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MAINTENANCE
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Securely retighten the hex head bolts.
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Depress the cutter block lock button and rotate the cutter
block 180
°
.
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Repeat the above steps for the second blade.
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Place the safety cover on the cutter head assembly
leaving the socket head screws loose.
■
Reinstall the dust chute by slipping it under the socket
head screws and lock washers (see page 9).
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Tighten socket head screws securely.
Note:
Cutter blades require only slight adjustments to
offset planing imperfections.
LUBRICATION
Periodically, check all moving parts (spindle, roller surfaces,
handles, etc.) to ensure they are clean and well lubricated.
A light film of oil wiped on the face of the cutter blades will
keep them rust-free. 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. No
further lubrication is required.
MOTOR/ELECTRICAL
The universal motor is easy to maintain but must be kept
clean. Do not allow water, oil or sawdust to accumulate on or
in it. The sealed bearings are permanently lubricated and
need no further attention.
BRUSH REPLACEMENT
See Figure 16.
Your planer has externally accessible brush assemblies that
should 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 securely after inspection or repairs.
CLEANING
Sawdust buildup and other debris can cause the tool to plane
inaccurately. Periodic cleaning and waxing is needed for
accurate, precision planing.
Do not allow sawdust to accumulate on the planer. Clean the
dust chute after each use. Moving parts should be cleaned
regularly with penetrating oil and lubricated with a light
coating of medium-weight machine oil.
Paste wax should be applied to the planing table surface to
ease the movement of workpieces across it. Paste wax can
also be used on infeed and outfeed support surfaces but be
careful not to use so much that it will be absorbed into the
wood and interfere with staining.
Check feed rollers after each use for resin buildup because
they must be clean to be effective. If buildup occurs, use a
mild, nonflammable tar and pitch remover.
Fig. 16
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.
WARNING:
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should be
performed by a qualified service technician at a
Ryobi
Authorized Service Center
to avoid risk of personal
injury.
BRUSH CAP
BRUSH
