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Wen 6550 Instruction Manual

Thickness planer 12-1/2 in.
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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.
THICKNESS PLANER
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specific Safety Rules For Planer Electrical Information Know Your Planer Assembly and Adjustments Operation Maintenance Exploded View and Parts List Warranty TECHNICAL DATA 6550 Model Number: 120 V, 60 Hz, 12A Motor: 9400 RPM Cutterhead Speed: 18800 Cuts Per Minute: Feed rate: 26 FPM 3/32˝...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    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.

  • Page 4: Specific Safety Rules For Planer

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES 14. NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is accidentally hit. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool. 15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled foot- wear.

  • Page 5: Electrical Information

    SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PLANER 6. Keep hands clear of all moving parts. 7. Do not force cut. Slowing or stalling will overheat motor. Allow automatic feed to function properly. 8. Use quality lumber. Blades last longer and cuts are smoother with good quality wood. 9.
  • Page 6 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.

  • Page 7: Know Your Planer

    KNOW YOUR PLANER Depth Adjusting Handle Carrying Handle Switch Circuit Breaker Extension Table ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS UNPACKING (FIGURE 1) IMPORTANT: Remove protective paper from the table before operating the unit. The planer comes assembled as one unit. Additional parts which need to be fastened to planer should be located and accounted for before assembling.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS INSTALL DEPTH ADJUSTING HANDLE (FIGURE 2 & 3) The handle and knob should be installed to top-right of the planer. Insert the handle with the knob onto the elevation screw’s top. Secure handle with bolt using T-handle wrench provided. Insert plug into handle to cover bolt.

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATION WARNING: Do not connect planer to the power source until all assembly steps have been completed. The WEN 12-1/2" Planer planes soft and hardwoods up to 6" thick and 12-1/2" 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.
  • Page 10 OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT (FIGURE 8) Depth-of-cut is adjusted by raising or lowering the rollercase us- ing handle. Each full rotation of the handle moves the rollercase 1/16". Quality of thickness planing depends on the operator’s judgement about the depth of cut. Depth of cut depends on the width, hardness, dampness, grain direction and grain structure of the wood.
  • Page 11 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. •...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    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 appear- ances.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT 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.

  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and need no lubrication. Gears and elevation screws should be cleaned of debris and greased as needed. CLEAN PLANER Keep planer clean of any wood chips, dust, dirt or debris. After 10 hours of operation, the chains and gears should have wood chips, dust and old grease removed.

  • Page 15: Exploded View And Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Figure 13 - Base...
  • Page 16 6550-237 Flat Washer (N) 8 6550-207 Dust Chute 6550-238 Bolt 6550-208 Thumb Screw 6550-239 Cutterhead 6550-209 Chute Plate 6550-240 Key 5 x 5 x 12 6550-210 Switch w/Key 6550-241 Rod 6550-211 Brush Holder 6550-242 Blade (set of 2) 6550-212 Brush (Set of 2)
  • Page 17 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Figure 14 - Roller Case...

  • Page 18: Warranty

    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 con- sumer 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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