MODEL 6559 6-INCH BENCHTOP JOINTER For replacement parts visit WENPRODUCTS.COM 4005911 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Specifications................................................................................... 2 Introduction..................................................................................... 3 General Safety Rules........................................................................ 4 Specific Safety Rules for the Jointer................................................. 6 Electrical Information.......................................................................
INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Jointer. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to the tool. This manual provides information regarding potential safety concerns, as well as helpful assembly and operating instructions for your tool. SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: Indicates danger, warning, or caution.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: Read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in personal injury and tool damage. WORK AREA SAFETY 1. Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. 2.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 4. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. 5. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. 6. Do not overreach.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE JOINTER WARNING: Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. 1. TOOL PURPOSE. This jointer is designed for creating flat surfaces on wood or wood-like products only. Smoothing other materials could result in fire, injury, or damage to the workpiece.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE JOINTER 12. SUPPORT THE WORKPIECE adequately at all times during operation; maintain control of the workpiece. 13. DO NOT back the workpiece toward the infeed table. 14. If gluing a workpiece, always use a high quality glue that meets the needs of the particular workpiece. 15. Take precautions against KICKBACK. DO NOT permit anyone to stand or cross in line of the cutterhead’s rotation. Kickback or thrown debris will travel in this direction. 16.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of least resistance for an electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.
KNOW YOUR WOOD JOINTER UNPACKING With the help of a friend or trustworthy foe, carefully remove the jointer from the packaging. Make sure to take out all contents and accessories. Do not discard the packaging until the jointer is completely assembled. Before using the jointer, you must assemble the unit using the instructions in this section. Check your packing list against the diagram below.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according on the instructions. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. ASSEMBLE THE FENCE 1 1. Slide the fence (Fig. 2 - 1) onto the fence bracket assembly (Fig. 2 - 2), matching the nuts on the fence bracket assembly with the T slots on the fence (see circled parts in Fig. 2). 2 NOTE: You may need to loosen the nuts in order to get them into the T slots. Fig. 2 2.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SQUARE THE FENCE 1 1. Place a combination square (Fig. 7 - 1, not included) against the face of the fence and the table surface. The fence and table must be at a 90 degree angle to each other. If they are not, loosen the bevel handle (Fig. 8 - 1) and the hex nut (Fig. 8 - 3) and turn the bolt (Fig. 8 - 4) with a 10 mm wrench, socket or adjustable wrench (not included) until the fence is square. Secure it back in position by tightening the hex nut (Fig. 8 - 3).
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS 1. Remove the fence and all other attachments (refer to p. 10). 2. Carefully and gently, with the help of another person if necessary, turn the unit over so its bottom is exposed. 3. Remove the Phillips-head screws (Fig. 11, indicated by arrows) from the bottom of the unit. Set aside for later. Remove the bottom cover to expose the inside of the unit. Fig. 11 4. Look near the motor where the power cords are fastened to the body of the unit (left arrow, Fig.
OPERATION WARNING: Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according on the instructions. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. TOOL PURPOSE Jointing is a surfacing operation in which a small amount of wood is removed from the edges and faces of boards to smooth and straighten the surfaces. This allows the edges from two boards to fit together to form a seamless joint.
OPERATION MOVE THE FENCE 1. Before adjusting the fence’s angle, make sure that the unit is unplugged and the power switch is in the OFF position. 2. Loosen the fence sliding handle (Fig. 17 - 1). 1 3. Slide the fence to the desired position. The fence can be positioned over the blade so that only the desired width of the blade is exposed. Make sure the exposed width matches that of the workpiece. Fig. 17 4. Tighten the fence sliding handle so that the fence is secure.
OPERATION AVOID DAMAGE TO BLADES Jointers are a precision woodworking machine and should be used on quality lumber only. Do not join dirty boards; dirt and small stones are abrasive and will wear out the blades. For proper operation, it is preferable to use the jointer with a dust collecting system attached to the exhaust port in the rear of the jointer. Attaching a dust collecting system is highly recommended when taking deeper cuts to prevent clogging of wood chips. Remove nails and staples.
OPERATION BEVEL AND CHAMFER The fence on the jointer is adjustable from 0° to 45° outward. Adjust the fence to the desired angle and tighten the bevel handle. Beveling refers to cutting the entire edge of a board at an angle. Beveling may require several passes due to the depth of the cut needed. See Fig. 26. Fig. 26 Chamfering refers to removing only the corner of the edge of a board. Normally a chamfer is made in one pass; so a 1/16-inch deep cut is made. See Fig. 26.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid accidents, turn OFF and unplug the tool from the electrical outlet before cleaning, adjusting, or performing any maintenance or lubrication work. WARNING: Any attempt to repair or replace electrical parts on this tool may be hazardous. Servicing of the tool must be performed by a qualified technician. When servicing, use only identical WEN replacement parts. Use of other parts may be hazardous or induce product failure.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid cuts, wear cut-proof or cut-resistant gloves when preforming mainte- nance work on the blades. Remove the gloves before operating the jointer. REPLACING BLADES 1. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position and that the cord is unplugged before replacing the blades (Fig. 28 - 1). Block the blade guard (Fig. 28 - 3) from closing using a scrap piece of 6-1/4-inch wood (Fig. 28 - 2) between the fence and the guard. 2 1 3 Fig. 28 2.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING: Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replacements should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@ wenproducts.com. PROBLEM Motor does not start. CAUSE SOLUTION Defective switch. Have the switch replaced. Defective motor. Have the motor replaced. Bad carbon brushes. Replace carbon brushes.
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EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST No. Part No. 1 6559-001 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 6559-002 6559-003 6559-004 6559-005 6559-006 6559-007 6559-008 6559-009 6559-010 6559-011 6559-012 6559-013 6559-014 6559-015 6559-016 6559-017 6559-018 6559-019 20 6559-020 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 6559-021 6559-022 6559-023 6560-043 6559-025 6559-026 6559-027 6559-028 6559-029 6559-030 6559-031 6560-038 6559-033 6559-034 6560-040 6559-036 Description Qty.
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WARRANTY STATEMENT 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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