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SETTING THE BLADE HEIGHT (Fig. 8&8a)

To  obtain  a  blade  projection  of  1.5mm,  place  the 
blade setting gauge (E) on the cutterhead with both 
guides resting firmly against the blade. (Fig. 8)
Loosen the assembly by turning the 7 screws (A) 
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 screws counter clockwise. Make sure 
all seven lock screws are tightened securely. 

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ADJUSTMENT

       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.

Fig. 8

REMOVING THE PLANER BLADES (Fig. 7a)

To remove the planer blades, follow the steps outlined 
below:

Remove the chip guard by removing the wing 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 
below:

Remove the blades according to the instructions 
for “ REMOVING THE PLANER BLADES”
Fit  the  blade  lock  bar  (B)  into  the  slot  on  the 
cutterhead.
Fit the blade into the slot on the cutterhead, and 
tighten the lockbar blade assembly by turning the 
screws counter clockwise. Make sure the blade is 
facing the correct direction.
Set the blade heights according to the instructions 
as shown below. The blade height must be reset 
every  time  the  blades  are  taken  out  for  any 
reason.
Be  sure  to  replace  the  chip  guard  after  blades 
are installed.

       WARNING:

Unplug your planer from the power source before 

removing the planer blades.

Fig. 7a

Fig. 8a

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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