dust port for connecting to a shop vac. OPERATORS MANUAL 13 in. ASSEMBLY MOUNTING THE PLANER See Figure 4. All repairs, whether electrical or mechanical, should be made at your nearest authorized service center. THICKNESS SCALE ADJUSTMENT See Figure 9. If any parts are damaged or missing do not operate this tool until the parts are replaced. PORTABLE PLANER AP1301 Your portable planer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standard for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. The thickness scale, located on the right front of the planer, shows the depth of the finished workpiece. n SECURE WORK. Everyday eyeglasses have only impactresistant lenses, they are NOT safety glasses. Whenever working with a new type of wood, make thin test cuts on a scrap piece of wood first to determine potential problems with the workpiece. When using a power tool at a considerable distance from the power source, use an extension cord heavy enough to carry the current that the tool will draw. Torn grain Too deep a blade setting Workpiece being fed against grain Dull cutter blades Reduce depth of cut. Tighten lag bolts. TO REPLACE: n Unplug the planer and remove the switch key. WARNING: n Lower the cutter head assembly. Planing Width . 13 in. OPERATION ADJUSTING THE PLANING DEPTH See Figure 7. Inaccurate cuts can be prevented by routinely checking the alignment of the thickness scale. Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately. GLOSSARY OF TERMS Anti-Kickback Pawls (radial arm and table saws) A device which, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping operation. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. The depth adjustment knob is used to set the amount of wood being removed in a planing pass. Two reversible high-speed blades provide twice the cutting life. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operators manual before using this product. No Load Speed .. 10,000 RPM Max. n ALLOW THE CUTTER HEAD to reach full speed before using the planer. An undersized extension cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in a loss of power and causing the motor to overheat. 
OPERATORS MANUAL 13 in. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. The thickness of each cut will depend on the type of wood (hardwood versus softwood), width of workpiece, straightness, dryness, and grain composition. ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply. Its safer than using your hand and frees both hands to operate tool. CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. OPERATION AVOIDING SNIPE POWER SWITCH Snipes, or depressions made at either end of a workpiece by cutter blades, can occur when the board is not properly supported. Place it on a level work surface. WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. n REPLACEMENT PARTS. n Select the amount to be removed by rotating the depth adjustment handle. Replace or turn cutter blades. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Snipe (depressions at ends of workpiece) Possible Cause Dull cutter blades Incorrect butted stock Solution Unit not securely mounted Replace or turn cutter blades. Butt pieces end-to-end as they are fed into planer. SYMBOLS Some of the following symbols may be used on this tool. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. OPERATION THICKNESS PLANING WARNING: Thickness planing sizes the workpiece to a desired thickness while creating a smooth, level surface. FEATURES PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Feed Rate .26 FPM Max Planing Height 6 in. Use the magnet on the other end of the tool to help remove the blade from the planer ( 2 ). TABLE OF CONTENTS n Introduction 2 n Warranty .. 2 n General Safety Rules . GENERAL SAFETY RULES n ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE SHIELDS. TO ADJUST THE PLANING DEPTH: n Rotate the depth adjustment handle counterclockwise to lower the cutter head to the current depth of your workpiece. When mounting the planer to a mounting board, the board should be of sufficient size to avoid tipping while planer is in use. 15 AMP MOTOR HIGH-SPEED REVERSIBLE BLADES Your planer has a powerful 15 amp motor with sufficient power to handle tough cutting jobs. MAINTENANCE n Using the open-end wrench, carefully loosen the blade locking screws ( 1 ). PORTABLE PLANER AP1301 SERVICE Now that you have purchased your tool, should a need ever exist for repair parts or service, simply contact your nearest Authorized Service Center. You can also check our web site at www.ryobitools.com for a complete list of Authorized Service Centers. When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. AND SERIAL NO. To avoid back injury, lift with your legs, not your back, and get help when needed. The planer is equipped with two double-edged blades (replacement part number AC8630) attached to a rotating cutter head. ELECTRICAL EXTENSION CORDS SPEED AND WIRING Use only 3-wire extension cords that have 3-prong grounding plugs and 3-pole receptacles that accept the tools plug. Be sure to provide all pertinent facts when you call or visit. NOTE: This tool is heavy. SYMBOLS The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Chamfer A cut removing a wedge from a block so the end (or part of the end) is angled rather than at 90. Butting workpieces end-toend as they are fed through the planer will minimize the problem, especially for shorter pieces, because it provides a more stable feed. n Using the notched end of the magnetic blade wrench, remove the blade from the cutter head by hooking the notch over the end of the blade and pulling straight out. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the table surface. n If you are changing to the second edge of the blade, rotate the blade end for end keeping the same flat side down. Before attempting to use your portable planer, familiarize yourself with all the operating and safety requirements. FEATURES KNOW YOUR PLANER DUST COLLECTION HOOD See Figure 2. n Carefully remove the tool and any accessories from the box. For workpieces longer than 48 in. MAINTENANCE BLADE REPLACEMENT WARNING: See Figure 12. n Plane a scrap piece of wood and measure the depth of the finished piece. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious personal injury. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer. Please call 1-800-525-2579 for your nearest Authorized Service Center. Worn blades will affect cutting accuracy and may produce ridges on the workpiece. Thank you for your purchase. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES n NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS into the dust hood or under the cutter guard. DEPTH ADJUSTMENT HANDLE DEPTH ADJUSTING KNOB n Turn the depth adjusting knob until the zero on the knob aligns with the groove on the handle. The dust collection hood features a quick flip-up dumping door and a 2-1/4 in. If damaged, have repaired by a qualified service technician at an authorized service facility. SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Please study them and learn their meaning. Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. The conductor with insulation having an outer surface that is green with or without yellow stripes is the equipment-grounding conductor. Use clamps or a vise to hold work when practical. n DONT OVERREACH. MODEL NO. If the planer is to be used in a permanent location, it is recommended you secure it to a workbench or to a mounting board that can be easily clamped to a workbench or other stable surface. ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: This product requires assembly. When mounting the planer to a workbench, holes should be drilled through the supporting surface of the workbench. Although snipe may be barely noticeable, it is important to keep the workpiece parallel and flat with the planer table to minimize snipe. Arbor The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. Planing Depth 1/8 in. n DO NOT attempt to turn cutter head with hands. Motor 2 HP Peak Max. Feed other end of board first. GENERAL SAFETY RULES n INSPECT TOOL CORDS PERIODICALLY.
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