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Wen 6552 Instruction Manual

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13-INCH
THICKNESS PLANER
Instruction Manual
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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

    Troubleshooting Guide ................... 17 Exploded View & Parts List ................18 Warranty Statement ..................20 WENPRODUCTS.COM To purchase accessories for your tool, visit Multi-Purpose Planer Stand (Model No. 6588T) Planer Miter Saw Stand (Model No. MSA658) Replacement Thickness Planer Blades (Model No. 6552-043)

  • Page 3: Welcome

    INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Thickness 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”, nar- rower than 3/4”, wider than 12-1/2”...

  • 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. Return Roller Return Roller Depth Adjustment Handle...

  • Page 10: Assembly & Adjustments

    1. Mount the planer to a workbench or tool stand using four bolts, four flat washers, and four hex nuts (not included) through the mounting holes on the base (Fig. 5). NOTE: We recommend the WEN 6588T Rolling Planer Stand for both stability and easy transportation around the workshop. Mounting Holes...

  • Page 11: Operation & Maintenance

    OPERATION WARNING! Do not connect planer to the power source until all assembly steps have been completed. ON / OFF SWITCH Fig. 6 The ON / OFF switch (Fig. 6 - 1) is located on the front of the planer mo- tor.
  • Page 12 OPERATION HEIGHT OF CUT Fig. 7 Rotate crank handle (Fig. 7 - 1) to adjust height of cut- terhead. The depth scale (Fig. 7 - 2) shows height of the cutterhead above the main table. The quality of the planed wood depends on the operator’s experience and judgment about the depth of cut.
  • Page 13 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 magnitude of warp.
  • Page 14 OPERATION THE DO’S AND DONT’S OF GRAIN DIRECTION Fig. 8 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 15: Maintenance

    For video instructions, visit: http://bit.ly/planerblades NOTE: Although the instructions in the video depict model 6550, the procedure is very similar for model 6552. Blades should always be reversed or replaced as a matched set (at the same time).
  • Page 16 MAINTENANCE WARNING! Turn planer off and disconnect from power source before performing any maintenance. BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT Fig. 13 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.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ADJUSTING INFEED / OUTFEED EXTENSION TABLE We recommend setting your infeed and outfeed tables so that the ends of the table extensions are approximately 1mm above the top of the granite table. 1. Locate the table elevation adjustment screw and nut on both sides of the planer, next to the hinge (Fig. 14). 2.

  • Page 18: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST...
  • Page 19 6552-043 Blade 6552-086B Ball Bearing 6552-044 Blade Clamp 6552-087B Bearing Retainer Plate 6550-105 Socket Head Screw 6552-045 Socket Head Screw 6552-088B Socket Pan Head Screw Flat Washer 6552-046 Ball Bearing 6552-089B Flat Washer 6552-005 Roller 6550-250 Bearing House 6552-090B Column...

  • Page 20: 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.

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