Operation - Wen 6550 Instruction Manual

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-
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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 6)
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. To turn the
planer OFF, move the switch to the down position.
SWITCH LOCK (FIGURE 7)
Remove the red tab to engage child-safety lock and prevent unwanted
start-ups. To lock the switch:
Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect planer from power
source. Pull the key out. The switch cannot be turned on with the key
removed. To replace key, slide key into the slot on switch until it
snaps.
NOTE: The key can be removed from the switch while in the ON
position. This allows for the device to be turned off but still pre-
vents it from being turned back on.
CIRCUIT BREAKER (FIGURE 6)
The planer is equipped with a motor protection device-circuit
breaker. The breaker will automatically shut the planer off when
excessive current is consumed. If the breaker is tripped, turn the planer off and reset the circuit by pressing the
button.
CAUTION: Be sure to turn the planer off prior to resetting the circuit breaker to avoid unintentional start-up of
the planer.
AVOID DAMAGE TO BLADES
Thickness planers are a precision woodworking machine and should be used on quality lumber only. Do not
plane dirty boards; dirt and small stones are abrasive and will wear out blade.
REMOVE NAILS AND STAPLES. Use planer to cut wood only.
Avoid knots. Heavily cross-grained wood makes knots hard. Knots can come loose and jam blade.
WARNING: Any article that encounters planer blades may be forcibly ejected from planer creating risk
of injury. Make sure the wood is free from outside materials before attempting to plane.

OPERATION

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