Hi,
I got this planer from a friend (who's never used it).
Here's two picture of a blade lock. It is spring loaded and the dumbfounding part is that in the default position it is *locked*. One need to press (and, theoretically, hold) the button down for the lock to go down to let the blade spin freely.
If anyone has this model, what's going on here?
Thanks,
Sam
Dowload the manual for hte newer 1301 and it should explain the way it works. From the blurry photo, I can't tell what it is
locking screws ( 1 ).
? Using the notched end of the magnetic blade wrench,
remove the blade from the cutter head by hooking the
notch over the end of the blade and pulling straight out.
Use the magnet on the other end of the tool to help remove
the blade from the planer ( 2 ).
? If you are changing to the second edge of the blade, rotate
the blade "end for end" keeping the same flat side down.
This will correctly position the blade to reinstall.
NOTE: Blades should be cleaned of gum and pitch before
reinstalling.
? If you are installing a new set of cutter blades, lightly oil
each blade before installing.
? Place blade into the opening on the cutter head and push
in firmly to seat. Visually check that the blade edge is
parallel to the cutter head slot.
? Retighten the blade locking screws securely.
? Depress the cutter lock lever and begin to rotate the cutter
head to the next blade. Release the lock lever once
the cutter head begins to rotate and continue to rotate
until the lock engages and the second blade is in correct
position for removal.
? Replace second blade using the same procedures as
outlined above.
? Replace the dust hood and reinstall thumb screws to
secure.
That's exactly what I had done. Apparently the 1301 does not have this feature.
It sounds like the cutter lock lever described below. Perhaps something is missing that holds it away from the locked position? You may also want to try asking on rec.wodworking I'm sure someone there has the same machine.
? Depress the cutter lock lever and begin to rotate the cutter
head to the next blade. Release the lock lever once
the cutter head begins to rotate and continue to rotate
until the lock engages and the second blade is in correct
position for removal.
Knowing HD they might give you a new one if its defective since it seems a bit dangerous and looks like a new unit, get the reciept or say you paid cash and lost it
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a) Find parts diagram for the model you have and see what it shows. b) Go to whichever box store it is that has Ryobi (HD istr???) and look at one on the floor. c) Contact Ryobi service/support directly.
My bet from the picture is the lock assembly is intended to be removed when not replacing/honing blades. Even if not, it's what I'd do in all likelihood unless it became patently clear there is a holddown somewhere. It (the lock) looks in the depressed position still uncomfortably close to the shaft during actual operation I'd not trust it.
dpb wrote: ...
Or, perhaps, repositioned out of harm's way.
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dpb wrote: ...
has model selection search that shows an exploded view.
Quick perusal didn't show any missing pieces/parts; w/o a visual look-see I'd stick w/ my earlier assumption.
It doesn't appear Ryobi has manuals available online for non-current models... :(
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I found the following text ing the online manual at the link Ed posted:
NOTE: With the dust hood removed, the cutter head lock will engage when the head is rotated. Do not operate the planer without the dust hood in place or the planer will be damaged.
It sounds like some part of the "dust hood" is supposed to disengage the lock when installed. The lock is to help keep you from accidentally doing an imitation of hamburger while working on the thing (if you forgot to unplug it or remove the key)..
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