Wen 65812, Manual

Page 1: ...on 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 IMPORTANT NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at 800 232 1195 techsupport wenproducts com WENPRODUCTS COM M F 8AM 5PM CST For replacement parts visit WENPRODUCTS COM NOTICE Ple...

Page 2: ...ety Rules Specific Rules for Disc Sanders Electrical Information Know Your Disc Sander Assembly Adjustments Operation Maintenance Exploded View Parts List Troubleshooting Warranty Statement Model Number Motor No load Speed Disc Size Table Size Table Height Table Tilting Bevel Angle Miter Angle Dust Port Size Dust Hose Size Product Dimensions Product Net Weight 2 Replacement sanding discs of variou...

Page 3: ...ution The safety symbols and the explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding Always follow the safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and personal injury However please note that these instructions and warnings are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures NOTE The following safety information is not meant to cover all possible condit...

Page 4: ...carrying pulling or unplugging the power tool Keep cord away from heat oil sharp edges or moving parts Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock 5 When operating a power tool outdoors use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock 6 If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable use a ground...

Page 5: ...wer tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users 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 operation If damaged have the power tool repaired before use Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools 6 Use the power tool accessories and tool bits etc in accordance with these ...

Page 6: ...essories for any damage or missing parts Do not use the tool if any part is missing or damaged Make sure all adjustments are correct and all connections are tight Keep all guards in place 8 PREVENT ACCIDENTAL STARTING Make sure the power switch is in the OFF position prior to plugging in the machine Always make sure the power switch is in the OFF position and the machine is unplugged when doing an...

Page 7: ...e switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor nameplate Run ning at a lower voltage will damage the motor GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and ove...

Page 8: ... all rust protected surfaces using a soft cloth moistened with kerosene Do not use gasoline or cellulose based solvents such as paint thinner or lacquer thinner as these will damage the painted surfaces 2 Apply a coat of paste wax to the table to prevent rust Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth 1 2 3 4 Sander with 60 Grit Sanding Disc attached Work Table Pivot Indexing Pin x2 Bevel Lo...

Page 9: ...ng follow the instructions below 1 Place the sander on a stable workbench 2 A mounting hole is located on each leg towards the rear of the sander body Fig 1 Insert a pencil through the two mounting holes and mark the hole locations on the workbench 3 Remove sander Drill two 3 8 holes through the workbench 4 Align the sander base over the mounting holes and secure it using two 5 16 screws and washe...

Page 10: ... make sure it is clean of any residue You can use mineral spirits to soften the PSA adhesives to remove any residue from the plate Rotate the disc by hand to get access to all of the disc surface 4 Peel the protective backing from the new PSA 12 inch sanding disc Align the sanding disc with the plate and press the disc firmly onto the plate leaving no loose edges 5 Re install the disc guard on the...

Page 11: ...cale plate and into the front hole on each side of the base frame NOTE The bevel locking handles are threaded and spring loaded Pull out the handle to re position it Push in the handle and rotate it to tighten or loosen the table After tightening the handle re position it so that the handle is pointing downwards to prevent it from interfering with the work table 4 Follow the instructions on the ne...

Page 12: ...ing surface prior to operation Follow the steps below to make sure your table is square with the sand ing disc at the 0 setting 1 Loosen the two bevel locking handles and slide the table into the 0 position Fig 7 indicated on the bevel scale Tighten the two locking handles 2 Place a square against the sanding disc and the table Check if the surface of the table is square to the disc 3 If adjustmen...

Page 13: ...he miter gauge 1 Loosen the miter lock knob and set the miter gauge to 0 indicated on the miter scale 2 Place a square against the sanding disc and the flat face of the miter gauge Check if the miter gauge face is 90 to the sanding surface 3 If adjustment is needed loosen the miter lock knob and slide the miter gauge so that it is perpendicular to the sanding disc Tighten the miter lock knob 4 Usi...

Page 14: ...ry make sure all the warnings and instructions have been read and understood before operation SANDING OPERATION Your disc sander is for designed for sanding outside edges and the ends of workpieces The sanding disc rotates coun terclockwise so you should ONLY work on the left side of the disc where the disc applies downward pressure on the workpiece against the table Sanding on the wrong side of t...

Page 15: ...ol CAUTION Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents Do not use any solvents or cleaning products that could damage the plastic parts Some of these include but are not limited to gasoline carbon tetrachloride chlorinated cleaning solvents and household detergents that contain ammonia 3 Keep the ventilation openings free from dust and debris to prevent the mo...

Page 16: ...EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST 16 ...

Page 17: ...ge Knob 1 11 65812 011 Miter Gauge 1 12 65812 012 Screw M5x8 1 13 65812 013 Miter Gauge Pointer 1 14 65812 014 Miter Rod 1 15 65812 015 Hex Bolt M6x10 6 16 65812 016 Rubber Feet 4 17 65812 017 Big Flat Washer D6 7 18 65812 018 Screw M6x20 6 19 65812 019 Rubber Washer 2 20 65812 020 Screw M5x8 2 21 65812 021 Hex Bolt M8x25 4 22 65812 022 Bevel Scale Plate Pointer 1 23 65812 023 Screw M4x8 1 24 6581...

Page 18: ...1 Too much pressure 2 Work held still for too long 3 Sanding grit too fine 1 Reduce sanding pressure on the workpiece 2 Move workpiece back and forth against the sanding disc Do not keep workpiece in one place for too long 3 Use a coarser grit sanding disc Sanding grains easily rub off sanding disc 1 Sanding disc has been damaged or folded 2 Sanding disc has been stored in an incorrect environment...

Page 19: ...paid by the purchaser The prod uct must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of ship ment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the warranty card and or the proof of purchase enclosed There must also be a description of the problem in order to help our repairs department diagnose and fix the issue Repairs will be made and the pro...

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