Ryobi P610 Manuel D'utilisation page 6

STARTING/STOPPING THE PLANER
See Figure 4, page 10.
 To start the planer: Push the lock-off button from either
side, and then depress the switch trigger.
 To stop the planer: Release the switch trigger.
KICKSTAND
See Figure 5, page 10.
The planer has been equipped with an automatic pivoting
kickstand that will prevent the blade from contacting the
workbench when not in use. As you begin your planing
operation, the kickstand will automatically retract as it passes
over the edge of the workpiece. When setting the planer
down on your workbench, the kickstand will automatically
pivot down to prevent the blade from making any contact.
WARNING:
Make sure the kickstand operates freely at all times and
that the area surrounding the kickstand is clear of debris.
Failure to do so could result in serious personal injury.
PLANING DEPTH
See Figure 6, page 10.
When you begin planing a rough piece of material, the planer
will only remove the high spots at first. Successive passes
will remove more and more material. By removing no more
than 1/64 in. with each pass, you will achieve the smoothest
finish, even from the roughest workpiece.
Always begin by making test cuts in scrap wood to make
sure that the planer is removing the desired amount of wood.
To set the planing depth:
 Lock the switch by placing the lock-off button in the center
position.
NOTE: The switch automatically locks when not
depressed to the left or the right.
 Turn the depth adjustment knob clockwise to reach the
maximum depth of cut.
NOTE: To protect the blades during storage, transporting,
etc., set the depth adjustment to 0.
WARNING:
Always clamp the workpiece securely before making
a cut. Work moving during a cut could result in loss of
control of the planer and cause serious injury.
OPERATING THE PLANER
See Figure 7, page 11.
 Clamp the work securely.
 Support the work so that the operation is on your right.
 Adjust the planing depth.
OPERATION
 Hold the planer with both hands. Hold the front handle
with your left hand and the rear handle with your right
hand.
WARNING:
Always use two hands on the tool for any operation. This
assures that you maintain control and avoid risk of serious
personal injury. Always properly support and clamp the
work so that both hands are free to control the planer.
 Place the front shoe on the edge of work to be planed.
NOTE: Make sure the blades are not touching the work.
 Apply pressure to the front handle so that the front shoe
is completely flat on the work.
 Start the planer and let the motor reach maximum speed.
 Hold the planer firmly and push it forward into the work,
using a slow, steady motion.
 Apply downward pressure toward the rear handle as you
reach the end of the planed cut. This helps keep the rear
section of the planer base in contact with the work and
prevents the front of the planer from gouging the cut.
WARNING:
Be careful to avoid hitting nails or any other foreign
objects during planing operation; this action could nick,
crack, or damage blades.
NOTE: We suggest that you always keep an extra set of
blades on hand. If the blades in the planer show signs of
becoming dull, chipped, or damaged in any way, replace
them. The blades are reversible and can be reversed until
both sides become dull. Reverse or change the blades
only as a set, never individually.
 Plane slowly and empty the dust bag often.
NOTE: Using a battery in a low charge condition will cause
chip build-up and clogging of the chip exhaust. This will
also affect the quality of the cut. Keep a freshly charged
battery available and replace the discharged battery when
you notice a decrease in performance.
CAUTION:
Planing too fast results in a poor finish and increases chip
build-up in the chip exhaust. Chip build-up restricts air
flow and can cause motor overheating.
WARNING:
Do not attempt to clear a blocked chip exhaust until the
blades stop and you have removed the battery. Failure
to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury.
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