Wen 6502 Manual

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Page 1 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
Know Your Belt/Disc Sander Assembly and Adjustments Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Exploded View and Parts List Warranty TECHNICAL DATA 6502 Model Number: 120 V, 60 Hz, 4.3 A, 1/2 HP Motor: 3600 RPM (no load) Speed: 6˝ Disc Diameter: Belt Size: 4˝...
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 BELT/DISC SANDER 8. Always hold the workpiece firmly on the table when using the disc sander and when using the belt sander. 9. Always sand on the downward side of the sanding disc when using the disc sander. Sanding on the upward side of the disc can cause the workpiece to fly out of position, resulting in injury.
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. USE ONLY THREE-WIRE EXTENSION CORDS that h a v e FIGURE A three-pronged plugs and outlets that accept the tool’s plug as shown in Fig.
Page 7: Know Your Belt/Disc Sander
KNOW YOUR BELT/DISC SANDER S A N D I N G BELT DRIVE DRUM WORK SUPPORT BELT SANDING BELT TENSION AREA TRACKING LEVER CONTROL KNOB TABLE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT DUST PORT KNOB BASE BOLD-DOWN AREA MITER GAUGE SANDING DISC SANDING ON/OFF DISC AREA SWITCH...
Page 8 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION OF SANDING DISC AND GUARD 1. Peel backing away from sanding disc. 2. Align perimeter of disc with plate, and press disc firmly into position on plate, leaving no loose edges. 3. Position disc guard against lower 1/3 of disc, align- ing holes as shown.
Page 9 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS MOUNTING THE WORK SUPPORT WRENCH 1. Align the Work Support with the hole. 2. Install a Lock Washer and a Flat Washer on the Hex Screw. 3. Insert the Hex Screw into the Work Support hole. Tighten. 4.
Page 10 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SANDING BELT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT TRACKING KNOB 1. Plug in the power cord. 2. Turn the switch ON and OFF to make sure the sanding belt is correctly centered and not sliding off the idler and drive roller drums. a.
Page 11 ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SQUARE THE TABLE To ensure accurate end sanding, the work tables must be square to the sanding surfaces prior to using the tables for disc sanding. 1. Adjust the table to be 90° with the sanding surface. 2.
Page 12: Operation
OPERATION ON/OFF SWITCH The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized use of the sander. WARNING: Remove the safety key whenever the sander is not in use. Place the key in a safe place and out of the reach of children. 1.
Page 13 OPERATION END SANDING AND OUTSIDE CURVE SANDING WITH THE DISC Use for sanding the ends of small and narrow workpieces and outside curved edges. Always work on the left side of the disc (downward rotation side), holding the workpiece firmly with light pressure against the sanding disc.
Page 14: Maintenance
OPERATION MITER GAUGE - DISC SANDER A miter-gauge is supplied with your sander, and can be used on the disc table. The miter gauge head can be set anywhere up to 60º (right or left) by loosening the lock-knob, setting the miter gauge head to the desired angle, and retightening the lock-knob.
Page 15: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Sanding 1) Sanding belt/disc has been stored in an 1) Store sanding accessories away from extremely grains easily incorect environment. hot/dry tempuratures. rub off belt 2) Sanding belt/disc has been damaged or 2) Store sanding accessories flat—not bent or or discs folded.
Page 16 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Machine 1) Incorrect motor mounting. 1) Have motor mountings inspected by service vibrates 2) Incorrect sanding-belt tension. technician. excessively 3) Weak or broken tension spring. 2) Adjust tension adjustment knob. Follow belt- 4) Idler roller is too loose. tensioning/ tracking instructions in this manual.
Page 17: Exploded View And Parts List
EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST...
Page 18 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Item # Stock # Description Item # Stock # Description 90228-001 Screw M4x6 90228-040 Screw M5x20 90228-012 Screw M4x8 6502-048 Bushing 90228-003 Base Cover 6502-049 Connection Rod 90228-004 Screw ST4.2x10 6502-050 Extension Spring 90228-015 Lock Washer 4 6502-051...
Page 19: 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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