2-3/8-INCH HAND PLANER PL001 3148819 Model # 6528 For replacement parts visit WENPRODUCTS.COM bit.ly/wenvideo 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 3 4 6 7 8 12 14 15 16 Technical Data General Safety Rules Specific Rules For The Planer Electrical Information Know Your Planer Operation Adjustments Maintenance Warranty Statement Exploded View and Parts List TECHNICAL DATA Model Number: Motor: Speed: Cutting Width: Max Cutting Depth: Max Rabbeting Depth: Dust Port Size: Weight: 6528 120 V, 60 Hz, 3.8A 16,000 RPM 2-3/8 in. 1/16 in. 1/3 in. 1-1/4 in.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and serious injury. To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood. WORK AREA SAFETY 1. Keep work area clean and well lit.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES POWER TOOL USE AND CARE 1. Avoid accidental start-ups. Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position before connecting the plug to a power source or carrying the tool. 2. Check power tool for damaged parts. Check for misalignment of moving parts, jamming, breakage, improper mounting, or any other conditions that may affect the tool’s operation. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn ON/OFF. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced before use.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PLANER OPERATION SAFETY 1. Always use ANSI Z87.1 approved safety glasses. Wear hearing protection to prevent hearing damage during operation. Use face mask or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. 2. Keep handles and hands dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery surfaces can cause you to lose control of the power tool. 3. Always hold the planer firmly with both hands for maximum control. 4.
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. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.
KNOW YOUR PLANER Carefully unpack the hand planer from the box. Check all components and compare against the graph below. If any part is damaged or missing, please contact our customer service at (800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST or email techsupport@wenproducts.com.
OPERATION WARNING: To prevent serious injury, make sure all the instructions have been read and understood before operating this tool. Before plugging the machine into the power supply, always check that the trigger switch and trigger lock work properly. USING THE SAFETY KICKSTAND The safety kickstand (Fig. B - 1) on the back of the planer swings down to help keep the blade from coming into contact with the work surface when the planer is not in use.
OPERATION ADJUSTING THE CUTTING DEPTH The cutting depth of a planer is determined by the height difference between the adjustable front shoe and the cutting edge of the blade. The depth adjustment knob retracts the front shoe to adjust how much blade is exposed, which determines the amount of material that will be removed. To adjust the cutting depth: 1 2 Rotate the depth adjustment knob (Fig. E - 1) until the indicator arrow (Fig. E - 2) aligns with the desired cutting depth on the depth gauge.
OPERATION WARNING: Wear safety goggles at all times that comply with ANSI Z87.1. Use ear protection such as plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation. Wear work gloves to protect your hands. Wear a face mask or dust mask to fight the dust. OPERATING YOUR PLANER 1. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. Make sure that the surface to be planed is face grain or side grain. Do not plane end grain, as the wood could splinter or possibly explode (see page 9 “The Do’s and Dont’s of Grain Direction).
OPERATION WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, always ensure that the tool is switched OFF and unplugged from the power supply before making any adjustments to the planer. MAKING A RABBETING CUT The planer can create rabbeting cuts up to 1/3 of an inch, limited by the protruding housing on the right-hand side of the tool . 1. Make sure that the workpiece is secured to a stable platform. 2. Follow instructions in “Operating your Planer” on page 10 to perform your cut. 3.
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, always ensure that the tool is switched OFF and unplugged from the power supply before making adjustments or installing or removing blades. REMOVING OR INSTALLING PLANER BLADES WARNING: Planer blades are sharp and fragile. Wear protective gloves to protect your hands. Handle the blades carefully to avoid personal injury or damage to the blades. WARNING: Do not attempt to sharpen or use resharpened blades of any kind.
ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, always ensure that the tool is switched OFF and unplugged from the power supply before making adjustments or installing or removing blades. 7. Slide the blade with the good side up into the blade retainer of the blade drum (Fig. L). Make sure that the blade is positioned in the center of the blade drum.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: To prevent serious injury from accidental operation, make sure that the planer is turned off and unplugged from power source before installation, cleaning and maintenance operations. WARNING: Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components, possibly causing a serious hazard. We recommend that all tool service be performed by a WEN Service Center. CLEANING Keep the planer clean of any wood chips, dust, dirt or debris.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 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 CONSUMER POWER TOOLS 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 for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase.
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