Wen PL1252 Instruction Manual page 17

MAINTENANCE
REPLACING BLADES (CONT.)
8. Reverse or replace blade. Place it on the center of the magnetic blade tool, and carefully position the blade on the
two pins on the cutterhead. Then remove the blade tool.
9. Using the star wrench, tighten the 6 bolts loosened in step 4. This will clamp the gib snugly against the blades.
10. Repeat the steps above to change the second and third blades. (In order to access the other blades, you will need
to press down on the cutterhead lock with one hand, while turning the hex wrench with the other.)
11. Replace the dust chute. Remove the hex wrench from the cutterhead.
The magnetic blade tool can be stored on underside of the outfeed extension table, using the hook-and-loop strip.
ADJUSTING THE INFEED/OUTFEED EXTENSION TABLES
For best results and to minimize snipe, we recommend setting the infeed and outfeed tables so that the end of each
extension table is about 1mm above the top of the main table.
1. Locate the table elevation adjustment screw and nut on each side of the table, next to the hinge. Raise the table
to expose the screw and nut.
2. Using a wrench and screwdriver, loosen the screw while holding the nut steady. Keep track of the number of
turns applied to each screw. Make sure that the screws on the left and right sides of the table are turned the same
number of times.
3. When both screws are adjusted to the height you want the table to be, tighten down the nut against the base of
the planer while holding the screw head steady. Repeat for the other screw.
4. Test the table height. If adjustments need to be made, repeat steps 2 to 3 as needed, ensuring that both screws
have been turned the same number of times.
5. Repeat steps 1 – 4 for the other table until you are satisfied with the height.
6. Test the adjustments on a scrap piece of wood, making further adjustments as necessary until you are satisfied.
CARBON BRUSH INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT
Fig. 12
Brush life depends on the load of the motor. Regularly inspect
brushes after 100 hours of use. Brushes are located on either
side of the planer motor, on both the front and rear side of the
planer. Loosen brush cap (Fig. 12 - 1) and carefully remove
brush from motor. Replace brushes if the spring is damaged.
Replace brushes if the carbon is worn down to 3/16" long or
shorter. Tighten brush caps after replacement. Both brushes
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should be replaced simultaneously. Replacement brushes can be
purchased from wenproducts.com (part no. PL1326-189).
LUBRICATION
The motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and need no lu-
brication. Keep the elevation leadscrew chain (located under the
bottom of the planer) lubricated with a dry chain lubricant. Do
not over-lubricate.
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