Ridgid TP1300 User Manual

23(5$725·60$18$/WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product.SAVE THIS MA

10Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)3. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip frequently if:a. Motor Is Ove

11Unpacking and Checking ContentsTools NeededTools Required for AlignmentUnpacking WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected starting

12Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued)The following parts are included:Item Description QtyA Thickness Planer ...1B * M

13Assembling Upper and Lower Legs1. Locate the following parts and hard-ware:8 Cariage Bolts M8 x 1.258 Hex Flanged Nuts M8 x 1.254 Upper Legs4 Lower

14Assembling Legset (continued)Assembling Lower Stiffeners (cont.)2. Assemble the lower stiffeners to the legs as shown. Finger tighten the nuts.Make

15Mounting Thickness Planer on Supplied Legset1. Locate 4 hex screws M8 x 1.25 and the remaining 4 flange nuts and 4 washers in parts bag.2. Position

16Installing the Handwheel Knob1. Locate the handwheel knob and screw in the loose parts bag.2. Use the hex “L” wrench from the tool box to remove the

17Getting to Know Your Thickness Planer1. Rule. Quickly check the thickness of aworkpiece.2. Carriage Lock. Firmly “locks” the cut-ter head assembly t

18Safety Instructions for Basic Thickness Planer OperationsBefore Using The Thickness Planer WARNING: To reduce the risk of mistakes that could ca

19any parts are moving.Reduce The Risk Of Accidental Starting. Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging thickness planer into a power outlet.Plan you

2Table of ContentsSection PageTable of Contents ...2Safety Instructions forThickness Planer ...

20Safety Instructions for Basic Thickness Planer Operations (continued)Plan the way you will hold the workpiece from start to finish:• Avoid awkward o

21ing the key. This will prevent the planer from starting up again when the power comes back on.6. Refer to “Thermal Overload Protection” section for

22Basic Thickness Planer Operations (continued)Carriage Lock AdjustmentThe carriage lock is preadjusted at the factory. If the carriage lock lever doe

23NOTE: An assistant must follow the same precaution as the operator.The surface that the planer will produce will be smoother if a shallower depth of

24Basic Thickness Planer Operations (continued)7. Replace the knob.8. Plane a workpiece and check its thick-ness. Repeat procedure, if necessary.Check

25Changing Brushes WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, fire or injury, use only parts identical to those identi-fied in the parts lis

26Maintenance (continued) WARNING: To reduce the risk of thrown blades and other cutter head parts make sure the knife lock bar containing the sev

27TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause RemedySnipe(Gouging at ends of board)1. Dull knives2. Inadequate support of long boards3. Lumber not butted pr

28Repair PartsParts List for 13" Thickness PlanerModel No. TP13002RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.comFigure 112356791011121

29Repair PartsParts List for 13" Thickness PlanerModel No. TP13002RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.comFigure 1Always order b

3Safety Instructions for Thickness PlanerThe purpose of safety symbols is to attract your attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the e

30Repair PartsParts List for 13" Thickness PlanerModel No. TP13002RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.comFigure 212322454555667

31Repair PartsParts List for 13" Thickness Planer Model No. TP13002RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.comFigure 2Always order

32Repair PartsParts List for 13" Thickness PlanerModel No. TP13002RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.comFigure 3 Always order

33Repair PartsParts List for 13" Thickness PlanerModel No. TP13002RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.comFigure 4 - Legstand Al

34Notes

35Notes

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4Safety Instructions for Thickness Planer (continued)• Find and Read the following labels on the thickness planer:When Installing Or Moving The Thickn

5Before Each UseInspect your thickness planer.• Disconnect The Thickness Planer to reduce the risk of injury from acci-dental starting before changing

6Safety Instructions for Thickness Planer (continued)Dress For SafetyAny power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can result in perman

7• Never use another person as a sub-stitute for a table extension, or as additional support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic th

8Glossary of Terms for Woodworking (continued)Planing - Removing wood from the wid-est surface or face of a board so as to make it flat and smooth.Res

9connections. If these differences exist refer to and make the proper adjustments per your local code before your tool is plugged in and turned on.In