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Wen 6508 Manual

6-inch belt sander with 9-inch disc
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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 its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of
safe, reliable service.
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6-INCH BELT SANDER
WITH 9-INCH DISC
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Technical Data

    Know Your Belt/Disc Sander Assembly Adjustments Maintenance Operation Troubleshooting Exploded View and Parts List Warranty TECHNICAL DATA Model Number: 6508 120 V, 60 Hz, 9A Motor: 2700 FPM Belt Speed: 3450 RPM Disc Speed: Disc Diameter: 9 inches 6 x 48 inches Belt Size: 0 to 90°...

  • 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 SAFE- TY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood.
  • Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES 15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled foot- wear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris. 16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instruc- tions for lubricating and changing accessories.

  • Page 5: California Proposition 65 Warning

    SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE BELT/DISC SANDER 10. Do not sand pieces of material that are too small to be safely supported. 11. When sanding a large workpiece, provide additional table height support. 12. Do not sand with the workpiece unsupported. Support the workpiece with the table. The only exception is curved work performed on the outer sanding drum.

  • Page 6: Grounding Instructions

    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 Belt/Disc Sander

    KNOW YOUR BELT/DISC SANDER Belt Tracking Adjustment Knob Abrasive Belt Tension Release Lever Sanding Belt Abrasive Belt Table Sanding Disc Angle Scale Miter Gauge Belt Sander Dust Port Disc Sander Dust Port Horizontal to Vertical Lock Handle Disc Table Power Angle Scale Switch Stand...

  • Page 8: Hardware Bag

    ASSEMBLY UNPACKING WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, turn switch OFF and remove the plug from the power source outlet before making any adjustments. Carefully unpack the belt/disc sander and all its parts, and compare against the list below. Do not discard the carton or any packaging until the belt/disc sander is completely assembled.

  • Page 9: Stand Assembly

    ASSEMBLY STAND ASSEMBLY NOTE: It may help to only hand tighten the bolts until the stand has been fully assembled. Once everything has been put together correctly, then you can tool-tighten the bolts to help ensure a level stand. 1. Attach one top frame (Fig. A - 3) to one pair of legs (Fig. A - 4) using the carriage bolts (Fig.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE THE DISC TABLE AND DUST CHUTE 1. Attach the disc guard (Fig. D - 5) to the end shield using three socket pan head screws, three flat washers and three lock washers. 2. Remove tape from key (Fig. D - 6) and motor shaft. Slide the aluminum disc with abrasive sandpaper (Fig. D - 4) onto the motor shaft with keyway in disc aligned with key in motor shaft.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLE THE BELT TABLE AND DUST CHUTE 1. To move the table from the horizontal to the vertical position, loosen the lock handle (Fig. E - 1) that threads into the pivot bracket (Fig. F - 1). Tilt the belt assembly to the vertical position in order to install the table. Secure the belt assembly in position by retightening the lock handle in the pivot brackets.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Sanding Belt Tracking

    ADJUSTMENTS ADJUSTING THE SANDING BELT TRACKING 1. Turn on the power switch. If the belt looks like it is going to slide off either drum, the belt tracking needs to be adjusted. 2. Turn the belt tracking adjustment knob (Fig. H -1) until the belt rides on the center of the passive drum and drive drum.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    1. Remove the disc table and the disc dust chute. 2. Remove the used sanding disc by peeling it from the aluminum base disc. A WEN 2020 Heat Gun can help to soften up the adhesive to make for an easier, cleaner removal.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION ON/OFF SWITCH 1. To turn sander ON, insert the safety key into the key slot in the center of the switch. 2. Push key firmly into the slot, then push switch to the ON position to start the sander. 3.

  • Page 15: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Sanding grains 1) Sanding belt/disc has been stored in an 1) Store sanding accessories away from ex- easily rub off incorrect environment. tremely hot/dry temperatures. belt or discs 2) Sanding belt/disc has been damaged or 2) Store sanding accessories flat—not bent or folded.

  • Page 16: Exploded View And Parts List

    Lock Handle 6509-016 Sanding Belt 6509-065 Flat Washer 6509-017 Set screw 6509-066 Right Table Bracket 6509-018 Bumper 6509-067 Disc Table 6508-019 6509-068 Left Table Bracket 6508-023 Pivot Bracket 6509-069 Miter Gauge 6509-024 Set Screw 6509-070 Power Cord 6509-025 Angle Indicator...
  • Page 17 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST...

  • Page 18: Limited Two-Year Warranty

    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.

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