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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION

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Power

Switch

Table 

Extention

Depth Scale

Hand Crank

Stock Rollers

Overload 

Switch

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 power 

source before making any adjustments.
Be sure all guards are in place before operation.
Read  owner’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.
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  from  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.  

Summary of Contents for AP13AK

Page 1: ...N197 AP13AK PLANER THICKNESSER WITH ANTI KICKBACK OWNER S OPERATION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...ECIFICATIONS Input No Load Speed Min Planing Length Max Planing Width Planing Height Depth Per Pass Feeding Speed Binder Weight 2000 watt 9000 R P M 127 mm 318 mm 5 153 mm 3 mm 8m min 48mm with 2 blades 9000 R P M ie 18000 C P M 32 30 5 kg Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions It means attention Your safety is involved TABLE OF CONTENTS ...

Page 3: ...the rate at which it was designed 8 USE RIGHT TOOL Don t force a small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy duty tool Don t use tool for any 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...

Page 4: ...ollers 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 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 mac...

Page 5: ...t of the Blade during a Planer operation 8 6 5 7 4 3 1 2 RULES FOR SAFE 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 clear sharp and properly set blades Never make planer with dull blades To avoid pinching the Blade support the ...

Page 6: ...ker style switch with a removable locking key to prevent unauthorised use If you intend to be away from the machine for a long period of time and there is any chance of it s use by others especially children remove the locking key with the switch in the OFF position Store the locking key in a safe inconspicuous place in your workshop To turn the planer on insert the locking key and turn the switch...

Page 7: ... to plane a board under 127mm 5 in length Always wear a protective face shield When you have properly adjusted the depth of cut scale test your 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 your depth of cut scale to read the planed thickness if necessary Cutterhe...

Page 8: ... nut on each side Loosen the lock bar B and blade by turning the lock screws A clockwise The blades are spring loaded and will push out when the assembly is loosened Fig 7a Take out the blade C and then the blade lock bar B WARNING Unplug your planer from the power source before removing the planer blades INSTALLING THE PLANER BLADES Fig 7a To install the planer blades follow the steps outlined be...

Page 9: ...the figure 9 Make the adjustments as per the following procedures Remove height adjustment handle and both top and side covers by removing allen screws Fig 11 to expose height adjustment lock nuts Fig 12 Loosen adjustment lock nut Fig 12 Adjust height nut up or down as required to suit guage block Fig 10 When desired height setting is reached tighten lock nuts inposition Fig 12 Reassemble side and...

Page 10: ...nce 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 or finish hand crank the cutterhead no more than 3mm at any one time and complete another pass INSTALLING THE DUST CHUTE Currently the planer is assembled with a ...

Page 11: ... reduction and height adjustment chains as well as the elevation screws The bearings on the cutterhead are factory lubricated and sealed They require no further attention PERIODIC MAINTENANCE Build up of sawdust and other debris can cause your machine to plane inaccurately Periodic cleaning is mandatory for precision planing and highly recommended Close fitting parts such as the lockbars and the p...

Page 12: ... MACHINE WON T START RESTART 1 Not plugged in 2 Circuit breaker fuse 3 Motor failure 4 Loose wire 5 Overload reset has not reset 6 Motor starter failure 1 Check power source 2 Check power source 3 Have motor checked 4 Have motor checked by authorised Ryobi service agent 5 Allow machine to cool down and restart 6 Have motor starter checked by authorised Ryobi service agent Page 11 REPEATED CIRCUIT ...

Page 13: ...NOTE Page 12 ...

Page 14: ...inion of the Company and such guarantee does not cover damage malfunction or failure resulting from misuse neglect abuse or used for a purpose for which it was not designed or is not suited and no repairs alterations or modifications have been attempted by other than an Authorised Service Agent This guarantee will not apply if the tool is damaged by accident or if repairs arise from normal wear an...

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