Ryobi EPN750 Operation manual

CAUTION: Carefully read through this entire owner's manual before using your
planer.
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Your new planer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standard for
dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you
years of rugged, trouble free performance.
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Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions.
If you use your planer properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe,
reliable service.
Thank You again for buying Ryobi tools.
THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PLANER
OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
750 WATT PLANER
MODEL EPN750
SPECIFICATIONS :
Power Input ................750 watt
No Load Speed ..........16000 rpm
Planing Depth ............ 2 mm
Planing Width ............. 82 mm
Rebate Depth ............. 8 mm
Weight ........................ 2.95 kg

The purpose of safety rules is to attract your attention to
possible dangers. The safety symbols and the explanations
with them, require your careful attention and understanding.
The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any
danger. The instruction or warnings they give are not
substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
1. KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read owners manual
carefully. Learn its applications and limitations as well as
the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
2. GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY
PREVENTING BODY CONTACT WITH GROUNDED
SURFACES. For example, pipes, radiators, ranges,
refrigerator enclosures.
3. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and
benches invite accidents.
4. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don't use power
tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep
work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from
work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension
cord.
6. STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry and high or locked-up place, out of reach
of children.
7. DON'T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer
at the rate at which it was designed.
8. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don't force small tool or attachment
to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Don't use tool for
purpose not intended.
9. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. They can be caught in moving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footwear are recommended when
working outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
10.ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses, they are
not safety glasses.
11. PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. Wear a dust mask if operation
is dusty.
12.PROTECT YOUR HEARING. Wear hearing protection
during extended periods of operation.
13.DON'T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Do not use tool on a ladder or unstable
support. Secure tools when working at elevated levels.
14.MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and
clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.
15.REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form
a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
16.NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERE.
Normal sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
17.KEEP HANDLES DRY, CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL
AND GREASE. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum based
products, or any strong solvents to clean your tool.
18.STAY ALERT AND EXERCISE CONTROL. Watch what
you are doing and use common sense. Do not operate
tool when you are tired. Do not rush operation of tool.
19.CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or any other part that is damaged should
be carefully checked to determine that it will operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check for
alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts, mounting and any other conditions
that may affect its operation. A guard or any other part
that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced
by an authorised service centre.
20.DO NOT USE TOOL IF SWITCH DOES NOT TURN IT
ON AND OFF. Have defective switches replaced by
authorised service centre.
21.DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UNDER THE
INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL OR ANY
MEDICATION.
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Due to Ryobi’s continued
product refinement policy,
product features and specifications
can and will change without
notice. Check current features and
specifications with your Ryobi
retailer.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL. Indicates caution
or warning. May be used in conjunction with
other symbols or pictures.
WARNING: Failure to obey a safety warning can
result in serious injury to yourself or to others.
Always follow the safety precautions to reduce
the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to operate this tool
until you have read thoroughly and understood
completely, safety rules, etc. contained in this
manual. Failure to comply can result in
accidents involving fire, electric shock or serious
personal injury. Save owners manual and
review frequently for continuing safe operation
and instructing others who may use this tool.
The operation of any tool can
result in foreign objects being
thrown into your eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage.
Before beginning power tool
operation, always wear safety
goggles or safety glasses with side shields and a full
face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision
Safety Mask for use over eyeglasses or standard safety
glasses with side shields.

FEATURES
Side Fence
Attachment Holes
Safety Switch
Chip Deflector
Lever
Depth
Adjustment
Knob
Trigger
Switch
Chamfering
Guide
Front Shoe

STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Wrench, Spare Driving Belt, Side Fence, Dust Collection Bag,
Rear Stand.
REPLACING THE BLADE (Fig. 1, 2, 3, 4)
1. Using a spanner, remove the blade holder by loosening
the three securing nuts. (Fig 1 & 2.)
2. Push the blade out from the blade holder using a small
screwdriver. (Fig 3 &4.)
3. Place the new blade in the blade holder.
4. Insert the blade holder back in position and re-tighten the
three nuts.
SWITCH (Fig. 5 & 6)
To start your planer depress the safety switch and trigger
switch simultaneously. To stop the planer release the trigger
switch.
AUTOMATIC RETRACTING REAR STAND (Fig. 7)
Your planer is fitted with an automatic retracting rear stand
to prevent the blade from contacting the workbench on run
down.
WARNING: Be careful when removing and
attaching blade as it is extremely sharp and
could cause serious injury if mishandled.
WARNING: Your Ryobi planer is equipped
with a soft start feature which is provided to
increase belt life. Ensure the planer is set on
the rear retracting stand (See Fig 7) before
switching the machine on and that your hands
are well away from the blade area.
Fig 1
Fig 2
Fig 4
Fig 3
Fig 5
Fig 6
Trigger Switch
Safety Switch
Fig 7
Fig 8
Retracting Rear Stand
Retracting Rear Stand
The rear stand will automatically retract as it passes over
the edge of the workpiece when you commence planing
operation (Fig. 8)

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CHIP DEFLECTION DIRECTION (Fig. 10)
Your Ryobi planer is designed with left and right chip deflector
outlets for controlling the direction of chips when working in
confined areas. Before starting the cut select left or right
outlet by rotating chip deflector lever accordingly.
OPERATING INSTRUCTION
1. Be sure the work piece is clamped or otherwise firmly
secured.
2. With one hand holding the depth adjustment knob and
the other gripping the handle, place the front shoe on the
edge of the piece to be planed ensuring it is completely flat.
3. Before starting the planer, be sure the blades are not in
contact with the work piece.
4. Position the planer so that the front shoe is perfectly flat
and level on the piece to be worked.
EDGE PLANING
Your planer comes with an adjustable side fence for precision
edge planing. Attach the side fence to the side fence
attachment holes (see page 3). Secure side fence attachment
knob (Fig 11)
ADJUSTING THE PLANING DEPTH
The planing depth can be adjusted approximately 0-2mm.
To adjust depth, turn the depth adjustment knob to the desired
setting on the depth-of-cut-scale. (Fig 9) Always work from
a rough cut to a finish cut. For rough planing use a setting
from 0.5mm to 1mm. For finish planing use a setting from
0.2mm to 0.4mm.
5. Before starting the cut ensure the motor has reached full
R.P.M. and torque and using a slow, steady motion, begin
planing.
CAUTION Do not turn the depth adjustment
knob more than the maximum planing depth of
2 mm.
IMPORTANT! Be especially careful to keep
the planer flat and level at the beginning and
end of each planing stroke, or else unsightly
bevelled edges will be formed.
Fig 9
Fig 10
Fig 11
Side Fence
Attachment
Knob
L
R
1
1.5
2
L
R
1
1.5
2
To adjust the width of cut, loosen the side fence lock knob
and adjust side fence to the required position.(Fig 12)
Set the side fence to 90
o
using a set square and reting the
lock knob securely. (Fig 13)
Side Fence Lock Knob
Width 1-82 mm
Fig 12
Fig 13

MAINTENANCE
After use, check the tool to make sure that it is in top
condition.
DRIVING BELT
To inspect or replace the driving belt, remove the driving
belt cover by unfastening the screw as shown in Fig 16 &
17. Ensure that the driving belt cover is securely replaced
before beginning operation.
Fig 17
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CHAMFERING
To enable you to make chamfering applications easier and more
precise use the chamfering guide as illustrated in Fig 14.
DUST EXTRACTION
Your Ryobi planer is designed to accept a dust bag (sold
separately) which can be fitted to the left or right chip
deflector outlet as illustrated. (Fig 15)
Fig 14
Chamfering
Guide
Fig 15
1.5
1
2
0.5
L
R
1
1.5
2
Fig 16

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