Ridgid JP06101 User Manual

     WARNING: For your own safety, turn switch “OFF” and remove plug from power source outlet before trouble-
shooting your jointer/planer.

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.