Unpacking and Checking Contents
Tools Needed
Tools Required for Alignment
Straightedge
Unpacking
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected starting
or electrical shock, do not plug
the power cord into a source of
power during unpacking and
assembly. This cord must remain
unplugged whenever you are
working on the thickness planer.
Your thickness planer, is shipped com-
plete in one box.
NOTE: Every RIDGID 13" thickness
planer is tested at the factory to insure its
performance. You may see a small
amount of wood dust and chips on your
new planer.
WARNING: If any part is missing
or damaged, do not plug the
thickness planer in until the
missing or damaged part is cor-
rectly replaced. To reduce the
risk of electric shock, use only
identical replacement parts.
List of Loose Parts
NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check
that all parts are included. If you are miss-
ing any part, do not assemble the thick-
ness planer. Call 1-800-4-RIDGID or E-
mail us at info@ridgidwoodworking.com
to get the missing part. Sometimes small
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Wrench 8mm/10mm
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Hex "L" Wrench 4mm
Remove the protective oil that is applied
to all unpainted metal surfaces. Use any
ordinary household type grease and spot
remover.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
fire or toxic reaction, never use
gasoline, naptha or similar highly
volatile solvents.
Apply a coat of paste wax to the table.
Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean, dry
cloth.
WARNING: For your own safety,
never connect plug to power
source outlet until all assembly
steps are complete, and you
have read and understand the
safety and operating instruc-
tions.
parts can get lost in packaging material.
Do not throw away any packaging until
thickness planer is put together. Check
packaging for missing parts before con-
tacting RIDGID.