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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 techsupport@wenproducts.com 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 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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