THICKNESS PLANER R4330 Your new planer has been engineered and manufactured to our high standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual before using this product. Thank you for buying a RIDGID® product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE table of contents . Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................................2 . General Safety Rules......................................................................................................................................................3-4 . Specific Safety Rules......................................................................................................................................................4-5 . Symbols..........................................................................................................................................................................6-7 . Electrical.........................................................................................................................................................................8-9 . Glossary of Terms............................................................................................................................................................10 . Features......................................................................................................................................................................11-12 . Tools Needed...................................................................................................................................................................12 . Loose Parts......................................................................................................................................................................13 . Assembly....................................................................................................................................................................14-16 . Operation....................................................................................................................................................................17-20 . Adjustments................................................................................................................................................................21-22 . Maintenance...............................................................................................................................................................23-25 . Troubleshooting...............................................................................................................................................................26 . Warranty..........................................................................................................................................................................27 . Parts Ordering/Service.......................................................................................................................................Back page INTRODUCTION This tool has many features for making its use more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and dependability have been given top priority in the design of this product making it easy to maintain and operate. GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS . KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the operator’s manual carefully. Learn the tool’s applications and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards related to this tool. . GUARD AGAINST ELECTRICAL SHOCK BY Preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures. . KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in good working order. . REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on. . KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of wood on the tool while it is in operation. . DO NOT USE IN DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose to rain. Keep the work area well lit. . KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITORS AWAY. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating. . MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks and master switches, or by removing starter keys. . DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed. . USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force the tool or attachment to do...