Wen 6501 Service Manual

Assembly and adjustments Feet Placement 1. Carefully set the Belt/Disc Sander on its side. 2. Press each Rubber Pad (28) over the lip of the Base

Assembly and adjustments (continued) 4. Peel sanding disc adhesive backing. Align perimeter of new sanding disc over the Aluminum Disc and press fi

Assembly and adjustments (continued) Mounting table for use as Disc Sander NOTE: The Table (69) may be used as support for both horizontal and verti

Assembly and adjustments (continued) Mounting table for use as belt sander NOTE: The Table (69) may be used for both horizontal and vertical operati

Assembly and adjustments (continued) Mounting stop plate This Stop Plate (63) fits across the top of the sanding belt and is for preventing workpiec

Assembly and adjustments (continued) Install the sanding belt 1. Push the Belt Tension Handle (50) forward to loosen the belt. 2. Remove Upper Gu

Operation ON/OFF switch (Figure 13) The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized use of the sander. WARNING: Remove the safety key whenev

Operation (continued) Sanding inside curves (Figure 15) Sanding the inside curve of the workpiece is done by positioning the workpiece on the idle

Maintenance WARNING: For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and remove the plug from the electrical outlet before adjusting or performing mainten

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Table of Contents Technical data………………………………………………………………………. 2 General safety rules…………………………………………………………………. 3 Specific safety rules for belt

Parts list Item # Part # Description Qty Item # Part # Description Qty 1 6501-001 Screw M4 X 12 9 39 6501-039 Rubber Tube 1 2 6501-002

Model: 6501 wenproducts.com 21Warranty WEN Products warrants its power tools to be free of defects from materials and workmanship for a per

General safety rules Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your belt/disc sander works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCT

General safety rules (continued) 13. NEVER LEAVE A RUNNING TOOL UNATTENDED. Turn the power switch to OFF. Do not leave the tool until it has come to

Specific safety rules for belt/disc sanders WARNING: Do not operate this tool until it is completely assembled and installed according to the inst

Specific safety rules for belt/disc sanders (continued) 13. Do not sand with the workpiece unsupported. Support the workpiece with the backstop or t

Electrical information Grounding instructions IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of least resistance for ele

Electrical information (continued) Guidelines for using extension cords WARNING: This tool is for indoor use only. Do not expose to rain or use i

Know Your Belt/Disc Sander Unpacking WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental starting, turn switch OFF and remove plug from power source outlet b