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WARRANTY STATEMENT

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 PRODUCTS FOR HOME USE

GREAT  LAKES TECHNOLOGIES,  LLC  (“Seller”)  warrants  to  the  original  purchaser  only,  that  all  WEN  consumer 

power tools will be free from defects in material or workmanship during personal use for a period of two (2) years 

used for professional or commercial use. Purchaser has 30 days from the date of purchase to report missing or 

damaged parts.

SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under this Limited Warranty and, to the extent per-

mitted by law, any warranty or condition implied by law, shall be the replacement of parts, without charge, which are 

defective in material or workmanship and which have not been subjected to misuse, alteration, careless handling, 

misrepair, abuse, neglect, normal wear and tear, improper maintenance, or other conditions adversely affecting the 

Product or the component of the Product, whether by accident or intentionally, by persons other than Seller. To 

make a claim under this Limited Warranty, you must make sure to keep a copy of your proof of purchase that clearly 

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dor of Great Lakes Technologies, LLC. Purchasing through third party vendors, including but not limited to garage 

sales, pawn shops, resale shops, or any other secondhand merchant, voids the warranty included with this product. 

Contact [email protected] or 1-800-232-1195 with the following information to make arrangements: 

your shipping address, phone number, serial number, required part numbers, and proof of purchase. Damaged or 

defective parts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out.

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turning a product for warranty service, the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser. The product must 

be shipped in its original container (or an equivalent), properly packed to withstand the hazards of shipment. The 

product must be fully insured with a copy of the proof of purchase enclosed. There must also be a description of the 

will be returned and shipped back to the purchaser at no charge for addresses within the contiguous United States.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO ITEMS THAT WEAR OUT FROM REGULAR USAGE OVER TIME, 

INCLUDING BELTS, BRUSHES, BLADES, BATTERIES, ETC. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN 

DURATION TO TWO (2) YEARS FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. SOME STATES IN THE U.S. AND SOME CANADIAN 

PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMI-

TATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (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 CONSEQUENTIAL 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 ITEMS SOLD WITHIN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANA-

DA AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO. FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES, 

CONTACT THE  WEN  CUSTOMER  SUPPORT  LINE.  FOR WARRANTY  PARTS  OR  PRODUCTS  REPAIRED  UNDER 

WARRANTY SHIPPING TO ADDRESSES OUTSIDE OF THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES, ADDITIONAL SHIPPING 

CHARGES MAY APPLY.

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Summary of Contents for 6552

Page 1: ...ged trouble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable...

Page 2: ...st 8 Know Your Planer 9 Assembly Adjustments 10 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 11 Operation 11 Maintenance 15 Troubleshooting Guide 17 Exploded View Parts List 18 Warranty Statement 20 2 To purchase accessorie...

Page 3: ...ety concerns as well as helpful assembly and operating instructions for your tool NOTE The following safety information is not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur WEN...

Page 4: ...ock PERSONAL SAFETY 1 Stay alert watch what you are doing and use com mon sense when operating a power tool Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs alcohol or medic...

Page 5: ...ordance with these instructions taking into ac count the working conditions and the work to be per formed Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous...

Page 6: ...hinner than 1 2 11 Never make a planing cut deeper than 3 32 12 For workpieces longer than 24 use material support stands 13 Always feed from infeed side to outfeed side and do not attempt to reverse...

Page 7: ...n of the equipment grounding conductor can result in electric shock The conductor with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement...

Page 8: ...scard the packaging until everything is removed Check the packing list below to make sure you have all of the parts and accessories If any part is missing or broken please contact customer service at...

Page 9: ...ckness Planer Refer to the diagram below to become familiarized with the parts and controls of your thickness planer KNOW YOUR PLANER Power Switch Circuit Breaker Return Roller Extension Table Carryin...

Page 10: ...to turn the system on be fore operating the planer NOTE If you do not plan on using a dust collection system of any kind we recommend removing the dust chute so that the wood chips and debris can fly...

Page 11: ...This planer is equipped with a circuit breaker to protect the motor Fig 6 3 The breaker will automatically shut the planer off when excessive current is drawn If the breaker is tripped turn the plane...

Page 12: ...ndle a 3 32 cut on 13 wide boards it will not only shorten the lifespan of the motor and cutting blades but also will give an imperfect finish The smaller the cutting depth the better the finished pro...

Page 13: ...on hand is recommended Replacement blades can be ordered from wenproducts com AVOIDING SNIPE Thickness planers tend to leave a small bit of snipe at the end of the planed boards particularly for longe...

Page 14: ...e board is traveling in the same direction as the grain and that you are only planing either side or face grain Boards longer than 24 should have additional support from free standing material stands...

Page 15: ...emove the gib using the provided magnets Fig 12 CAUTION Blade edges are extremely sharp Keep fingers away from the blades at all times 6 The blade is located in position by two pins Gently lift the ol...

Page 16: ...icating agent such as PTFE to grease these components as needed WARNING Turn planer off and disconnect from power source before performing any maintenance 16 Fig 13 1 Carbon Brush Length CLEANING THE...

Page 17: ...de repeat steps 3 to 4 as needed ensuring that both screws have been turned the same number of times 6 Repeat steps 1 5 on the other table until you are satisfied with the height 7 Test the adjustment...

Page 18: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 18...

Page 19: ...hute Plate 1 60 6552 060 Flat Head Tap Screw 4 61 6550 137 Hex Wrench 1 62 6550 138 Magnet 2 63 6552 063 Spring 4 64 6550 252 Bearing Block 4 65 6550 257 LH Retainer 2 66 6552 066 Flat Washer 8 67 655...

Page 20: ...d products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out turning a product for warranty service the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser The product must be shippe...

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