Wen 6530 Instruction Manual page 11

ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH
The planer's cutting depth is determined by the height difference
between the adjustable front shoe and the cutting edge of the blade.
The depth adjustment knob moves the front shoe to adjust how
much blade is exposed, which determines the amount of material
that will be removed. To adjust the cutting depth:
Rotate the depth adjustment knob (Fig. 4 - 1) until the indicator ar-
row (Fig. 4 - 2) aligns with the desired cutting depth on the depth
gauge. Turn the depth adjustment knob clockwise for a deeper cut
and counterclockwise for a shallower cut.
NOTE: The minimum cutting increment is 1/128 inch (0.2 mm). The maximum cutting depth of the planer is 1/8
inch. However, the more material you attempt to take off with each pass, the less even the final board will be. The
appropriate cutting depth depends on the material of your workpiece. For optimum planing performance, the maxi-
mum cutting depth should be 1/64 inch. Make multiple, progressive cuts of 1/64 inch or less to achieve the final
depth of cut. To accurately determine the depth of cut, plane a similar piece of scrap material and adjust the settings
accordingly.
CAUTION! Always ensure that the number on the depth gauge is at the "0" position when the tool is not in
use. However, even at "0", a slightly protruding blade could still make contact, depending on how the blade was
installed. Engage the safety kickstand to prevent the blade from contacting the workpiece.
THE DO'S AND DONT'S OF GRAIN DIRECTION
Always plane with the grain of the wood (in the same direction as
the grain) (Fig. 5). There are six sides to every board: two face
grains, two side/edge grains, and two end grains. You can plane
face grain or side/edge grain, but DO NOT plane end grain. Other-
wise, the board has a chance of splintering and exploding inside of
the planer, which could cause serious injury and damage.
When planing the face and side/edge grain, always plane in the di-
rection of the grain. Do not plane perpendicular to the grain, other-
wise the board also has a chance of splintering and exploding.
WARNING! Never plane against the grain direction of the
wood. Do not plane end grain, as the wood could splinter or
possibly explode.
DETERMINING THE FEED RATE
The proper feed rate will depend on the type of material being cut and the depth of the cut. Moving the planer too
fast may cause a poor quality of cut and can damage the blades or the motor; moving the machine too slowly may
burn or mar the cut. Practice first on a scrap piece of material to gauge the correct feed rate and cutting dimensions.
OPERATION
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2
End Grain
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Face
Grain
Side
Grain
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