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OPERATOR'S MANUAL

13 in. (330 mm) Portable Planer
Model AP1300

THANK YOU FOR BUYING A RYOBI PORTABLE PLANER.

Your new planer has been engineered and manufactured to Ryobi's high standards for dependability, ease of operation,
and operator safety. Properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance.

CAUTION:

 Carefully read through this entire operator's manual before using your new planer.

Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use your tool properly and only for
what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

Please fill out and return the Warranty Registration Card so we can be of future service to you.

Thank you again for buying Ryobi tools.

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Summary of Contents for AP1300

Page 1: ...of rugged trouble free performance CAUTION Carefully read through this entire operator s manual before using your new planer Pay close attention to the Rules for Safe Operation Warnings and Cautions...

Page 2: ...m Net Weight 77 lbs 35 kg INTRODUCTION Your portable planer has many features for making cutting operations more pleasant and enjoyable Safety performance and dependability have been given top priorit...

Page 3: ...tive hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resis tant lenses they are NOT safety glasses RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION WEAR A...

Page 4: ...as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KEEP TOOL DRY CLEAN AND FREE FROM OIL AND GREASE Always use a clean cloth when cleaning Ne...

Page 5: ...ent WARNING The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes which can result in severe eye damage Before beginning tool operation always wear safety goggles o...

Page 6: ...into an outlet double check the power supply GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In the event of a malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of...

Page 7: ...cidental starting that could cause possible serious personal injury assemble all parts make sure all adjustments are complete and make sure all fasteners are secure before connecting portable planer t...

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Page 9: ...oles in the planer base with holes drilled in the workbench Insert four bolts not included and tighten securely with lock washers and hex nuts not included Note All bolts should be inserted from the t...

Page 10: ...s securely when adjustments are com plete Note Four screws attach table extensions to support bars loosening these screws may aid in leveling table extensions BLADE HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT See Figure 7 Rais...

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Page 12: ...in place every 180 turn Note From beneath the cutter head assembly using the planer table as a mirror touch the threaded spindle where it meets the planer table Carefully move your fingers up toward...

Page 13: ...rting with light planing cuts first Re member light cuts create a finer finish than heavier cuts Do not plane a workpiece less than 3 16 in 5 mm thick Do not plane a workpiece less than 3 4 in 19 mm w...

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Page 15: ...assembly From the back of the planer remove the two socket head screws holding the dust chute in place Remove the dust chute then lift off the safety cover If necessary rotate the cutter block until i...

Page 16: ...d be checked every 10 to 15 operating hours for wear To inspect or replace these brushes unscrew the brush cap located at the right front and left rear of the planer Be sure to replace the brush cap s...

Page 17: ...horized Service Center 5 Have service performed by Ryobi Authorized Service Center 1 Reduce load 2 Operate on circuit separate from other appliances or motors or connect to circuit with adequate amp r...

Page 18: ...UMBER EXTENSION CORD CAUTION When using a power tool at a considerable distance from a power source be sure to use an extension cord that has the capacity to handle the current the tool will draw An u...

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