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WARNING:
When servicing, use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
WARNING:
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to
comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in
objects being thrown into your eyes resulting in possible
serious injury.
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, dust, oil, grease, etc.
WARNING:
Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-
based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact
with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or
destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury.
Electric tools used on fiberglass material, wallboard, spackling
compounds, or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and
possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and
grindings are highly abrasive to bearings, brushes, commuta-
tors, etc. Consequently, we do not recommended using this
tool for extended work on these types of materials. However,
if you do work with any of these materials, it is extremely
important to clean the tool using compressed air.
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.
CLEANING THE EXHAUST PORT AND
EMPTYING THE DUST BAG
See Figure 13, page 13.
After using the planer for an extended period of time or
when planing wet or green lumber, chips may build-up in the
exhaust port and require cleaning. Chip build-up restricts air
flow and causes the motor to overheat. Clean the exhaust
port and empty the dust bag regularly.
Remove the battery pack.
Remove the dust bag from the exhaust port.
Clean the chip or dust build-up from the exhaust port of
the planer with a small piece of wood. Do not use your
hands or fingers.
MAINTENANCE
Empty all debris from the dust bag and ensure that the
collar is free of debris.
Replace the dust bag.
REPLACING BLADES
See Figures 14 - 16, page 13.
The planer blades are reversible. When one edge becomes
dull, the blade can be reversed so that the other side can
be used.
Always replace or reverse blades in pairs. Do not attempt
to sharpen blades. If the blades in the planer show signs of
becoming dull, chipped, or damaged in any way, replace them.
When replacing the blades, use recommended replacement
blade only, RYOBI part number 039821001057.
WARNING:
Always wear heavy leather gloves and use caution when
loosening blade screws and handling and/or changing
blades. Blades are sharp and can cause serous personal
injury.
Remove the battery pack.
Secure the planer in an upside-down position.
Loosen the three screws securing the blade on the blade
holder by turning counterclockwise with the provided
blade wrench.
NOTE:
Do not over-loosen the screws. If screws are too
loose, alignment of the new blade will not be accurate.
NOTE:
Before removing the old blades, take notice of
the direction of cut as well as how the tapered edge of
the old blades are oriented. The tapered edge of the new
blades must be in the same orientation as the original
blades, with the tapered edge on the same side as the
screw heads and the flat edge facing the cutter block.
Depress the spring-loaded blade guard.
Push the blade holder out of the cutter block assembly
using the tip of a screwdriver.
Remove the old blade from the blade holder by sliding
the blade out using the tip of a screwdriver.
NOTE:
If blade cannot be easily pushed out of blade
holder after loosening blade securing screws, use a
block of wood to break the blade loose from the blade
holder with a short sharp blow. Then push the blade with
a screwdriver to remove. If necessary, tap the block of
wood sharply with a small hammer to break the blade
loose.
Clean any sawdust or wood chips from around the blade
area.
Slide the new blade into the slot of the blade holder.
Use a screwdriver to push the blade into the blade holder
until it is centered into position.
Depress the spring-loaded blade guard.
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