Operation & Maintenance; Operation - Wen 6550 Instruction Manual

WARNING! Do not connect planer to the power source until all assembly steps have been completed.
ON / OFF SWITCH
The ON / OFF switch (Fig. 6 - 1) is located on the front of the planer mo-
tor. To turn the planer ON, flip the switch to the up position. To turn the
planer OFF, flip the switch to the down position.
SWITCH LOCK
Remove the yellow tab to engage child-safety lock and prevent unwant-
ed start-ups. To lock the switch, flip the switch to the OFF position and
disconnect the planer from its power source. Pull the yellow portion of
the key out (Fig. 6 - 2). The switch cannot be turned on with the key
removed. To turn the machine back on, slide the key into the slot on the
switch until it snaps into place.
NOTE: The key can be removed from the switch while in the ON position.
This allows for the device to be turned off, but prevents it from being
turned back on.
CIRCUIT BREAKER
This planer is equipped with a circuit breaker to protect the motor (Fig. 6 - 3). The breaker will automatically shut
the planer off when excessive current is drawn. If the breaker is tripped, turn the planer off, wait a moment to allow
the breaker to cool down, and reset the circuit by pressing the button. If the button pops back out, wait a few more
minutes to allow it to cool down more. Reduce the depth of cut.
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.
WARNING! 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 the planer, creating a risk
of injury. Make sure the wood is free from foreign materials before attempting to plane.

OPERATION

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