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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

7. If devices are provided for the connection of dust 

extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are 

connected and properly used. 

Use of dust collection 

can reduce dust-related hazards.

POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

1. Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power 

tool for your application. 

The correct power tool will 

do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was 

designed.

2. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn 

it on and off. 

Any power tool that cannot be controlled 

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

3. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or 

the battery pack from the power tool before making 

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing 

power tools.

  Such preventive safety measures reduce 

the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

4. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children 

and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power 

tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. 

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained us-

ers.

5. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or 

binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any 

other condition that may affect the power tool’s opera-

tion. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before 

use.

 Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained 

power tools.

6. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.

 Properly main-

tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less 

likely to bind and are easier to control.

7. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits, etc. 

in accordance 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 situa-

tion.

8. Use clamps to secure your workpiece to a stable 

surface. 

Holding a workpiece by hand or using your 

body to support it may lead to loss of control.

9. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE

 and in working order.

SERVICE

1. Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair 

person using only identical replacement parts. 

This 

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is main-

tained.

CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, 

drilling, and other construction activities may contain 

chemicals, including lead, known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive 

harm. Wash hands after handling. Some examples of 

these chemicals are:

•  Lead from lead-based paints.
•  Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other 

masonry products.

•  Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated 

lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies depending on 

how often you do this type of work. To reduce your ex-

posure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area 

with approved safety equipment such as dust masks 

specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” 

in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING!

 Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may 

result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. 

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Summary of Contents for PL1303

Page 1: ...gged 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: ...Adjustments 10 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 11 Operation 11 Maintenance 16 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Exploded View Parts List 20 Warranty Statement 23 2 To purchase accessories for your tool visit WENPRODUCT...

Page 3: ...for the most up to date manual or contact our customer service at 1 800 232 1195 Keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the tool and review it frequently to maximize safety...

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: ...1 Never make a cut deeper than 1 8 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 direction of workpiece bei...

Page 7: ...connection 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 re...

Page 8: ...rything 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 1 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST or...

Page 9: ...our WEN Thickness Planer Refer to the diagram below to become familiarized with the parts and controls of your thickness planer KNOW YOUR PLANER PLANER Circuit Breaker Power Switch Extension Table Ele...

Page 10: ...owever if you find that they are out of adjustment from shipping follow the directions on p 17 to adjust them ATTACHING THE DUST CHUTE 1 Make sure the hex wrench and star wrench are mounted on the dus...

Page 11: ...ld safety lock and prevent unwanted start ups To lock the switch flip the switch to the OFF position and disconnect the planer from its power source Pull the safety key out Fig 6 2 The machine cannot...

Page 12: ...e The quality of the finished surface de pends on the operator s experience and judgment about the depth of cut Each full rotation of the depth adjustment handle adjusts the planer s height by 1 16 Fo...

Page 13: ...eforehand As a rule of thumb it is best to alternate sides of the board being planed until the desired thickness is reached This will result in the board having a more uniform moisture content since h...

Page 14: ...can be ordered from wenproducts com model numbers BP133K and BP133M AVOIDING SNIPE Thickness planers tend to leave a small bit of snipe at the end of the planed boards particularly for longer work pie...

Page 15: ...lar to the rollercase so that the work feeds through the planer straight making sure that the board is traveling in the same direction as the grain and that you are only planing either side or face gr...

Page 16: ...t remove the bolts from the gib 5 With the hook and loop side of the magnetic blade tool facing down slide the magnetic strip between the blade and the gib Make sure the tool is centered on the blade...

Page 17: ...ularly inspect brushes after 100 hours of use Brushes are located on either side of the planer motor on both the front and rear side of the planer Loosen brush cap Fig 12 1 and carefully remove brush...

Page 18: ...only be performed by an authorized technician For any questions please contact our customer service at 1 800 232 1195 M F 8 5 CST or email us at techsupport wenproducts com 18 CLEANING THE PLANER Kee...

Page 19: ...fed against grain Reverse workpiece Table or feed rollers are dirty Clean table and or feed rollers Dust or debris between cutting inserts and cutterhead Clean cutting inserts and cutterhead Snipe Du...

Page 20: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 20 NOTE Not all parts may be available for purchase Parts and accessories that wear down over the course of normal use are not covered under the warranty...

Page 21: ...1 R32 Handwheel Bracket 1 33 Chain Sprocket 4 34 Spring 1 35 Depth Stop Knob 1 36 Depth Stop Cover 1 37 Socket Head Cap Screw M6 1x12 1 No Part No Description Qty 38 Bearing Retainer Washer 4 39_S PL1...

Page 22: ...d 1 136 Adjusting Screw M10 1 5 4 137 Hex Nut M10 1 5 4 140 Hex Screw M6 1x25 4 141 Hex Nut M6 1 4 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST No Part No Description Qty 142 Ball Bearing 5 143 Washer 4 144 Socket Head C...

Page 23: ...arts and 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...

Page 24: ...THANKS FOR REMEMBERING V 2020 11 24...

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