RIDGID TP1300 - Manual (Page 7)

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• Never use another person as a sub-
stitute for a table extension, or as
additional support for a workpiece
that is longer or wider than the basic
thickness planer table or to help
feed, support or pull the workpiece.
Take Precautions Against Kickback.
Do not permit anyone to stand or
cross in line with the path of the board
through the thickness planer. A kick-
back or thrown debris will travel in this
direction.
Keep Children Away. Keep all visi-
tors a safe distance from the thick-
ness planer. Make sure bystanders
are clear of the thickness planer and
workpiece.
Let the blade reach full speed before
planing.
Turn switch off and unplug tool before
inspecting, adjusting or repairing the
planer.
Before freeing jammed material:
• Turn switch “OFF”.
• Wait for all moving parts to stop.
• Unplug the thickness planer.
Before Leaving The Thickness Planer
Never Leave Tool Running Unat-
tended.
Turn power off. Wait for all
moving parts to stop.
Make workshop child-proof. Lock
the shop. Remove yellow switch key
and store away from tool. Disconnect
master switches. Store away from
children and others not qualified to
use the tool.
Glossary of Terms for Woodworking
Bed - The combination of infeed and out-
feed table surfaces which support the
workpiece during a cutting operation.
Cutter Head - The cutter head is a rotat-
ing piece with two adjustable knives. The
cutter head removes material from the
workpiece.
Depth of cut - A term used to indicate
how deep into the workpiece the cutter
knives will cut.
Gum - A sticky, sap based residue from
wood products.
Infeed Table - The section of the thick-
ness planer upon which the workpiece is
placed before being pushed into the cutter
head.
Kickback - An uncontrolled grabbing and
throwing of the workpiece back toward the
operator by the rotating cutter head.
Leading End- The end of the workpiece
which is pushed into the cutter head first.
Outfeed Table - The section of a thick-
ness planer which supports the workpiece
after it passes under the cutter head.
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 of 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.
WARNING:
Look for this symbol to point out important safety precautions. It
means attention!!! Your safety is involved.
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