Ryobi RAP1500G User manual

RAP1500G
THICKNESS PLANER WITH ANTI-KICKBACK
OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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DESCRIPTION
1. Top guard
2. Cutterhead height adjustment crank handle
3. Depth of cut scale
4. Power switch
5. Overload switch
6. Table extension
7. Base lock screws
8. Feet
9. Elevation knob lock screw
10. Push stick
11. Blade setting gauge
12. Hex keys
13. Open end wrench
14. Plastic pointer
15. Dust chute
16. Hexagonal socket head cap screws
17. Forcing screws
18. Blade setting gauge
19. Lock bar
20. Lock screws
21. Blades
22. Spring
23. Allen screws
24. Height adjustment nut

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

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both hands to operate the tool.
■Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
■Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean
for better and safer performance. Follow instructions
for lubricating and changing accessories.
■Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should
be stored in a dry locked-up place, out of reach of
children.
■Disconnect tools. When not in use, before servicing,
or when changing attachments, blades, bits, cutters,
etc., all tools should be disconnected from the power
source.
■Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is off when
plugging in any tool.
■Use recommended accessories. Consult the
operator’s manual for recommended accessories. The
use of improper accessories may result in injury.
■Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the
tool is tipped.
■Check for damaged parts. Before further use of the
tool, a guard or 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 other part that
is damaged must be properly repaired or replaced by
an authorised service centre to avoid risk of personal
injury.
■Use the right direction of feed. Feed work into a
blade, cutter, or sanding spindle against the direction
or rotation of the blade, cutter, or sanding spindle only.
■Never leave tool running unattended. Turn the
power off. Don’t leave tool until it comes to a complete
stop.
■Protect your lungs. Wear a face or dust mask if the
operation is dusty.
■Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during
extended periods of operation.
■Do not abuse cord. Never carry tool by the cord or
yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
■Use outdoor extension cords. When tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords with approved
ground connection that are intended for use outdoors
and so marked.
■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.
■Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off.
Have defective switches replaced by an authorised
service centre.
■Always turn switch off before disconnecting it to
GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
When using electric tools, basic safety precautions
should always be followed to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock and personal injury.
Read all these instructions before attempting to
operate this product and save these instructions.
■Know your power tool. Read the operator’s manual
carefully. Learn the applications and limitations as well
as the specific potential hazards related to this tool.
■Guard against electrical shock by preventing body
contact with grounded surfaces. For example:
pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerator enclosures.
■Keep guards in place and in good working order.
■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.
■Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite accidents. Do not leave tools or pieces of wood
on the tool while it is in operation.
■Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use
power tools in damp or wet locations or expose it to
rain. Keep the work area well lit. Do not use the tool in
the presence of flammable liquids or gases.
■Keep children and visitors away. All visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from
work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension
cord while operating. Children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the tool.
■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.
■Make workshop childproof with padlocks, master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
■Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and safer
at the feed rate for which it was designed.
■Use the right tool. Do not force the tool or attachment
to do a job for which it was not designed.
■Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing, gloves,
neckties, or jewellery that can get caught and draw
you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and nonskid
footwear are recommended when working outdoors.
Also wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
■Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-resistant
lenses; they are not safety glasses.
■Secure work. Use clamps or a vice to hold work when
practical. It is safer than using your hand and frees

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avoid accidental starting.
■Never use in an explosive atmosphere. Normal
sparking of the motor could ignite fumes.
■Inspect tool cords periodically. If damaged, have
them repaired by a qualified service technician at an
authorised service facility. If repair or replacement
of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live
terminal. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord
immediately. Stay constantly aware of cord location
and keep it well away from the rotating blade.
■Keep tool 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 solvents to clean tool.
■Never start a tool when any rotating component is
in contact with the workpiece.
■Do not operate a tool while under the influence of
drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
■When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
■Use only recommended accessories listed in
this manual or addendums. Use of accessories that
are not listed may cause the risk of personal injury.
Instructions for safe use of accessories are included
with the accessory.
PLANER SAFETY WARNINGS
■Always wear eye protection when operating the
machine.
■Check to make sure all holding screws are tight before
starting machine.
■Always stop the motor and disconnect from the power
source before making any adjustments.
■Be sure all guards are in place before operation.
■Read operator's manual thoroughly and familiarise
yourself with the machine before operation.
■Do not force work through the machine. Allow the
planer to apply the proper feed rate.
■Check feed rollers occasionally to be sure sawdust
and chips are not lodged between any components. If
rollers are not seated firmly, the feed rolls will not hold
timber firmly against the bed, allowing kickback.
■Check and make sure the roller tables are on the same
plane with the work table when planing wood, and the
rollers can rotate freely when planing long workpieces.
■Only plane wood boards.
■Use sound timber, with no loose knots and as few tight
knots as possible.
■Never stand directly in line with either the infeed or
outfeed sides. Always stand off to one side of the
machine.
■Make sure the workpiece is free of nails, screws,
stones and other foreign objects which could damage
the blades.
■Make sure the blades are attached correctly as
described in the instructions.
■Use caution when handling the blades and cutterhead
assembly. The blades are sharp and can easily cut
your hand.
■Allow the cutterhead to reach full speed before using.
■Use the push stick instead of your hands to push the
workpiece when its end approaches the blades. The
push stick should be stored on the work table when
not in use.
WARNING
Never conduct the following operations:
■Stopped work (i.e., any cut which does not involve
the full length of the workpiece)
■Planing recesses, tenons or moulds
■Planing badly bowed wood with inadequate contact
with the infeed table
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS
See gure 2.
■An anti-kickback pawl is a device which, when
properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop
the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front
of the blade during a planer operation.
AVOIDING KICKBACK
■Always use the correct blade depth setting.
Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a
cut. Knock out any loose knots with a hammer. Never
cut into a loose knot or nail.
■Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades.
■Never use planer with dull blades.
■To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly
before beginning a planer operation.
■When planing use steady, even pressure. Never force
the planer.
■Do not plane wet or warped timber.
■Always hold your workpiece firmly with both hands,
keep your body in a balanced position to be ready to
resist kickback. Never stand directly in line with timber.

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■Choose two pieces of wood according to the sizes
shown in the figure. Mount the planer onto the wood
surface.
■Use the four base lock screws (supplied) to mount the
planer base onto the wood.
STOCK REST
See gure 7.
■The stock rest on the top of the planer provides
convenient handling of stock for consecutive cutting
operations. Stock placed on the top of the machine
can be easily pulled to the operator for planing.
OPERATION
ON / OFF SWITCH
See gure 8.
■Open the red switch cover to expose the ON / OFF
switch.
■To turn on the planer, push the Ibutton. To turn off,
push the Obutton.
■After operation, close the red switch cover to avoid
accidental starting.
WARNING
Always be sure the switch is in the OFF position before
connecting the planer to the power source.
CIRCUIT OVERLOAD SWITCH
See gure 8.
■The machine is provided with an overload switch for
overload protection. If an overload occurs, the switch
will pop out. If this happens, wait several minutes and
press the switch to reset the machine.
ADJUSTING DEPTH OF CUT
See gure 9.
WARNING
Never plane more than 3 mm in one pass and never
attempt to plane a board under 127 mm (5") in length.
Always wear a protective face shield.
■To adjust the depth of cut, turn the cutterhead height
adjustment crank handle in the directions marked on
top of the planer. The depth of cut adjustment can
be read from the depth of cut scale. The adjustment
gradation is 1.6 mm per revolution of the crank.
■Always start your work by making a light planing
cut. The depth of cut on subsequent passes may be
increased by up to 3 mm, but remember that a light cut
creates a finer finish than a heavier cut.
SPECIFICATIONS
Product Specifications
Input 220-240 V , 50 Hz
1,500 W, 6.25 Amp
No load speed 9,000 min-1
Min. planing length 127 mm
Max. planing width 318 mm
Planing height 7 - 153 mm
Max. planing depth per pass 3 mm
Feeding speed 8 m/min
Weight 30.5 - 32 kg
LOOSE PART LIST
Item Description Qty
7 Base lock screws 4
8 Feet 4
9 Elevation knob lock screw 1
10 Push stick 1
11 Blade setting gauge 1
12 Hex keys 2
13 Open end wrench 1
INTENDED USE
■Planing wood
Do not use this product in any other way other than those
stated for intended use.
ASSEMBLY
MOVING THE PLANER
See gure 3.
■The planer can be carried using the handles on both
sides of the frame. Make sure the table extensions are
closed before moving the planer.
INSTALLING FEET
■Attach the feet to the corners at the bottom of the
planer.
MOUNTING THE PLANER ONTO A WOOD BASE
See gures 5-6.
■When the planer is not mounted on a planer stand,
it is suggested that it be mounted onto two pieces of
timber. This will ensure maximum stability.

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"SETTING THE BLADE HEIGHT". The blade height
must be reset every time the blades are taken out for
any reason.
■Be sure to replace the dust chute after blades are
installed.
SETTING THE BLADE HEIGHT
See gure 13-14.
■To obtain a blade projection of 1.1 mm, place the
blade setting gauge on the cutterhead with both
guides resting firmly against the blade.
■Loosen the assembly by turning the seven forcing
screws clockwise with an open end wrench.
■When the blade is pressed to the required height
by guides on the gauge, retighten the assembly by
turning the forcing screws counter clockwise. Make
sure all seven forcing screws are tightened securely.
WARNING
The blade edge is very susceptible to chipping. Use
caution when handling the gauge near the blades to
avoid damaging them.
WARNING
The assembly must be tightened securely to prevent
accidents during planing.
CONNECTING A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM
See gure 19.
The dust produced when using this tool may be harmful
to health. Use a dust absorption system and remove
deposited dust thoroughly, e.g., with a vacuum cleaner.
To connect a dust collection system:
■Unplug the tool.
■Connect the nozzle of the dust collection system to
the dust chute.
Clean the hose of the dust collection system frequently to
avoid the accumulation of dust.
ADJUSTMENT
MAKING THE CUTTERHEAD AND WORK TABLE
PARALLEL
See gures 15-18.
Plane a workpiece and measure the thickness after the
cut. If the thicknesses are different on both sides of the
workpiece, perform the following:
Adjust the cutter shaft and the worktable so they are
parallel. The tools used for checking are shown in gure
15. Use hardwood to make a tool gauge block according
to the size shown in the gure. Make the adjustments as
■The thickness of timber running through the planer is
controlled by the distance you adjust the cutting blade
from the table.
• Do not plane timber that is less than 7 mm thick.
• Do not plane timber that is thicker than 153 mm
(6").
ADJUSTING THE DEPTH OF CUT SCALE
See gure 9.
For the safe operation of your planer, it is very important
that the depth of cut scale reads accurately. To adjust the
depth of cut scale, follow the steps below:
■Feed a board for planing.
Compare the measured thickness of the board to the
reading on the depth of cut scale.
■If the reading on the depth of cut scale is incorrect,
loosen the screw which tightens the plastic pointer and
adjust accordingly.
■When you have properly adjusted the depth of cut
scale, test the reading by planing a piece of scrap
timber. After planing, measure the planed thickness
and double check it against the scale reading. The
two measurements should be the same. Re-adjust
the depth of cut scale to read the planed thickness if
necessary.
REMOVING THE PLANER BLADES
See gure 10-12.
To remove the planer blades, follow the steps below:
WARNING
Unplug your planer from the power source before
removing the planer blades.
■Remove the dust chute by removing the four hexagonal
socket head cap screws on it.
■Loosen the lock bar and blade by turning the forcing
screws clockwise. The blades are spring loaded, and
will push out when the assembly is loosened.
■Take out the blade, and then the blade lock bar.
INSTALLING / REPLACING THE PLANER BLADES
See gure 12.
To install the planer blades, follow the steps below:
■Remove the blades according to the instructions in
"REMOVING THE PLANER BLADES".
■Clean away all debris from the planer cutterhead.
■Fit the blade lock bar into the slot on the cutterhead.
■Fit the blade into the slot on the cutterhead, and
tighten the lock bar blade assembly by turning the
forcing screws counter clockwise. Make sure the blade
is facing the correct direction and is centred in the slot.
■Set the blade heights according to the instructions in

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screws.
■The bearings on the cutterhead are factory lubricated
and sealed. They require no further attention.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
■The build-up of sawdust and other debris can cause
your machine to plane inaccurately. Periodic cleaning
is mandatory for precision planing and is highly
recommended.
■Close fitting parts, such as the lockbars and the planer
cutterhead slots, should be cleaned with a brush;
remove clinging foreign matters. Then replace all parts
in their respective positions slightly dampened with oil.
■Remove resin and other accumulations from feed
rollers and table with a non-flamable solvent.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing
of as waste. The machine, accessories
and packaging should be sorted for
environmental-friendly recycling.
SYMBOL
Safety alert
Regulatory Compliance Mark (RCM).
Product meets applicable regulatory
requirements.
Please read the instructions carefully
before starting the product.
Class II tool, double insulation
Wear ear protection
Always wear eye protection
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.
per the following procedures.
■Remove the height adjustment crank handle and
both top and side covers by removing allen screws to
expose the height adjustment lock nuts.
■Loosen the adjustment lock nuts.
■Adjust the height adjustment lock nuts up or down as
required to suit the gauge block.
■When the desired height setting is reached, tighten the
lock nuts in position.
■Reassemble side and top covers and replace the
height adjustment crank handle.
NOTE: Remove gauge block before starting machine.
Thickness planing is the sizing of the material to a desired
thickness, while creating a smooth surface parallel to the
opposite side of the board.
The art of thickness planing consists mainly of using good
judgement about the depth of cut in various situations.
You must take into account:
1. The width of the timber
2. The hardness of the timber
3. The dampness of the timber
4. The straightness of the board
5. The grain direction
6. The grain structure
How these factors can affect the quality of the work can
only be learned through experience. Whenever working
with a new type of wood, or one with unusual problems,
always make test cuts on scrap material prior to working
on the actual piece.
FOR ADDITIONAL PLANING
If additional planing is needed to obtain the desired
thickness of nish, hand crank the cutterhead no more
than 3 mm (at any given time) and complete another pass.
WARNING
Never plane more than 3 mm in one pass and never
attempt to plane a board under 127 mm (5") in length.
Always wear a protective face shield.
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICATION
■The recommended lubrication for roller chains used in
medium to low operation is to simply wipe the chain
clean. When there is an excess build-up of dust or
wood shavings, etc., coat the chain with a light film
of oil but never pour the oil directly on the chain.
Over-oiling tends to hasten the collection of dust
and woodshavings and works them into members of
the chain leading to increased wear and premature
replacement. This applies to the speed reduction and
height adjustment chains as well as the elevation

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TROUBLESHOOTING
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Grain is fuzzy. 1. Planing wood with high moisture
content.
2. Blades are dull.
1. Dry the wood.
2. Sharpen the blades.
Grain is torn. 1. The cut is too heavy.
2. Blades are cutting against the grain.
3. Blades are dull.
1. Review proper depth of cut.
2. Feed the workpiece with the grain, or
turn workpiece around.
3. Sharpen the blades.
Grain is rough / raised. 1. Blades are dull.
2. Cut is too heavy.
3. Moisture content is too high.
4. Cutterhead bearings are damaged.
1. Sharpen the blades.
2. Review proper depth of cut.
3. Dry the wood.
4. Replace the bearings.
Uneven depth of cut from side
to side.
1. Blade projection is not uniform.
2. Cutterhead is not levelled to planer
bed.
1. Adjust the blade projection.
2. Level the cutterhead to table.
Board thickness does not
match depth of cut scale.
1. Depth of cut scale is incorrect. 1. Adjust the depth of cut scale.
Chain is jumping. 1. Sprockets are misaligned.
2. Sprockets are worn.
1. Align the sprockets.
2. Replace the sprockets.
Tool will not start / restart. 1. Tool is not plugged in.
2. Motor failure.
3. Wire is loose.
4. Overload reset has failed.
5. Motor starter failure.
1. Check the power source.
2. Check the motor.
3. Have the motor checked by an
authorised service agent.
4. Allow machine to cool down and
restart.
5. Have motor starter checked by
authorised service agent.
Repeated circuit tripping
resulting in motor stoppage.
1. Extension cord is too long or too
thin.
2. Blades are too dull.
3. Low voltage running.
1. Use a shorter or thicker extension
cord.
2. Sharpen or replace the blades.
3. Check the voltage.
Poor feeding of timber. 1. Planer table is dirty.
2. Feed roller is damaged.
3. Sprocket is damaged.
4. Gear box malfunctions.
1. Clean off the pitch and residue, and
lubricate the planer table.
2. Replace the feed roller.
3. Replace the sprocket.
4. Check the gear box.
Workpiece is jammed. 1. Inadequate blade setting height. 1. Set the blade to the correct height.

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