thickness Planer ....... 3 Installing the Handwheel Knob .... 16 Safety Symbols ........3 Alignment (Adjustments) ..... 16 Before Using The Thickness Planer ...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions For Thickness Planer

    Safety Instructions for Thickness Planer The purpose of safety symbols is to avoided, will result in death or serious attract your attention to possible injury. dangers. The safety symbols, and the indicates a potentially WARNING: explanations with them, deserve your hazardous situation which, if not careful attention and understanding.

  • Page 4: When Installing Or Moving The Thickness Planer

    Safety Instructions for Thickness Planer (continued) • Find and Read the following labels on the thickness planer: When Installing Or Moving The Thickness Planer • Before moving the thickness planer, of room for handling and properly turn off and unplug the power cord. supporting the workpiece.

  • Page 5: Before Each Use

    Before Each Use the thickness planer off and unplug it. Replace damaged, missing, or failed Inspect your thickness planer. parts before using the thickness • Disconnect The Thickness Planer planer again. to reduce the risk of injury from acci- To reduce possibility of thrown dental starting before changing the pieces, make sure the knives are setup, changing the blade or adjust-...

  • Page 6: Inspect Your Workpiece

    Safety Instructions for Thickness Planer (continued) Dress For Safety neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist watches) They can get caught and Any power tool can throw foreign draw you into moving parts. objects into the eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Wear •...

  • Page 7: Before Leaving The Thickness Planer

    • Never use another person as a sub- ness planer. Make sure bystanders stitute for a table extension, or as are clear of the thickness planer and additional support for a workpiece workpiece. that is longer or wider than the basic Let the blade reach full speed before thickness planer table or to help planing.

  • Page 8: Motor Specifications And Electrical Requirements

    Glossary of Terms for Woodworking (continued) Planing - Removing wood from the wid- Trailing End est surface or face of a board so as to The workpiece end last cut by the knives. make it flat and smooth. Workpiece Resin - A sticky, sap based substance The item on which the cutting operation is that has hardened.

  • Page 9: Motor Safety Protection

    connections. If these differences exist grounded check with a qualified electri- refer to and make the proper adjustments cian or service personnel . per your local code before your tool is WARNING: If not properly plugged in and turned on. grounded, this tool can cause an In the event of a malfunction or break- electrical shock, particularly when...

  • Page 10: Thermal Overload Protector

    Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued) 3. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers NOTE: Do not continuously use the thick- may trip frequently if: ness planer set at maximum depth of cut (1/8") and at full 13" width of cut. Continu- a.

  • Page 11: Unpacking And Checking Contents

    Apply a coat of paste wax to the table. plete in one box. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean, dry NOTE: Every RIDGID 13" thickness cloth. planer is tested at the factory to insure its WARNING: For your own safety, performance.

  • Page 12: Assembling Legset

    Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued) The following parts are included: Item Description Screw M5 x 0.8-10......1 Item Description Switch Key ........1 Thickness Planer ......1 Upper Leg ........4 B * Magnetic Knife Handling Tool ..1 M Lower Leg ........4 C * Hex “L”...

  • Page 13: Assembling Upper And Lower Legs

    Assembling Upper and Lower Legs 1. Locate the following parts and hard- ware: 8 Cariage Bolts M8 x 1.25 Carriage Bolts Hex Flanged Nut 8 Hex Flanged Nuts M8 x 1.25 M8 x 1.25 M8 x 1.25 4 Upper Legs 4 Lower Legs 4 Feet Upper Leg...

  • Page 14: Assembling Upper Stiffeners

    Assembling Legset (continued) Assembling Lower Stiffeners (cont.) 2. Assemble the lower stiffeners to the legs as shown. Finger tighten the nuts. Make sure: Carriage a. The long and short lower stiffeners fit Bolt inside the legs. Short Lower b. The short stiffeners must be assem- Stiffener bled on opposite sides of the leg set.

  • Page 15: Mounting The Thickness Planer

    Mounting The Thickness Planer Mounting on Legset WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected planer movement: a. Unplug electric cord. b. To reduce the risk of back injury, hold the tool close to your body when lifting. Bend your knees so you can lift with your legs, not your back. Lift by using the hand-hold areas at each side of the bottom of the base or by the carrying handles.

  • Page 16: Installing The Handwheel Knob

    Installing the Handwheel Knob 1. Locate the handwheel knob and screw in the loose parts bag. 2. Use the hex “L” wrench from the tool box to remove the screw from the cen- ter of the handwheel and remove the handwheel from the unit.

  • Page 17: Getting To Know Your Thickness Planer

    Getting to Know Your Thickness Planer Cord Storage Dust Chute Wrap Knob(s) Brush Rule Thermal Reset Protector Carriage Lock Elevation Handwheel On-Off Switch Infeed Table Tool Storage Outfeed Preset Table Thickness Elevation Stops Indicator Material Removal Mounting Indicator Holes Rule. Quickly check the thickness of a vent unauthorized use.

  • Page 18: Safety Instructions For Basic Thickness Planer Operations

    Safety Instructions for Basic Thickness Planer Operations Before Using The Thickness Planer WARNING: To reduce the risk of • “See Getting To Know Your thick- mistakes that could cause serious, ness Planer” section. permanent injury, do not plug the • Review and understand all safety thickness planer in until the follow- instructions and operating proce- ing steps are completed.

  • Page 19: Inspect Your Workpiece

    any parts are moving. you when they break. Reduce The Risk Of Accidental Starting. Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging thickness planer into a power outlet. Plan your work. • Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, Dress For Safety neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist Any power tool can throw foreign watches).

  • Page 20: Basic Thickness Planer Operations

    Safety Instructions for Basic Thickness Planer Operations (continued) Plan the way you will hold the Take Precautions Against Kick- workpiece from start to finish: back. Do not permit anyone to stand or cross in line with the path of the •...

  • Page 21: Reduce Damage To Knives

    ing the key. This will prevent the planer 6. Refer to “Thermal Overload Protection” from starting up again when the power section for proper use. comes back on. Reduce Damage To Knives The thickness planer is a precision wood Avoid Knots. Heavy cross grain makes working machine and should be used on the knots hard, also, they can come loose quality lumber.

  • Page 22: Carriage Lock Adjustment

    Basic Thickness Planer Operations (continued) Carriage Lock Adjustment carriage lock lever teeth onto the lock nut. The carriage lock is preadjusted at the Example: If your carriage lock is at a 2 factory. If the carriage lock lever does not o’clock position before adjustment, tighten when moved to the lock position, move the lever counterclockwise to a 1...

  • Page 23: Material Removal Indicator

    NOTE: An assistant must follow the same Feed the work in the direction of the grain. precaution as the operator. Wood fed against the grain may result in a chipped splintered surface. If this occurs The surface that the planer will produce try feeding the other end of the board in will be smoother if a shallower depth of first.

  • Page 24: Checking For Worn Knives

    Basic Thickness Planer Operations (continued) 7. Replace the knob. 8. Plane a workpiece and check its thick- ness. Repeat procedure, if necessary. Bolt Checking for Worn Knives The condition of knives will affect the pre- A raised ridge will occur when dull knives cision of the cut.

  • Page 25: Changing Brushes

    Changing Brushes The carbon brushes furnished will last approximately 50 hours of running time or WARNING: To reduce the risk of 10,000 on/off cycles. Replace both carbon electrical shock, fire or injury, use brushes when either brush has less than only parts identical to those identi- 1/4"...

  • Page 26: Accessories

    Maintenance (continued) WARNING: To reduce the risk of 13. Repeat procedures 5 through 10 for the second knife. thrown blades and other cutter 14. Check that all knife lock screws are head parts make sure the knife lock tight and reinstall the dust chute. bar containing the seven knife lock screws is positioned as shown in the cutter head side view picture.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Remedy Snipe 1. Dull knives 1. Replace knives per instructions (See (Gouging at “Replacing Knives” section) ends of board) 2. Inadequate support of 2. Support long boards long boards 3. Lumber not butted 3. Butt end to end each piece of stock properly as boards pass through planer 4.

  • Page 28: Repair Parts

    Repair Parts Parts List for 13" Thickness Planer Model No. TP13002 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 1...
  • Page 29 Repair Parts Parts List for 13" Thickness Planer Model No. TP13002 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 1 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number No Part No. Description Part No. Description 820380-6 Scr Hex Soc Butt Hd...
  • Page 30 Repair Parts Parts List for 13" Thickness Planer Model No. TP13002 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 2...
  • Page 31 Repair Parts Parts List for 13" Thickness Planer Model No. TP13002 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 2 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number...
  • Page 32 Repair Parts Parts List for 13" Thickness Planer Model No. TP13002 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 3 Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 827808 Cord w/plug 827812...
  • Page 33 Repair Parts Parts List for 13" Thickness Planer Model No. TP13002 RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com Figure 4 - Legstand Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number Part No. Description Part No. Description 829635 Stiffener Upper Long...

  • Page 34: Notes

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  • Page 35 Notes...
  • Page 36 WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED 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 pur- chase. This warranty is specific to this tool. Warranties for other RIDGID products may vary.

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