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13 INCH
THICKNESS PLANER
WITH LEGSET
Part No. SP6452 Printed in Taiwan
TP1300

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Table of Contents
Section Page
Table of Contents ..................................2
Safety Instructions for
Thickness Planer ...............................3
Safety Signal Words ..............................3
Before Using The Thickness Planer ...3
When Installing Or Moving The
Thickness Planer ...............................4
Before Each Use ....................................5
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From
Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces ..........5
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears .......................5
Inspect Your Workpiece ......................6
Whenever Thickness Planer Is
Running .............................................6
Before Leaving The
Thickness Planer ...............................7
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking .....7
Motor Specifications and Electrical
Requirements ....................................8
Power Supply and Motor
Specifications ....................................8
General Electrical Connections ..........8
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information 8
Motor Safety Protection ......................9
Thermal Overload Protector .............10
Wire Sizes .........................................10
Unpacking and Checking Contents .....11
Tools Needed ...................................11
Unpacking .........................................11
List of Loose Parts ............................11
Assembling Legset ..............................12
Assembling Upper and
Lower Legs ......................................13
Assembling Lower Stiffeners ............13
Assembling Upper Stiffeners ............14
Mounting The Thickness Planer ..........15
Mounting on Legset ..........................15
Mounting Thickness Planer on
Supplied Legset ...............................15
Mounting Thickness Planer on
Other Legsets or Work Benches .....15
Section Page
Portable Applications ........................ 15
Work Bench Applications .................. 15
Installing the Handwheel Knob ............16
Alignment (Adjustments) ..................... 16
Extension Assembly Alignment ........ 16
Adjusting the Thickness Indicator .....16
Getting to Know Your
Thickness Planer .............................17
Safety Instructions for Basic Thickness
Planer Operations ............................... 18
Before Using The Thickness Planer .18
Before Each Use .............................. 18
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes,
Hands, Face and Ears ..................... 18
Inspect Your Workpiece ................... 19
Whenever Thickness Planer Is
Running ........................................... 19
Basic Thickness Planer Operations ....20
Before You Begin ............................. 20
Reduce Damage To Knives .............. 21
Preparing the Work ...........................21
Carriage Lock ................................... 21
Carriage Lock Adjustment ................ 22
Elevation Handwheel ........................ 22
Feeding the Work .............................22
Material Removal Indicator ...............23
Preset Thickness Stops
(Repeat-A-Cut) ................................23
Thickness Stop (Repeat-A-Cut)
Adjustment ...................................... 23
Checking for Worn Knives ................ 24
Maintenance ........................................24
Lubrication ........................................ 24
Cleaning the Knives .......................... 24
Cleaning The Feed Rollers ...............24
Motor Ventilation ............................... 24
Changing Brushes ............................25
Replacing Knives .............................. 25
Accessories ......................................... 26
Wiring Diagram .................................... 26
Troubleshooting ...................................27
Repair Parts ........................................ 28
Notes ................................................... 34

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Safety Instructions for Thickness Planer
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how
your thickness planer works. Read this manual to understand this thickness
planer.
Safety Signal Words
DANGER: If the safety information is
not followed, someone will be seri-
ously injured or killed.
WARNING:Ifthesafetyinformationis
not followed, someone could be seri-
ously injured or killed.
CAUTION: If the safety information is
not followed, someone may be
injured.
Before Using The Thickness Planer
WARNING: Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals
known (to the State of California)
to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-bases paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks
and cement and other masonry
products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from
chemically-treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures
varies, depending on how often
youdothistypeofwork.To
reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well venti-
lated area, and work with
approvedsafety equipment, such
as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out
microscopic particles.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
mistakes that could cause seri-
ous, permanent injury, do not
plug the thickness planer in until
the following steps have been
satisfactorily completed.
• Completely assemble and align
thickness planer. (See “Assembly”
and “Alignment” sections.)
• Learn the use and function of the
on-off switch, cutter guard, elevation
hand wheel, outfeed table and
infeed table (see “Getting to Know
Your Thickness Planer” section
within.)
• Review and understand all safety
instructions and operating proce-
dures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods
for this thickness planer. (See
“Maintenance” section within).

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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,
turn off and unplug the power cord.
• To reduce the risk of back injury, get
help when you need to lift the thick-
ness planer.
Avoid Dangerous Environment.
• Use the thickness planer in a dry,
indoor place protected from rain.
• Keep work area well lighted.
• Place the thickness planer so neither
the user nor bystanders are forced to
stand in line with the wood. Thrown
debris could injure people in its path.
• Place the thickness planer where there
is room for moving the workpiece
through the entire cut.
To reduce the risk of injury from
unexpected thickness planer
movement:
• Put the thickness planer on a firm
level surface where there is plenty of
room for handling and properly sup-
porting the workpiece.
• Support the thickness planer so the
tables are level and the thickness
planer does not rock.
• Bolt or clamp the thickness planer to
the table/bench if it tends to slip,
walk, slide or tip over during work
such as planing long, heavy boards.
•Never Stand On Tool. Serious
injury could occur if the tool tips or
you accidentally hit the cutting tool.
Do not store anything above or near
the tool where anyone might stand
on the tool to reach them.
To reduce the risk of injury or
death from electrical shock:
Make sure your fingers do not touch
the plug’s metal prongs when plug-
ging or unplugging the thickness
planer.

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Before Each Use
Inspect your thickness planer.
•Disconnect The Thickness Planer
to reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental starting before changing the
setup, changing the blade or adjust-
ing anything.
Check For Damaged Parts. Check
for:
• Proper alignment of moving parts,
• Damaged electric cords,
• Binding of moving parts,
• Broken parts,
• Stable mounting,
• Other conditions that may affect the
way the thickness planer works.
Before each use, make sure area
under the cutter head and feed rollers
is clear.
If any part of this thickness planer is
missing, bent, or broken in any way,
or any electrical parts don’t work, turn
the thickness planer off and unplug it.
Replace damaged, missing, or failed
parts before using the thickness
planer again.
To reduce possibility of thrown
pieces, make sure the knives are
properly installed and the knife lock
screws are tight.
Use sharp knives. Dull or knicked
knives tend to “pound” and chew at
the wood, causing kickbacks.
Replace dull or damaged planer
knives.
Make sure the dust chute is in place.
Keep Guards In Place, in working
order, and in proper adjustment.
Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the
thickness planer clean for best and
safest performance. (See “Mainte-
nance” section) DON’T lubricate any
part of the thickness planer while the
knives are rotating.
To Reduce The Risk Of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces
•Use Only Recommended Acces-
sories. (See “Accessory” section).
Consult this Owner’s manual for rec-
ommended accessories. Follow the
instructions that come with the
accessories. The use of improper
accessories may cause injury to
persons.
•Keep Work Area Clean. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.
Floor must not be slippery.
To reduce the risk of burns or other
fire damage, never use the thickness
planer near flammable liquids, vapors
or gases.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Know Your Thickness Planer. Read
and understand the owner’s manual
and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards peculiar
to this tool.
To reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental contact with moving parts,
don’t do layout, assembly, or setup
work on the thickness planer while
any parts are moving.
Reduce the Risk of Accidental
Starting. Make sure switch is “OFF”
before plugging thickness planer into
a power outlet.
Plan your work.
Use the right tool. Don’t force planer
to do a job it was not designed to do.

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Safety Instructions for Thickness Planer (continued)
Dress For Safety
Any power tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes. This can result
in permanent eye damage. Wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that
comply with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Can-
ada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on pack-
age. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They are not
safety glasses. Safety goggles are
available at many local retail stores.
Glasses or goggles not in compliance
with ANSI or CSA could seriously
hurt you when they break.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist
watches) They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce
the risk of possible hearing damage,
wear ear plugs or muffs when using
thickness planer for hours at a time.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.
Keep hands at least (8") 20cm from
the outfeed. Don’t grip board tightly or
pull board. A sudden kickback could
pull hand into cutters.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
Inspect Your Workpiece
• Make sure there are no nails or for-
eign objects in the part of the work-
piece to be planed.
• Use quality lumber. Knives last
longer and cuts go smoother on
good wood.
• Do not plane undersized wood.
Boards which are thinner than 1/8"
or shorter than 12" could split while
being planed.
• Plane boards (12”) 30cm or longer
only. Short boards can jam or split
and cause dangerous kickbacks.
• Use for solid wood and wood prod-
ucts only. Do not plane metals, plas-
tics or laminated materials.
Whenever Thickness Planer Is Running
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity
(gained from frequent use of
your thickness planer) to cause a
careless mistake. A careless
fraction of a second is enough to
causeasevereinjury.
Before starting to plane a board,
watch the thickness planer while it
runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or
vibrates a lot, stop immediately. Turn
the thickness planer off. Unplug the
thickness planer. Do not restart until
finding and correcting the problem.
Plan the way you will hold the
workpiece from start to finish:
•Avoid awkward operations and
hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause fingers or hand to move
into the knives.
•Don’t Overreach. Keep good foot-
ing and balance.
•Do not force the cut. Slowing or
stalling the motor will overheat it.
Allow the automatic feed to function
properly.

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•Support workpiece. Do not allow
the board to hang from the planer.
•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
thickness planer table or to help
feed, support or pull the workpiece.
Take Precautions Against Kickback.
Do not permit anyone to stand or
cross in line with the path of the board
through the thickness planer. A kick-
back or thrown debris will travel in this
direction.
Keep Children Away. Keep all visi-
tors a safe distance from the thick-
ness planer. Make sure bystanders
are clear of the thickness planer and
workpiece.
Let the blade reach full speed before
planing.
Turn switch off and unplug tool before
inspecting, adjusting or repairing the
planer.
Before freeing jammed material:
•Turnswitch“OFF”.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the thickness planer.
Before Leaving The Thickness Planer
Never Leave Tool Running Unat-
tended. Turn power off. Wait for all
moving parts to stop.
Make workshop child-proof. Lock
the shop. Remove yellow switch key
and store away from tool. Disconnect
master switches. Store away from
children and others not qualified to
use the tool.
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
Bed
The combination of infeed and outfeed
table surfaces which support the work-
piece during a cutting operation.
Cutter Head
The cutter head is a rotating piece with
two adjustable knives. The cutter head
removes material from the workpiece.
Depth of cut
A term used to indicate how deep into the
workpiece the cutter knives will cut.
Gum
A sticky, sap based residue from wood
products.
Infeed Table
The section of the thickness planer upon
which the workpiece is placed before
being pushed into the cutter head.
Kickback
An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of
the workpiece back toward the operator
by the rotating cutter head.
Leading End
The end of the workpiece whichis pushed
into the cutter head first.
Outfeed Table
The section of a thickness planer which
supports the workpiece after it passes
under the cutter head.
Planing
Removing wood from the widest surface
or face of a board so as to make it flat and
smooth.
Resin
A sticky, sap based substance that has
hardened.
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)
The number of turns completed by a spin-
ning object in one minute.
Snipe
The localized variation in workpiece thick-
ness.
Throw-Back
Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to
a kickback.

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Glossary of Terms for Woodworking (continued)
Trailing End
The workpiece end last cut by the knives.
Workpiece
The item on which the cutting operation is
being performed. The surfaces of a work-
piece are commonly referred to as faces,
ends and edges.
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements
Power Supply and Motor
Specifications
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electrical hazards, fire hazards or
damage to the tool, use proper
circuit protection. Your tool is
wired at the factory for operation
using the voltage shown. Con-
nect tool to a power line with the
appropriate voltage and a 15-amp
branch circuit. Use a 15-amp time
delay type fuse or circuit breaker.
To reduce the risk of shock or
fire, replace power cord immedi-
ately if it is worn, cut, or dam-
aged in any way.
The A-C motor used on this tool is an uni-
versal non-reversible type, having the fol-
lowing specifications:
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of
electrocution:
1. Use only identical replace-
ment parts when servicing.
Servicing should be performed
by a qualified service techni-
cian.
2. Do not use in rain or where
floor is wet. This tool is
intended for indoor use only.
WARNING To reduce the risk of
electrical shock do not permit
fingers to touch the terminals or
plug when installing or remov-
ing the plug to or from the out-
let.
If power cord is worn or cut, damaged in
any way, have it replaced immediately.
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information
NOTE: Theplugsuppliedonyourtool
may not fit into the outlet you are planning
to use. Your local electrical code may
require slightly different power cord plug
connections. If these differences exist
refer to and make the proper adjustments
per your local code before your tool is
plugged in and turned on.
Face
Edge
End
Voltage 110-120
Amperes 15
Hertz (Cycles) 60
Phase Single
Cuts per minute-CPM 18,000
Rotation of Shaft Clockwise

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In the event of a malfunction or break-
down, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This tool is
equipped with an electric cord having an
equipment grounding conductor and a
grounding plug, as shown. The plug must
be plugged into a matching outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accor-
dance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will
not fit the outlet, have the proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
A temporary adapter may be used to con-
nect this plug to a 2-pole outlet, as shown,
if a properly grounded outlet is not avail-
able. This temporary adapter should be
used only until a properly grounded outlet
can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green colored grounding lug exten-
sion from the adapter must be connected
to a permanent ground such as a properly
grounded outlet box.
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. The conductor with insula-
tion having an outer surface that is green
with or without yellow stripes is the equip-
ment grounding conductor. If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is
necessary, do not connect the equipment-
grounding conductor to a live terminal.
If the grounding instructions are not com-
pletely understood, or if you are in doubt
as to whether the tool is properly
grounded check with a qualified electri-
cian or service personnel .
WARNING: If not properly
grounded, this tool can cause an
electrical shock, particularly
when used in damp locations, in
proximity to plumbing, or out of
doors. If an electrical shock
occurs there is the potential of a
secondary hazard, such as your
hands contacting the knives.
NOTE: The adapter illustrated is for use
only if you already have a properly
grounded 2-prong outlet.
NOTE: In Canada the use of a temporary
adapter is not permitted by the Canadian
Electrical Code.
Motor Safety Protection
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of motor
damage, this motor should be blown out
or vacuumed periodicallyto keep sawdust
from interfering with normal motor ventila-
tion.
1. Connect this tool to a power source
with the appropriate voltage for your
model and a 15-amp branch circuit with
a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit
breaker. Using the wrong size fuse can
damage the motor.
2. If the motor won't start, turn off the
power switch immediately and unplug
the tool. Check the cutter head to make
sure it turns freely. If the head is free,
try to start the motor again. If the motor
still does not start, refer to the "Trouble-
shooting Chart."
3-Prong
Adapter
2-Prong
Outlet
Make sure this
Is Connected
Ground
Plug
to a Known
Grounding Lug
Properly
Grounded
3-Prong Plug
Grounding
Prong
3-Prong Outlet

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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)
3. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers
may trip frequently if:
a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading
can occur if you feed too rapidly or
maketoomanystart/stopsinashort
time.
b. Line voltages should not be more
than 10% above or below the name-
plate voltage. For heavy loads, how-
ever, the voltage at motor terminals
must equal the voltage specified for
your model.
c. Improper or dull cutter knives are
used.
NOTE: Do not continuously use the thick-
ness planer set at maximum depth of cut
(1/8") and at full 13" width of cut. Continu-
ous use at maximum cutting capacity will
damage your motor.
4. Most motor troubles may be traced to
loose or incorrect connections, over-
load, low voltage (such as small size
wire in the supply circuit) or to overly
long supply circuit wire. Always check
the connections, the load and the sup-
ply circuit whenever motor doesn't work
well. Check wire sizes and length with
the Wire Size Chart.
Thermal Overload Protector
This planer is equipped with a thermal
overload protector device which will auto-
matically “trip” and cause the planer to
shut down if the planer is overheating due
to continuous heavy cutting.
The planeroverload protector can only be
reset manually by the user after the planer
had been allowed to adequately cool.
Allow 15-30 minutes.
Should the overload protector “trip”:
1. Turn switch off.
2. Raise carriage and remove board.
3. Wait 15-30 minutes.
4. Push in on the reset button.
5. If motor has cooled, button will remain
in.
Wire Sizes
NOTE: Make sure a proper extension
cord is used and it is in good condition.
The use of any extension cord will cause
some loss of power. To keep this to a min-
imum and to prevent overheating and
motor burn-out, use the table below to
determine the minimum wire size
(A.W.G.) extension cord.
Use only 3-wire extension cords which
have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-
pole receptacles which accept the tools
plug.
Thermal Overload Protector
Reset Button
Extension Cord
Length WireSizesRequired for (A.W.G.)
0-50 Ft.
50-100 Ft. 14 10

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Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Tools Required for Alignment
Unpacking
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, do not plug
the power cord into a source of
power during unpacking and
assembly. This cord must remain
unplugged whenever you are
working on the thickness planer.
Your thickness planer, is shipped com-
plete in one box.
NOTE: Every RIDGID 13" thickness
planer is tested at the factory to insure its
performance. You may see a small
amount of wood dust and chips on your
new planer.
WARNING: If any part is missing
or damaged, do not plug the
thickness planer in until the
missing or damaged part is cor-
rectly replaced. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, use only
identical replacement parts.
Remove the protective oil that is applied
to all unpainted metal surfaces. Use any
ordinary household type grease and spot
remover.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or toxic reaction, never use
gasoline, naptha or similar highly
volatile solvents.
Apply a coat of paste wax to the table.
Wipe allparts thoroughly with a clean,dry
cloth.
WARNING: For your own safety,
never connect plug to power
source outlet until all assembly
steps are complete, and you
have read and understand the
safety and operating instruc-
tions.
List of Loose Parts
NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check
that all parts are included. If you are miss-
ing any part, do not assemble the thick-
ness planer. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-
mail us at [e-mail]
to get the missing part. Sometimes small
parts can get lost in packaging material.
Do not throw away any packaging until
thickness planer is put together. Check
packaging for missing parts before con-
tacting RIDGID.
Straightedge Wrench 8mm/10mm Hex “L” Wrench 4mm

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Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued)
The following parts are included:
Item Description Qty
A Thickness Planer ...........................1
B * Magnetic Knife Handling Tool........1
C * Hex “L” Wrench 4mm.....................1
D * Open End Wrench 8mm/10mm.....1
E Replacement Blades/Blade Case..1
(stored under rear table)
F Owner’s Manual.............................1
G Bag of Loose Parts ........................1
(Contains the following items)
H Handle............................................1
Item Description Qty
J Screw M5 x 0.8-10......................... 1
K Switch Key..................................... 1
L Upper Leg...................................... 4
M Lower Leg...................................... 4
N Long Upper Stiffener......................2
P Long Lower Stiffener......................2
Q Short Upper Stiffener.....................2
R Short Lower Stiffener..................... 2
S Foot................................................ 4
T Hardware pack, Legset Hardware .1
* Supplied in “Tool Box”
Assembling Legset
1. Locate the following parts:
4 Lower Legs
4 Upper Legs
2 Long Upper Stiffeners
2 Short Upper Stiffeners
2 Long Lower Stiffeners
2 Short Lower Stiffeners.
2. From the leg set hardware bag find the
following:
4 Feet
32Carriage Bolts M8 x 1.25
32Hex Flanged Nuts M8 x 1.25
NOTE: Hardware not shown actual size.
AB
C
D
F
G
E
LMNP
QR
S
HJ
K
T
Lower Leg
Long Upper
Stiffener Long Lower
Stiffener
Short Lower
Stiffener
Short Upper
Stiffener
Flange Nut
Bolt
Foot
Upper Leg

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Assembling Upper and Lower Legs
1. Locate the following parts and hard-
ware:
8 Cariage Bolts M8 x 1.25
8 Hex Flanged Nuts M8 x 1.25
4 Upper Legs
4 Lower Legs
4Feet
2. Position the lower leg inside the upper
leg as shown. Place a bolt only through
the bottom hole of the upper leg and
through the bottom hole of the lower
leg. Attach a nut but only finger tighten.
3. Repeat for other three leg assemblies.
4. Asemble foot to bottom of lower leg.
Repeat for other three leg assemblies.
Assembling Lower Stiffeners
1. Locate the following parts and hard-
ware:
8 Carriage Bolts M8 x 1.25
8 Hex Flanged Nuts M8 x 1.25
2 Long Lower Stiffeners
2 Short Lower Stiffeners
Lower Leg
Upper Leg
Hex Flanged Nut
M8x1.25
Carriage Bolts
M8x1.25
Nut
Bottom
Bolt
Lower
Upper Leg
Hole Leg
Bottom
Hole Bolt
Nut
Foot
Hex Flanged Nut
M8x1.25
Carriage Bolts
M8x1.25
Long Lower
Stiffener Short Lower
Stiffener

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Assembling Legset (continued)
Assembling Lower Stiffeners (cont.)
2. Assemble the lower stiffeners to the
legs as shown. Finger tighten the nuts.
Make sure:
a. The long and short lower stiffeners fit
inside the legs.
b. The short stiffeners must be assem-
bled on opposite sides of the leg set.
(The same for the long stiffeners.).
Assembling Upper Stiffeners
1. Locate the following parts and hard-
ware:
16Carriage Bolts M8 x 1.25
16Hex Flanged Nuts M8 x 1.25
2 Long Upper Stiffeners
2 Short Upper Stiffeners
2. Assemble the upper stiffeners to the
legs as shown. Finger tighten nuts.
Make sure:
a. The long upper stiffeners go over the
short upper stiffeners. Make sure the
stiffeners go inside the legs.
b. The short upper stiffeners go oppo-
site each other, same as the long
upper stiffeners.
c. The planer mounting holes in the top
of the legset are aligned.
3. Go back and tighten all nuts.
Short
Lower
Stiffener
Carriage
Bolt
Nut
Hex Flanged Nut
M8 x 1.25
Carriage Bolts
M8x1.25
Long Upper Short Uppe
r
Stiffener
Stiffener
Short Upper
Stiffener
Short
Lower
Stiffener
Carriage
Bolt
Nut
Long
Lower
Stiffener
Long
Upper
Stiffener

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Mounting Thickness Planer on
Supplied Legset
1. Locate 4 hex screws M8 x 1.25 and the
remaining 4 flange nuts and 4 washers
in parts bag.
2. Position leg set at the desired location .
3. Mount the thickness planer as shown
with provided hardware. Only finger
tighten nuts at this time.
If necessary shift the leg set to adjust for
slightly unlevel floor. Securely tighten all
hardware.
Mounting Thickness Planer on
Other Legsets or Work Benches
Place the planer in the desired location on
either a workbench or other recom-
mended leg set. The base of the planer
has eight mounting holes. Four smaller
holes for “drywall” screws are labeled B.
Four larger holes for bolts are labeled A
(see illustration). Place a bolt through the
largerholes. Attach a washer and nut and
securely tighten.
Portable Applications
To mount the planer to a 3/4” piece of ply-
wood, use 4, 1/4" bolt holes or the 4 dry-
wall screw holes. The mounting board can
then be clamped down to prevent it from
tipping.
Work Bench Applications
Mount as specified in portable applica-
tions. Check for workpiece clearances to
front and rear of planer.
Mounting Board or Work Surface
AB
BA
AB
BA
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.
c. Place the planer so other people cannot stand behind it. Thrown
debris could injure people in its path.
d. Place the planer on a firm, level surface where there is plenty of
room for handling and properly supporting the workpiece.
e. Bolt or clamp the planer to its support.

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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.
3. Place the screw through the back of the
handwheel and secure the screw to the
knob on the front of the handwheel.
4. Place the handwheel back on the ele-
vation shaft and reinstall the screw in
the center of the handwheel.
Alignment (Adjustments)
Extension Assembly Alignment
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting or
electrical shock, do not plug the
thickness planer in. The power
cord must remain unplugged
whenever you are adjusting or
aligning the thickness planer.
NOTE: Align only one extension ata time.
Elevate the motor enough to give a proper
view of the table body and clearance of
the knives.
WARNING: Knives are extremely
sharp and could seriously injure
your hands or arms.
1. Place a straight edge across table body
and over infeed extension as shown.
Loosen locking nut and adjust each
side of the table until the straightedge
touches the outer edge of table exten-
sion. Tighten the locking nuts.
2. Repeat step 1 for outfeed extension.
Adjusting the Thickness Indicator
The elevation indicator is preset at time of
manufacture. To check indicator select a
piece of stock at least 12" long and 3/4"
thick. Set planer to 11/16" and run stock
through planer. Measure wood after plan-
ing and if necessary, loosen screws to
adjust elevation indicator to agree with
measurement.
Screw
M5x0.8-10 Knob
Planer
Table Body
Straightedge
Table
Extension
Locking
~
Nut

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Getting to Know Your Thickness Planer
1. Rule. Quickly check the thickness of a
workpiece.
2. Carriage Lock. Firmly “locks” the cut-
ter head assembly to help minimize
snipe.
3. Elevation Handwheel. Raises or low-
ers the cutter head for the desired cut.
Each full revolution of the elevation
handwheel will raise or lower the cut-
ter head 1/16"
4. Preset Thickness Stops.Limitscut-
ter head to predetermined thickness.
5. Elevation Indicator. Indicates the
height the cutter head is from the
table.
6. Mounting Holes. Reduces the risk of
injury from unexpected planer move-
ment. Smaller holes are for “drywall”
screws, larger holes for bolts, nuts
and washers.
7. Material Removal Indicator.Indi-
cates how much material is being
removed.
8. Infeed Table. Supports and guides
the workpiece at the start of a cut.
9. On/Off Switch. Lockable, has remov-
able yellow key which helps to prevent
unauthorized use.
10.Thermal Reset Protector. Opens the
power line circuit when the motor tem-
perature exceeds a safe level, when
the motor is overloaded, or when a
lower voltage condition exists.
11.Brush Caps. Provides access to
inspect or replace carbon motor
brush.
12.Dust Chute Knobs.Usedtoattach
dust chute and cover the cutter head.
13.Cord Storage Wrap.
14.Tool Storage. Contains tools and
instructions for changing knives.
15.Outfeed Table. Supports and guides
the workpiece at the end of a cut.
Replacement knives stored under out-
feed table.
16.Cutter Head. (Not illustrated) Rotat-
ing cylinder which holds knives.
Located under dust chute.
17.Cutter Head Lock. (Not illustrated)
Red lever, located to the left end of
the cutter head. Automatically acti-
vated when dust chute is removed.
3Elevation
9On-Off
10 Thermal Reset
8 Infeed
15 Outfeed
5Elevation
4Preset
2Carriage Lock
Switch
Protector
7Material Removal
Indicator
Stops
1Rule
14 Tool
12 Dust Chute
Handwheel
Indicator
Knob(s)
13 Cord Storage
Wrap
11 Brush
6Mounting
Holes
Storage
Table
Table
Cap
Thickness

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Safety Instructions for Basic Thickness Planer
Operations
Before Using The Thickness Planer
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
mistakes that could cause seri-
ous, permanent injury, do not
plug the thickness planer in until
the following steps are com-
pleted.
• Completely assemble and align
thickness planer. (See “Assembly”
and “Alignment” sections).
• “See Getting To Know Your thick-
ness Planer” section.
• Review and understand all safety
instructions and operating proce-
dures in this manual.
• Review the maintenance methods
for this thickness planer. (See
“Maintenance” Section).
Before Each Use
Inspect your thickness planer.
• Disconnect the thickness planer. To
reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental starting, unplug the thickness
planer, before changing the setup,
changing the blade or adjusting any-
thing.
Check for Damaged Parts. Check
for:
• Proper alignment of moving parts,
• Damaged electric cords,
• Binding of moving parts,
• Broken parts,
• Stable mounting,
• Other conditions that may affect the
way the thickness planer works.
Before each use, make sure area
under the cutter head and feed rollers
is clear.
If any part of this thickness planer is
missing, bent, or broken in any way,
or any electrical parts don’t work, turn
the thickness planer off and unplug it.
Replace damaged, missing, or failed
parts before using the thickness
planer again.
To reduce possibility of throwing
pieces, make sure the knives are
properly installed and the knife lock
screws are tight.
Use sharp knives. Dull or knicked
knives tend to “pound” and chew at
the wood, causing kickbacks.
Replace dull or damaged planer
knives.
Make sure the deflector or dust col-
lector is in place.
Keep Guards in Place, in working
order, and in proper adjustment.
Maintain Tools With Care. Keep the
thickness planer clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instruc-
tions for lubricating. DON’T lubricate
any part of the thickness planer while
the knives are rotating.
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears
Know Your Thickness Planer. Read
and understand the owner’s manual
and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards peculiar
to this tool.
To reduce the risk of injury from acci-
dental contact with moving parts,

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don’t do layout, assembly, or setup
work on the thickness planer while
any parts are moving.
Reduce The Risk Of Accidental
Starting. Make sure switch is “OFF”
before plugging thickness planer into
a power outlet.
Plan your work.
Dress For Safety
Any power tool can throw foreign
objects into the eyes. This can result
in permanent eye damage. Wear
safety goggles (not glasses) that
comply with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Can-
ada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on pack-
age. Everyday eyeglasses have only
impact resistant lenses. They are not
safety glasses. Safety goggles are
available at many local retail stores.
Glasses or goggles not in compliance
with ANSI or CSA could seriously
hurt you when they break.
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties or jewelry (rings, wrist
watches). They can get caught and
draw you into moving parts.
• Wear nonslip footwear.
• Tie back long hair.
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce
the risk of possible hearing damage,
wear ear plugs or muffs when using
thickness planer for hours at a time.
• For dusty operations, wear a dust
mask along with safety goggles.
Keep hands at least 20cm (8") from
the outfeed. Don’t grip board tightly or
pull board. A sudden kickback could
pull hand into cutters.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
Inspect Your Workpiece
• Make sure there are no nails or for-
eign objects in the part of the work-
piece to be planed.
• Use quality lumber. Knives last
longer and cuts go smoother on
good wood.
• Do not plane undersized wood.
Boards which are too thin or too
short could split while being planed.
• Plane boards (12”) 30cm or longer
only. Short boards can jam or split
and cause dangerous kickbacks.
• Use for solid wood and wood prod-
ucts only. Do not plane metals, plas-
tics or laminated materials.
Whenever Thickness Planer Is Running
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity
(gained from frequent use of
your thickness planer) to cause a
careless mistake. A careless
fraction of a second is enough to
causeasevereinjury.
Before starting to plane a board,
watch the thickness planer while it
runs. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or
vibrates a lot, stop immediately. Turn
the thickness planer off. Unplug the
thickness planer. Do not restart until
finding and correcting the problem.

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Safety Instructions for Basic Thickness Planer
Operations (continued)
Plan the way you will hold the
workpiece from start to finish:
•Avoid awkward operations and
hand positions where a sudden slip
could cause fingers or hand to move
into the knives.
•Don’t Overreach. Keep good foot-
ing and balance.
•Do not force the cut. Slowing or
stalling the motor will overheat it.
Allow the automatic feed to function
properly.
•Support workpiece. Do not allow
the board to hang from the planer.
•Never use another person as a sub-
stitute for a table extension, or as
additional support for a workpiece
that is longer than the basic thick-
ness planer table or to help feed,
support or pull the workpiece.
Take Precautions Against Kick-
back. Do not permit anyone to stand
or cross in line with the path of the
board through the thickness planer. A
kickback or thrown debris will travel in
this direction.
Keep Children Away. Keep all visi-
tors a safe distance from the thick-
ness planer. Make sure bystanders
are clear of the thickness planer and
workpiece.
Let the blade reach full speed before
planing.
Turn switch off and unplug tool before
inspecting, adjusting or repairing the
planer.
Before freeing jammed material:
•Turnswitch“OFF”.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the thickness planer.
Basic Thickness Planer Operations
Before You Begin
1. Locate the planer where it is intended
to be used. Take into consideration the
length of wood you would normally
plane allowing ample room for infeed
and outfeed operations.
CAUTION: Before turning switch
on make sure the dust chute is
correctly installed. The ON-OFF
switch has a locking feature. This
feature is intended to prevent
unauthorized use by children
and others.
2. Locate the yellow On-OFF switch key
from parts bag. Insert into the switch.
3. To turn planer on, stand to either side of
the planer, never in line with the open-
ing. Insert finger under the switch and
lift key up.
4. To turn planer off push key down. Never
leave the planer until the cutting head
has come to a complete stop.
5. To lock switch in “OFF” position simply
remove the key when in the off position.
Always lock the switch “OFF” when
planer is not in use. Remove key and
keep it in a safe place. Also, in the
event of power failure (all of your lights
Thermal Overload Protector
Reset Button
Yellow
On-Off
Switch Key