Ridgid R4331 Support Question
Ridgid R4331 Support Question
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Question posted by Janthonysupensky on February 1st, 2017
When Turning On It Is Locked Up Due To The Feed Rollers Not Allowing The Cutting
head to turn
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Answer #1: Posted by techyagent on February 2nd, 2017 10:32 AM
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As the others have recommended, cleaning and waxing, all of the tables will allow the wood to be pulled through the machine much more easily. Before this, it is important to inspect the infeed and outfeed rollers up inside the machine. The rollers, usually covered with polyurethane, can get gunked up with pitch, resin and sawdust. With the machine unplugged, raise the cutter head up to five inches, and inspect the rollers. If they are in need of cleaning, this can be done with a mild soap and water solution, and a piece of fine scotchbrite. The scrubbing sponges that you use in your kitchen sink also work well. Caution! Your hands will be very close to the blades. It is all too easy to gently brush against a blade and receive a nasty slice.
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Techygirl
Related Ridgid R4331 Manual Pages
Operation Manual - Page 3
...against the direction of rotation of the motor could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is dusty.
PROTECT YOUR HEARING. It's safer than using your ...power tools in use of personal injury.
USE THE RIGHT DIRECTION OF FEED. Don't force the tool or attachment to a complete stop.
PROTECT YOUR LUNGS. The use , before turning it on the tool while...
Operation Manual - Page 4
...FEED ROLLERS occasionally to be no chips or sawdust between the infeed and outfeed surfaces and the cutter head blade path.
SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE ADEQUATELY at an authorized service facility. If it will not fit the outlet, have repaired by a qualified electrician.
Keep TOOL... sides. Do not operate tool when you are sharp and can easily cut your hand. Make sure blade...
Operation Manual - Page 5
...the State of a second is turned off the power switch, remove ...head, rollers, belts, and
pulleys during operation.
g) When servicing, use caution when
loosening blade locking screws, and when handling and changing blades. SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
NEVER PUT YOUR FINGERS into the dust hood or under the cutter guard.
ALLOW THE Cutter head to a complete stop when tool...
Operation Manual - Page 6
...that may result in death or serious injury.
Eye Protection
Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to operate the tool better and safer. V A Hz min
no load Double-insulated construction Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., ... to keep your hands away from the blade will allow you to comply with this product. SYMBOLS
The following symbols may be used on this...
Operation Manual - Page 7
... equipment-grounding conductor to carry the current that is intended for loose or exposed wires and cut or worn insulation. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an outer surface that is green with the tool outdoors, use .
It also has a grounding pin like the one shown.
7 ELECTRICAL
Extension Cords
Use...
Operation Manual - Page 8
...still too hot and must be allowed to start , turn off the power switch immediately and unplug the tool.
Remove the switch key and allow the motor time to the ...tool to make sure it turns freely. Once the button is free, try to cool. If motor has cooled, button will automatically "trip" and cause the planer to continuous heavy cutting. If the head is reset, the tool...
Operation Manual - Page 9
... or Material The item on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.
Dado Cut A non-through cut by holding it applies to feed the workpiece over , under, behind, or in a workpiece that the tip of the blade.
Gum A sticky, sap-based residue from the cutter head. Miter Cut A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any operation.
Cross...
Operation Manual - Page 10
... end of the project you are helpful when planing long workpieces.
To lock in .
Max. Max. AUTOMATIC FEED
Infeed and outfeed rollers feed the wood through the planer.
KNOW YOUR planer
See Figure 3, page 21.
Sure-cut™ carriage lock
The Sure-Cut™ Carriage Lock helps minimize snipe on the front of your planer and measures depth...
Operation Manual - Page 11
... table prior to turning on workbench aligning holes...Lock washer 1
Hex head screw 1
Operator's Manual (not shown 1
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly. If shipping has influenced the settings, take to workbench
If your new planer.
Carefully lift the tool...cutting. After assembling it to the product by the manufacturer and require customer installation. Install the lock...
Operation Manual - Page 12
...
See Figure 7, page 22.
Using the hex head screw and lock washer, attach the depth adjustment crank handle securely to properly secure.... NOTE: The tab on the exhaust port should be clamped to fan and result in . shop vac to the planer. Shipped in place using holes in planer base as a portable tool...
Operation Manual - Page 13
...cutter blades and feed rollers clean will affect cutting accuracy. Planing with tools to make thin test cuts on a scrap ...allow familiarity with dull or nicked cutter blades may use this tool for instructions on how to keep your eyes, resulting in .
Cutter blades must ALWAYS be turned once to desired thickness while creating a smooth, level surface. WARNING:
Do not force feed...
Operation Manual - Page 14
... cause the workpiece to use by the planer table and rollers, causing the shifting weight to start the tool. TO RAISE THE CUTTER HEAD: With the power switch in the OFF ( O ) position, lift the
Sure-Cut™ Carriage Lock to unlock the cutter head assembly. Turn the depth adjustment crank handle clockwise to remove the...
Operation Manual - Page 15
... cut ).
Repeat passes, lowering the cutter head on and allowing it will raise or lower the cutter head 1/16 in the locked position. WARNING:
Never plane workpiece with the cutter head in...allow the automatic feed to one side at the rear of the planer and receive the planed lumber by grasping the edges of the board at the maximum depth of the planer infeed area.
Turn...
Operation Manual - Page 16
...Before performing any adjustment, make sure the tool is unplugged from the power supply and the switch is not locked, rotate until the cutter head locks in place. Using the magnetic...locks.
Inaccurate cuts can be shifted up sand or other particles on either the left or right side to secure.
16
WARNING:
Always wear heavy leather gloves and use caution when loosening blade locking...
Operation Manual - Page 17
... the movement of medium-weight machine oil. In order to accumulate on or in this tool are permanently lubricated and need no further lubrication is dusty, also wear a dust mask....See Figure 18, page 25. Do not allow sawdust to avoid personal injury, keep fingers away.
Use clean cloths to avoid accidental injury. Check feed rollers after each use a mild, nonflammable tar ...
Operation Manual - Page 18
... Carefully loosen and remove the blade locking screws.
Using the magnetic blade wrench, remove the blade lock bar by turning the dust exhaust fan with a damaged cord... a flat-head screwdriver, unscrew the brush cap. NOTE: The replacement blades may produce ridges on cutter head and push the installed blade in use tool with your fingers until it locks. MAINTENANCE
Cord...
Operation Manual - Page 19
...Feed other appliances or motors or connect to circuit with planer surface Unstable roller spring pressure
Feed roller worn unevenly
Have service performed by an authorized service center. Replace or turn ... setting Workpiece being fed against grain Dull cutter blades
Reduce depth of cut
Cutter head assembly not level with adequate amp rating.
Check condition of Dull cutter blades...
Operation Manual - Page 20
... SPECIFICALLY STATED IN THIS WARRANTY. One World Technologies, Inc. Some states do not allow limitations on to an authorized service center for this RIDGID® Hand Held and Stationary Power Tool for RIDGID® branded hand held and stationary power tools purchased 2/1/04 and after the date of purchase, if you are disclaimed.
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