RIDGID R8481 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

OPERATION
 Support the workpiece so that the operation is on your
side.
 Many shallow passes are better than a single deep pass.
Heavy planing at maximum depth can clog the chip
exhaust. Reducing cutting depth or feed rate will reduce
the possibility of clogs.
NOTICE:
Planing too fast results in a poor finish and
increases chip build-up in the chip exhaust. Chip
build-up can clog the exhaust ports and restrict air
flow, and can cause motor overheating.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to clear a blocked chip exhaust
until the blades stop and you have disconnected
the product from the power source. Failure to heed
this warning can result in serious personal injury.
PLANING
See Figure 9, page 13.
 Clamp the workpiece securely.
 Adjust the planing depth. Refer to Planing /Chamfering
Depth.
 Hold the depth adjustment knob with one hand and the
handle with your other hand.
CHAMFERING DEPTH SCALE
5/32 in. - 1/32 in.
1/32 in.
1/64"
1/16 in.
1/32"
3/32 in.
3/64"
1/8 in.
1/16"
0=5/32 in.
5/64"
WORKPIECE
CHAMFER SETTINGS
MATERIAL REMOVED
PER DEPTH SETTING
CHAMFERING/PLANING DEPTH ADJUSTMENT SCALE
INCREASE
DEPTH OF CUT
0 = ZERO DEPTH OF CUT IN PLANING MODE
0 = -5/32 in. DEPTH OF CUT IN CHAMFERING MODE
WARNING:
Always use two hands on the tool for any operation;
this ensures that you maintain control and avoid risk
of serious personal injury. Always properly support
and clamp the workpiece so that both hands are
free to control the planer. Never operate the tool
overhead or inverted from the proper operating
position; serious personal injury may result.
 Place the front shoe on the edge of work to be planed.
NOTE: Make sure the blades are not touching the
workpiece.
 Apply pressure to the depth adjustment knob so that the
front shoe is completely flat on the workpiece.
 Start the planer and let the motor reach maximum speed.
 Hold the planer firmly and push it forward into the
workpiece, using a slow, steady motion.
 Plane slowly and empty the dust bag often.
 Apply downward pressure toward the rear handle as you
reach the end of the planed cut. This helps keep the rear
section of the planer base in contact with the workpiece
and prevents the front of the planer from gouging the cut.
WARNING:
Be careful to avoid hitting nails or staples during
planing operation; this action could nick, crack, or
damage blades.
DECREASE
DEPTH OF CUT
7 – English
PLANING DEPTH SCALE
0 - 5/64 in.
(each tic mark = 1/256 in.)
PLANING SETTINGS
MATERIAL REMOVED
PER DEPTH SETTING
WORKPIECE
" 1/64 in. 4 6 1 /
" 1/32 in. 2 3 1 /
3/64 in.
" 4 6 3 /
1/16 in.
" 6 1 1 /
5/64 in.
" 4 6 5 /