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Wen 6530 Manual

3-1/4-inch hand planer
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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.
NOTICE: Please refer to wenproducts.com for the most up-to-date instruction manual.
HAND PLANER
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Model # 6530
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  • Page 1 WENPRODUCTS.COM 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specific Rules For The Planer Electrical Information Know Your Planer Operation Adjustments Maintenance Warranty Statement Exploded View and Parts List TECHNICAL DATA 6530 Model Number: 120 V, 60 Hz, 6A Motor: 17,000 RPM Speed: Cutting Width: 3-1/4 in. 1/8 in.

  • 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! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instruc- tions may result in electric shock, fire and serious injury. To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood.

  • Page 4: Specific Rules For The Planer

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Avoid accidental start-ups. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position before connecting the plug to a power source or carrying the tool. 2. Check power tool for damaged parts. Check for misalignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage, improper mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation.
  • Page 5 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 control of the power tool.

  • Page 6: Electrical Information

    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.

  • Page 7: Know Your Planer

    KNOW YOUR PLANER Carefully unpack the hand planer from the box. Check all components and compare against the graph below. If any part is damaged or missing, please contact our customer service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email techsupport@wenproducts.com.

  • Page 8: Operation

    OPERATION WARNING: To prevent serious injury, make sure all the instructions have been read and understood before operating this tool. Before plugging the machine into the power supply, always check that the trig- ger switch and trigger lock work properly. USING THE SAFETY KICKSTAND The safety kickstand (Fig.
  • Page 9 OPERATION ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH The cutting depth of a planer is determined by the height difference between the adjustable front shoe and the cutting edge of the blade. The depth adjustment knob extracts the front shoe to adjust how much blade is exposed, which determines the amount of material that will be removed.
  • Page 10 OPERATION 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. OPERATING YOUR PLANER 1.
  • Page 11 OPERATION 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. USING THE PARALLEL GUIDE FENCE The parallel guide fence ensures that the planer travels parallel to the edge of the wood , providing a straight cut at your desired cutting width.

  • Page 12: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS 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 removing blades. REMOVING OR INSTALLING PLANER BLADES WARNING: Planer blades are sharp and fragile. Wear protective gloves to protect your hands. Handle the blades carefully to avoid personal injury or damage to the blades.
  • Page 13 ADJUSTMENTS 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 removing blades. 7. Slide the blade with the good side up into the blade retainer of the blade drum (Fig.

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    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. To inspect or replace the carbon brushes: 1.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: Exploded View And Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST...
  • Page 17 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. 6530-013 Front Shoe 6530-067 Connecting Hose 6530-014 Adjust Spring 6530-068 Dust Bag 6530-015 Adjust Support 6530-064B Wrench Box 6530-008 Regulative Shaft 6530-063 Blade Wrench 40Mm 6530-012 Front Shoe Ball Spring...
  • Page 18 THANKS FOR REMEMBERING...