Wen PL1252 Instruction Manual page 19

12.5-inch thickness planer
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WARNING! Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replace-
ments should only be performed by an authorized technician. For any questions, please contact our customer
service at 1-(800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email us at techsupport@wenproducts.com.
PROBLEM
Circuit breaker keeps tripping.
Drive rollers do not work,
or excessively loud grinding
noise.
Marks on the workpiece.
Snipe.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
CAUSE
Wrong extension cord size used.
Dull blades.
Excessive depth of cut.
Internal motor problem.
Broken gearbox, drive chain, or
sprocket.
Dull blades.
Excessive depth of cut.
Workpiece being fed against grain.
Table or feed rollers are dirty.
Dust or debris between cutting inserts
and cutterhead.
Dull blades.
Improper support being used.
Infeed or outfeed table improperly
adjusted.
Table or feed rollers are dirty.
SOLUTION
Use properly-sized extension cord (see
chart on p. 7).
Check blades. Rotate or replace as
necessary.
Reduce depth of cut.
Contact customer service at 1-800-
232-1195 for assistance.
Contact customer service at 1-800-
232-1195 for assistance.
Check blades. Rotate or replace as
necessary.
Reduce depth of cut.
Reverse workpiece.
Clean table and/or feed rollers.
Clean cutting inserts and cutterhead.
Check blades. Rotate or replace as
necessary.
Support workpiece properly (especially
long workpieces). See recommenda-
tions on p. 6.
Adjust infeed and outfeed tables as
described on p. 17.
Clean table and/or feed rollers.
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