RIDGID JP0610 - Manual (Page 34)

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Troubleshooting Guide
WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble-
shooting your jointer/planer.
General
Trouble Probable Cause Remedy
Motor will not run 1. Defective On-Off switch
Defective capacitor
Defective motor
2. Low line voltage
3. Belt tension too high
1. Consult an Authorized Service Center. Any attempt
to repair this electrical device may create a hazard
unless repair is done by a qualified service techni-
cian. Repair service is available at your nearest
Authorized Service Center.
2. See “Troubleshooting (Motor)” section.
3. Adjust belt tension
Wood strikes outfeed
table after passing over
cutterhead Outfeed table improperly
adjusted above cutter blades Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment” sec-
tion
Ripples on planed sur-
face
Kickbacks
1. One blade set higher than
other
2. Feeding wood too fast
3. Cutting blades are set too
high above outfeed table,
or they are not leveled with
outfeed table
1. Readjust blades, see “Maintenance” section
2. Feed wood slower
3. Readjust blades, see “Maintenance” section
Planed surface not
straight Outfeed table out of adjust-
ment Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment” sec-
tion
Excessive gouging at end
of cut Outfeed table set too low Readjust table, see “Outfeed Table Adjustment” sec-
tion
45°, 90° and 135° cuts
inaccurate 1. Fence stops not adjusted
properly
2. Fence bottom not even with
outfeed table due to wood
chips under fence
1. Readjust fence stops, see “Alignment” section
2. Clean wood chips from underside of fence
Infeed or outfeed table
loose 1. Loose gib 1. Tighten gibs
Cutter guard does not
function properly 1. Return spring broken, or
spring needs adjustment
1. Consult an Authorized Service Center immediately
if broken.
2. Adjust spring.