RIDGID R848 - Manual (Page 9)

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FEATURES
KNOW YOUR HAND PLANER
See Figure 1.
Before attempting to use this product, familiarize yourself
with all operating features and safety rules.
SWITCH TRIGGER
Your hand planer has a conveniently located switch trigger
on the underside of the rear handle.
EDGE GUIDE/RABBET GUIDE
The edge guide may be attached for planing edges and
making rabbet cuts.
LOCK-OFF BUTTON
The lock-off button locks the switch trigger in the OFF posi-
tion when the switch is released.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB
The depth adjustment selects 0-1/16 in. planing depths, in
increments of 1/64 in.
CHIP COLLECTION
The dust bag attaches to the chip exhaust of the planer to
keep the work area free of debris. A 1-1/4 in. vacuum hose
can also be attached for chip collection.
SPIRAL CUT BLADE ACTION
The blade is attached to a cylinder-shaped blade holder for
spiral cut action to create a smooth finish.
KICKSTAND
The kickstand allows the planer to sit on a workpiece or table
without damaging the workpiece or the blades.