Ryobi ERP6582RG Operation manual

PLANER
OWNER’S OPERATING MANUAL
ERP6582RG / ERP6582
ERP7582RG / ERP7582K

1. Dust direction knob
2. Depth adjustment knob/auxiliary handle
3. Dust port
4. Trigger switch
5. Main handle
6. Lock-off button
7. Live tool indicator
8. Collar
DESCRIPTION
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9. Dust bag
10. Front shoe
11. Blade
12. Knob bolt
13. Bracket
14. Edge guide
15. Knob nut
16. Carriage head bolt
17. Blade holder
18. Belt cover
19. Belt
20. Small pulley
21. Large pulley
22. Tool stand

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Important!
It is essential that you read the instructions in this manual before
operating this machine.
Subject to technical modifications.

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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure
tofollowthewarningsandinstructionsmayresultinelectric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated
(cordless) power tool.
1. WORK AREA SAFETY
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools
create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
2. ELECTRICAL SAFETY
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power
tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
reduce risk of electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges
or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords
increase the risk of electric shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an
extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of
a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of
electric shock.
f. If operating power tools in a damp location
is unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces
the risk of electric shock.
3. PERSONAL SAFETY
a. Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a power
tool. Do not use a power tool while you are
tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol
or medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
b. Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate conditions
will reduce personal injuries.
c. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with
your finger on the switch or energising power tools
that have the switch on invites accidents.
d. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left
attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
e. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Looseclothes,jewellery
or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g. If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure
these are connected and properly used. Use of
dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
4. POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
a. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct
power tool will do the job better and safer at the
rate for which it was designed.
b. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any power tool that can not be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
be repaired.
c. Disconnect the plug from the power source
and/or the battery pack from the power tool
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing power tools. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
d. Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamiliar
with the power tool or these instructions
to operate the power tool. Power tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts
and any other condition that may affect the
power tools operation. If damaged, have the
power tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

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g. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits
etc., in accordance with these instructions and
in the manner intended for the particular type
of power tool, taking into account the working
conditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations different from
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
5. SERVICE
a. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified
repair person using only identical replacement
parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power
tool is maintained.
SPECIAL SAFETY RULES
Wait for the cutter to stop before setting the tool
down. An exposed cutter may engage the surface
leading to possible loss of control and serious injury.
This product is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of
experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the product by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure
that they do not play with the product.
Keep children and visitors away. Visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept as a safe distance
from work area. Do not let visitors come in contact with
the tool or the extension cord.
Complies with AS/NZS 60745.
It is recommended that this tool always be supplied via
a residual current device with a rated residual current
of 30mA or less.
SYMBOL
Safety Alert
V Volts
Hz Hertz
Alternating Current
WWatts
noNo-load speed
min-1Revolutions or reciprocations per minute
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM). Product
meets applicable regulatory requirements.
Double insulation
Wear ear protection
Wear eye protection
Please read the instructions carefully before
starting the product.
Waste electrical products should not be
disposed of with household waste. Please
recycle where facilities exist. Check with your
Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model ERP6582RG /
ERP6582 ERP7582RG / ERP7582K
Input 240 V 50 Hz 240 V 50 Hz
Wattage 650 W 750 W
No-load speed 16000 min-1 16000 min-1
Max. planing depth 1.5 mm 2.0 mm
Max. planing width 82 mm 82 mm
Max. rebate depth 8 mm 12 mm
Weight 3.1 kg 3.2 kg
FEATURES
WARNING
If any parts are missing, do not operate your tool until
the missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could
result in possible serious personal injury.
KNOW YOUR PLANER
Before attempting to operate your tool, familiarise yourself
with all operating features and safety requirements.
However, do not let familiarity with the tool make you
careless.
Your tool is compact and lightweight. It is equipped with
the following features:
SWITCH
The tool has a conveniently located trigger switch.
LOCK-OFF
The lock-off button locks the trigger switch in the OFF
position when the trigger switch is released.
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity with your tool to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a
second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.

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DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the planing depth from 0 to 1.5 mm (ERP6582RG
/ ERP6582) / 2.0 mm (ERP7582RG / ERP7582K) in 0.2
mm increments until the last step meets to the maximum
depth of 1.5 mm (ERP6582RG / ERP6582) / 2.0 mm
(ERP7582RG / ERP7582K).
TOOL STAND
See Figure 15.
The tool stand is used when the tool is not in use, it keeps
the blade up and away from the bench or timber that is
about to be planed.
EDGE/REBATE GUIDE
The edge guide included allows you to plane edges and
make rebate cuts.
DUST BAG
The dust bag attaches to the tool and helps keep the work
area free of dust and debris.
ADJUSTMENTS
WARNING
The power tool should never be connected to the power
supply when assembling parts, making adjustments,
cleaning, performing maintenance or when the tool is
not in use. Disconnecting the tool prevents accidental
starting that could cause serious injury.
ATTACHING THE DUST BAG
See Figure 1.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Slide the collar of the dust bag on to the dust port.
NOTE: To remove the dust bag, pull it straight out of the
dust port.
CAUTION
The dust bag fills quickly. Empty it often to prevent
damage to the product.
ADJUSTING THE DUST DIRECTION
See Figure 2.
Control the direction of debris when working in confined
areas. Change the direction of the dust to either the right
or left.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Adjust the dust direction and dust bag:
To adjust dust to the right, move the dust direction
knob to the right and install the dust bag on the
right dust port.
To adjust dust to the left, move the dust direction
knob to the left and install the dust bag on the left
dust port.
ADJUSTING THE PLANING DEPTH
See Figure 3.
Always work from a rough cut to a finish cut. The
approximate setting for rough planing is 0.8 mm. For finish
planing, use a setting of approximately 0.4 mm. Make test
cuts in scrap wood after each adjustment to make sure
that the planer is removing the desired amount of wood.
1. Unplug the planer.
2. Turn the depth adjustment knob to the desired setting.
NOTE: To protect the blades during storage, transporting
etc., set the depth adjustment to 0.
OPERATION
WARNING
Wait for the tool to stop before setting the tool down.
An exposed tool may engage the surface leading to
possible loss of control and serious injury.
STARTING/STOPPING THE PLANER
See Figure 4.
To start the planer, push the lock-off button and then
depress the trigger switch.
To stop the planer-release the trigger switch.
NOTE: The ERP7582RG / ERP7582K is fitted with a
feature known as soft start, this feature is electronically
controlled and delays the start up of the motor and blades.
PLANING
See Figure 5.
1. Clamp the workpiece securely.
2. Adjust the planing depth. Refer to “Adjusting the
Planing Depth” earlier in this manual.
3. Hold the depth adjustment knob/auxiliary handle with
your left hand and the main handle with your right
hand.
WARNING
Always use two hands on the tool for any operation;
this assures that you maintain control and avoid risk
of serious personal injury. Always properly support and
clamp the work so that both hands are free to control
the tool.
4. Place the front shoe on the edge of the workpiece to
be planed.
NOTE: Make sure the blades are not touching the
workpiece.
5. Apply pressure to the front handle so that the front
shoe is completely flat on the workpiece.

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6. Start the planer and let the motor reach maximum
speed.
7. Hold the planer firmly and push it forward into the
workpiece, using a slow, steady motion.
8. Apply downward pressure toward the rear handle as
you reach the end of the planed cut. This helps keep
the rear section of the planer base in contact with the
workpiece and prevents the front of the planer from
gouging the cut.
WARNING
Be careful to avoid hitting nails during planing operation;
this action could nick, crack or damage blades.
NOTE: We suggest that you always keep an extra set
of blades on hand. As soon as the blades in your planer
show signs of becoming dull, replace them. The blades in
your planer are reversible and can be reversed until both
sides become dull.
CHAMFERING
See Figure 6.
The planer is designed with a chamfering groove in the
front shoe to chamfer edges of boards as shown. Before
making a cut on good timber, practice cutting on scrap
lumber to determine the amount to be removed.
1. Clamp the workpiece securely.
2. Hold the front handle with your left hand and the rear
handle with your right hand.
3. Place the chamfering groove on the surface to be cut.
4. Start the planer and let the motor reach maximum
speed.
5. Hold the planer firmly and push it forward into the
workpiece, using a slow, steady motion.
6. Apply downward pressure to keep your planer flat at
the beginning and the end of the workpiece surface.
PLANING EDGES AND MAKING REBATE CUTS
The planer comes with an adjustable edge guide for
precision edge planing and rebate cutting. Attach the edge
guide to the planer for planing edges and attach the edge
guide to the left side for making rebate cuts.
TO ATTACH THE EDGE GUIDE FOR PLANING EDGES
See Figure 7.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Attach the bracket to the planer using the knob bolt.
3. Attach the edge guide to the bracket using the knob
nut and the carriage head bolt.
4. Tighten the retaining knob securely.
TO PLANE EDGES
See Figure 8.
Follow the directions in the “Planing” section earlier in this
manual. Hold the edge guide firmly against the edge of
the work surface.
TO ATTACH THE EDGE GUIDE FOR MAKING REBATE
CUTS
See Figure 9.
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Attach the bracket to the left side of the planer using
the knob bolt.
3. Attach the edge guide loosely to the bracket using the
knob nut and the carriage head bolt.
4. Adjust the edge guide to the desired width for the
rebate cut.
5. Tighten the retaining knob securely.
TO MAKE REBATE CUTS
See Figure 9.
Follow the directions in the “Planing” section earlier in this
manual. Hold the edge guide firmly against the edge of
the work surface.
The depth of the rebate is determined by the depth of
the cut and the number of passes made along the work
surface. The maximum depth of the rebate cut is 8 mm
(ERP6582RG / ERP6582) / 12 mm (ERP7582RG /
ERP7582K) and has to be cut in 2.5 mm passes or less,
to reach the desired depth. The width of the rebate cut is
adjustable by moving the adge guide.
WARNING
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields during power tool operation or when blowing
dust. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust mask.
Failure to do so could result in possible serious injury.
CLEANING THE DUST PORT AND EMPTYING THE
DUST BAG
See Figure 10.
After using the planer for an extended period of time or
when planing wet or green timber, chips may build-up in
the dust port and require cleaning. Chip build-up restricts
air flow and causes the motor to overheat.
Clean the dust port and empty the dust bag regularly.
1. Unplug the tool.
WARNING
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
2. Remove the dust bag from the dust port. Clean the
chip or dust build-up from the dust port of your planer
with a small piece of wood. Do not use your hands or
fingers.
3. Empty all debris from the dust bag and ensure that the
collar is free of debris.
4. Replace the dust bag.

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LIVE TOOL INDICATOR
This tool features a live tool indicator which illuminates as
soon as the tool is connected to the supply. This warns the
user that the tool is connected and will operate when the
switch is pressed.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
GENERAL
All parts represent an important part of the double
insulation system and should be serviced only at an
authorised service centre.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure because
the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we
do not recommend using this tool for extended work on
these types of materials. However, if you do work with any
of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the
tool using compressed air.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
sufficient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
further lubrication is required.
REPLACING BLADES
See Figure 11, 12 and 13.
The blades in your planer are reversible. Therefore, you
can reverse the blades when one edge becomes dull.
Always replace or reverse blades in pairs. Do not attempt
to sharpen blades. If the blades become dull, replace
them.
When replacing the blades, use recommended
replacement blade only.
WARNING
Blades are sharp, use extreme caution when replacing
the blades. Failure to heed this warning can result in
serious personal injury.
1. Unplug the tool.
WARNING
Failure to unplug the planer could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.
2. Secure the planer in an upside down position.
3. Loosen the three screws securing the blade on the
blade holder using the blade wrench provided.
NOTE: Do not over-loosen the screws. If screws are too
loose, alignment of the new blade will not be accurate.
NOTE: Before removing the old blades, take notice of the
direction of cut as well as how the tapered edge of the old
blades are oriented. The tapered edge of the new blades
must be in the same orientation as the original blades.
4. Push the blade (to the right) out of the blade holder
using the tip of a screwdriver.
5. Remove the old blade from the blade holder.
NOTE: If the blade cannot be easily pushed out of the
blade holder after loosening blade securing screws, use
a block of wood to break the blade loose from the blade
holder, with a short sharp blow. Then push the blade with a
screwdriver to remove. If necessary, tap the block of wood
sharply with a small hammer to break the blade loose.
6. Clean any sawdust or wood chips from around the
blade area.
7. Slide the new blade into the slot of the blade holder.
8. Use a screwdriver to push the blade into the blade
holder until it is centered into position.
9. Retighten the three blade securing screws using the
blade wrench.
10. Repeat the above procedure to change the other
blade.
REPLACING THE BELT
See Figure 14 and 15.
When replacing the belt, use the recommended
replacement belt only.
1. Unplug the tool.
WARNING
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
2. Remove belt cover screws.
3. Remove the belt cover.
4. Force the old belt from the small pulley by turning
in the direction shown. As you turn the belt, pull and
work it off the small pulley until it has been completely

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removed from both pulleys.
5. Install the new belt over the large pulley. As you turn
the belt, push and work it onto the small pulley until it
is in place.
6. Replace the belt cover.
7. Install belt cover screws and tighten securely, but do
not overtighten.
NOTE: Do not overtighten the screws.
After use, check the tool to make sure that it is in good
condition. It is recommended that you take this tool to a
RYOBI Authorised Service Centre for a thorough cleaning
and lubrication at least once a year.
Do not make any adjustments while the motor is in motion.
Always disconnect the power cord from the power supply
before changing removable or consumable parts (blade),
before lubricating or working on the unit.
If the supply cord is damaged, it shall be replaced by
the manufacturer or its service centre or similar qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by an authorised service centre or other
qualified service organisation.

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Techtronic Industries (Australia) Pty. Ltd.
Level 1, 660 Doncaster Road
Doncaster, VIC 3108, Australia
Techtronic Industries New Zealand Ltd.
18-26 Amelia Earhart Avenue
Mangere, Auckland 2022, New Zealand