Ryobi 6090080-1 User Manual 5 - Page 17

Problem Snipe (depressions at ends of workpiece) Torn grain Fuzzy/Rough grain Uneven depth of cut Board thickness does not match depth scale indicator Cutter head height difficult to adjust Will not start Interrupted operation TROUBLESHOOTING Cause Solution 1. Dull cutter blades 2. Incorrect butted stock 3. Unit not securely mounted 1. Too deep a blade setting 2. Workpiece being fed against grain 3. Dull cutter blades 1. High wood moisture content 2. Dull cutter blades 3. Too deep a blade setting 4. Incorrect feeding speed 1. Cutter head assembly not level with planer surface 2. Unstable roller spring pressure 3. Feed roller worn unevenly 1. Depth scale incorrectly set 2. Dirty planing table 1. Dirty spindle 2. Worn chain 1. Not plugged in 2. Blown circuit 3. Motor failure 4. Loose wire 5. ON/OFF Switch malfunction 1. Unit overloaded 2. Circuit overloaded Page 17 1. Replace, turn or sharpen cutter blades 2. Butt pieces end-to-end as they are fed into planer 3. Tighten lag bolts 1. Reduce depth of cut 2. Feed other end of board first 3. Replace, turn or sharpen cutter blades 1. Dry wood before planing 2. Replace, turn or sharpen cutter blades 3. Reduce depth of cut 4. Check for adequate power supply, check cord and plug for damage, check condition of motor brushes 1. Adjust elevation screws 2. Have service performed by Ryobi Authorized Service Center 3. Have service performed by Ryobi Authorized Service Center 1. Adjust depth scale 2. Clean and wax planing table 1. Clean and lubricate 2. Have service performed by Ryobi Authorized Service Center 1. Check power source 2. Replace fuse, reset breaker or call Electrician 3. Have service performed by Ryobi Authorized Service Center 4. Have service performed by Ryobi Authorized Service Center 5. Have service performed by Ryobi Authorized Service Center 1. Reduce load 2. Operate on circuit separate from other appliances or motors or connect to circuit with adequate amp rating