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Page 2 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Technical Data; TECHNICAL DATA; Maintenance

TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Data 23467812141516 General Safety RulesSpecific Rules For The PlanerElectrical InformationKnow Your PlanerOperationAdjustments Warranty StatementExploded View and Parts List TECHNICAL DATA Model Number:Motor:Speed:Cutting Width:Max Cutting Depth:Max Rabbeting Depth:Dust ...

Page 3 - GENERAL SAFETY RULES

WARNING: Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health. Always operate the tool in a well-ventilated area and wear dust mask. Use dust collection systems when processing wood and plastics. Dust extractors or dust bags must not be connected when processing metals. PERSONAL SAF...

Page 5 - OPERATION SAFETY; Do not put fingers or any objects into the chip extraction port.; MAINTENANCE SAFETY; SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PLANER

OPERATION SAFETY 1. Always use ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses. Wear hearing protection to prevent hearing damage during op-eration. Use face mask or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. 2. Keep handles and hands dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery surfaces can cause you to lose...

Page 6 - AMPERAGE; ELECTRICAL INFORMATION; GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS; REPAIR OR REPLACE a damaged or worn cord immediately.

WARNING : This tool is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTENSION CORDS When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line volta...

Page 7 - KNOW YOUR PLANER

KNOW YOUR PLANER Adjustable Front Shoe Large Chamfer Groove Blade Drum Clamping Screws Blade Small Chamfer Groove Depth Adjustment Knob Depth Adjustment Gauge Chip Extraction Port Drive Belt Cover Safety Kickstand Fixed Rear Shoe Blade Wrench Handle Trigger Lock ON/OFF Switch Carefully unpack the ha...

Page 8 - Shavings may jam in the dust extraction; SWITCHING ON AND OFF; OPERATION

USING THE SAFETY KICKSTAND The safety kickstand (Fig. B - 1) on the back of the planer swings down to help keep the blade from coming into contact with the work surface when the planer is not in use. The kickstand is designed to swing up and out of the way by it itself when the back of the planer cr...

Page 9 - Direction of Grain; DETERMINING THE FEED RATE

THE DO’S AND DONT’S OF GRAIN DIRECTION It is important that the planer should always be cutting in the same direction as the grain of the wood (Fig. F). There are six sides to ev-ery board: two face grains, two side/edge grains, and two end grains. You can plane along the direction of the grain with...

Page 10 - OPERATING YOUR PLANER; Secure the workpiece to a stable platform.; CAUTION; Make sure that the workpiece is secured to a stable platform.

WARNING: Wear safety goggles at all times that comply with ANSI Z87.1. Use ear protection such as plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. Wear a face mask or dust mask to fight the dust. OPERATION OPERATING YOUR PLANER 1. Secure the workpiece to a...

Page 11 - MAKING A RABBETING CUT

11 Fig. I WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, always ensure that the tool is switched OFF and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments to the planer. Rabbeting Depth OPERATION 11 MAKING A RABBETING CUT The planer can create rabbeting cuts up to 1/3 of an inch, lim...

Page 12 - REMOVING OR INSTALLING PLANER BLADES; Disconnect the planer from the power source.; ADJUSTMENTS

• If one edge is dull, reverse the blade. • If both edges are dull, remove the old blade and replace it with a new one. 12 WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, always ensure that the tool is switched OFF and unplugged from the power supply before making adjustments or installing or rem...

Page 14 - CARBON BRUSHES; Replace the motor cover and secure with screws.; TOOL LUBRICATION; MAINTENANCE

CARBON BRUSHES To maintain maximum efficiency of the motor, we recommend changing the carbon brushes every 60 hours of operation. Re-placement carbon brushes (Model 6530-038) are available at wenproducts.com. Only genuine WEN replacement brushes de-signed specifically for your tool should be used. T...

Page 15 - LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY

15 WEN Products is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to quality. LIMITED WARRANTY OF WEN CONSUMER POWER TOOLS PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchas...

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