RIDGID TP1300 - Manual (Page 8)

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Glossary of Terms for Woodworking (continued)
Planing - Removing wood from the wid-
est surface or face of a board so as to
make it flat and smooth.
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.
Snipe - The localized variation in work-
piece thickness.
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 performed. The surfaces of a work-
piece are commonly referred to as faces,
ends and edges.
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 cir-
cuit protection. Your tool is wired at
the factory for operation using the
voltage shown. Connect tool to a
power line with the appropriate volt-
age 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, replace power cord
immediately if it is worn, cut, or
damaged in any way.
The A-C motor used on this tool is an uni-
versal non-reversible type, having the fol-
lowing specifications:
General Electrical Connections
DANGER: To reduce the risk of
electrocution:
1. Use only identical replacement
parts when servicing. Servicing
should be performed by a quali-
fied service technician.
2. Do not use in rain or where floor
is wet. This tool is intended for
indoor use only.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of electrical shock do not permit
fingers to touch the terminals or
plug when installing or removing
the plug to or from the outlet.
If power cord is worn or cut, damaged in
any way, have it replaced immediately.
110-120 Volt, 60 Hz. Tool Information
NOTE: 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
Face
Edge
End
Voltage 110-120
Amperes 15
Hertz (Cycles) 60
Phase Single
Cuts per minute-CPM 18,000
Rotation of Shaft Clockwise