Wen 6550 Use and Care Manual

Model # 655012-1/2 IN.THICKNESS PLANERbit.ly/wenvideoYour new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability,

10OPERATIONDEPTH 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

11OPERATIONFigure 8FEEDING WORKThe planer is supplied with planing blades mounted in the cutterhead and infeed and outfeed rollers adjusted to the cor

MAINTENANCE12CHECK FOR WORN BLADESCondition of blades will affect the precision of cuts. Observe the quality of the cut that the planer produces to ch

MAINTENANCE13Figure 9Figure 11BRUSH INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT WARNING: Turn planer off and disconnect from power source before inspecting or replacin

MAINTENANCELUBRICATIONMotor and cutterhead bearings are sealed and need no lubrication. Gears and elevation screws should be cleaned of debris and gre

15EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LISTFigure 13 - Base

EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LISTItem # Stock # Description Qty1 6550-101 Screw 41A 6550-101A Flat washer 6 42 6550-102 Left Cap 13 6550-103 Cotter Pin

EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LISTFigure 14 - Roller Case17

18WEN Products is committed to building tools that are dependable for years. Our warranties are consistent with this commitment and our dedication to

TABLE OF CONTENTSTechnical Data2345779121518General Safety RulesSpecific Safety Rules For PlanerElectrical InformationKnow Your PlanerAssembly and Adj

3GENERAL SAFETY RULESSafety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING:

414. 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

5SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PLANERELECTRICAL INFORMATIONGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSIN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of l

6WARNING: 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 extens

7KNOW YOUR PLANERASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTSExtension TableCircuit BreakerSwitchCarrying HandleDepth Adjusting HandleFigure 1UNPACKING (FIGURE 1)IMPORTAN

88ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTSINSTALL DEPTH ADJUSTING HANDLE (FIGURE 2 & 3)The handle and knob should be installed to top-right of the planer. Insert

9OPERATIONThe 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 b