Welcome; Introduction; Specifications - Wen 6550 Instruction Manual

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concerns, as well as helpful assembly and operating instructions for your tool.
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Model Number
Motor
Cutterhead Speed
Cuts Per Minute
Feed Rate
Max Depth of Cut
Table Size
Extension Table Size
Base Size
Max Workpiece Width
Min Workpiece Thickness
Max Workpiece Thickness
Min Depth Stop Height
Dust Chute
Weight

INTRODUCTION

safety for both yourself and others.

SPECIFICATIONS

6550, 6550T
120V, 60 Hz, 15A
8,500 RPM
17,000
26 FPM
3/32 in. (for workpieces under 6 in. wide)
1/32 in. (for workpieces over 6 in. wide)
12-1/2 in. x 9-3/8 in.
12-1/2 in. x 6-3/4 in.
21 in. x 12-1/2 in.
12-1/2 in.
1/4 in. (1/2 in. recommended minimum)
6 in.
5/32 in. (not recommended)
Outer Diameter - 2-1/20 in. (52.5mm)
Inner Diameter - 1-7/8 in. (47.5mm)
73 lbs.
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