Maintenance - RIDGID R4331 Manual Del Operador

MAINTENANCE

WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard
or cause product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields
marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1 during product
operation. If operation is dusty, also wear a dust
mask.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most
plastics are susceptible to damage from 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 fluids, gasoline,
petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc.,
come in contact with plastic parts. They contain
chemicals that can damage, weaken, or destroy
plastic.
LUBRICATION
All of the bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient
amount of high grade lubricant for the life of the unit under
normal operating conditions. Therefore, no further lubrica-
tion is required.
WARNING:
To ensure safety and reliability, all repairs should
be performed by a qualified service technician
at an authorized service center to avoid risk of
personal injury.
MOTOR/ELECTRICAL
The universal motor is easy to maintain but must be kept
clean. Do not allow water, oil, or sawdust to accumulate on
or in it. The sealed bearings are permanently lubricated and
need no further attention.
CLEANING
 Unplug the planer.
Sawdust buildup and other debris can cause the tool to
plane inaccurately. Periodic cleaning and waxing is needed
for accurate, precision planing.
Do not allow sawdust to accumulate on the planer. Clean
the dust hood after each use.
DANGER:
Rotating blades under dust hood. In order to avoid
personal injury, keep fingers away.
Moving parts should be cleaned regularly with penetrating
oil and lubricated with a light coating of medium-weight
machine oil.
Paste wax should be applied to the planing table surface to
ease the movement of workpieces across it, but be careful
not to use so much that it will be absorbed into the wood
and interfere with staining.
Check feed rollers after each use for resin buildup, because
feed rollers must be clean to be effective. If buildup occurs,
use a mild, nonflammable tar and pitch remover.
BLADE WRENCH STORAGE
See Figure 18, page 24.
For your convenience, the blade wrench can be stored in
the left hand side panel.
Dispose of used blades properly. Wrap blades in tape before
disposal to avoid accidental injury.
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