- Ridgid Owner Manual Thinkness Planer TP1300

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Wiring Diagram
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 Eleva-
tion Adjusts with Dif-
ficulty
1. Elevation screws dirty
2.Gearsorscrewsworn
3. Friction between casing and covers
1. Clean and lubricate elevation screws
2. Replace
3. Clean, lubricate
Board Thickness
Does Not Match
Depth of Cut Scale
1. Indicator not set correctly
2. Knife projection incorrect
1. Adjust indicator/securely tighten
2. Set knife projection correctly (See “Replac-
ing 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 tempera-
ture adequately cools (allow 15-30 minutes)
press overload protector reset button.
3. Replace fuse with a 15 amp time delay fuse,
or circuit breaker.
4. See “Maintenance” section, ”Changing
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.
Black
White
Green
Power Cord
Switch
Over Load
Grounding Wire
Motor Lead
Motor Lead
Motor