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Wen 6530 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 intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe,
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  • Page 1 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specific Safety Rules For Planer Electrical Information Know Your Planer Assembly and Adjustments Operation Maintenance Exploded View and Parts List Warranty TECHNICAL DATA 6530 Model Number: 120 V, 60 Hz, 6A Motor: 17,000 RPM Speed: 3-1/4˝ Cutting Width: Cutting Depth: 1/8˝...

  • Page 3: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood. 1.
  • Page 4 GENERAL SAFETY RULES 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.

  • Page 5: Electrical Information

    SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE PLANER 7. Unplug the planer before changing accessories. Accidental start-ups may occur if the planer is plugged in during an accessory change. Before plugging the tool back in, check that the trigger lock is OFF. 8. After changing blades, rotate the blade cylinder (cutter drum) to make sure the blades don’t hit any part of the blade head housing and that the blade locking screws are tight.
  • Page 6 ELECTRICAL INFORMATION CHECK with a licensed electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions 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 licensed electrician check the outlet.

  • Page 7: Know Your Planer

    KNOW YOUR PLANER ON/OFF Switch Dust/Chip Extraction Dust/Chip Guide Switch Trigger Extraction Lock Port Handle Depth Adjustment Knob Blade Wrench Adjustable Drive Belt Front Shoe Cover ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING OR INSTALLING PLANER BLADES WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, turn switch OFF and remove the plug from the power source outlet before making any adjustments.
  • Page 8 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS REMOVING OR INSTALLING PLANER BLADES (CONT.) 1. Disconnect the planer from the power source. 2. Using the wrench supplied, loosen all clamping screws. 3. Slide out the blade. 4. Clean out all chips or foreign mat- ter adhering to the blade drum and the blade.
  • Page 9 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS BLADE ALIGNMENT To ensure an even cut, the blade must be adjusted so that it aligns with the outside edge of the front and rear shoes. This alignment can be achieved as follows: 1. Place a straight edge or a piece of wood along the outside surface of the front and rear shoes.

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION PLANING 1. Check that the workpiece is held in place securely on your work surface. Hold the planer firmly with both hands. Rest the front shoe flat on the workpiece surface, ensuring that the blades do not make contact with the workpiece. 2.
  • Page 11 OPERATION TOOL PARK REST The park rest swings down to help keep the blade from coming into contact with the work surface when the planer is not in use. The tool park rest was designed to swing up and out of the way by it itself when the back of the planer crosses the leading edge of the workpiece.
  • Page 12 OPERATION EXTRACTING SHAVINGS The shavings can be set to flow to either side of the tool to suit the task at hand. Set the extraction guide switch to point toward the extraction port that you wish the chips to flow towards. If desired, attach the dust bag by simply sliding the nozzle onto the appropriate dust extraction port.

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    To maintain peak efficiency of the motor, we recommend examining the brushes every two to six months. Only genuine WEN replacement brushes designed specifically for your tool should be used. BEARINGS: Bearings that become noisy (due to heavy load or abrasive material cutting) should be replaced as soon as possible to avoid overheating or motor failure.

  • Page 14: Exploded View And Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST...
  • Page 15 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Item # Stock # Description Item # Stock # Description 6530-001 Nameplate 6530-036 Washer 6530-002 Motor cover 6530-037 Stator 6530-003 Rubber cover 6530-038 Carbon brush 6530-004 Screw 6530-039 Brush lining 6530-005 Right housing 6530-040 Cable clamp...

  • Page 16: Warranty

    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 con- sumer 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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