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OPERATOR'S MANUAL 6-1/8 in. JOINTER/PLANER JP06101 � Your Jointer/Planer has been engineered and manufactured to RIDGID's high standard for buying a RIDGID product. Thank you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
OPERATOR'S MANUAL 6-1/8 in. JOINTER/PLANER JP06101 � Your Jointer/Planer has been engineered and manufactured to RIDGID's high standard for buying a RIDGID product. Thank you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. WARNING: To reduce the risk of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, it will give you for dependability, ease of injury, the user must read and understand the operator's manual before using this product. SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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... BLOCKS/PUSH STICK when planing. Never use this tool, loan them these chemicals are specially designed to move into the cutter head. n NEVER TURN YOUR JOINTER/PLANER "ON" before clearing everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table. Refer to them to instruct others who may use another...
... BLOCKS/PUSH STICK when planing. Never use this tool, loan them these chemicals are specially designed to move into the cutter head. n NEVER TURN YOUR JOINTER/PLANER "ON" before clearing everything except the workpiece and related support devices off the table. Refer to them to instruct others who may use another...
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... volts. n Located on the side of new UL listed electrical tape. UL listed plug. n Unplug the jointer/planer. ELECTRICAL CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE See Figures 2 - 5. NOTE: The jointer/planer is prewired at the back of the junction box then lift off the 120 volt power cord plug and... White Green Wire Nut 240V Power Cord 240V Wiring Fig. 5 Remove the phillips screw at the factory for 120 volts, 60 Hz. n Recheck your jointer/planer into a 220-240 volt, 1W5 haitme pB.,lack 3-prong receptacle. n Connect the power cord white and1 3bl5ack lea2ds4,8 respectively, to the plug ...
... volts. n Located on the side of new UL listed electrical tape. UL listed plug. n Unplug the jointer/planer. ELECTRICAL CHANGING MOTOR VOLTAGE See Figures 2 - 5. NOTE: The jointer/planer is prewired at the back of the junction box then lift off the 120 volt power cord plug and... White Green Wire Nut 240V Power Cord 240V Wiring Fig. 5 Remove the phillips screw at the factory for 120 volts, 60 Hz. n Recheck your jointer/planer into a 220-240 volt, 1W5 haitme pB.,lack 3-prong receptacle. n Connect the power cord white and1 3bl5ack lea2ds4,8 respectively, to the plug ...
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... piece, slightly thinner than at any ripping operation. As it securely against the table or fence during cutting operations. Push Blocks (for jointer planers) Device used for table saws) Devices used to the blade other than 90° to feed the workpiece through or partial cut...through the saw during any operation. Snipe (planers) Depression made across the grain or the width of the workpiece. Cutter Head (planers and jointer planers) A rotating cutterhead with the blade. Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) The number of turns completed by guiding it applies to prevent kickback...
... piece, slightly thinner than at any ripping operation. As it securely against the table or fence during cutting operations. Push Blocks (for jointer planers) Device used for table saws) Devices used to the blade other than 90° to feed the workpiece through or partial cut...through the saw during any operation. Snipe (planers) Depression made across the grain or the width of the workpiece. Cutter Head (planers and jointer planers) A rotating cutterhead with the blade. Revolutions Per Minute (RPM) The number of turns completed by guiding it applies to prevent kickback...
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..., stop pin can control how much wood will be turned ON. OUTFEED TABLE The section of a jointer bed which allows the operator to use a different (sharper) part of the jointer bed upon which the workpiece is adjustable which supports the workpiece after a cutting operation. increments. When it...DUST CHUTE WITH TOOL STORAGE Allows 4 in . DEPTH OF CUT HANDWHEEL By turning the handwheel you can be used. FEATURES KNOW YOUR JOINTER/PLANER See Figure 6. Easily slides up to help prevent any unauthorized use. FENCE LOCK KNOB Allows fence to move across table front to ...
..., stop pin can control how much wood will be turned ON. OUTFEED TABLE The section of a jointer bed which allows the operator to use a different (sharper) part of the jointer bed upon which the workpiece is adjustable which supports the workpiece after a cutting operation. increments. When it...DUST CHUTE WITH TOOL STORAGE Allows 4 in . DEPTH OF CUT HANDWHEEL By turning the handwheel you can be used. FEATURES KNOW YOUR JOINTER/PLANER See Figure 6. Easily slides up to help prevent any unauthorized use. FENCE LOCK KNOB Allows fence to move across table front to ...
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Fence Assembly 1 5. Jointer Bed Assembly 1 3. Dust Chute 1 6. Front Panel 1 8. Rear Panel 1 2 7. Motor Mount Bracket 1 4. Motor and Switch Assembly 1 2. Right Side Panel 1 9. Left Side Panel 1 Operator's Manual (Not shown) Hardware Blister Pack (Not shown) 4 1 9 8 3 5 7 6 Fig. 8 13 LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your tool: 1.
Fence Assembly 1 5. Jointer Bed Assembly 1 3. Dust Chute 1 6. Front Panel 1 8. Rear Panel 1 2 7. Motor Mount Bracket 1 4. Motor and Switch Assembly 1 2. Right Side Panel 1 9. Left Side Panel 1 Operator's Manual (Not shown) Hardware Blister Pack (Not shown) 4 1 9 8 3 5 7 6 Fig. 8 13 LOOSE PARTS The following items are included with your tool: 1.
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V-Belt 1 3. Cutter Guard 1 5. n Carefully lift jointer/planer from the carton by the base, and place it on a level work surface. n Do not discard the packing material until the missing parts are ...
V-Belt 1 3. Cutter Guard 1 5. n Carefully lift jointer/planer from the carton by the base, and place it on a level work surface. n Do not discard the packing material until the missing parts are ...
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n Thread a 3/8 in . from the side with the other 3/8 in . Place a 3/8 in . NOTE: Once the jointer is in its permanent location the leveling feet may be adjusted. Adjust all four feet. Make sure the motor shaft faces the rear of the ... AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY 4 X 4 BLOCK Fig. 14 Hex Nut (8), 3/8 in . ADJUSTING THE LEVELING FEET Move the jointer/planer to be needed . n Turn the cabinet upside down as shown. Serrated Flange Hex Nuts (4), 5/16 in place with RIDGID label). n Attach the leveling feet as shown. Tighten the nuts down . n Locate the following : Rubber Leveling...
n Thread a 3/8 in . from the side with the other 3/8 in . Place a 3/8 in . NOTE: Once the jointer is in its permanent location the leveling feet may be adjusted. Adjust all four feet. Make sure the motor shaft faces the rear of the ... AND SWITCH ASSEMBLY 4 X 4 BLOCK Fig. 14 Hex Nut (8), 3/8 in . ADJUSTING THE LEVELING FEET Move the jointer/planer to be needed . n Turn the cabinet upside down as shown. Serrated Flange Hex Nuts (4), 5/16 in place with RIDGID label). n Attach the leveling feet as shown. Tighten the nuts down . n Locate the following : Rubber Leveling...
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...n Line up . n Install switch key into place as shown. n Locate the following : Switch Key (1) Screws (2), 3/16 in . n Bolt the jointer table to the cabinet using hex head bolts and tighten all the bolts. n Using 3/16 in . ASSEMBLING SWITCH See Figure 17. To avoid back injury..., lift with the holes in . n Locate the following : Serrated Hex Head Bolts (3), 3/8-16 x 3/4 in the cabinet. ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING JOINTER TABLE TO CABINET See Figures 15 - 16. n Place the cabinet on left side. screws, mount the switch into switch. 4 X 4'S BED ASSEMBLY 4 X...
...n Line up . n Install switch key into place as shown. n Locate the following : Switch Key (1) Screws (2), 3/16 in . n Bolt the jointer table to the cabinet using hex head bolts and tighten all the bolts. n Using 3/16 in . ASSEMBLING SWITCH See Figure 17. To avoid back injury..., lift with the holes in . n Locate the following : Serrated Hex Head Bolts (3), 3/8-16 x 3/4 in the cabinet. ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLING JOINTER TABLE TO CABINET See Figures 15 - 16. n Place the cabinet on left side. screws, mount the switch into switch. 4 X 4'S BED ASSEMBLY 4 X...
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...nuts and bolts as well as shown. Pulley guard (1) n With assistance, set the jointer upright. screws. carriage head bolts and 5/16 in . Tighten the nuts. ASSEMBLING AND TENSIONING BELT See Figure 19.... n While the jointer is heavy. ASSEMBLING THE PULLEY GUARD See Figure 20. V-BELT PAN HEAD SCREW 18 REAR PANEL CABINET...down in on one side of the motor only to put tension on the inside of the cabinet as jointer table mounting bolts at this time. flange nuts. BELT DEFLECTION Fig. 19 PULLEY GUARD Fig. 20 ...
...nuts and bolts as well as shown. Pulley guard (1) n With assistance, set the jointer upright. screws. carriage head bolts and 5/16 in . Tighten the nuts. ASSEMBLING AND TENSIONING BELT See Figure 19.... n While the jointer is heavy. ASSEMBLING THE PULLEY GUARD See Figure 20. V-BELT PAN HEAD SCREW 18 REAR PANEL CABINET...down in on one side of the motor only to put tension on the inside of the cabinet as jointer table mounting bolts at this time. flange nuts. BELT DEFLECTION Fig. 19 PULLEY GUARD Fig. 20 ...
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... n Slide the tab on the bottom side of the fence indicate where the cutter head opening is located in slot. NOTE: Tabs on with the jointer) used for knife adjustments, can be positioned upwards so they fit in the table. n Locate the following : Sawdust Chute (1) Wing Screws (2), 1/4-20 x 1/2 in the dust...
... n Slide the tab on the bottom side of the fence indicate where the cutter head opening is located in slot. NOTE: Tabs on with the jointer) used for knife adjustments, can be positioned upwards so they fit in the table. n Locate the following : Sawdust Chute (1) Wing Screws (2), 1/4-20 x 1/2 in the dust...
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... Never stand directly in line with dull, gummed-up the workpiece. n When making a cut n Failing to inflict severe injury. BEFORE LEAVING THE JOINTER/PLANER n Place the switch in a safe place. Store key in the OFF ( O ) position. n Make workshop childproof. APPLICATIONS You may ... shop. It is used on wood only n �Jointing/Planing n �Rabbeting n �Beveling/Chamfering BASIC OPERATION OF THE JOINTER/PLANER The jointer/planer allows the operator to kickback. Never force cuts. Keep your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. Store key in a safe...
... Never stand directly in line with dull, gummed-up the workpiece. n When making a cut n Failing to inflict severe injury. BEFORE LEAVING THE JOINTER/PLANER n Place the switch in a safe place. Store key in the OFF ( O ) position. n Make workshop childproof. APPLICATIONS You may ... shop. It is used on wood only n �Jointing/Planing n �Rabbeting n �Beveling/Chamfering BASIC OPERATION OF THE JOINTER/PLANER The jointer/planer allows the operator to kickback. Never force cuts. Keep your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. Store key in a safe...
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..., slightly shift pressure to kickback. for best results in any parts. A deep cut . n Feed with and without the push blocks before turning the jointer/planer on the jointer/planer, workpiece, or push block/push stick. n As leading edge of cut makes feeding the wood harder and can cause the wood to above...
..., slightly shift pressure to kickback. for best results in any parts. A deep cut . n Feed with and without the push blocks before turning the jointer/planer on the jointer/planer, workpiece, or push block/push stick. n As leading edge of cut makes feeding the wood harder and can cause the wood to above...
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... heed this warning could result in position using fence tilt knob and fence sliding knob. OPERATION PLANING See Figure 32. Planing on a jointer will not necessarily make it flat and smooth. BEVELING/CHAMFERING See Figure 34. Lock fence in serious personal injury. This allows the jointed... edge to any other surface. Planing on a jointer only smooths and flattens. To ensure a square cut, the workpiece face must be made with the push blocks. WARNING: Always use push ...
... heed this warning could result in position using fence tilt knob and fence sliding knob. OPERATION PLANING See Figure 32. Planing on a jointer will not necessarily make it flat and smooth. BEVELING/CHAMFERING See Figure 34. Lock fence in serious personal injury. This allows the jointed... edge to any other surface. Planing on a jointer only smooths and flattens. To ensure a square cut, the workpiece face must be made with the push blocks. WARNING: Always use push ...
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... table during a rabbet cut , the fence can be moved toward the guard where the knives are sharper. WARNING: Moving parts can be moved across the jointer/planer to jointing except that only part of the edge is very similar to take full advantage of the "sharpness" of the cutting (usually jointing... do so could result in this warning could cause serious personal injury from contact with cutter or other moving parts. To move the fence, turn jointer/planer off and wait for all parts to stop, before adjusting fence. Failure to the desired position. deep increments. Turn...
... table during a rabbet cut , the fence can be moved toward the guard where the knives are sharper. WARNING: Moving parts can be moved across the jointer/planer to jointing except that only part of the edge is very similar to take full advantage of the "sharpness" of the cutting (usually jointing... do so could result in this warning could cause serious personal injury from contact with cutter or other moving parts. To move the fence, turn jointer/planer off and wait for all parts to stop, before adjusting fence. Failure to the desired position. deep increments. Turn...
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...the cutter knives. n Move the straight edge to ensure all three knives with the second jackscrew. n Tighten the knife lock screws. n Unplug jointer/planer. n Place a straight edge on the outfeed table, extending over the cutter head as necessary (see procedure below to heed this warning could...check the other two knives. ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the cutter head turns freely and the knives clear the jointer bed. Failure to realign. ALIGNING AND ADJUSTING CUTTER KNIVES See Figures 40 - 41. NOTE: Please refer to make sure the tool ...
...the cutter knives. n Move the straight edge to ensure all three knives with the second jackscrew. n Tighten the knife lock screws. n Unplug jointer/planer. n Place a straight edge on the outfeed table, extending over the cutter head as necessary (see procedure below to heed this warning could...check the other two knives. ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Before performing any adjustment, make sure the cutter head turns freely and the knives clear the jointer bed. Failure to realign. ALIGNING AND ADJUSTING CUTTER KNIVES See Figures 40 - 41. NOTE: Please refer to make sure the tool ...
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... HEAD STRAIGHT EDGE WARNING: To reduce the risk of revolution. n As a final check of the outfeed table adjustment, run a piece of the jointer. ADJUSTING TABLE GIBS See Figure 43. However, to adjust the gibs, proceed as shown. ADJUSTMENTS OUTFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENT To check this alignment proceed as ... as shown. n Rotate the cutter head by turning the outfeed table knob, until the screw "bottoms out." It should rest firmly on your jointer. it should not be curved as required by hand. The gibs on both tables, as follows: See Figure 42. Do not overtighten the screws...
... HEAD STRAIGHT EDGE WARNING: To reduce the risk of revolution. n As a final check of the outfeed table adjustment, run a piece of the jointer. ADJUSTING TABLE GIBS See Figure 43. However, to adjust the gibs, proceed as shown. ADJUSTMENTS OUTFEED TABLE ADJUSTMENT To check this alignment proceed as ... as shown. n Rotate the cutter head by turning the outfeed table knob, until the screw "bottoms out." It should rest firmly on your jointer. it should not be curved as required by hand. The gibs on both tables, as follows: See Figure 42. Do not overtighten the screws...
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... cutter head guard to an angle not provided. NOTE: Do not overtighten the spring. n Using a straight edge, align the extension to be flush with the RIDGID jointer to the cutter head guard in the bottom of the fence on one side over the other at the end of the guard post. The...
... cutter head guard to an angle not provided. NOTE: Do not overtighten the spring. n Using a straight edge, align the extension to be flush with the RIDGID jointer to the cutter head guard in the bottom of the fence on one side over the other at the end of the guard post. The...
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...solvents when cleaning plastic parts. If operation is worn, cut, or damaged in this motor cannot be done by their use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use clean cloths to keep sawdust from various types of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or vacuumed ... the tool. n Connect this motor should be damaged by an Authorized Service Center. Clean them with plastic parts. Apply a thin coat of the jointer/planer. WARNING: Do not at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified for your model and a 15-amp branch circuit with normal motor ventilation. ...
...solvents when cleaning plastic parts. If operation is worn, cut, or damaged in this motor cannot be done by their use only identical RIDGID replacement parts. Use clean cloths to keep sawdust from various types of sawdust and wood chips and should be blown out or vacuumed ... the tool. n Connect this motor should be damaged by an Authorized Service Center. Clean them with plastic parts. Apply a thin coat of the jointer/planer. WARNING: Do not at motor terminals must equal the voltage specified for your model and a 15-amp branch circuit with normal motor ventilation. ...
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... 3. Consult an Authorized Service Center. Adjust belt tension. Any attempt to wood chips under fence 1. ACCESSORIES Look for these accessories at The Home Depot: �Jointer Knives...AC8600 Push Blocks ...AC8601 Dust Collection Kit...AC8602 WARNING: Attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are not leveled with outfeed table...
... 3. Consult an Authorized Service Center. Adjust belt tension. Any attempt to wood chips under fence 1. ACCESSORIES Look for these accessories at The Home Depot: �Jointer Knives...AC8600 Push Blocks ...AC8601 Dust Collection Kit...AC8602 WARNING: Attachments and accessories available for use with this tool are not leveled with outfeed table...