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13-INCH PLANER

WITH SPIRAL CUTTERHEAD

Instruction Manual

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. If you use

your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

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MODEL PL1326

Summary of Contents for PL1326

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: ...w Your Planer 9 Assembly 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 yo...

Page 3: ...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 for both your...

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: ...g 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 1 800 232 1195 M F...

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

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: ...nd is recommended Replacement cutting inserts can be ordered from wenproducts com model number BP510H AVOIDING SNIPE Thickness planers tend to leave a small bit of snipe at the end of the planed board...

Page 15: ...hrough 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 grain Boards longer than 24 should have addition...

Page 16: ...th scale Fig 7 2 Remove the dust chute 3 Insert the included hex wrench into the hole above the depth stop label Fig 11 adjust the height of the rollercase if neces sary Use the hex wrench to turn the...

Page 17: ...the planer motor on both the front and rear side of the planer Loosen brush cap Fig 12 1 and carefully remove brush from motor Replace brushes if the spring is damaged Replace brushes if the carbon i...

Page 18: ...d see chart on p 7 Dull cutting inserts Check cutting inserts Rotate or re place as necessary Excessive depth of cut Reduce depth of cut Internal motor problem Contact customer service at 1 800 232 11...

Page 19: ...232 1195 M F 8 5 CST or email us at techsupport wenproducts com PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Snipe Dull cutting inserts Check cutting inserts Rotate or re place as necessary Improper support being used Supp...

Page 20: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 20 NOTE Not all parts may be available for purchase...

Page 21: ...rocket 4 34_S PL1326 034ASM Return Roller Assem bly 2 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 PL1326...

Page 22: ...Adjusting Screw 4 137 Hex Nut 4 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST No Part No Description Qty 140 Hex Screw 4 141 Hex Nut 4 142 Ball Bearing 5 143 Washer 4 144 Socket Head Cap Screw 4 146 PL1326 146 Chain 1 147...

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 09 22...

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