1500W Thickness Planer (RAP1500G)

With frequent use, Thicknessers will get a few knocks and bumps. Over time, this can result in the cutting head planing one side slightly higher, so you'll need to adjust the cutting head. To do so, first disconnect the power, remove the height…

The cutting blades that come with the tool are only single-sided, but the replacement ones are double-sided and can simply be flipped over when worn or damaged.

First disconnect the power, remove the height adjustment handle, and then the top and side covers by removing the screws with Allen keys. A 6mm Allan key is needed for the 4 top cover screws, the Allan key for the handle is supplied.

Eventually, the cutters will become dull, or they can become damaged over something like a nail in the timber passing through the RYOBI Thicknesser. In either case, the cutters need to be replaced, as original and replacement blades can't be…

Though 3mm is the recommended maximum amount, this will depend on the hardness of the wood. The harder it is, the less per pass you should take off. Keeping to around 0.5-1mm per pass may take longer, but this process not only prevents motor…

RYOBI Thickness Planers (also known as a Thicknesser) produce a lot of sawdust and chips very quickly, which means they can also clog up quickly without any form of dust collection. So, it’s important to clear the machine of built-up sawdust as you…

To feed timber into a RYOBI Thickness Planer (also known as a Thicknesser), at the front of the machine, there's a sealed power switch with emergency stop button. To turn it on, unclip and lift the cover, press the green button, and rest the…

Other than fitting the height adjustment handle and opening the support tables, a RYOBI Thickness Planer (also known as a Thicknesser) is fully assembled. Thicknessers are very heavy, so it’s important to mount them either securely to a bench or…

To get a starting height of your RYOBI Thickness Planer for the cutting drum, wind the handle up and slide the timber in. Next wind the handle back until the cutter just rests on the timber. Noting the position of the handle, wind it back up two-…

If your RYOBI Thickness Planer has no power, it may be because the tool has been inactive, overloaded or has overheated. Check the reset button hasn't been tripped by pressing it for 1 second.

A Thicknesser, also known as a Planer-Thicknesser is essentially a benchtop version of a hand planer. It’s used to plane wood to a consistent thickness throughout its length. They can also be used to square off posts while at the same time removing…

If your RYOBI Thickness Planer blades wear unevenly, this can occur from consistently feeding narrow width timbers in at the same position. When planing narrow width timber, try to mix up where you feed it into the machine as this process results in…

There are several possible causes for this resulting in the rollers requiring replacement from a service agent. It could be caused by general wear if the machine is older or the rollers are damaged from allowing them to do all the work without ample…

If you're getting grooves in the finish surface of the timber when using a RYOBI Thickness Planer (also known as a Thicknesser), it's most likely caused by damage to one or both cutters from a foreign object in the wood like a nail. The…

If during use your RYOBI Thicknesser just stops, it’s probably because you’re attempting to remove too much material in a single pass, which can overload the motor. Simply hit the stop button, wind up the handle and then press the overload button to…

The scalloping is known as "Snipe". It’s caused by the operator tilting the material at the beginning and/or at the end of the planing path. It's important to feed and support the timber as it exits the machine as parallel to the…