Wen PL1252 User Manual

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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Circuit breaker keeps tripping.
Wrong extension cord size used.
Use properly-sized extension cord (see
chart on p. 7).
Dull blades.
Check blades. Rotate or replace as
necessary.
Excessive depth of cut. Reduce depth of cut.
Internal motor problem.
Contact customer service at 1-800-
232-1195 for assistance.
Drive rollers do not work,
or excessively loud grinding
noise.
Broken gearbox, drive chain, or
sprocket.
Contact customer service at 1-800-
232-1195 for assistance.
Marks on the workpiece.
Dull blades.
Check blades. Rotate or replace as
necessary.
Excessive depth of cut. Reduce depth of cut.
Workpiece being 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.
Dull blades.
Check blades. Rotate or replace as
necessary.
Improper support being used.
Support workpiece properly (especially
long workpieces). See recommenda-
tions on p. 6.
Infeed or outfeed table improperly
adjusted.
Adjust infeed and outfeed tables as
described on p. 17.
Table or feed rollers are dirty. Clean table and/or feed rollers.
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WARNING! Stop using the tool immediately if any of the following problems occur. Repairs and replace-
ments should 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.

Wen PL1252 Specifications

General

Brand	Wen
Model	PL1252
Category	Planer
Language	English