Ryobi HPL51 - Manual (Page 9)

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COLLAR
DUST BAG
EXHAUST
PORT
Fig. 2
ADJUSTMENTS
Fig. 4
WARNING:
The power planer should never be connected to a
power supply when you are assembling parts,
making adjustments, cleaning, performing
maintenance, or when the tool is not in use.
Disconnecting the tool prevents accidental starting
that could cause serious injury.
ATTACHING THE DUST BAG
See Figure 2.
Follow these steps to attach the dust bag.
1. Unplug the planer.
2. Slide the collar of the dust bag onto the exhaust port.
NOTE: To remove the dust bag, pull it straight out of
the exhaust port.
CAUTION:
The dust bag fills quickly. Empty it often to prevent
damage to the product.
ADJUSTING THE EXHAUST DIRECTION
See Figure 3.
Control the direction of debris when working in confined
areas. Change the direction of the exhaust to either the
right or left.
Follow these steps to adjust the exhaust direction.
1. Unplug the planer.
2. Adjust the exhaust direction and dust bag:
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ To adjust exhaust to the right—Move the exhaust
direction knob to the right and install the dust bag
on the right exhaust port.
■ ■ ■ ■ ■ To adjust exhaust to the left—Move the exhaust
direction knob to the left and install the dust bag
on the left exhaust port.
ADJUSTING THE PLANING DEPTH
See Figure 4.
Always work from a rough cut to a finish cut. The
approximate setting for rough planing is 1/32 (0.8 mm).
For finish planing use a setting of approximately 1/64
(0.4 mm). Make test cuts in scrap wood after each
adjustment to make sure that the planer is removing the
desired amount of wood.
Follow these steps to adjust planing depth.
1. Unplug the planer.
2. Turn the depth adjustment knob to the desired setting.
NOTE: To protect the blades during storage, transport-
ing, etc., set the depth adjustment to 0.
Fig. 3
EXHAUST
DIRECTION
KNOB
DEPTH
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB