RIDGID TP1300 - Manual (Page 27)

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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible Cause Remedy
Snipe
(Gouging at
ends of board) 1. Dull knives
2. Inadequate support of
long boards
3. Lumber not butted
properly
4. Extensions misaligned
1. Replace knives per instructions (See
“Replacing Knives” section)
2. Support long boards
3. Butt end to end each piece of stock
as boards pass through planer
4. Adjust extension supports
Fuzzy Grain 1. Planing wood with a
high moisture content
1. Remove high moisture content from
wood by drying
Torn Grain 1. Too heavy a cut
2. Knives cutting against
grain
3. Dull knives
1. Review “Depth of Cut” section
2. Review “Feeding the Work” section
3. Replace knives per instructions
Rough Raised
Grain 1. Dull knives
2. Too heavy a cut
3. Moisture content too
high
1. Replace knives per instructions
2. Review “Depth of Cut”
3. Dry the wood or use dried wood
Uneven Depth
Cut Side to
Side 1. Blade projection not
uniform
1. Check that end of knife is fully
seated in the cutter head.
Cutter head
Elevation
Adjusts with
Difficulty 1. Elevation screws dirty
2. Gears or screws worn
3. Friction between cas-
ing and covers
1. Clean and lubricate elevation screws
2. Replace
3. Clean, lubricate
Board Thick-
ness Does Not
Match Depth of
Cut Scale 1. Indicator not set cor-
rectly
2. Knife projection incor-
rect
1. Adjust indicator/securely tighten
2. Set knife projection correctly (See
“Replacing Knives” section).
Chain Jumping 1. Sprockets worn
2. Chain worn
1. Replace sprockets
2. Replace chain
Motor does not
start 1. Switch malfunction
2. Overload protector
tripped
3. Supply fuse opens
4. Brushes worn
5. Other
1. Have a qualified electrician replace
the ON/OFF switch.
2. Turn power switch off. When planer
temperature adequately cools (allow
15-30 minutes) press overload pro-
tector reset button.
3. Replace fuse with a 15 amp time
delay fuse, or circuit breaker.
4. See “Maintenance” section, ”Chang-
ing Brushes
5. Get authorized service.
Dust chute is
blocked 1. Build up of resin under
dust chute
2. Large debris
1. Clean dust chute and exhaust area.
2. Clear debris.