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Wen 65812 Manual

12-inch disc sander
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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.
NOTICE: Please refer to wenproducts.com for the most up-to-date instruction manual.
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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 its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Know Your Disc Sander Assembly & Adjustments Operation Maintenance Exploded View & Parts List Troubleshooting Warranty Statement PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model Number: 65812 Motor: 120V, 60Hz, 8A, S1 No-load Speed: 1725 RPM Disc Size: 12 in. Table Size: 16-3/8 x 6-7/8 in.

  • Page 3: Safety Introduction

    SAFETY INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Disc Sander. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all labels affixed to the tool.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow all instructions may result in electric shock, fire and serious injury. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains- operated (corded) power tool. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. WORK AREA SAFETY 1.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES 5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations. 6. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.

  • Page 6: Specific Rules For Disc Sanders

    SPECIFIC RULES FOR SANDERS WARNING: Do not let comfort or familiarity with the product replace strict adherence to product safety rules. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. 1. TOOL PURPOSE. Your disc sander is intended for sanding natural, solid woods and composite materials. Operations for which the tool was not designed, including modification of the machine, may cause machine dam- age or personal injury, and invalidate the warranty.

  • Page 7: Electrical Information

    ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. 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.

  • Page 8: Know Your Disc Sander

    KNOW YOUR DISC SANDER Carefully remove the tool and all contents from the packaging. Check all components against the diagram below. If any part is damaged or missing, please contact our customer service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wenproducts.com.

  • Page 9: Assembly & Adjustments

    (mounting hardware not included). Fig. 1 NOTE: Your sander is compatible with the WEN 6588 Multipurpose Planer Stand, available at wenproducts. com. Forget measuring and drilling holes on your workbench, simply mount your machine onto the mobile stand with pre-drilled holes, and transport your machine around the workshop with ease.
  • Page 10 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To prevent serious injury from accidental operation, make sure the power cord is discon- nected from the power source and the tool is turned OFF before assembly or making any adjustments. INSTALLING/CHANGING THE SANDING DISC Your sander comes with a 60-Grit PSA (pressure sensitive adhesive) sanding disc. This is a coarse sanding disc that is good for quick stock removal.
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS WORK TABLE ASSEMBLY 1. Holding the table flat, slide it onto the base frame. 2. Thread the pivot indexing pin fully into the pivot hole, through the scale plate. The scale plate should ride along the outside of the indexing pin head. 3.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To prevent serious injury from accidental operation, make sure the power cord is discon- nected from the power source and the tool is turned OFF before assembly or making any adjustments. SETTING THE TABLE DISTANCE WARNING: To avoid trapping the workpiece or fingers between the table and the sanding disc, the table edge should be set at about 1/16 inch away from the sanding disc.
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS SQUARING THE MITER GAUGE The miter gauge included with your sander attaches onto the work table to provide support for your workpiece and help you sand at the desired miter angle. It is recommended to use the miter gauge to support small workpieces. The miter gauge can be set anywhere from 0°...

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION WARNING: Do not operate this tool until all parts have been properly assembled. To prevent serious injury, make sure all the warnings and instructions have been read and understood before operation. ON/OFF SWITCH WITH SAFETY KEY The power switch includes a safety key to prevent unauthor- ized use of the sander to increase safety.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: To avoid accidents, make sure the power switch is in the OFF position and unplug the tool from the electrical outlet before cleaning or performing any maintenance. Servicing of the tool must be performed by a qualified technician. GENERAL MAINTENANCE 1.

  • Page 16: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST...
  • Page 17 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Model No. Description 65812-001 Motor Assembly 65812-002 Base 65812-003 Dust Cover 65812-004 Work Table 65812-005 Hose Assembly 65812-006 Scale Plate 65812-007 Locating Pin 65812-008 Bevel Locking Knob 65812-009 Disc Guard 65812-010 Miter Gauge Knob 65812-011...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and re- placements should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wenproducts.com. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION...
  • Page 19 LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY WEN Products is committed to build 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 20 THANKS FOR REMEMBERING...

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