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Wen PL1303 Instruction Manual

13-inch planer with 3-blade cutterhead
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MODEL PL1303
13-INCH PLANER WITH
3-BLADE CUTTERHEAD
Instruction Manual
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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.
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  • Page 1 1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST) TECHSUPPORT@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

    CONTENTS WELCOME Introduction ..................... 3 Specifications ....................3 SAFETY General Safety Rules ..................4 Planer Safety Warnings ..................6 Electrical Information ..................7 BEFORE OPERATING Unpacking & Packing List .................8 Know Your Planer .................... 9 Assembly & Adjustments ................10 OPERATION &...

  • Page 3: Welcome

    INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Benchtop Planer. 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 the labels affixed to the tool.

  • Page 4: Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

  • Page 6: Planer Safety Warnings

    PLANER SAFETY WARNINGS 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. PLANER SAFETY 10. Do not plane material shorter than 15”, narrower than 3/4”, wider than 13”, or thinner than 1/2”.

  • Page 7: Electrical Information

    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 8: Before Operating

    UNPACKING & PACKING LIST UNPACKING With the help of a friend or trustworthy foe, such as one of your in-laws, carefully remove the planer from the packaging and place it on a sturdy, flat surface. Make sure to take out all contents and accessories. Do not discard the packaging until everything is removed.

  • Page 9: Know Your Planer

    KNOW YOUR PLANER TOOL PURPOSE Resurface boards, flatten workpieces, and much more with your WEN Thickness Planer. Refer to the diagram below to become familiarized with the parts and controls of your thickness planer. PLANER Elevation Handle Carrying Handle Circuit Breaker...

  • Page 10: Assembly & Adjustments

    ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS ATTACHING THE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT HANDLE Fig. 2 1. Secure the depth adjustment handle (Fig. 2 - 1) to the top of the planer using the included socket head cap screw (Fig. 2 - 2). 2. Flip the depth adjustment handle over so the socket head cap screw is covered.

  • Page 11: Operation & Maintenance

    (Fig. 5). There are eight mount- ing holes – one set of two holes at each corner. Mounting Holes NOTE: We recommend the WEN 6588T or MSA658 Planer Stand for both stability and easy transportation around the workshop. OPERATION Fig.
  • Page 12 OPERATION AVOID DAMAGE TO BLADES Fig. 7 Thickness planers are a precision woodworking machine and should be used on quality lumber only. Do not plane dirty boards; dirt and small stones are abrasive and will wear out the cutting inserts. WARNING! REMOVE NAILS AND STAPLES.
  • Page 13 OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT • The depth of cut depends on the width, species, hardness, moisture content, grain direction, and grain structure of the wood. • The maximum depth of cut is 1/8” for workpieces less than 6” wide, and 1/16” for workpieces wider than 6”. The wider the workpiece, the shallower the depth of cut should be.
  • Page 14 OPERATION PREPARING WORK Thickness planers work best when at least one side of the lumber is flat. Use a surface planer or a jointer to create a flat surface. Twisted or severely warped boards can jam the planer and should not be used. Rip lumber in half to reduce the magnitude of warpage.
  • Page 15 OPERATION THE DO’S AND DONT’S OF GRAIN DIRECTION Fig. 9 Always plane with the grain of the wood (in the same direction as the grain). There are six sides to every board: two face grains, two side/edge grains, and two end grains. Never plane with the end grain facing upwards.

  • Page 16: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE REPLACING BLADES WARNING! Always turn the planer OFF and disconnect it from the power source before starting any main- tenance work. Blades should always be reversed or replaced as a matched set (at the same time). WARNING! NEVER grasp the cutterhead with unprotected hands. This will result in serious injury. 1.
  • 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 7 bolts loosened in step 4. This will clamp the gib snugly against the blades. 10.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    MAINTENANCE CLEANING THE PLANER Keep planer clean of any wood chips, dust, dirt or debris. We strongly recommend always using a dust collection system. Make sure to clean out the planer after every use. After 10 hours of operation, the drive chains and sprockets should have wood chips, dust and old grease removed. While wearing ANSI-Z87.1-approved safety glasses, use a couple puffs of compressed air (do not exceed 50 PSI) to blow dust and chips out of the gearbox and drive chains.
  • Page 19 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 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 CAUSE SOLUTION...

  • Page 20: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST NOTE: Not all parts may be available for purchase. Parts and accessories that wear down over the course of normal use are not covered under the warranty.
  • Page 21 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. PL1303- Bearing Retainer Top Cover Assembly 001_S Washer Socket Head Cap PL1326- 39_S Dust Chute Assembly Scew, M6x8 039ASM Elevation Nut Dust Chute Lower Door Rollercase Dust Chute Half-Seal...
  • Page 22 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Description Qty. Hex Socket Button Ball Bearing Screw M5-0.8x12 Washer PL1326- Depth-of-Cut Assem- Socket Head Cap 81_S 081ASM Screw, M4-0.7x12 Grounding Screw PL1326-146 Chain Lock Washer Hex Socket Screw, C-ring M5-0.8x25 Drive Chain Sprocket...

  • Page 23: Warranty Statement

    WARRANTY STATEMENT 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 PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE GREAT LAKES TECHNOLOGIES, LLC (“Seller”) warrants to the original purchaser only, that all WEN consumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship during personal use for a period of two (2) years used for professional or commercial use.
  • Page 24 THANKS FOR REMEMBERING V. 2020.11.24...

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