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LIVE TOOL INDICATOR
This tool features a live tool indicator which illuminates as
soon as the tool is connected to the supply. This warns the
user that the tool is connected and will operate when the
switch is pressed.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
When servicing, use only identical Ryobi replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
GENERAL
All parts represent an important part of the double
insulation system and should be serviced only at an
authorised service centre.
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to various types of commercial
solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean
cloths to remove dirt, carbon dust, etc.
WARNING
Do not at any time let brake fl uids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. They contain chemicals that can
damage, weaken or destroy plastic.
Electric tools used on fi berglass material, wallboard,
spackling compounds, or plaster are subject to
accelerated wear and possible premature failure because
the fi berglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to
bearings, brushes, commutators, etc. Consequently, we
do not recommend using this tool for extended work on
these types of materials. However, if you do work with any
of these materials, it is extremely important to clean the
tool using compressed air.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a
suffi cient amount of high grade lubricant for the life of
the unit under normal operating conditions. Therefore, no
further lubrication is required.
REPLACING BLADES
See Figure 11, 12 and 13.
The blades in your planer are reversible. Therefore, you
can reverse the blades when one edge becomes dull.
Always replace or reverse blades in pairs. Do not attempt
to sharpen blades. If the blades become dull, replace
them.
When replacing the blades, use recommended
replacement blade only.
WARNING
Blades are sharp, use extreme caution when replacing
the blades. Failure to heed this warning can result in
serious personal injury.
1. Unplug the tool.
WARNING
Failure to unplug the planer could result in accidental
starting causing serious injury.
2. Secure the planer in an upside down position.
3. Loosen the three screws securing the blade on the
blade holder using the blade wrench provided.
NOTE:
Do not over-loosen the screws. If screws are too
loose, alignment of the new blade will not be accurate.
NOTE:
Before removing the old blades, take notice of the
direction of cut as well as how the tapered edge of the old
blades are oriented. The tapered edge of the new blades
must be in the same orientation as the original blades.
4. Push the blade (to the right) out of the blade holder
using the tip of a screwdriver.
5. Remove the old blade from the blade holder.
NOTE:
If the blade cannot be easily pushed out of the
blade holder after loosening blade securing screws, use
a block of wood to break the blade loose from the blade
holder, with a short sharp blow. Then push the blade with a
screwdriver to remove. If necessary, tap the block of wood
sharply with a small hammer to break the blade loose.
6. Clean any sawdust or wood chips from around the
blade area.
7. Slide the new blade into the slot of the blade holder.
8. Use a screwdriver to push the blade into the blade
holder until it is centered into position.
9. Retighten the three blade securing screws using the
blade wrench.
10. Repeat the above procedure to change the other
blade.
REPLACING THE BELT
See Figure 14 and 15.
When replacing the belt, use the recommended
replacement belt only.
1. Unplug the tool.
WARNING
Failure to unplug the tool could result in accidental
starting causing possible serious injury.
2. Remove belt cover screws.
3. Remove the belt cover.
4. Force the old belt from the small pulley by turning
in the direction shown. As you turn the belt, pull and
work it off the small pulley until it has been completely
