3 IN. THICKNESS PLANER Model # 6552 bit.ly/wenvideo IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 3 4 5 7 7 10 13 14 15 17 Technical Data General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules For Planer Electrical Information Know Your Planer Assembly and Adjustments Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Exploded View and Parts List Warranty TECHNICAL DATA Model Number: Motor: Cutterhead Speed: Number of Blades Cuts Per Minute: Feed rate: Maximum Depth of Cut: Table Size: Infeed & Outfeed Table Size: Base Size: Workpiece Width (max.): Workpiece Thickness (max.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood. 1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations, and possible hazards. 2. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. Do not use power tools in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled footwear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris. 16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 17. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Check for alignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage, improper mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PLANER 7. Keep hands clear of all moving parts. 8. Do not force cut. Slowing or stalling will overheat motor. Allow automatic feed to function properly. 9. Use quality lumber. Blades last longer and cuts are smoother with good quality wood. 10. Do not plane material shorter than 15”, narrower than 3/4”, wider than 13” or thinner than 1/2”. 11. Never make planing cut deeper than 3/32". 12. For workpieces longer than 24", use material support stands. 13.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION WARNING: This tool is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations. Guidelines for using extension cords Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. 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 voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating.
KNOW YOUR PLANER Roller Extensions Crank Handle Power Switch Dust Port Circuit Breaker Carrying Handle Infeed Table ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Thickness Planer Thumb Screw (x2) Dust Chute Magnet (x2) Dust Chute Adapter Hex Wrench Crank Handle Figure 1 Socket Head Bolt Flat Washer UNPACKING (FIGURE 1) The planer comes assembled as one unit. Additional parts which need to be fastened to planer should be located and accounted for before assembling.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ATTACHING THE CRANK HANDLE (FIGURE 2) Place the washer over the socket head bolt and feed the bolt into the handle. Tighten the bolt to secure the handle in position on top of the planer. Place the handle cap onto the handle as shown in Figure 4. Figure 2 PREPARING THE TABLES (FIGURES 3 - 6) Unwrap the power cord from the cord storage underneath the outfeed table. Lower the infeed and outfeed tables.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ATTACH DUST CHUTE (FIGURE 7) Planer is best used along with a dust collector. Dust chute is included. The dust chute is mounted to the rollercase using two thumb screws. The dust chute can be mounted to direct chips to either side of planer. After mounting, connect wet/dry vacuum Figure 7 hose to dust chute. Be sure to turn the vacuum on before operating the planer. An adapter is provided for better matching dust extraction systems.
OPERATION WARNING: Do not connect planer to the power source until all assembly steps have been completed. The WEN 13-Inch Planer planes soft and hardwoods up to 6" thick and 13" wide. Wood feeds into the two-blade cutterhead by rubber infeed/outfeed rollers. Planer can take cuts up to 3/32" per pass at 26 feet per minute. ON/OFF SWITCH (FIGURE 10) The ON/OFF switch is located on the front of the planer motor. To turn the planer ON, move the switch to the up position.
OPERATION A spring loaded depth-of-cut gauge is attached to the front of the rollercase. The pointer on the depth-of-cut gauge accurately displays the depth of cut per pass when the workpiece is positioned below the gauge. Cranking the handle moves the rollercase down while the pointer shows the desired depth of cut. Start by adjusting the depth of cut to make an inital light cut. Note that each revolution of the height adjustment handle is equivalent to 2 mm.
OPERATION FEEDING WORK The planer is supplied with planing blades mounted in the cutterhead and infeed and outfeed rollers adjusted to the correct height. Planer feed is automatic; it will vary slightly depending on type of wood. • Feed rate refers to the rate at which the lumber travels through the planer. • Align the work perpendicular to the rollercase so that the work feeds through the planer straight. • Raise/lower rollercase to produce the depth of cut desired.
MAINTENANCE CHECK FOR WORN BLADES Condition of blades will affect the precision of cuts. Observe the quality of the cut that the planer produces to check the condition of the blades. Dull blades will tear, rather than sever wood fibers and produce fuzzy appearances. Raised grain will occur when dull blades pound on wood that has varying density. Raised edges will also be produced where the blades have been nicked.
MAINTENANCE BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT (FIGURE 16) WARNING: Turn planer off and disconnect from power source before inspecting or replacing brushes. Brush life depends on amount of load on motor. Regularly inspect brushes after 100 hours of use. Brushes are located on either side of planer motor, on both the front and rear side of the planer. • Loosen brush cap and carefully remove brush from motor. • Replace brushes if spring is damaged. • Replace brushes if carbon is worn.
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST 16 Part Number 6552-001 6552-002 6552-003 6552-004 6552-005 6552-006 6552-007 6552-008 6552-009 6552-010 6552-011 6552-012 6552-013 6552-014 6552-015 6552-016 6552-017 6552-018 6552-019 6552-020 6552-021 6552-022 6552-023 6552-024 6552-025 6552-026 6552-027 6552-028 6552-029 6552-030 6552-031 6552-032 6552-033 6552-034 6552-035 6552-036 6552-037 6552-038 6552-039 6552-040 6552-041 6552-042 6552-043 6552-044 6552-045 6552-046 6552-047 6552-048 6552-049 6552-050 6552-051 6552-05
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 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 purchaser only, that all WEN consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase.
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