How to flip the blades on my Ryobi Planer?

How to rotate the blades on my Ryobi Planer? 

If you see that your blades are damaged/chipped or dull you can rotate them once. 

Safety First 

• Always remove battery before making adjustments to the planer 

Appropriate PPE 

• Gloves 
   

1. Locate wrench 
   • Above the battery port, located on the planer, is an included wrench. 
   • Simply pull out the wrench. 
2. Loosening the blade bolts 
   • Rotate the planer so you are looking at the base 
   • Next to the blade is a wheel that rotates the blade without having to touch it. 
   • Rotate the blade assembly so that the damaged/worn blade is facing outwards. 
   • While holding the wheel still, using the included wrench turn each of the 3 blade bolts Clockwise to loosen them. 
   • Loosen the bolts until the blade assembly is loose. 
3. Removing and flipping blade 
   • Still holding the wheel, push (slide out) the damaged/worn blade away from you 
     
   • Once the blade is removed, flip the blade over to the sharp side. ( If both sides are damaged, then a new blade will need to be purchased) 
   • Push the blade back into the blade assembly, sliding it in from the side. (The V-groove faces away from the bolts) There are very small bumps that help align the blade as you slide it back in. 
4. Tightening the blade bolts 
   • When the blade is fully inserted, before tightening the bolts, ensure the blade is central to the blade assembly. 
   • Then ensure the assembly is central to the Planer base 
   • Tighten the bolts gradually turning them in an Anti-clockwise direction. 

   • Ensure to tighten the bolts evenly.