Ryobi P611 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

STARTING/STOPPING THE PLANER
See Figure 5, page 12.
 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 6, page 12.
The planer has been equipped with an automatic pivoting
kickstand that will prevent the blades from contacting the
workbench when not in use. As you begin the planing opera-
tion, the kickstand will automatically retract as it passes over
the edge of the workpiece. When setting the planer down on
the 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 7, page 12.
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:
 Remove the battery pack.
 Turn the depth adjustment knob clockwise to set the de-
sired depth of cut. The maximum depth of cut is 1/16 in.
NOTE: Use only detented depth settings. Attempting cuts
with the depth of cut settings between the detented posi-
tions can result in uneven cuts.
NOTE: To protect the blades during storage, transporting,
etc., turn the depth adjustment knob counterclockwise to
P on the depth of cut scale to park the blade.
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.
TIPS FOR OPERATING THE PLANER
 Clamp the work securely.
 Be sure the material to be planed is free of nails, staples,
or screws.
OPERATION
 Support the work so that the operation is on your side.
NOTICE:
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 disconnected the product from
the power source. Failure to heed this warning can result
in serious personal injury.
PLANING
See Figure 8, page 12.
 Clamp the work securely.
 Adjust the planing depth. Refer to Planing Depth earlier
in this manual.
 Hold the depth adjustment knob with one hand and the
handle with your other 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.
Never operate the tool overhead or inverted from the
proper operating position; serious personal injury may
result.
 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 depth adjustment knob 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.
 Plane slowly and empty the dust bag often.
 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 staples during plan-
ing operation; this action could nick, crack, or damage
blades.
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