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FUTURE REFERENCE  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of  
injury, the user must read and  
understand the operator’s manual  
before using this product.  
Part No. SP6442  
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Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer (continued)  
WARNING: Do not attempt to use the tool until you have read thoroughly and understand completely the oper-  
ator’s manual. Pay close attention to the safety rules, including Dangers, Warnings, and Cautions. If you use this tool  
properly and only for what it is intended, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.  
Major Hazards  
All of the safety information and cutting steps are critical  
to the safe operation of the jointer/planer.  
4. Thrown workpiece, chips and cutter blade pieces  
The jointer/planer can throw the workpiece, workpiece  
chips, or pieces of loose or broken cutter blades. You can  
be blinded. Wear safety goggles labelled “ANSI Z87.1”  
(or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) on the package.  
1. Workpiece kickback  
Kickback is the uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the  
workpiece during jointing or planing. If kickback occurs,  
the workpiece can hit you or a bystander hard enough to  
cause broken bones, internal organ injury or death. To  
reduce or prevent kickback, read and follow the safety  
information in the Jointing and Planing sections of the  
manual.  
DANGER: Follow the steps listed below to reduce  
or eliminate the risk of being injured when using the  
jointer/planer. Failure to do so can result in a life  
threatening injury or death.  
1. Lock the fence lock knob.  
2. Kickback followed by blade contact  
2. Set the depth of cut per pass to less than 1/8" for  
jointing and less than 1/32" for planing.  
3. Check the blade guard for proper position and  
smooth operation.  
4. Keep hands as far away from the cutters as possible  
when jointing or planing.  
5. Use push blocks or push sticks whenever possible.  
6. Complete the cut without stopping or backing up the  
workpiece.  
7. Read and follow the safety information and safety  
instructions in the operator’s manual and in the  
safety labels on the jointer/planer.  
Your fingers or hand can contact the blade following kick-  
back if your hands are unprotected or too near the cutter  
blades. Your fingers can be cut off. To reduce the risk of  
contacting the cutting blades, read and follow the safety  
information in the Jointing and Planing sections of the  
manual.  
3. Wrong way feed  
Wrong way feed is feeding the workpiece into the cutter  
blades in the direction of blade rotation. The workpiece  
can be grabbed by the blades and pull your hands into  
the blades before you can let go or pull back. Fingers can  
be cut off. To reduce the risk of wrong way feed, always  
feed the workpiece against the direction of blade rotation.  
Cutter blade rotation is shown on the sliding fence guard  
(behind the center of the fence).  
8. Know location and function of all controls before  
using tool. See “Getting to know your Jointer/Planer”  
section of this manual.  
Before Using the Jointer/Planer  
WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding,  
sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activi-  
ties contains chemicals known (to the State of Califor-  
nia) to cause cancer, birth defects or other  
reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemi-  
cals are:  
• Lead from lead-bases paints,  
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other  
masonry products, and  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of mistakes that  
could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the  
jointer/planer in until the following steps have been  
satisfactorily completed.  
Know and Understand the Jointer/Planer  
• Completely assemble and align jointer/planer.  
• Learn the use and function of the ON-OFF switch,  
fence slide locking handle, cutter guard, depth of cut  
hand wheel, locks and stops, fence bevel lock handle,  
outfeed table, infeed table and hold-down/push-blocks.  
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lum-  
ber.  
• Review and understand all safety instructions and  
operating procedures in this manual.  
• Review the maintenance methods for this jointer/  
planer.  
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on  
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your  
exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated  
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such  
as those dust masks that are specially designed to fil-  
ter out microscopic particles.  
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Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer (continued)  
• Find and read the following warning labels found on  
the jointer/planer:  
Safety Labels and Indicators on the Jointer/Planer  
The following labels and indicators are on your jointer/  
planer. Locate, read and follow the safety instructions and  
information contained in these labels.  
1. Safety instruction label on the top of the guard.  
2. Cutter rotation indicator is on top of the fence holder.  
3. Cutter position indicator is on top of the fence.  
4. Safety instruction label below dust chute.  
Push blocks can’t always be used. With larger workpieces,  
you may have better control of the workpiece using your  
hands. Always make a test pass first to determine which  
method gives you better control.  
Before you make any cut, plan your hand positions. If a kick-  
back should occur, plan so that your hands will not fall or be  
forced into the cutters.  
Three Inch Rule (3")  
Push blocks and push sticks  
Generally, if your hands are closer than three inches to the  
blade as you feed the wood, use push blocks. This gives  
extra protection to your hands by placing the push blocks  
between your hands and the cutters.  
Always Use Push Blocks When Planing, Beveling Or  
Chamfering  
When jointing, test for workpiece stability before actually  
jointing, and use push blocks when you can without sacrific-  
ing control.  
Two plastic push blocks are supplied with your jointer/  
planer. Use them when practical. The rubber sole of the  
push blocks give better traction with the wood than your  
hands do. If they become slippery, they can be cleaned with  
rubbing alcohol, paint thinner or sandpaper.  
CAUTION: Use rubbing alcohol or paint thinner only  
as described on their containers. Use only in well venti-  
lated areas away from open flames, sparks or heat  
sources to prevent serious personal injury.  
When Installing Or Moving the Jointer/Planer  
Reduce the Risk of Dangerous Environment.  
• Use the jointer/planer in a dry, indoor place protected  
from rain.  
• Keep work area well lighted.  
To reduce the risk of injury from unexpected jointer/  
planer movement.  
To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock, make  
sure your fingers do not touch the plug’s metal prongs  
when plugging in or unplugging the jointer/planer.  
• Turn off and unplug the jointer/planer before moving it to a  
new area. To reduce the risk of back injury, get help when  
you need to lift or move the jointer/planer.  
• Bolt the jointer/planer to the floor if it tends to slip, walk,  
slide or tip over. Be especially aware of movement when  
jointing/planing long heavy boards.  
• Bolt or clamp the jointer/planer to firm level surface where  
there is plenty of room for moving the workpiece through  
the entire cut.  
Never Stand On Tool. Serious injury could occur if the  
tool tips or you accidentally hit the cutter head. Do not  
store anything above or near the tool where anyone might  
stand on the tool to reach them.  
• Support the jointer/planer so the tables are level and the  
jointer/planer does not rock.  
• Put the jointer/planer where neither operators nor  
bystanders must stand in line with the wood while planing  
or jointing it.  
Before Each Use  
Inspect your jointer/planer.  
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, turn  
the switch off, unplug the jointer/planer, and remove the  
switch key before moving the cutter head guard, changing  
the blades, changing the setup, or adjusting anything.  
• Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving  
parts, breakage of parts, unit stability, and any other condi-  
tions that may affect the way the jointer/planer works.  
• Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at  
the rate for which is was designed.  
WARNING: The 2-1/2 inch jointer/planer pulley and  
the 3-1/2 inch motor pulley furnished will run the cutter  
head at about 5000 RPM when used with a 3450 RPM  
motor. Use of different types of pulleys or motors will  
change this speed and could cause jamming, binding,  
kickback, thrown knives or other dangers.  
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• If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any  
electrical part does not work properly, turn the jointer/  
planer off and unplug the jointer/planer.  
The top should move toward the infeed table. If the  
cutter head turns the wrong direction, contact an  
Authorized Service Center.  
• Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using  
the jointer/planer again.  
• Keep Jointer/Planer interior free of wood chips and  
dust buildup around motor and switch box.  
• Make sure the cutter guard works properly. With the  
switch off and key removed, pull the cutter guard open  
and let go. If the guard doesn’t smoothly swing closed,  
contact an Authorized Service Center.  
• Keep knives sharp. Dull or nicked knives tend to  
“pound” and chew at the wood, causing kickbacks.  
To reduce the risk of injury from unsafe accessories,  
use only recommended accessories.  
• Make sure the cutter head turns in the right direction.  
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)  
• Use this jointer/planer to cut only wood.  
desired depth.  
• Use push blocks or push sticks whenever possible.  
• Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to  
do a job it was not designed for.  
Inspect your work area.  
• Plan your hand placement so your fingers will not be  
anywhere a sudden slip could cause them to slide or  
fall into the cutter head. When using only one hold-  
down/push-block to feed the wood, do not put your  
other hand on the jointer/planer, workpiece, or hold-  
down/push-block.  
To reduce the risk of injury from thrown pieces, make  
sure the knives are sharp, properly installed and the  
cutter knives wedge screws are tight.  
• Keep work area clean.  
• Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents.  
• Floor must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.  
To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never  
use the jointer/planer near flammable liquids, vapors  
or gases.  
• Before using the jointer/planer, clear the table of all  
objects not needed to feed the workpiece.  
To reduce the risk of injury, don’t do any layout, assem-  
bly, or setup work on the jointer/planer bed.  
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean  
for best and safest performance. Follow instructions  
for lubricating and changing accessories.  
• Make sure the clamps and locks are tight and there is  
not excessive play in any parts.  
• Adjust the depth of cut to between 1/32 and 1/16 of an  
inch for best results in most operations. A deep cut  
makes feeding the wood harder and can cause the  
wood to kickback. To be sure you will make a depth of  
cut you planned, always lower the infeed table slightly  
farther than you wanted then, raise the table to the  
Plan Ahead To Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears  
Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting.  
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with  
safety goggles.  
• Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging jointer/  
planer into a power outlet.  
Dress for safety.  
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry  
(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw  
you into moving parts.  
• Wear nonslip footwear.  
• Tie back long hair.  
• Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes.  
This can result in permanent eye damage. Always  
wear safety goggles (not glasses) complying with  
ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on  
package. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resis-  
tant lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety gog-  
gles are available at many local retail stores. Glasses  
or goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could  
seriously hurt you when they break.  
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.  
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible  
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using  
jointer/planer for hours at a time.  
Inspect Your Workpiece  
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the  
part of the workpiece to be cut.  
over on the tables or into the cutter head. To reduce  
the risk of cutter head contact or workpiece kickback:  
Plan your cut.  
• Small or thin workpieces can kickback when they tip  
- Never joint, plane or bevel workpieces shorter than  
12 inches.  
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Safety Instructions For Jointer/Planer (continued)  
• When jointing or rabbeting:  
Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward  
workpieces.  
- Never joint or bevel workpieces less than 3/4 inch  
wide or 1/4 inch thick.  
- Always use the hold-down/push-blocks when jointing  
or beveling wood whenever possible.  
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) for  
any workpiece large enough to tip when not held down  
to the table top. Never use another person as additional  
support or to help feed, support or pull the workpiece.  
- When rabbeting, always make cuts in 1/8" incre-  
ments or less.  
• Never cut more than one workpiece at a time.  
• Never turn your jointer/planer “ON” before clearing  
everything except the workpiece and related support  
devices off the table.  
• Before trying a new or little used operation, carefully  
plan your hand placement. Make sure you have proper  
hold-down/push-blocks, jigs, fixtures, stops, etc. ready  
to use.  
• When planing or beveling:  
- Never plane wood thinner than 1/2 inch.  
- Always use hold-down/push-blocks when planing  
wood.  
- Never cut Freehand. Guide your workpiece solidly  
against the fence and table top.  
- Make sure there’s no debris between the workpiece  
and its supports.  
Whenever Jointer/Planer Is Running  
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from fre-  
quent use of your jointer/planer) cause a careless mis-  
take. Always remember that a careless fraction of a  
second is enough to cause a severe injury.  
Don’t Force Tool.  
• Let the cutter head reach full speed before cutting.  
• Feed the workpiece into the jointer/planer only fast  
enough to let the tool cut without bogging down or  
binding.  
Before freeing jammed material.  
• Turn switch “OFF”.  
• Before actually cutting with the jointer/planer, let it run  
for a while. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates a  
lot, stop immediately. Turn the jointer/planer off.  
Unplug the jointer/planer. Do not restart until finding  
and correcting the problem.  
Keep Children Away.  
• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the jointer/planer.  
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
• Unplug the jointer/planer.  
• Check knives for sharpness and nicks before starting  
again.  
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the jointer/planer  
and workpiece.  
Before Leaving the Jointer/Planer  
• Turn the jointer/planer off.  
• Wait for knives to come to a complete stop.  
• Unplug the jointer/planer.  
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect  
master switches. Remove the yellow switch key. Store  
it away from children and others not qualified to use  
the tool.  
WARNING:  
The operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into your eyes, which can result  
in severe eye damage. Before beginning tool operation, always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with  
side shields and a full face shield when needed. We recommend Wide Vision Safety Mask for use over  
eyeglasses or standard safety glasses with side shields. Always wear eye protection which is marked to  
comply wtih ANSI Z87.1.  
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It means attention!!! Your safety is in-  
volved.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Glossary of Terms for Woodworking  
Bed  
The removal of wood along the edge of a board so as to  
make that edge straight, smooth and square to the board  
face which is against the fence.  
The combination of infeed and outfeed table surfaces  
which support the workpiece during a cutting operation.  
Kickback  
Bevel/Chamfer  
An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the workpiece  
back toward the operator by the rotating cutter head.  
Removing wood along the edge of a board to make that  
edge straight, smooth and angled to the board face which  
is against the fence.  
Leading End  
Cutter Guard  
Spring loaded guard or shield covering the cutter head.  
The end of the workpiece which is pushed into the cutter  
head first.  
Outfeed Table  
Cutter Head  
The section of a jointer bed which supports the workpiece  
after it passes over the cutter head.  
Planing  
Removing wood from the widest surface or face of a  
board so as to make it flat and smooth.  
The cutter head is a rotating piece with three adjustable  
knives. The cutter head removes material from the work-  
piece  
Depth of cut  
A term used to indicate how deep into the workpiece the  
cutter knives will cut.  
Fence  
The fence is attached to the jointer/planer base. The  
fence helps support and guide the workpiece as it is  
pushed across the cutter head.  
Rabbet  
A notch cut into the edge of workpiece.  
Resin  
A sticky, sap based substance that has hardened.  
Revolutions Per Minute (RPM)  
The number of turns completed by a spinning object in  
one minute.  
Throw-Back  
Throwing of pieces in a manner similar to a kickback.  
Trailing End  
The workpiece end last cut by the knives.  
Workpiece  
The item on which the cutting operation is being per-  
formed. The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly  
referred to as faces, ends and edges.  
Face  
Freehand  
Using the tool without holding the workpiece firmly  
against the fence and table. This can let the workpiece  
twist and kick back and must never be attempted.  
Gum  
A sticky, sap based residue from wood products.  
Hold-Down/Push-Blocks  
They are required for your own safety. They are used to  
hold your workpieces against the table and fence when  
planing, rabbeting or jointing.  
Infeed Table  
The section of the jointer bed upon which the workpiece  
is placed before being pushed into the cutter head.  
Infeed table height is adjustable which allows the opera-  
tor to select the depth of cut.  
Rabbet  
End  
Edge  
Jointing  
Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements  
Power Supply and Motor Specifications  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrical hazards,  
fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit  
protection. Your tool is wired at the factory for opera-  
tion using the voltage shown. Connect tool to a power  
line with the appropriate voltage and a 15-amp branch  
circuit. Use a 15-amp time delay type fuse or circuit  
breaker. To reduce the risk of shock or fire, if power  
cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it  
replaced immediately.  
Rated Horsepower  
Voltage  
1
110-120  
12  
220-240  
6
Amperes  
60  
Hertz (Cycles)  
Phase  
Single  
3450  
RPM  
The A/C motor used on this tool is a capacitor start, non-  
reversible type, wired at the factory for 110-120V AC, 60 Hz.  
operation. Follow the instructions on page 8 to connect the  
motor for 220-240V A/C operation.  
Counterclockwise  
Rotation of Shaft  
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Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements (continued)  
General Electrical Connections  
DANGER: To reduce the risk of electrocution:  
and ordinances.  
1. Use only identical replacement parts when servic-  
ing. Servicing should be performed by a qualified  
service technician.  
3-Prong Plug  
Properly  
Grounded  
Outlet  
2. Do not use in rain or where floor is wet.  
This tool is intended for indoor residential use only.  
WARNING: Do not permit fingers to touch the ter-  
minals of plug when installing or removing the plug to  
or from the outlet.  
Grounding  
Prong  
If power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way,  
have it replaced immediately.  
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information  
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit the outlet,  
have the proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.  
The plug supplied on your tool may not fit into the outlet  
you are planning to use. Your local electrical code may  
require slightly different power cord plug connections. If  
these differences exist refer to and make the proper  
adjustments per your local code before your tool is  
plugged in and turned on.  
Improper connection of the equipment grounding con-  
ductor can result in a risk of electric shock. The conduc-  
tor with insulation having an outer surface that is green  
with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding  
conductor. If repair or replacement of the electric cord or  
plug is necessary, do not connect the equipment-ground-  
ing conductor to a live terminal.  
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding  
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to  
reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped  
with an electric cord having an equipment grounding con-  
ductor and a grounding plug, as shown. The plug must  
be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly  
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes  
If the grounding instructions are not completely under-  
stood, or if you are in doubt as to whether the tool is prop-  
erly grounded check with a qualified electrician or service  
personnel.  
WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can  
cause an electrical shock, particularly when used in  
damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or out of  
doors. If an electrical shock occurs there is the poten-  
tial of a secondary hazard, such as your hands con-  
tacting the knives.  
Changing Motor Voltage  
WARNING: If not properly grounded, this tool can  
cause an electrical shock, particularly when used in  
damp locations, in proximity to plumbing, or out of  
doors. If an electrical shock occurs there is the poten-  
tial of a secondary hazard, such as your hands con-  
tacting the knives.  
3. Reconnect the leads as shown in the “Wiring Diagram”  
section at the rear of manual.  
4. Reinstall the wire nuts and wrap with two layers of new  
U.L. listed electrical tape per wire nut.  
5. Recheck your wiring to the wiring diagrams. Do this so  
you can be sure that the wiring is correct.  
NOTE: The jointer is prewired at the factory for 120V  
operation. Use the following procedure to change motor  
voltage. To change to 240V application an additional wire  
nut is supplied from the factory. This part is included in  
the loose parts.  
1. Unplug the jointer/planer before making or changing  
any connections. Open the motor junction box cover  
located on the side of the motor.  
6. Reinstall the junction box cover.  
7. Cut off the 120 volt power cord plug and replace it with  
a (3 blade) 240 volt 15 amp U.L. listed plug. (See illus-  
tration of 240V plug & receptacle.) Connect the power  
cord white and black leads, respectively, to the “hot”  
plug blade terminals and connect the power cord  
green grounding wire to the plug ground prong termi-  
nal.  
2. Remove and discard the electrical tape from the wire  
nuts. Remove wire nuts.  
8. Plug your jointer into a 220-240V, 15 amp, 3 blade  
receptacle.  
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9. Make certain the receptacle is connected to a 240 volt  
A.C. power supply through a 240 volt branch circuit  
having at least a 15 amp capacity and protected by a  
15 amp time-delay fuse or circuit breaker.  
Grounding  
Prong  
Grounded  
Outlet Box  
Junction  
Box Cover  
220-240 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Connections  
Motor Safety Protection  
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of motor damage, this  
motor should be blown out or vacuumed frequently to  
keep sawdust from interfering with normal motor ventila-  
tion.  
1. Connect this tool to a power source with the appropri-  
ate voltage for your model and a 15-amp branch circuit  
with a 15-amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker. Using  
the wrong size fuse can damage the motor.  
a. Motor Is Overloaded-Overloading can occur if you  
feed too rapidly or make too many start/stops in a  
short time.  
b. Line voltages should not be more than 10% above  
or below the nameplate voltage. For heavy loads,  
however, the voltage at motor terminals must equal  
the voltage specified for your model.  
c. Improper or dull jointer knives are used.  
2. If the motor won’t start, turn off the power switch imme-  
diately and unplug the tool. Check the cutter head to  
make sure it turns freely. If the cutter head is free, try to  
start the motor again. If the motor still does not start,  
refer to the "Motor Troubleshooting Chart."  
4. Most motor troubles may be traced to loose or incor-  
rect connections, overload, low voltage (such as small  
size wire in the supply circuit) or to overly long supply  
circuit wire. Always check the connections, the load  
and the supply circuit whenever motor doesn’t work  
well. Check wire sizes and length with the Wire Size  
Chart.  
3. Fuses may "blow" or circuit breakers may trip fre-  
quently if:  
Wire Sizes  
NOTE: Make sure the proper extension cord is used and  
is in good condition.  
Extension  
Gauge (A.W.G.)  
Cord Length  
The use of any extension cord will cause some loss of  
power. To keep this to a minimum and to prevent over-  
heating and motor burn-out, use the table shown to  
determine the minimum wire size (A.W.G.) extension  
cord.  
110-120V  
220-240V  
0-25 Ft.  
26-50 Ft.  
14  
12  
16  
14  
Use only 3-wire extension cords which have 3-prong  
grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which  
accept the tools plug.  
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Unpacking and Checking Contents  
Tools Needed  
Combination square must be true. Check its  
accuracy as shown  
Combination  
Square  
2 Ft. Straight Edge  
Select the straight edge of a board.  
This edge must be perfectly straight.  
(12"Blade)  
Phillips Screwdriver  
Draw light line on  
board along edge  
1/2" Open End Wrench  
Should be no gap or overlap here when  
square is flipped over in dotted position  
5/16" Hex “L” Wrench  
Adjustable Wrench  
Unpacking  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from unex-  
pected starting or electrical shock, do not plug the  
power cord into a power source outlet during unpack-  
ing, until all assembly steps are complete, and you  
have read and understand the safety and operating  
instructions.  
ing parts. Use the “Repair Parts” pages at the end of  
this manual to identify the part number of the missing  
parts after completing the “Unpacking and Checking  
Contents section.  
WARNING: The cutting knives are extremely sharp.  
Do not touch the cutter knives to prevent serious  
injury.  
WARNING: This tool is heavy. To reduce the risk of  
back injury, get help whenever you have to lift the tool.  
5. The top of the table and the front of the fence are cov-  
ered with a protective coating. These surfaces must be  
cleaned before using the jointer/planer. Clean these  
surfaces with a general purpose solvent, such as min-  
eral spirits. Water will rust the surfaces. Do Not use  
water, soapy water or water based cleaners.  
Your jointer/planer is shipped complete in one carton and  
includes a steel cabinet.  
1. Remove the parts from the carton. Lift the bed assem-  
bly at the bottom of the base.  
2. Place the tool on a secure, stationary work surface and  
look it over carefully.  
WARNING: Use solvents according to the instruc-  
tions on their package. Use only in well ventilated  
areas, away from flames, sparks or heat sources. Do  
not use solvents in closed areas to prevent serious  
injury.  
3. Separate all parts from packing materials and check  
each one with the “Table of Loose Parts” and the “List  
of Loose Parts” to make certain all items are  
accounted for before discarding any packing material.  
If you are missing any parts, check packing material  
for those items.  
Protect the exposed surfaces with wax. Paste wax  
or automotive wax are both good for this job. The  
wax will protect the surface from rust and will  
make it easier to slide the wood along the table  
and fence. Automotive wax is best as it will not rub  
off on the wood.  
WARNING: If any parts are missing, do not attempt  
to assemble the jointer/planer. Do not plug in the  
power cord or turn the switch on until the missing parts  
are obtained and are installed correctly.  
4. Contact an Authorized Service Center to get the miss-  
6. Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean, dry cloth.  
List of Loose Parts  
NOTE: Before beginning assembly, check that all parts  
are included. If you are missing any part, do not assem-  
ble the tool. Call 1-866-5391710 to get the missing  
part. Sometimes small parts can get lost in packaging  
material. Do not throw away any packaging until jointer/  
planer is put together. Check packaging for missing  
parts before contacting RIDGID. A complete parts list  
(Repair Parts) is at the end of the manual. Use the list  
to identify the number of the missing part.  
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Left Side Panel............................................... 1  
Right Side Panel............................................. 1  
Front Panel..................................................... 1  
Rear Panel ..................................................... 1  
Pulley Guard................................................... 1  
V-Belt.............................................................. 1  
Angle Gauge .................................................. 1  
Cutter Guard................................................... 1  
Handwheel ..................................................... 1  
Fence Lock Knob ........................................... 1  
Fence Tilt Knob .............................................. 1  
Push Blocks.................................................... 2  
Operator’s Manual.......................................... 1  
Hardware Pack................................................*  
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The following parts are included:  
Item  
Part Name  
Qty.  
A
B
C
D
E
Jointer Bed Assembly..................................... 1  
Fence Assembly............................................. 1  
Motor Assembly w/Switch............................... 1  
Motor Mount Bracket ...................................... 1  
Sawdust Chute ............................................... 1  
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Loose Parts  
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B
C
D
E
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Unpacking and Checking Contents (continued)  
Loose Parts (From Hardware Pack)  
Wrench Box 8mm/10mm (1)  
Wrench Hex-“L” 3mm (1)  
Leveling Feet (4)  
Wire Nut (1)  
Switch Key (1)  
Carriage Head Bolt (22)  
5/16-18 x 1/2"  
Screw Pan Head (1)  
w/Washer 1/4-20 x 5/8  
Washer (8)  
3/8"  
Serrated Flange  
Hex Nut (22)  
5/16-18  
Hex Nut (8)  
3/8-16  
Screw Wing w/Washer  
1/4-20 x 1/2 (2)  
Screw Pan Head Cr Serr (6)  
Serrated Hex Bolt (3)  
3/8-16 x 3/4"  
(Machine Screw w/Washer Head)  
3/16-24 x 3/8  
Washer (1)  
1/2"  
T-Nut (1)  
These two parts are together in hardware pack  
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Assembly  
WARNING: This tool is heavy. To reduce the risk of  
back injury, get help whenever you have to lift the tool.  
Cabinet and Motor Mount Assembly  
1. From the hardware pack find the following:  
Carriage Head Bolt  
5/16-18 x 1/2"  
6
6
Carriage Head Bolts 5/16-18 x 1/2"  
Serrated Flange Hex Nut 5/16  
Motor Mount  
Bracket  
From among the loose parts find the following:  
Left Panel Side  
Right Panel Side  
Motor Mount  
Serrated Flange  
Hex Nut 5/16  
2. Mount the motor mount onto the left side panel as  
shown. Make sure the lower tab of the motor mount  
with two holes is on the inside of the left side panel .  
Bolt the motor mount to the panel using the 5/16 car-  
riage head bolts and 5/16 serrated flange nuts.  
Tighten the nuts with a wrench.  
Left Side  
Panel  
3. Mount the right side panel to the motor mount as shown  
using two 5/16 carriage head bolts and 5/16 serrated  
flange nuts. Tighten the nuts with a wrench.  
4. From the hardware pack find the following:  
6
6
Carriage Head Bolts 5/16-18 x 1/2"  
Serrated Flange Hex Nuts 5/16  
From among the loose parts find the following:  
Front panel with RIDGID label  
1
5. Bolt the front panel in place as shown using six 5/16 car-  
riage head bolts and six 5/16 serrated flange nuts. Make  
sure the front panel is mounted on the same side of the  
base as the switch opening. The panel should bolt in place  
on the backside of the left and right side panels as shown.  
Tighten the nuts with a wrench.  
6. Tighten all bolts on the base at this time.  
Right Side  
NOTE: It may be easier to tighten the bolt holding the  
front panel on if the base is turned on its side. The rear  
panel will be mounted later.  
Panel  
NOTE: Holes marked “A” on both front and rear panels  
are not used for assembly .  
A
Switch  
Opening  
A
Cabinet Front  
Front Panel  
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Assembly (continued)  
Install the Leveling Feet  
1. Turn the base upside down.  
2. From the hardware pack find the following:  
4
8
8
Rubber Leveling Feet  
Flat Washer 3/8  
Hex Nut 3/8  
3/8 Flat Washer  
Leveling Foot  
Leveling Foot  
3. Thread one 3/8 nut onto each of the leveling feet until  
the nut is 1/2" from the foot. Do this for all four feet.  
4. Attach the leveling feet as shown. Place one 3/8  
washer on the bottom side of the foot mount tab and  
one washer on top. Bolt the feet in place with the sec-  
ond 3/8 nut. Tighten the nuts down with a wrench.  
3/8-16 Hex Nut  
NOTE: Once the jointer is in its permanent location the  
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Cabinet  
leveling feet may need to be adjusted.  
Mounting the Motor  
1. Turn the cabinet upside down and place a 4 x 4 block  
under the right side of the cabinet so the base is tilted  
as shown. This will elevate the motor mount so it is  
level with the floor making assembly easier.  
Carriage Head Bolt  
5/16-18 x 1/2"  
2. From the hardware pack find the following:  
4
4
2
Carriage Head Bolts 5/16-18 x 1/2"  
Serrated Flange Hex Nuts 5/16  
Machine Screws with Washer Head 3/16"  
Serrated Flange  
Hex Nut 5/16  
Machine Screw  
w/Washer Head  
3/16-24 x 3/8  
From among the loose parts find the following:  
Motor and Switch Assembly  
1
3. Place the motor on the motor mount as shown. Make  
sure the motor shaft faces the rear of the cabinet  
(away from the side with RIDGID label).  
Motor Assembly  
with Switch  
4. Bolt the motor to the motor mount using the four 5/16 car-  
riage head bolts and four 5/16 serrated flange nuts. The  
bolts should be placed through the motor mount into the  
motor bracket as shown. Do not tighten the bolts at this  
time.  
5. Using the two 3/16 screws, mount the switch into place  
as shown. Make sure the switch is right side up.  
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6. Remove the screws and washers from the cable plate.  
Mounting Jointer Table to Cabinet  
7. Thread the power cord through the hole from the  
inside of the cabinet until the cord plate reaches the  
cabinet.  
WARNING: This tool is heavy. To reduce the risk of  
back injury, get help whenever you have to lift the tool.  
1. With help place the bed assembly upside down on two  
blocks as shown.  
2. Place the jointer cabinet on top of the bed assembly as  
shown.  
8. Reinstall the washers and screws from the outside of  
the cabinet with the cord plate flush against the inside  
of cabinet. Retighten screws.  
3. From the hardware pack find the following:  
3
Serrated Hex Head Bolts 3/8-16 x 3/4"  
From among the loose parts find the following:  
V-belt  
V-Belt  
4. Bolt the table to the cabinet using the 3 hex head bolts  
and tighten all three bolts. To access third bolt, reach  
into dust collection port on left side.  
5. Slip the belt over both the motor and cutterhead pulleys.  
Tensioning Belt and Installing Rear Panel  
1. While the jointer is still upside down slide the motor up  
the motor mount to put tension on the belt. This will  
require assistance. Once the belt has been tensioned  
tighten the motor bolts. The belt should have approxi-  
mately 1" deflection (the measurement of how much  
you can push in on one side of the belt).  
3/8-16 x 3/4"  
Serrated Hex  
Head Bolt  
NOTE: Motor mount and motor removed for clarity  
NOTE: An alternate method for tensioning the belt is to  
turn the unit upright, letting the motor slide down in the  
slots and allowing the weight of the motor only to tension  
the belt.  
2. Visually check the front to back alignment of the pul-  
leys and adjust the motor as needed.  
3. From the hardware pack locate the following:  
Align Belt  
and Tighten  
Motor Mount  
Nuts  
6
6
Carriage Head Bolts 5/16-18 x 1/2"  
Serrated Flange Hex Nuts 5/16"  
From among the loose parts find the following:  
Rear Cabinet Panel  
4. Position the rear panel in place from the bottom of the  
cabinet as shown. Bolt in place using the six 5/16 car-  
riage head bolts and six 5/16 flange nuts. Make sure  
the rear panel is on the inside of the cabinet side.  
Tighten the nuts.  
5. Thread the power cord through the hole in the rear of  
the cabinet.  
Carriage Head Bolt  
5/16-18 x 1/2"  
Rear Panel  
Serrated Flange  
Hex Nut 5/16  
NOTE: Table and motor removed for clarity  
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Assembly (continued)  
Installing the Pulley Guard  
1. From the hardware pack locate the following:  
From among the loose parts find the following:  
4
Pan Head Cross Serrated Screws 3/16-24 x 3/8"  
Belt Guard  
Screw Pan Head Cr  
Serr 3/16-24 x 3/8"  
2. With assistance set the jointer upright.  
3. Mount the belt guard in place as shown using the four  
3/16" screws.  
Belt Guard  
NOTE: Fence mount removed for clarity  
Installing Handwheel  
1. From the hardware pack find the following:  
1
1
Screw Pan Head 1/4-20 x 5/8  
Washer 1/4  
Screw Pan Head w/Washer  
1/4-20 x 5/8"  
2. From among the loose parts find the following:  
Handwheel  
Handwheel  
1
3. Slip the handwheel onto the infeed table elevation  
shaft and install the washer and screw as shown.  
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Attach Sawdust Chute  
1. From among the loose parts find the following:  
Tool  
Storage  
1
2
1
1
Sawdust Chute  
Wing Screw 1/4-20 x 1/2  
Wrench Box 8mm/10mm  
Wrench Hex-“L” 3mm  
Screw Wing  
1/4-20 x 1/2  
2. Slide the tab on the bottom side of the dust chute into  
the slot just below the chute on the left side of the  
base. Fasten the dust chute on with the 2 wing screws  
through the slots on both sides of the dust chute.  
Sawdust Chute  
3. The 3mm hex-L wrench and 8mm open end wrench  
(supplied with the jointer) used for blade adjustments,  
can be conveniently stored in the dust chute as shown.  
NOTE: If a dust collection system is not in use, simply  
loosen the two wing screws, lift the bottom of the chute  
up, out and then slide the dust chute up and retighten the  
wing screws.  
Adjusting Table Extension  
Outfeed  
Table  
The table extension is adjusted at the factory and should  
not require any additional adjustments. In the event that it  
shifted during shipping, align it to the outfeed table as fol-  
lows.  
Socket Head  
Screw  
1. Loosen the 2 hex head screws that attach the exten-  
sion to the outfeed table.  
2. Using a straight edge, align the extension to be flush  
with the outfeed table.  
3. Tighten the two screws and recheck the alignment.  
Extension even with  
outfeed table  
Extension  
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Assembly (continued)  
Assemble Fence To Bed  
1. From the hardware pack find the following:  
1
1
Washer 1/2"  
T-Nut  
Fence Lock Knob  
Fence Tilt Knob  
From among the loose parts find the following  
T-Nut  
Washer 1/2"  
(Actual Size Not  
Shown)  
(Actual Size Not  
Shown)  
1
1
1
Fence Assembly  
Fence Lock Knob  
Fence Tilt Knob  
2. Position fence onto fence support as shown making  
sure the keyway in fence assembly lines up with the  
key on the fence mount.  
3. Once fence is in place, slide the fence lock knob  
through the 1/2" washer and then through the fence  
assembly and fence mount. Thread T-nut onto the end  
of the lock knob. Make sure the tabs on the nut sit in  
the slot on the fence mount.  
Fence Assembly  
4. Slide the fence back and fourth to make sure it moves  
freely. Then lock in place.  
5. Thread the fence tilt knob into the fence.  
Fence Lock  
Knob  
Washer  
Fence  
Assembly  
T-Nut  
Fence  
Mount  
Install Cutter Head Guard  
1. From among the loose parts find the cutter head  
guard. Remove the pan head screw from the bottom of  
the guard post.  
Cutter Head  
Guard  
Slot  
2. Turn the spring-loaded knob 1 turn counterclockwise,  
looking down through the hole in the infeed table.  
3. Line the slot in the guard post with the pin in the knob.  
Slide the post through table and over pin in the knob.  
4. Reinstall the pan head screw in the bottom of the  
guard post.  
NOTE: The two ribs on top of the fence indicate where  
the cutter head opening is located in the table.  
Spring Loaded  
Knob  
Cutter Head  
Opening Indicators  
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Cutter Head Guard Functional Check  
WARNING: Cutter guard helps provide protection  
over the cutterhead. It must always be in place and  
functioning properly to prevent serious personal injury.  
With the power off and the switch key removed, check  
the guard to make sure it is functioning properly.  
• Position the fence to the rear of the bed for maximum  
width of cut. Do not position fence beyond rear edge of  
cutter knives.  
• Pass a 1/4 inch thick piece of wood over the cutter-  
head between the guard and the fence.  
The guard must return automatically to a “rest position”  
against the fence when free of the wood.  
If guard does not return automatically, adjust the guard  
spring, as described in the next section.  
Adjusting Guard Spring  
1. Remove the pan head screw from bottom of the guard post.  
2. Remove tension on guard by turning tension knob  
clockwise. Pull up on guard to remove.  
3. Add tension to the cutter head guard in 1/2 turn incre-  
ments by turning the tension knob and reinserting the  
guard post.  
4. Repeat Cutter Head Guard Functional check as previ-  
ously described.  
NOTE: Do not overtighten the spring. Overtightening  
may cause premature spring or guard breakage. If the  
guard or spring breaks or malfunctions, do not use the  
tool. Replace the defective parts before the tool is put  
back in service.  
Spring Loaded  
Knob  
When the adjustment is complete, reinstall the pan head  
screw in the bottom of the guard post.  
Pan Head Screw  
Adjusting the Leveling Feet  
Move the jointer/planer to the location where it will reside  
during use.  
3/8-16 Hex Nut  
Level the cabinet, loosen the nut and adjust leveling feet  
up or down as needed. Adjust all four leveling feet if nec-  
essary and then tighten the nut.  
Cabinet  
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NOTE: These levelers are not intended for height adjust-  
ment, only leveling adjustment.  
Leveling Foot  
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Getting to Know Your Jointer/Planer  
7 Fence Stops  
8 Nameplate  
Model/Serial  
9 Fence Tilt  
(Bevel) Handle  
6 Depth of Cut  
Handwheel  
Outfeed Table  
Handwheel  
5 Table  
Lock Screw  
11 Fence Tilt  
Knob  
4 Belt Guard  
10 Fence  
12 Infeed Table  
3 Fence Sliding  
Knob  
13 Cutter Head  
Guard  
2 Outfeed  
Table  
Depth Indicator  
14 Stop Pin  
1 Dust  
Chute  
16 On-Off  
Switch  
15 Angle Gauge  
WARNING: For your own safety turn switch “OFF”  
and remove plug from power source outlet before  
making any adjustments.  
7. Fence Stops  
When adjusted properly, these stops provide a  
method for quickly moving the fence to a 90°, 45° or  
135° position from the table.  
8. Nameplate Model/Serial  
9. Fence Tilt (Bevel) Knob  
Locks fence in various bevel positions.  
10. Fence - Guides workpiece over cutter head.  
11. Fence Tilt Knob - Used to adjust fence angle posi-  
tion.  
1. Dust Chute with Tool Storage  
Allows 4" diameter dust collection hose. Easily slides  
up and out of the way when a vacuum is not con-  
nected. Also tool storage for blade adjustment  
wrenches.  
2. Outfeed Table  
12. Infeed Table  
The section of a jointer bed which supports the work-  
piece after it passes over the cutter.  
3. Fence Sliding Knob  
The section of the jointer bed upon which the work-  
piece is placed before being pushed into the cutter.  
Its height is adjustable which allows the operator to  
select the depth of cut.  
Allows fence to move across table front to back. This  
is done to achieve full width of cut or to use a different  
(sharper) part of blade.  
13. Cutter Head Guard  
4. Belt Guard  
Helps protect the operator from the sharp knives on  
the cutterhead. It is spring loaded so it automatically  
keeps the cutterhead covered before, during, and  
after a cutting operation. It must always be used.  
14. Stop Pin  
Protects user from incidental access to the motor belt  
and pulley.  
5. Table Lock Screw - When desired, use these screws  
to lock infeed or outfeed table at a desired height.  
6. Depth of Cut Handwheel  
For rabbeting operations greater than 1/8" deep, pin  
can be pulled out to lower infeed table in 1/8" incre-  
ments.  
By turning the handwheel you can control how much  
wood will be removed from the workpiece on each  
cut.  
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15. Angle Gauge  
Used to set the fence at the proper angle.  
WARNING: Before turning switch “ON”, make sure  
the blade guard is correctly installed and operating  
properly to prevent serious personal injury.  
16. On-Off Switch  
Turns the tool on and off. The “yellow button” is a key.  
When it is inserted in the switch lever, the power may  
be turned ON and OFF. When it is removed, the  
power cannot be turned ON. This feature is intended  
to help prevent unauthorized and possible hazardous  
use by children and others.  
The on-off switch is shaped to make turning it ON  
accidentally less likely.  
In an emergency, it can be turned OFF by striking it  
with the palm of the hand.  
• Insert key into switch.  
To turn the tool “On”, insert finger under the switch  
lever and pull end of lever out.  
To turn the tool “Off”, push the lever in. Never leave  
the tool unattended until it has come to a complete  
stop.  
To lock the switch in the “Off” position, hold the  
switch in with one hand and remove the key with the  
other hand as shown.  
WARNING: To prevent unauthorized use always  
lock the switch “OFF” when jointer/planer is not in use.  
Remove key and keep it in a safe place to prevent  
serious personal injury. In the event of a power failure,  
turn switch off. Lock it and remove the key. This will  
prevent the jointer/planer from starting up again when  
the power comes back on.  
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Alignments  
Cutter Knife Alignment/Adjustments  
WARNING: Read, understand and perform entire  
Alignment section before using the jointer/planer.  
Failure to heed this warning could result in serious  
WARNING: The cutter knives are extremely sharp.  
Do not let your hand or fingers touch the cutter knives  
to prevent serious personal injury.  
Tools Needed  
8mm open end wrench and 3mm Allen wrench (supplied).  
Metal straightedge  
• Unplug jointer/planer.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci-  
dental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not  
connected to power source outlet.  
Checking Alignment  
Note: The blades are adjusted at the factory, and should  
not require adjustment.  
Straightedge  
1. Lower infeed table by turning the depth of the cut  
handwheel clockwise.  
2. Position the fence to the rear of the jointer, approxi-  
mately 1/4" beyond the end of the cutter knives. Lock  
the fence in this position.  
3. Remove cutter head guard.  
4. Place a straightedge on the outfeed table, extending  
over the cutter head as shown.  
Outfeed  
Table  
Infeed  
Table  
5. Adjust the outfeed table so that the straightedge just  
touches one of the knives as the cutter head is turned.  
Check one side of the knife then move the straight-  
edge and check the other side of the knife. If the knife  
lifts the straightedge or does not touch it, readjust the  
knife as necessary (see procedure below). Check all  
three blades this same way.  
Cutterhead  
Jackscrew  
Blade Adjustment  
1. Loosen knife lock screws using the 8mm wrench, turn-  
ing the wrench toward the fence. Remove all the parts  
and clean thoroughly with a gum and paste remover.  
Reinstall parts as shown, making sure the blade  
extends 1/16" past the cutter head as shown.  
2. Place a straightedge as indicated in step 4 above.  
Position the straightedge over the end of one of the  
blades closest to the fence.  
Lock Screws  
Wedge  
Blade  
Screws  
Cutter  
Head  
3. Rotate the cutter head so the knife that is being  
adjusted is at the highest point.  
4. Adjust the jackscrew nearest to the straightedge so  
that the knife just touches the straightedge as the cut-  
ter head is rotated and there is no gap between the  
outfeed table and the straightedge.  
5. Move the straightedge to the other end of the cutter  
head and repeat step 4 with the second jackscrew.  
6. Tighten the four knife lock screws.  
Blade  
1/16  
7. Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the other two knives.  
Important: Turn the cutter head two full revolutions to  
make sure the cutter head turns freely and the blades  
clear the jointer bed.  
Cutter Head  
8. Quickly recheck all three knives with the straightedge  
to ensure all knives are even and square.  
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Cutter Knife Sharpening  
The knives can be honed individually with an ordinary oil-  
stone.  
38°  
Make sure your oilstone is not worn in the center. It must  
be flat.  
11/16 In  
Wide  
Be sure to remove the burr on the flat side.  
WARNING: The cutter knives are extremely sharp.  
New Blade  
Do not let your hand or fingers touch the cutter knives.  
If the knives are nicked they must be replaced or  
reground. They can be reground several times until they  
become 9/16" wide. Never install unbalanced knives  
or reground knives less than 9/16" wide.  
Have your knives reground by someone who is compe-  
tent. Look under “Sharpening Services” in the “Yellow  
Pages” of your telephone directory.  
NOTE: The knives may have a second, very small  
ground surface very close to the sharpened edge of the  
blade. Hone only the edge of the blade which will be  
doing the cutting.  
Second  
Ground  
Surface  
Cutting  
Edge  
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Alignments (continued)  
Outfeed Table Adjustment  
To check this alignment proceed as follows:  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci-  
dental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not  
connected to power source outlet.  
NOTE: The outfeed table is adjusted at the factory and  
should not require adjustment.  
Infeed  
Table  
Outfeed  
Table  
1. Place a straightedge on the outfeed table, extending  
over the cutterhead as shown.  
Checking Outfeed Table Alignment  
2. Rotate the cutterhead by hand. The blades should just  
touch the straightedge. If a knife is too low or too high  
at either end, readjust knife per “Cutter Knife Adjust-  
ment Replacement” procedure.  
3. If outfeed table needs adjustment, loosen wing screw  
table locks. Raise or lower the outfeed table as  
required, by turning the outfeed table knob, until the  
outfeed table is exactly level with the knives of the cut-  
terhead at their highest point of revolution.  
Outfeed  
Table  
Infeed  
Table  
4. After the outfeed table has been set at the correct  
height, lock in place using wing screw table locks. It  
should not be changed except after sharpening knives.  
Outfeed Table Too High  
Result  
5. If the outfeed table is too high, finished surface will be  
curved as shown.  
6. When the outfeed table is too low, the work will be  
gouged at the end of the cut.  
Infeed  
Table  
Outfeed  
Table  
Outfeed Table Too Low  
Result  
7. As a final check of the outfeed table adjustment, run a  
piece of wood slowly over the knives for 6 to 8 inches;  
it should rest firmly on both tables, as shown, with no  
open space under the finished cut.  
Outfeed  
Table  
Infeed  
Table  
Outfeed Table at Correct Height  
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Adjusting Table Gibs  
“Gibs” are provided to take up all play between the mat-  
ing dovetail ways of the base and infeed and outfeed  
tables of your jointer. Proper gib adjustment is necessary  
for the correct functioning of the jointer. The gibs on your  
machine were adjusted at the factory and should require  
no further adjustment. However, to adjust the gibs pro-  
ceed as follows:  
Infeed  
Table  
Outfeed  
Table  
Lock Nuts  
1. Loosen each of the lock nuts. Make sure the table  
locks are also loose.  
2. Finger tighten each set screw in turn, until the screw  
“bottoms out”. Do not overtighten the screws.  
3. Recheck table play. If table is still loose, repeat step 2.  
If table is snug, tighten the set screw lock nuts without  
allowing set screws to turn.  
4. Check that the table raises and lowers freely with the  
elevation handwheel. If there is too much resistance,  
loosen the set screws and repeat adjustment.  
Table Locks  
Adjustments located on rear  
side of tables  
Angle Gauge Use  
An angle gauge is included with the RIDGID jointer to set  
the fence at the proper angle. To assemble the gauge  
slide the one side over the other at right angles to each  
other. The angle gauge has several faces for some of the  
more common angle settings. These angles include 90°,  
45°, 30° and 22.5°. There is also a 0°-45° protractor on  
one side to set your fence to an angle not provided. Sim-  
ply set the gauge at the end of the fence on the outfeed  
table as shown and set the angle you need.  
Fence Tilt Use and Bevel Stop Adjustment  
This tool provides fence bevel stops at 90° (fence 90°  
from bed) and 45° forward and 135° backward.  
To move the fence to the 45° forward position loosen the  
slide lock knob and the bevel lock handle. Pivot the top of  
the fence toward the front of the tool until it contacts the  
stop located on the back of the fence. Lock the slide lock  
knob and the bevel lock handle in place.  
90° Stop  
Bar  
To bevel the fence back to the 135° position, loosen the  
slide lock and bevel lock as previously indicated, flip the  
90° stop bar out of the way and bevel the fence back until  
it contacts the stop. Slide the fence back so that there is  
enough of the cutterhead is accessible to make the cut  
needed. Lock the slide lock knob and the bevel lock han-  
dle in place.  
90° Stop  
Screw  
45° Stop  
Screw  
135° Stop  
Screw  
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Alignments (continued)  
To set the fence to 90° simply pivot the fence slightly for-  
ward of 90°, flip the 90° stop bar into place and pivot the  
fence back until it contacts the 90° stop and lock into  
place. The fence may need to be repositioned, using the  
slide lock knob, over the cutterhead to provide adequate  
cutting width.  
Fence Slide  
Lock Knob  
Bevel Lock  
Handle  
The bevel stops are set at the factory, but may have  
fallen out of alignment while in transit. To check for  
squareness, place the included angle gauge on the out-  
feed table and check fence while locked in the 90° posi-  
tion.  
To ensure accuracy and repeatability of the stops,  
the bottom of the outfeed side of the fence should  
rest firmly against the outfeed table and against the  
head of the stop screw. Make sure that the infeed table  
does not interfere with the accuracy of measurement.  
The infeed table should be lowered to a depth of at least  
1/16". Using the stops, check the fence for accuracy. If  
the fence is not square to the outfeed table, at 90°, 45°  
or 135° perform the following procedure:  
3. If any adjustment is neccesary loosen the jam nut on  
the 45° stop screw.  
4. Set the fence to 45° using the angle gauge and lock  
the bevel lock handle.  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from acci-  
dental start, make sure switch is “OFF” and plug is not  
connected to power source outlet.  
5. Turn the stop screw so it touches the stop. Tighten the  
jam nut.  
6. Loosen the bevel lock handle and move the fence to  
any angle and back to 45°. Check for accuracy with  
the angle gauge.  
135° Bevel stop adjustment  
1. Loosen bevel lock handle.  
90° Bevel Stop Adjustment  
1. Loosen bevel lock handle.  
2. Make sure fence is tight against the stop and check the  
angle using the included angle gauge.  
2. Flip the 90° stop bar out of the way and move the  
fence until it contacts the 135° stop. Check with the  
angle gauge.  
3. If any adjustment is necessary loosen the jam nut on  
the 135° stop screw.  
4. Using the angle gauge, set the fence at 135° to the  
outfeed table and tighten the bevel lock handle.  
5. Turn the stop screw so it touches the stop. Tighten the  
jam nut.  
3. Loosen the jam nut on the 90° stop screw.  
4. Using the angle gauge, square the fence to the out-  
feed table and tighten the bevel lock handle.  
5. Turn the stop screw so it touches the stop. Tighten the  
jam nut.  
6. Loosen the bevel lock handle.  
7. Move the fence to any angle and then return it to the  
index. Check for accuracy with angle adjustment  
gauge.  
45° Bevel stop adjustment.  
1. Loosen bevel lock handle.  
6. Loosen the bevel lock handle and move the fence to  
any angle and back to 135°. Check for accuracy with  
the angle gauge.  
2. Pivot the fence to the 45° stop and check with the  
angle gauge.  
Safety Instructions for Basic Jointer/Planer Operation  
jointer/planer before installing or removing any blade,  
accessory or attachment or making any adjustments.  
Before Each Use  
Inspect your jointer/planer.  
• If any part is missing, bent or broken in any way, or any  
electrical part does not work properly, turn the jointer/  
planer off and unplug the jointer/planer.  
• Replace damaged or missing parts before using the  
jointer/planer again.  
• Make sure the cutter head turns in the right direction.  
The top should move toward the infeed table. Call an  
Authorized Service Center for help if the cutter head  
turns the wrong way.  
WARNING: The 2-1/2 inch jointer/planer pulley and  
the 3-1/2 inch motor pulley furnished will run the cutter  
head at about 5000 RPM when used with a 3450 RPM  
motor. Use of different types of pulleys or motors will  
change this speed and could cause jamming, binding,  
kickback, thrown blades or other dangers. To prevent  
serious personal injury do not change original motor or  
pulleys.  
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting,  
always turn switch off, remove switch key and unplug  
• Keep Jointer/Planer interior, free of wood chips and  
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dust buildup around motor and switch box.  
• Keep blades sharp. Dull or nicked blades tend to  
“pound” and chew at the wood, causing kickbacks.  
• Make sure the cutter guard works properly. With the  
switch off and key removed, pull the cutter guard open  
and let go. If the guard doesn’t smoothly swing closed,  
contact an Authorized Service Center.  
Push blocks can’t always be used. With larger work-  
pieces, you may have better control of the workpiece  
using your hands. Always make a test pass first to deter-  
mine which method gives you better control.  
Before you make any cut, plan your hand positions. If a  
kickback should occur, plan so that your hands will not  
fall or be forced into the cutters.  
• Don’t force the tool. It will do the job better and safer at  
the rate for which is was designed.  
Push blocks and push sticks  
Two plastic push blocks are supplied with your jointer/  
planer. Use them when practical. The rubber sole of the  
push blocks give better traction with the wood than your  
hands do. If they become slippery, they can be cleaned  
with rubbing alcohol, paint thinner or sandpaper.  
Three Inch Rule (3")  
Generally, if your hands are closer than three inches to  
the blade as you feed the wood, use push blocks. This  
gives extra protection to your hands by placing the push  
blocks between your hands and the cutters.  
Always Use Push Blocks When Planing, Beveling Or  
Chamfering  
When jointing, test for workpiece stability before actually  
jointing, and use push blocks when you can without sacri-  
ficing control.  
WARNING: Use rubbing alcohol or paint thinner  
only as described on their containers. Use only in well  
ventilated areas away from open flames, sparks or  
heat sources to prevent serious personal injury.  
Feeding the Workpiece (All Operations)  
WARNING: Plan your work carefully. Use push-  
blocks for all jointing and planing operations for which  
such blocks are appropriate to prevent serious per-  
sonal injury.  
table, away from infeed table. Keep pressure at out-  
feed table and near cutterhead for remainder of cut.  
• Use hand-over-hand motion, releasing forward hand  
and moving it to rear, to continue feeding workpiece.  
• Feed the board at a continuous rate until the cut is  
made along the entire length of the board. Any hesita-  
tion or stopping could cause a “step” on the edge of  
the board, resulting in an uneven edge as the cut is  
completed.  
• If it is difficult to maintain steady rate, table or fence  
may need waxing (see Maintenance Section of man-  
ual.)  
• Support long workpieces at both infeed and outfeed,  
as shown on page 30.  
• Feed with grain whenever possible. When necessary  
to feed against grain, take very light cuts and feed  
slowly to minimize workpiece splintering, breakage or  
dangerous kickback.  
• Keep steady pressure down on table and back against  
fence.  
• As leading edge of board passes by cutterhead,  
slightly shift pressure to above cutterhead and outfeed  
To Reduce the Risk of Injury From Jams, Slips Or Thrown Pieces (Kickbacks Or Throwbacks)  
• Use this jointer/planer to cut only wood.  
Inspect your work area.  
• Plan your hand placement so your fingers will not be  
anywhere a sudden slip could cause them to slide or  
fall into the cutter head. When using only one hold-  
down/push-block to feed the wood, do not put your  
other hand on the jointer/planer, workpiece, or hold-  
down/push-block.  
• Keep work area clean.  
• Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. Floor  
must not be slippery from wax or sawdust.  
To reduce the risk of burns or other fire damage, never  
use the jointer/planer near flammable liquids, vapors  
or gases.  
• Before using the jointer/planer, clear the table of all  
objects not needed to feed the workpiece.  
• Make sure the clamps and locks are tight and there is  
not excessive play in any parts.  
To reduce the risk of injury from thrown pieces, make  
sure the blades are properly installed and the cutter  
blade wedge screws are tight.  
• Adjust the depth of cut to between 1/32 and 1/16 of an inch  
for best results in most operations. A deep cut makes feed-  
ing the wood harder and can cause the wood to kickback.  
To be sure you will make a depth of cut you planned,  
always lower the infeed table slightly farther than you  
wanted. Then, raise the table to the desired depth.  
To reduce the risk of injury, don’t do layout, assembly,  
or setup work on the jointer/planer.  
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean  
for best and safest performance. Follow instructions  
for lubricating and changing accessories.  
Plan your work  
• Before trying a new or little used operation, carefully  
plan your hand placement. Make sure you have proper  
hold-down/push-blocks, jigs, fixtures, stops, etc. ready  
to use.  
To reduce the risk of injury from unsafe accessories,  
use only recommended accessories.  
Use The Right Tool. Don’t force tool or attachment to  
do a job it was not designed for.  
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Safety Instructions for Basic Jointer/Planer Operation (continued)  
Plan Ahead to Protect Your Eyes, Hands, Face and Ears  
Dress for safety  
• When jointing:  
• Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face, ears.  
- Never joint workpieces less than 3/4 inch wide or 1/4  
inch thick.  
- Always use the hold-down/push-blocks when jointing  
or beveling wood narrower than 3 inches.  
• Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry  
(rings, wrist watches). They can get caught and draw  
you into moving parts.  
• Wear nonslip footwear.  
• Tie back long hair.  
• Roll long sleeves above the elbow.  
- When rabbeting, always make cuts in 1/8" incre-  
ments or less.  
• When planing or beveling:  
- Never plane wood thinner than 1/2 inch.  
- Always use hold-down/push-blocks when planing.  
- Never cut Freehand. Guide your workpiece solidly  
• Noise levels vary widely. To reduce the risk of possible  
hearing damage, wear ear plugs or muffs when using  
jointer/planer for hours at a time.  
• Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes.  
This can result in permanent eye damage. Always  
wear safety goggles, not glasses, complying with ANSI  
Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3-99) shown on pack-  
age. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant  
lenses. They are not safety glasses. Safety goggles  
are available at many local retail stores. Glasses or  
goggles not in compliance with ANSI or CSA could  
seriously hurt you when they break.  
• For dusty operations, wear a dust mask along with  
safety goggles.  
Inspect your workpiece.  
• Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the  
part of the workpiece to be cut.  
Plan your cut.  
against the fence and table top.  
- Make sure there’s no debris between the workpiece  
and its supports.  
• Use extra caution with large, very small or awkward  
workpieces.  
• Use extra supports (tables, saw horses, blocks, etc.) if  
your workpiece is hard to hold down to the table. Never  
use another person as additional support or to help  
feed, support or pull the workpiece.  
• Never cut more than one workpiece at a time.  
• Never turn your jointer/planer “ON” before clearing  
everything except the workpiece and related support  
devices off the table.  
• Don’t overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at  
all times.  
• Maintain tools with care. Keep tools sharp and clean  
for best and safest performance. Follow instructions  
for lubricating and changing accessories.  
• Small or thin workpieces can kickback when they tip  
over on the tables or into the cutter head. To reduce  
the risk of head contact or workpiece kickback:  
- Never joint, plane or bevel workpieces shorter than  
12 inches.  
Reduce the Risk of Accidental Starting.  
• Make sure switch is “OFF” before plugging jointer/  
planer into a power outlet.  
Whenever Jointer/Planer Is Running  
WARNING: Don't allow familiarity (gained from fre-  
quent use of your jointer/planer) cause a careless mis-  
take. Always remember that a careless fraction of a  
second is enough to cause a severe injury.  
Before freeing jammed material.  
• Turn switch “OFF”.  
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
• Unplug the jointer/planer.  
• Check blades, cutter and fence for proper alignment  
before starting again.  
Keep Children Away.  
• Keep all visitors a safe distance from the jointer/planer.  
• Make sure bystanders are clear of the jointer/planer  
and workpiece.  
• Before actually cutting with the jointer/planer, let it run  
for a while. If it makes an unfamiliar noise or vibrates,  
stop immediately. Turn the jointer/planer off. Unplug  
the jointer/planer. Do not restart until finding and cor-  
recting the problem.  
Don’t Force Tool.  
• Feed the workpiece into the jointer/planer only fast  
enough to let the tool cut without bogging down or binding.  
Before Leaving the jointer/planer.  
• Turn the jointer/planer off.  
• Wait for jointer/planer to come to a complete stop.  
• Unplug the jointer/planer.  
• Make workshop child-proof. Lock the shop. Disconnect  
master switches. Remove the yellow switch key. Store  
it away from children and others not qualified to use  
the tool.  
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Basic Jointer/Planer Cutting Operations  
Depth of Cut Handwheel Operation  
Stop Pin Operation  
Turning the handwheel clockwise will lower the infeed  
table. This will cause more wood to be removed from the  
workpiece during the cutting operation.  
Turning the handwheel counterclockwise will raise the  
infeed table causing less wood to be removed from the  
workpiece.  
A stop pin is supplied to prevent planing or jointing more  
than 1/8" depth of cut. Planing and jointing operations  
greater than 1/8" per pass are not recommended. Only  
rabbeting operations should be performed at cutting  
depths greater than 1/8". Never cut a full 1/2" rabbet in  
one cut. Cut in 1/8" depth increments until your full depth  
is acquired.  
The maximum amount of wood that can be removed dur-  
ing one cut is 1/8".  
Feeding the Workpiece  
Hold the board firmly down on both tables and against  
the fence. Keep fingers close together. Feed the board at  
a continuous even rate of speed until the cut is made  
along the entire length of the board. Any hesitation or  
stopping could cause a “step” to be cut on the edge of the  
board which would cause the board to ride up on the out-  
feed table resulting in a “crooked” edge on the board.  
As the trailing hand passes over the cutterhead, remove  
the leading hand. Continue feeding while placing the  
leading hand behind the trailing hand. Continue feeding  
in this manner “hand over hand”, until the entire length of  
the board is cut. As soon as enough of the workpiece has  
been cut to do so, put pressure over the cutterhead  
and outfeed table.  
Depth of Cut  
Indicator  
Do not feed too fast. A slow steady rate of feed pro-  
duces a smooth accurate cut. Feeding too fast causes a  
“rippled” cut, makes it difficult to guide the workpiece  
accurately, and could be dangerous.  
NOTE: Wood chips may accumulate inside the jointer/  
planer. Periodically clean out the chips from the interior of  
the jointer/planer.  
NOTE: Before cleaning wood chips.  
• Turn switch “OFF”.  
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.  
• Unplug the jointer/planer.  
Feed with the grain whenever possible. If the nature of  
the workpiece is such that it must be fed against the  
grain, take very light cuts and feed slowly.  
With the Grain  
Rotation  
Against the Grain  
Rotation  
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Basic Jointer/Planer Cutting Operations (continued)  
Planing  
WARNING: To avoid risk or injury from cutterhead  
contact, always use push blocks when planing.  
• Follow all instructions above for “Feeding the Work-  
piece”.  
• Keep fingers close together so they do not hang down  
toward the knives.  
Planing is removing wood from the widest surface or face  
of a board so as to make it flat and smooth.  
Planing on a jointer will not necessarily make the face  
that is planed square or parallel to any other surface.  
Planing on a jointer only smooths and flattens. If you are  
planing and jointing a board, the planing operation should  
be performed first. This allows the jointed edge to be cut  
square to the face which was previously planed flat and  
smooth.  
Jointing  
Jointing is the removal of wood along the edge of a piece  
of wood so as to make that edge straight, smooth and  
square to the wood face which is against the fence.  
To ensure a square cut, the workpiece face must be held  
flat against the fence throughout the entire cut.  
Jointing Without Push Blocks  
Beveling/Chamfering  
Adjust the fence to the desired angle. Lock fence in posi-  
tion using fence tilt knob and fence sliding knob.  
Fence Tilt  
Knob  
WARNING: To avoid risk or injury from cutterhead  
contact, always use push blocks when beveling or  
chamfering.  
• Adjust fence to desired angle. Lock fence lock knob  
and sliding guard knob.  
• Make a test pass to assure you have control of the  
workpiece.  
NOTE: Removing only the corner on the edge of a board is  
known as chamfering while beveling is removing the cor-  
ner or the edge of the board down to the board’s surface.  
Normally a chamfer is made with one cut and only the  
corner of the wood is cut off. Therefore, a cut deeper that  
1/16 of an inch may be made.  
WARNING: Do not contact the cutting knives or the  
guard with the push-blocks. Failure to heed this warn-  
ing could result in serious personal injury.  
Chamfer  
Bevel  
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Rabbeting  
Face  
Edge  
Rabbet  
End  
Rabbeting is very similar to jointing except that only part  
of the edge is jointed. Do not remove the guard for rab-  
beting. To rabbet hold the workpiece firmly against the  
fence. Do not make cuts greater than 1/8". To make a  
deeper rabbet, make cuts in 1/8" deep increments.  
Because the workpiece is supported by the outfeed table  
during a rabbet cut, the infeed table must be lowered  
after each pass.  
Stop Pin Operation  
A stop pin (item #13 page 19) is supplied to prevent  
against planing or jointing more than 1/8" depth of cut.  
Planing and jointing operations greater than 1/8" per  
pass are not recommended. Rabbeting operations  
greater than 1/8" can be performed by pulling the stop pin  
out and lowering the infeed table in 1/8" increments. The  
pin automatically resets when you return to the 0" to 1/8"  
depth of cut range. Never cut a full 1/2" rabbet in one cut.  
Cut in 1/8" depth increments until your full depth is  
acquired.  
Support Long Workpieces  
To reduce the risk of injury from slips or kickbacks, use  
extra supports (tables, saw horses, etc.) at both infeed  
and outfeed ends if your workpiece is hard to hold down  
to the table.  
Using the Hold-Down/Push-Blocks  
Always use the hold-down/push-blocks whenever possi-  
ble when jointing or rabbeting wood.  
Grasp the hold-down/push-blocks firmly with the fingers  
close together and wrapped around the handle. Position the  
hold-down/push-blocks flat, on top of workpiece and push  
the workpiece down against the table. This helps to provide  
a quality cut and minimize the chance of a kickback.  
Hold-down pressure must also be sufficient to prevent  
hold-down/push-block from sliding or slipping on the top  
face of workpiece when advancing workpiece over cutter-  
head.  
Use a hand-over-hand motion of the hold-down/push-  
blocks, being careful to maintain control over the work-  
piece at all times.  
This means that once the workpiece has been fed past  
the cutterhead onto the outfeed table, one hold-down/  
push-block must always maintain contact with the work-  
piece on the outfeed table.  
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Basic Jointer/Planer Cutting Operations (continued)  
WARNING: If the hold-down/push-blocks tend to  
slip while feeding, clean rubber surface immediately  
with sandpaper to prevent serious personal injury.  
When planing wood between 1/2 inch and 3/4 of an inch  
thick and narrower than the hold-down/push-block, tilt the  
hold-down/push-block so that it clears the tip of the cutter  
guard while feeding.  
Never plane wood that is thinner than 1/2 inch. It is apt to  
split or shatter and thus has a greater tendency to kick-  
back.  
Sliding Fence Operation  
Sliding Lock Knob  
WARNING: Moving parts can injure. Turn jointer/  
planer off and wait for all parts to stop, before adjusting  
fence.  
When you are not cutting at full width of cut the fence can  
be moved across the jointer/planer to take full advantage  
of the “sharpness” of the blades.  
When blades are new or freshly sharpened the fence  
should be positioned to the extreme rear of outfeed and  
infeed tables but not beyond the end of the blades.  
Most of the cutting (usually jointing) will be done with the  
fence in this position. As the blades become dull, the  
fence can be moved toward the guard where the blades  
are sharper.  
To move the fence, turn jointer/planer off, loosen Sliding  
Fence Knob and slide the fence to the desired position.  
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Maintenance and Lubrication  
Disassembly of the motor should only be done by an  
Authorized Service Center. Disregarding this may void  
your tools warranty.  
NOTE: The speed of this motor cannot be regulated or  
changed.  
Motors used on woodworking tools are particularly sus-  
ceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips  
and should be blown out or “vacuumed” frequently to pre-  
vent interference with normal motor ventilation.  
Maintenance  
Do not allow pitch to accumulate on the tables, the fence,  
the cutter guard, the cutterhead or the knives. Clean  
them with an appropriate solvent.  
Apply a thin coat of paste type wax to the tables and the  
fence so that the wood slides easily while feeding. This  
also deters rusting.  
Do not allow chips to accumulate on the underside of the  
jointer/planer.  
If power cord is worn, cut, or damaged in any way, have it  
replaced immediately.  
Lubrication  
WARNING: Unplug the jointer/planer. Unit could  
start suddenly. You could be badly hurt.  
The following parts should be oiled occasionally with  
SAE No. 20 or No. 30 engine oil.  
1. Dovetail spacer and dovetail slide.  
2. Elevation screw (first clean if necessary).  
The ball bearings in this machine are packed with grease  
at the factory. They required no further lubrication.  
Wiring Diagram  
Motor Junction Box  
Motor Junction Box  
3
5
2
1 3 5  
2 4 8  
1
4
8
Black  
White  
Green  
Wire  
Nut  
Wire  
Nut  
White Black  
Green  
120V  
Power  
Cord  
240V  
Power  
Cord  
240V Wiring  
120V Wiring  
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Troubleshooting Guide  
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble-  
shooting your jointer/planer.  
General  
Trouble  
Probable Cause  
Remedy  
Motor will not run  
1. Defective On-Off switch  
Defective capacitor  
Defective motor  
1. Consult an Authorized Service Center. Any attempt  
to repair this electrical device may create a hazard  
unless repair is done by a qualified service techni-  
cian. Repair service is available at your nearest  
Authorized Service Center.  
2. Low line voltage  
3. Belt tension too high  
2. See “Troubleshooting (Motor)” section.  
3. Adjust belt tension  
Wood strikes outfeed  
table after passing over  
cutterhead  
Outfeed table improperly  
adjusted above cutter blades  
Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment” sec-  
tion  
Ripples on planed sur-  
face  
1. One blade set higher than  
other  
1. Readjust blades, see “Maintenance” section  
2. Feeding wood too fast  
3. Cutting blades are set too  
high above outfeed table,  
or they are not leveled with  
outfeed table  
2. Feed wood slower  
3. Readjust blades, see “Maintenance” section  
Kickbacks  
Planed surface not  
straight  
Outfeed table out of adjust-  
ment  
Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment” sec-  
tion  
Excessive gouging at end Outfeed table set too low  
of cut  
Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment” sec-  
tion  
45°, 90° and 135° cuts  
inaccurate  
1. Fence stops not adjusted  
properly  
1. Readjust fence stops, see “Alignment” section  
2. Clean wood chips from underside of fence  
2. Fence bottom not even with  
outfeed table due to wood  
chips under fence  
Infeed or outfeed table  
loose  
1. Loose gib  
1. Tighten gibs  
Cutter guard does not  
function properly  
1. Return spring broken, or  
spring needs adjustment  
1. Consult an Authorized Service Center immediately  
if broken.  
2. Adjust spring.  
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Motor  
NOTE: Motors used on wood working tools are particularly susceptible to the accumulation of sawdust and wood chips  
and should be blown out or “vacuumed” frequently to prevent interference with normal motor ventilation.  
Trouble  
Probable Cause  
1. Motor  
Remedy  
Excessive noise  
1. Have motor checked by qualified service techni-  
cian. Repair service is available at your nearest  
Authorized Service Center.  
2. Pulley set screw is loose.  
2. Tighten set screw.  
Motor fails to develop full  
power. NOTE: Low volt-  
age (Power output of  
1. Circuit overloaded with  
lights, appliances and other  
motors.  
1. Do not use other appliances or motors on same cir-  
cuit when using the jointer.  
motor decreases rapidly  
with decreases in voltage  
at motor terminals. For  
example, a reduction of  
10% in voltage causes a  
reduction of 19% in maxi-  
mum power output of  
2. Undersize wires or circuit  
too long.  
2. Increase wire sizes, or reduce length of wiring. See  
“Motor Specifications and Electrical Requirements”  
section.  
3. General overloading of  
power company facilities.  
3. Request a voltage check from the power company.  
which the motor is capa-  
ble, and a reduction of  
20% in voltage causes a  
reduction of 36% in maxi-  
mum power output.)  
Motor starts slowly or fails 1. Windings burned out or  
1. Have motor repaired or replaced  
to come to full speed  
open.  
2. Drive belt tension too high.  
3. Defective start capacitor  
2. Adjust belt tension  
3. Have start capacitor replaced  
Motor overheats  
1. Motor overloaded  
1. Feed work slower into blade.  
2. Improper cooling. (Air circu- 2. Clean out sawdust to provide normal air circulation  
lation restricted through  
motor due to sawdust  
accumulating inside of  
motor.)  
through motor. See “Maintenance and Lubrication”  
section.  
Motor stalls (resulting in  
blown fuses or tripped cir-  
cuit breakers.)  
1. Voltage too low to permit  
motor to reach operating  
speed.  
1. Request voltage check from the power company  
2. Fuses or circuit breakers do 2. Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers. See  
not have sufficient capacity.  
3. Circuit overloaded with  
“Electrical Connection” section  
lights, appliances and other 3. Do not use other appliances or motors on same cir-  
motors.  
cuit when using the jointer.  
Frequent opening of  
1. Motor overloaded  
1. Feed work slower  
fuses or circuit breakers  
2. Fuses or circuit breakers do 2. Install proper size fuses or circuit breakers. See  
not have sufficient capacity.  
3. Circuit overloaded with  
“Electrical Connection” section  
lights, appliances and other 3. Do not use other appliances or motors on same cir-  
motors. cuit when using the jointer.  
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Repair Parts  
Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer  
Model No. JP06101  
Figure 1  
35  
36  
44  
1
37  
38  
35  
34  
10  
33  
32  
2
13  
31  
12  
11  
11  
13  
12  
9
3
14  
9
20  
30  
4
8
5
6
14  
29  
15  
7
16  
28  
15  
27  
26  
23  
17  
18  
19  
24  
25  
41  
20  
21  
22  
42  
39  
45  
40  
43  
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Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer  
Model No. JP06101  
Figure 1  
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number  
Key  
Key  
No.  
Part No.  
No.  
Description  
Guard Cutter  
Part No.  
9421622  
826529  
824873  
824872  
824874  
826523  
824857  
813249-132  
828531  
824863  
141594-44  
813249-106  
828523  
824855-1  
AC8601  
828402  
828403  
813317-6  
821202  
820296-5  
SP6442  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
826655  
824854-1  
828397  
822495  
824867  
824866  
822495-1  
824868  
824865  
816755-1  
824856  
160033-4  
805478  
824859  
824860  
824858  
160033-1  
824861  
826524  
828711  
25  
26  
27  
28  
29  
30  
31  
32  
33  
34  
35  
36  
37  
38  
39  
40  
41  
42  
43  
44  
45  
Screw Cap 5/16-18 x 3/4  
Knob Plunger  
Housing Plunger  
Spring  
Plunger  
Knob Outfeed  
Screw Wing 1/4-20 x 1  
Pin Spring 5 x 30  
Slide Fence  
Washer 3/8 x 20mm x 3mm  
* Screw Cap 3/8-16 x 1/2  
Pin Roll 4mm x 20mm  
Key  
Table Infeed  
Pointer Indicator  
* Screw Pan Hd. 8-32 x 1/4  
Knob  
Retainer Knob  
* Screw Pan Hd 8/32 x 5/8  
Spring  
Retainer  
* Screw Pan Hd M5 x 0.8-10  
Gib  
* Screw Set 1/4-20 x 1  
* Nut Hex 1/4-20  
Screw Elevation  
Washer Brass  
Clamp  
* Screw Set 1/4-20 x 3/8  
Collar  
Table Outfeed  
† Push Block  
Angle Gauge - Part A  
Angle Gauge - Part B  
* Wrench Hex “L” M3  
* Wrench Box M8/M10  
Washer Flat 10mm  
Operator’s Manual  
Handwheel  
Screw Pan Hd 1/4-20 x 5/8  
* Lockwasher 8mm  
* Screw Cap 5/16-18 x 1-1/4  
Base  
818826-7  
141594-13  
824853-1  
828649  
Block Asm Depth  
* Standard hardware item, may be purchased locally  
† These replacement parts are available where you pur-  
chased your jointer.  
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Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer  
Model No. JP06101  
Figure 2  
3
29  
31  
30  
4
2
31  
1
28  
27  
6
26  
25  
24  
23  
16  
21  
22  
7
32  
8
9
16  
20  
17  
10  
11  
12  
14  
15  
16  
17  
11  
19  
13  
12  
18  
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Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer  
Model No. JP06101  
Figure 2  
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number  
Key  
Key  
No.  
Part No.  
No.  
Description  
Part No.  
Description  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
828689  
Holder Fence  
17 813640  
18 829506  
* Nut Hex Jam 1/2-20  
Fence  
805563-6 * Washer .515 x 1-1/8 x 3/32  
828400  
828517  
Knob Fence  
Sleeve Fence  
19 805297-8 * Screw Flat Hd Soc 5/16-18 x 1-1/2  
20 828520  
21 828525  
22 828521  
23 828519  
24 805485  
25 829508  
26 828526  
27 805551-2 * Washer Flat 1/4 x 1/2 x 1/16  
28 809491-5 * Screw Pan Cr 1/4-20 x 1/2  
29 828401  
30 828529  
31 805567-6  
32 805467  
Nut Handle  
Bolt Shoulder 10 x 6  
Nut Pivot  
Stop Fence  
* Nut Hex Jam 7/16-14  
Shaft Lock  
828518  
828524  
828522  
Nut Tee Fence  
Plate Stop  
Bolt Shoulder 9mm x 19mm  
805467-11 * Screw Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 1-3/4  
10 829507  
11 828516  
12 118645  
13 828712  
14 805467-6 * Screw Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 1  
15 805482  
16 828447  
Plate Fence Pivot  
Screw Pivot  
Nut Hex Jam 3/8-16  
Knob Fence Tilt  
Collar Lock  
Handle Asm  
Bracket Fence  
Washer .63 I.D. x 1-3/4 x 5/32  
* Screw Hex Hd 5/16-18 x 1-1/4  
* Nut Hex Jam 5/16-18  
Stud Pivot  
* Standard hardware item, may be purchased locally  
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Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer  
Model No. JP06101  
Figure 3  
2
1
6
7
15  
3
6
6
16 7  
7
9
4
10  
14  
13  
7
19  
18  
6
17  
5
17  
2
10  
9
12  
11  
8
18  
7
6
19  
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Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer  
Model No. JP06101  
Figure 3  
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number  
Key  
Key  
No.  
Part No.  
No.  
Description  
Guard Pulley  
Screw Pan Cr Serr 3/16-24 x 3/8  
Panel Rear  
Part No.  
Description  
* Nut Hex 3/8-16  
Washer 10mm I.D.  
Foot Leveling 3/8  
Panel Asm Left  
Chute Dust  
Screw Wing  
Bracket Motor  
Screw Hex Ser Fl 3/8-16 x 3/4  
Strain Relief  
Flat Washer 5.1 x 11.2 x 1.0T  
Screw 3/16-24 x 1/4 in. Pan Hd.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
828577  
826658  
828563  
828565  
9
118615  
10 820296-3  
11 803835-3  
12 828561  
13 828411  
14 826525  
15 828566  
16 828412  
17 HN030900  
18 HE011200  
19 HB040903  
Panel Asm Right (Includes Key 5)  
TH260021 Plate  
827642-1 Bolt Rd Hd Sh Neck 5/16-18 x 1/2  
826817-1 Nut Hex Flange 5/16-18  
828562  
Panel Asm Front  
* Standard hardware item, may be purchased locally  
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Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer  
Model No. JP06101  
Figure 4  
1
8
7
9
2
6
5
8
3
4
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
10  
11  
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number  
Key  
Key  
Part No.  
No.  
Description  
Part No.  
Description  
No.  
1
2
3
4
824886  
824885  
AC8600  
821030  
Screw 1/4-28 x 7mm  
Wedge  
† Blade  
Screw Flat Hd Hex Soc  
M5 x 0.8-12  
Key  
8
9
160033-1  
824888  
818826-8  
824890  
828399  
820722-6  
824879-1  
* Soc Set Screw 1/4-20 x 3/8  
Pulley  
* Lockwasher M10  
Screw Hex 3/8-24 x 3-1/2  
Cutter head  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
5
6
7
818654-7  
820722-5  
824881-1  
Bearing  
Support Bearing  
Bearing  
Support Bearing  
† These parts are available where you purchased your  
jointer.  
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Parts List for RIDGID 6-1/8" Jointer/Planer  
Model No. JP06101  
Figure 5  
10  
9
7
8
11  
6
12  
4
5
2
1
20  
13  
21  
19  
18  
3
14  
15  
16  
17  
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number  
Key  
Key  
Part No.  
No.  
Description  
Part No.  
Description  
No.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
826122  
826123  
817357-5  
826395  
808275-4  
138164  
826653  
805475  
824914  
169123-15  
Key Switch  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
824911-1  
817393-7  
818654-8  
824931  
160033-1  
828530  
827642-1  
824915-1  
69164  
826817-1  
JEG6  
Cord w/Plug  
V-Belt A-36  
Key  
Pulley  
Screw Set 1/4-20 x 3/8  
Motor  
* Bolt Rd Hd Sh 5/16-18 x 1/2  
Cord Motor  
Strain Relief 6N3-4  
Nut  
Switch Assembly, with  
Cords and Cord Plate  
Switch Locking  
* Screw Ty AB M4 x 1.6-18  
Bezel Switch  
* Screw Pan Hd #8-32 x 3/8  
* Lockwasher #8  
Plate Switch Bezel  
* Nut #8-32  
Box Switch  
Strain Relief 6P3-4  
10  
* Standard hardware item, may be purchased locally  
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RIDGID¨ HAND HELD AND STATIONARY POWER TOOL  
LIMITED THREE YEAR WARRANTY AND 90-DAY  
SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY  
This product is manufactured by One World Technologies, Inc.,  
under a trademark license from Ridgid, Inc. All warranty communi-  
cations should be directed to One World Technologies, Inc., attn:  
RIDGID handheld and stationary power tool technical service at (toll  
free) 1-866-539-1710.  
90-DAY SATISFACTION GUARANTEE POLICY  
During the first 90 days after the date of purchase, if you are dissatis-  
fied with the performance of this RIDGID tool for any reason you may  
return the tool to the dealer from which it was purchased for a full  
refund or exchange. To receive a replacement tool you must present  
proof of purchase and return all original equipment packaged with  
the original product. The replacement tool will be covered by the lim-  
ited warranty for the balance of the three year warranty period.  
WHAT IS COVERED UNDER THE LIMITED THREE YEAR WAR-  
RANTY  
This warranty covers all defects in workmanship or materials in this  
RIDGID tool for the three year period from the date of purchase. This  
warranty is specific to this tool. Warranties for other RIDGID products  
may vary.  
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE  
To obtain service for this RIDGID tool you must return it, freight pre-  
paid, to an authorized RIDGID service center for hand held and sta-  
tionary power tools. You may obtain the location of the authorized  
service center nearest you by calling (toll free) 1-866-539-1710 or by  
ing warranty service, you must present the proof of purchase docu-  
mentation, which includes a date of purchase. The authorized  
service center will repair any faulty workmanship, and either repair or  
replace any defective part, at our option at no charge to you.  
WHAT IS NOT COVERED  
This warranty applies only to the original purchaser at retail and may  
not be transferred. This warranty only covers defects arising under  
normal usage and does not cover any malfunction, failure or defect  
resulting from misuse, abuse, neglect, alteration, modification or  
repair by other than an authorized service center for RIDGID  
branded hand held and stationary power tools. RIDGID, INC. AND  
ONE WORLD TECHNOLOGIES, INC. MAKE NO WARRANTIES,  
REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES AS TO THE QUALITY OR  
PERFORMANCE OF ITS POWER TOOLS OTHER THAN THOSE  
SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY.  
ADDITIONAL LIMITATIONS  
To the extent permitted by applicable law, all implied warranties,  
including warranties of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A  
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, are disclaimed. Any implied warranties,  
including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular pur-  
pose, that cannot be disclaimed under state law are limited to three  
years from the date of purchase. One World Technologies, Inc. is not  
responsible for direct, indirect, incidental or consequential damages.  
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty  
lasts and/or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or  
consequential damages, so the above limitations may not apply to  
you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also  
have other rights which vary from state to state.  
Stock No. JP0610  
Model No. JP06101  
Serial No. __________________ Model and serial numbers  
may be found on a plate attached to the base. You should  
record serial number in a safe place for future use.  
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?  
CALL 1-866-539-1710  
One World Technologies, Inc.  
Hwy. 8  
Please have your Model Number and Serial Number on hand  
when calling.  
Pickens, SC 29671  
Part No. SP6442  
Form No. SP6442  
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