WEN 6550 Use and Care Manual
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1. 1 6550 201 Dust Exhaust Port 1 2 6550 202 Thumb Screw 2 3 6550 203 Set Screw 2 4 6550 204 Motor Assembly 1 5 6550 205 Screw 4 6 6550 206 Push Plate 1 7 6550 207 Dust Chute 1 8 6550 208 Thumb Screw 2 9 6550 209 Chute Plate 1 10 6550 210 Switch w Key 1 11 6550 211 Brush Holder 2 12 6550 212 Brush Set of 2 1 13 6550 213 Brush Cap 2 14 6550 214 Retaining Ring 3 15 6550 215 Chain 2 16 6550 216 Sprocket 4 17 6550 217 Spacer 1 18 6550 218 Bolt 4 19 6550 219 Gearbox Assembly 1 20 6550 220 Pinion 1 21 6550 221 Ball Bearing 6203ZZ 2 22 6550 222 Cover 1 23 6550 223 Set Screw 1 24 6550 224 Screw 2 25 6550 225 Washer 5 2 26 6550 226 Rollercase 1 27 6550 227 Screw with Washer 1 28 6550 228 Cord Clamp 1 29 6550 229 Screw with Washer 2 30 6550 230 Belt Guard 1 31 6550 231 Plunger 1 Item Stock Description Qty 32 6550 232 Spring 1 33 6550 233 Set Screw 4 34 6550 234 Cutterhead Lock 1 35 6550 235 Spacer 1 36 6550 236 Screw 1 37 6550 237 Flat Washer N 8 1 38 6550 238 Bolt 1 39 6550 239 Cutterhead 1 40 6550 240 Key 5 x 5 x 12 1 41 6550 241 Rod 1 42 6550 242 Blade set of 2 1 43 6550 243 Locking Bolt 12 44 6550 244 Gib 2 45 6550 245 Nut 1 46 6550 246 Belt 1 47 6550 247 Cutterhead Pulley 1 48 6550 248 Bolt 11 49 6550 249 Motor Pulley 1 50 6550 250 Bearing Retainer 1 51 6550 251 RH Retainer 2 52 6550 252 Bearing Block 4 53 65502. 253 RH Spring 2 54 6550 254 Outfeed Roller 1 55 6550 255 LH Spring 2 56 6550 256 Infeed Roller 1 57 6550 257 LH Retainer 2 58 6550 258 Screw 2 59 6550 259 Depth Indicator 1 60 6550 260 Circuit Breaker 1 FIGURE 13 BASE FIGURE 14 ROLLER CASE EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Figure 14 Roller Case 17 18 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 con sumer power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship for a period of two 2 years from date of purchase Ninety days for all WEN products if the tool is used for professional use SELLER S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and to the extent permitted by law any warranty or condition implied by law shall be the repair or replacement of parts without charge which are defective in material or workmanship and which have not been misused care lessly handled or misrepaired by persons other than Seller or Authorized Service Center To make a claim under this Limited Warranty you must return the complete power tool product transportation prepaid to Great Lakes Technologies LLC 1675 Holmes Road Elgin IL 60123 with a copy of the
3. original receipt which is legible and clearly defines Date of Purchase including month and year and Place of Purchase THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ACCESSORY ITEMS SUCH AS CIRCULAR SAW BLADES DRILL BITS ROUTER BITS JIGSAW BLADES SANDING BELTS GRINDING WHEELS AND OTHER RELATED ITEMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO TWO 2 YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE SOME STATES IN THE U S SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT AL LOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITA TION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF PROFITS ARISING FROM THE SALE OR USE OF THIS PRODUCT SOME STATES IN THE U S AND SOME CANADIAN PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CON SEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE U S PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO COUNTRY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES ONLY TO PORTABLE ELECTRIC TOOLS BENCH POW ER TOOLS OUTDOOR POWER EQUIPMENT AND PNEUMATIC TOOLS SOLD WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA CANADA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES CONTACT THE WEN CUSTOMER SUP PORT LINE LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY
4. power jointer can be employed Once a level surface has been created flip the lumber and create parallel sides Plane alternate sides until the desired thickness is obtained When half of the total depth of cut is taken from each side the board will have a uniform moisture content Any additional drying should not cause it to warp Depth of cut should be shallower when work is wider When planing hardwood take light cuts or plane the wood in thin widths Make a test cut with a test piece and verify the thickness produced Check accuracy of test cut prior to working on finished product Figure 8 PREPARE 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 Work should be fed into the planer in same direction as the grain of the wood Sometimes grain will change directions in middle of board In such cases if possible cut board in middle before planing so grain direction is correct NEVER PLANE AGAINST THE GRAIN DIRECTION OF THE WOOD DO NOT PLANE END GRAIN AS THE WOOD COULD SPLINTER OR POSSIBLY EXPLODE CAUTION Do not plane board which is less than 14 1 2 long force of cut could split board and cause kick back 11 OPERATION Figure 8 FEEDING WORK The planer is supplied with planing blades m
5. E FIGURE 4 Planer is best used along with a dust collector Dust chute is included The dust chute is mounted to the rollercase using two thumb screws The dust chute can be mounted to direct chips to either side of planer After mounting connect wet dry vacuum hose to dust chute Be sure to turn the vacuum on before operating the planer Figure 4 MOUNT PLANER TO WORK SURFACE Figure 5 The planer is designed to be portable so it can be moved to a job site However it should always be mounted to a stable level bench or table in a place with ample lighting and correct power supply Make sure there is plenty of room for moving the work piece through the entire cut Neither the operators or the bystand ers should have to stand in line with the wood while using the tool The base of the planer has four mounting holes Mount the plan er to the workbench or to the tool stand using bolts flat washers and hex nuts not supplied Figure 5 shows the base dimensions mounting holes and required space to allow for table assembly Securely mount the planer to the work table by bolting it through the holes Make sure the planer does not rock and that the work table is level Figure 5 9 OPERATION The WEN 12 1 2 Planer planes soft and hardwoods up to 6 thick and 12 1 2 wide Wood feeds into the two blade cutterhead by rubber infeed outfeed rollers Planer can take cuts up to 3 32 per pass at 26 feet per minute WARNING Do not c
6. ER Keep planer clean of any wood chips dust dirt or debris After 10 hours of operation the chains and gears should have wood chips dust and old grease removed Use common automotive bearing grease to lubricate all chains and gears Be sure all chains and gears have plenty of grease Clean the granite table using a soft damp cloth Do not use any waxes oils or solvents on the table IF THE MATERIAL DOES NOT FEED PROPERLY CHECK FOR dull blades rotate or replace as necessary refer to Changing Blades section excess clogging in the dust hood refer to Attach Dust Chute in the Assembly and Adjustments section a broken V Belt refer to Replacing V Belt in the Maintenance section IF THE CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPS REPEATEDLY Dull blades could be present Dull blades can cause motor overloading Rotate or replace as necessary refer to Changing Blades section NOTE Circuit breaker overload is often the result of dull knives If the circuit breaker on your planer trips check the sharpness of your knives before attempting to reset the breaker in order to continue planing Reduce the depth of cut An overly aggressive cut could cause motor overloading refer to Depth of Cut in the Operation section IF THE UNIT DOES NOT RUN CHECK TO SEE if the unit is plugged in Ensure unit is plugged into the appropriate outlet refer to Electrical Information if the circuit breaker needs to be reset if the motor brushes a
7. Model 6550 12 1 2 IN THICKNESS PLANER bit ly wenvideo 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 intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service IMPORTANT NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at 800 232 1195 techsupport wenproducts com WENPRODUCTS COM M F 8AM 5PM CST TABLE OF CONTENTS Technical Data 2 3 4 5 7 7 9 12 15 18 General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules For Planer Electrical Information Know Your Planer Assembly and Adjustments Operation Exploded View and Parts List Warranty TECHNICAL DATA Model Number Motor Cutterhead Speed Cuts Per Minute Feed rate Maximum Depth of Cut Table Size Extension Table Size Base Size Workpiece Width max Workpiece Thickness max Weight 6550 120 V 60 Hz 12A 9400 RPM 18800 26 FPM 3 32 12 1 2 x 9 3 8 12 1 2 x 6 3 4 21 x 12 1 2 12 1 2 6 67 lbs 2 Maintenance 3 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense staying alert and knowing how your item works SAVE THESE SAFETY INS
8. TRUCTIONS WARNING To avoid mistakes and serious injury do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood 1 READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual LEARN the tool s applications limitations and possible hazards 2 AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS Do not use power tools in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain Keep work areas well lit 3 DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 4 ALWAYS keep your work area clean uncluttered and well lit DO NOT work on floor surfaces that are slippery with sawdust or wax 5 KEEP BYSTANDERS AT A SAFE DISTANCE from the work area especially when the tool is operating NEVER allow children or pets near the tool 6 DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL to do a job for which it was not designed 7 DRESS FOR SAFETY Do not wear loose clothing gloves neckties or jewelry rings watches etc when operating the tool Inappropriate clothing and items can get caught in moving parts and draw you in ALWAYS wear non slip footwear and tie back long hair 8 WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK to fight the dust produced by sawing operations WARNING Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health Always operate the tool in a well ventilated area and provide for proper dust removal Use dust collection systems whenever possible 9 ALWAYS remove the power cord plug from the electrical outlet when making adjustments c
9. commended CHANGING BLADES FIGURES 9 10 11 WARNING Always turn the planer OFF and disconnect it from the power source before starting any maintenance work Loosen and remove thumb screws from blade guard on the rear side of planer Remove blade guard Carefully turn cutterhead by hand towards you until it is stopped by the self engaging latch Loosen and remove six bolts from gib Remove gib using mag nets provided NOTE Magnets can be easily disengaged from gib by tilting them to left or right CAUTION Blade edges are extremely sharp Keep fingers away from blades at all times The blade is held in position by two pins Gently lift the old blades from the cutterhead using magnets Do not make contact with the blade using fingers Use magnet only Reverse or replace blade and carefully position it on the two pins using magnets Replace gib and align the holes on the gib with holes on the blade using magnets Secure gib to cutterhead using six bolts removed earlier Depress latch to release cutterhead Release latch when cutterhead can be turned by hand Turn cutterhead by hand until it is stopped by selfengaging latch Remove gib and blade as mentioned earlier Replace with new blade Replace gib and secure it as mentioned earlier Replace blade guard and secure it using two bolts Figure 9 Figure 10 Figure 11 MAINTENANCE 13 Figure 9 Figure 11 BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT WARNING Turn planer
10. hanging parts cleaning or working on the tool 10 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE AND IN WORKING ORDER 11 AVOID ACCIDENTAL START UPS Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position before plugging in the power cord 12 REMOVE ADJUSTMENT TOOLS Always make sure all adjustment tools are removed from the saw before turning it on 13 NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED Turn the power switch to OFF Do not leave the tool until it has come to a complete stop 4 14 NEVER STAND ON A TOOL Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is accidentally hit DO NOT store anything above or near the tool 15 DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times Wear oil resistant rubber soled foot wear Keep the floor clear of oil scrap and other debris 16 MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order Follow instruc tions for lubricating and changing accessories 17 CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS Check for alignment of moving parts jamming breakage improper mounting or any other conditions that may affect the tool s operation Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced before use 18 MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF Use padlocks and master switches and ALWAYS remove start er keys 19 DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of drugs alcohol or medication that may affect your ability to properly use the tool 20 USE SAFETY GOGGLES AT ALL TIMES that compl
11. ial support stands 12 Do not back the work towards the infeed side 13 Take precautions against kickback Do not permit anyone to stand or cross in line of cutterhead s rotation Kickback or thrown debris will travel in this direction 14 Turn switch off and disconnect power whenever planer is not in use 15 Replace knives as they become damaged or dull 16 Keep planer maintained Follow maintenance instructions 6 WARNING This tool is for indoor use only Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations Guidelines for using extension cords Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating When in doubt use a heavier cord The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp wet areas Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools This circuit must not be less than a 12 wire and should be protected with a 15 A time delayed fuse Before connecting the motor to the power line make s
12. ll produce will be smoother if shallower depth of cut is used AVOIDING SNIPE Snipe refers to a depression at either end of board caused by an uneven force on cutterhead when work is en tering or leaving planer Snipe will occur when boards are not supported properly or when only one feed roller is in contact with work at beginning or end of cut To avoid snipe gently push the board up while feeding the work until the outfeed roller starts advancing it Move to the rear and receive planed board by gently pushing it up when the infeed roller loses contact with the board When planing more than one board of the same thickness butt boards together to avoid snipe Snipe is more apparent when deeper cuts are taken Lower depth helps to avoid snipe Feed the work in the direction of the grain Work fed against the grain will have chipped splintered edges MAINTENANCE 12 CHECK FOR WORN BLADES Condition of blades will affect the precision of cuts Observe the quality of the cut that the planer produces to check the condition of the blades Dull blades will tear rather than sever wood fibers and produce fuzzy appear ances Raised grain will occur when dull blades pound on wood that has varying density Raised edges will also be produced where the blades have been nicked Blades on this planer are reversible and should always be reversed or replaced as a matched set Keeping a spare set of blades on hand is re
13. ner to cut wood only Avoid knots Heavily cross grained wood makes knots hard Knots can come loose and jam blade WARNING Any article that encounters planer blades may be forcibly ejected from planer creating risk of injury Make sure the wood is free from outside materials before attempting to plane 10 OPERATION DEPTH OF CUT FIGURE 8 Depth of cut is adjusted by raising or lowering the rollercase us ing handle Each full rotation of the handle moves the rollercase 1 16 Quality of thickness planing depends on the operator s judgement about the depth of cut Depth of cut depends on the width hardness dampness grain direction and grain structure of the wood Maximum thickness of wood which can be re moved in one pass is 3 32 for planing operations on workpiec es up to 5 wide Workpiece must be positioned away from the center tab on the rollercase to cut 3 32 Maximum thickness of wood which can be removed in one pass is 3 32 for planing operations on workpiece from 5 up to 121 2 wide CAUTION A 3 32 depth of cut on hard softwood 6 12 wide can be made However continuous operation at this set up can cause premature motor failure For optimum planing performance the depth of cut should be less than 1 16 Run the board a few times be fore adding depth to ensure the best possible cuts Boards should be planed with shallow cuts until the work has a level side or alternatively the use of a
14. ning ring to secure Release and remove vise plier Set the planer back on its base Make a test cut to verify adjustment REPLACING V BELT Refer to Exploded Views Figures 13 and 14 pages 15 and 17 Inadequate tension in the V belt 46 Figure 14 will cause the belt to slip from the motor pulley 49 Figure 14 or drive pulley 47 Figure 14 Loose belts must be replaced To replace V belt Turn planer off and unplug from power source Loosen and remove screws 1 Figure 13 on right cap 6 Figure 13 Remove panel 37 Figure 13 Loosen and remove screws 29 Figure 14 on belt guard 30 Figure 14 Remove belt guard Loosen bolt 38 Figure 14 to loosen motor assembly Remove old belt by walking the belt from motor and drive pulleys alternatively Push motor down and pull the belt outward while turning the pulleys at the same time Replace with new belt Walk the belt on to the pulleys in the reverse manner as when removing the belt Make sure the belt is evenly seated all the way on the motor and drive pulley grooves Pry motor upward to apply tension to belt Secure in position by tightening bolt 38 Figure 14 Replace belt guard and screws 29 30 Figure 14 Replace and secure right panel MAINTENANCE LUBRICATION Motor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and need no lubrication Gears and elevation screws should be cleaned of debris and greased as needed CLEAN PLAN
15. ock 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 If it will not fit the outlet have the proper outlet installed by a licensed electrician IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock The conduc tor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal CHECK with a licensed electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instruc tions or whether the tool is properly grounded CAUTION In all cases make certain the outlet in question is properly grounded If you are not sure have a li censed electrician check the outlet 6 Keep hands clear of all moving parts 7 Do not force cut Slowing or stalling will overheat motor Allow automatic feed to function properly 8 Use quality lumber Blades last longer and cuts are smoother with good quality wood 9 Do not plane material shorter than 15 narrower than 3 4 wider than 12 1 2 or thinner than 1 2 10 Never make planing cut deeper than 3 32 11 For workpieces longer than 24 use mater
16. off and disconnect from power source before inspecting or replacing brushes Brush life depends on amount of load on motor Regularly inspect brushes after 100 hours of use Brushes are located on either side of planer motor on both the front and rear side of the planer Loosen brush cap and carefully remove brush from motor Replace brushes if spring is damaged Replace brushes if carbon is worn Tighten brush caps after replacement Figure 12 ADJUSTING TABLE LEVEL Refer to Exploded Views Figures 13 and 14 pages 15 and 17 The planer will produce uneven depth of cut tapered cut if the rollercase 26 Figure 14 is not parallel with the base 20 Figure 13 To restore parallelism of the rollercase with the base Using a test piece measure the height of the taper Turn planer off and disconnect from power source Fold the front and rear extension tables Lay planer carefully on it s side so that bottom side of the base is exposed Clamp vise plier not supplied on the left side of shaft 31 Figure 13 next to the gear 35 Figure 13 Remove retaining ring 34 Figure 13 and disengage right gear from the elevation screw gear Slowly rotate handle 5 Figure 13 to raise or lower rollercase Rollercase will move by 0 006 with every turn of the gear by one tooth Move rollercase to the required distance to offset the taper Re engage the right and elevation screw gear and replace retai
17. onnect planer to the power source until all assembly steps have been completed ON OFF SWITCH FIGURE 6 The ON OFF switch is located on the front of the planer motor To turn the planer ON move the switch to the up position To turn the planer OFF move the switch to the down position Figure 6 SWITCH LOCK FIGURE 7 Remove the red tab to engage child safety lock and prevent unwanted start ups To lock the switch Turn the switch to OFF position and disconnect planer from power source Pull the key out The switch cannot be turned on with the key removed To replace key slide key into the slot on switch until it snaps NOTE The key can be removed from the switch while in the ON position This allows for the device to be turned off but still pre vents it from being turned back on Figure 7 CIRCUIT BREAKER FIGURE 6 The planer is equipped with a motor protection device circuit breaker The breaker will automatically shut the planer off when excessive current is consumed If the breaker is tripped turn the planer off and reset the circuit by pressing the button CAUTION Be sure to turn the planer off prior to resetting the circuit breaker to avoid unintentional start up of the planer AVOID DAMAGE TO BLADES 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 blade REMOVE NAILS AND STAPLES Use pla
18. ounted in the cutterhead and infeed and outfeed rollers adjusted to the correct height Planer feed is automatic it will vary slightly depending on type of wood Feed rate refers to the rate at which the lumber travels through the planer Align the work perpendicular to the rollercase so that the work feeds through the planer straight Raise lower rollercase to produce the depth of cut desired Stand on the side of the planer with the handle Boards longer than 24 should have additional support from free standing material stands Position the workpiece with the face to be planed on top Turn the planer on Rest the board end on the table and direct the board into the planer Gently slide workpieces into the infeed side of the planer until the infeed roller advances the workpiece Let go of the workpiece and allow automatic feed to advance the workpiece Do not push pull on workpiece Move to the rear and receive planed lumber by grasping it in same manner as it was fed CAUTION To avoid risk of injury due to kickbacks do not stand directly in line with the front or rear of planer Do not grasp any portion of board which has not gone past the out feed roller Repeat this operation on all boards which need to be same thickness Planer has return roller on top so assistant can pass work back to operator NOTE Assistant must follow same precautions as operator Surface that the planer wi
19. re depleted Replace as necessary refer to Brush Inspection and Replacement under the Maintenance section TROUBLESHOOTING 14 15 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Figure 13 Base EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Item Stock Description Qty 1 6550 101 Screw 4 1A 6550 101A Flat washer 6 4 2 6550 102 Left Cap 1 3 6550 103 Cotter Pin 2 4 6550 104 Roller 1 5 6550 105 Handle Assembly 1 6 6550 106 Right Cap 1 7 6550 107 Grip 2 8 6550 108 Elevating Nut RH 2 9 6550 109 Left Side Cover 1 10 6550 110 Bolt 9 11 6550 111 Spacer 1 12 6550 112 Elevating Screw LH 1 13 6550 113 Column 4 14 6550 114 Screw 3 15 6550 115 Guide 2 16 6550 116 Table 1 17 6550 117 Elevating Screw RH 1 18 6550 118 Extension Table Assembly 2 19 6550 119 Table Support 4 20 6550 120 Base 1 Item Stock Description Qty 21 6550 121 Plate 3 22 6550 122 Set Screw 3 23 6550 123 Nut 4 24 6550 124 Adjustment Screw 4 25 6550 125 Lock Washer 10 4 26 6550 126 Bolt 4 27 6550 127 Screw with washer 8 28 6550 128 Screw 4 29 6550 129 Bushing 4 30 6550 130 Wavy Washer 4 31 6550 131 Shaft 1 32 6550 132 Support 2 33 6550 133 Retaining Ring 2 34 6550 134 Bevel Gear 4 35 6550 135 Elevation Screw Bearing Assembly 2 36 6550 136 Right Side Cover 1 37 6550 137 Wrench 1 38 6550 138 Magnet 2 39 6550 139 Elevating Nut LH 2 16 Item Stock Description Qty
20. ure the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor WARNING This tool must be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock ELECTRICAL INFORMATION AMPERAGE REQUIRED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 25 ft 50 ft 100 ft 150 ft 12 A 14 gauge 12 gauge Not Recommended Not Recommended 7 KNOW YOUR PLANER ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Extension Table Circuit Breaker Switch Carrying Handle Depth Adjusting Handle Figure 1 UNPACKING FIGURE 1 IMPORTANT Remove protective paper from the table before operating the unit The planer comes assembled as one unit Additional parts which need to be fastened to planer should be located and accounted for before assembling A Dust Chute B Thumb Screw 2 C T handle Hex Wrench on planer D Plug E Magnet 2 on planer F Depth adjusting handle G Bolt with Lock Washer WARNING Do not attempt assembly if parts are missing Use this manual to order replacement parts 8 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS INSTALL DEPTH ADJUSTING HANDLE FIGURE 2 amp 3 The handle and knob should be installed to top right of the planer Insert the handle with the knob onto the elevation screw s top Secure handle with bolt using T handle wrench provided Insert plug into handle to cover bolt Figure 2 Figure 3 ATTACH DUST CHUT
21. y with ANSI Z87 1 Normal safety glasses only have impact resistant lenses and are not designed for safety Wear a face or dust mask when working in a dusty environ ment Use ear protection such as plugs or muffs during extended periods of operation GENERAL SAFETY RULES SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PLANER 1 Whenever adjusting or replacing any parts on planer turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source 2 Make sure all guards are properly attached and securely fastened 3 Make sure all moving parts are free from interference 4 Always wear eye protection or face shield 5 Make sure blades are aligned and properly attached to cutterhead 6 Do not plug in planer unless the switch is in the off position After turning the switch on allow the planer to come to full speed before operating WARNING For your own safety read all of the instructions and precautions before operating tool WARNING Operation of any power tool can result in foreign objects being thrown into eyes which can result in severe eye damage Always wear safety goggles complying with United States ANSI Z87 1 shown on package before commencing power tool operation CAUTION Always observe the following safety precautions 5 SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PLANER 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 sh
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