Ridgid R848 User Manual Page 1

1Your hand planer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly

1011UNPACKINGThis product has been shipped completely assembled.n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box.n Make sure that all

1011OPERATIONFig. 4WARNING:Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient t

1213OPERATIONReady to charge battery packWhen battery pack reaches cooled temperature, charger begins fast charge modeWhen battery pack reaches

1213OPERATIONTO INSTALL BATTERY PACKSee Figure 6.n Lock the switch.n Place the battery pack in the tool. Align raised rib on battery pack

1415OPERATIONWARNING:Battery tools are always in operating condition. Therefore, switch should always be locked when not in use or carrying at y

1415OPERATIONFig. 11OPERATING THE PLANERSee Figure 11.n Clamp the work securely.WARNING: Work moving during a cut could result in loss of control of

1617OPERATIONCHAMFERINGSee Figure 12.The planer is designed with a chamfering groove in the front shoe to chamfer edges of boards as shown. Before mak

1617OPERATIONFig. 14PLANING EDGESSee Figure 14.Follow the directions in the “Planing” section earlier in this manual. Hold the edge guide firmly again

1819MAINTENANCEWARNING: When servicing use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause p

1819REPLACING BLADESSee Figures 17 - 18.Always replace blades in pairs. Do not attempt to sharpen blades. If the blades become dull, replace them.When

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2021MAINTENANCEREPLACING THE BELTSee Figures 19 - 20.When replacing the belt, use the recommended replacement belt only, RIDGID part number 570279001.

2021WARRANTYProof of purchase must be presented when requesting war-ranty service. Limited to RIDGID® hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2

22983000-526 6-05Customer Service Information:For parts or service, contact your nearest RIDGID authorized service center. Be sure to provide all

23GENERAL SAFETY RULESWARNING!READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fir

45SERVICEn Tool service must be performed only by qualifiedrepair personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualified personnel may resu

45SAFETY RULES FOR CHARGERWARNING!READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock,

67SYMBOLSSome of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpreta-tion of these symbols wi

67SYMBOLSThe following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. Indicates an imminently haza

89FEATURESFig. 1PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONSMotor.......

89FEATURESKNOW YOUR HAND PLANERSee Figure 1.Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself with all operating features and safety rules.S