BELT DISC SANDER Model # 6502 bit.ly/wenvideo 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 intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 3 4 6 7 8 11 14 15 17 18 Technical Data General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules For Belt/Disc Sander Electrical Information Know Your Belt/Disc Sander Assembly and Adjustments Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Warranty Exploded View and Parts List TECHNICAL DATA Model Number: Motor: Speed: Disc Diameter: Belt Size: Belt Speed: Belt Bed Tilt: Belt Grit: Dust Port Size: Net Weight: 6502 120 V, 60 Hz, 4.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: To avoid mistakes and serious injury, do not plug in your tool until the following steps have been read and understood. 1. READ and become familiar with this entire instruction manual. LEARN the tool’s applications, limitations, and possible hazards. 2. AVOID DANGEROUS CONDITIONS. Do not use power tools in wet or damp areas or expose them to rain.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES 14. NEVER STAND ON A TOOL. Serious injury could result if the tool tips or is accidentally hit. DO NOT store anything above or near the tool. 15. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Wear oil-resistant rubber-soled footwear. Keep the floor clear of oil, scrap, and other debris. 16. MAINTAIN TOOLS PROPERLY. ALWAYS keep tools clean and in good working order. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. 17. CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS.
SPECIFIC RULES FOR THE BELT SANDER 9. Always sand on the downward side of the sanding disc when using the disc sander. Sanding on the upward side of the disc can cause the workpiece to fly out of position, resulting in injury. 10. Always maintain a minimum clearance of 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) or less between the table or backstop and the sanding belt or disc. 11. Do not sand pieces of material that are too small to be safely supported. 12. When sanding a large workpiece, provide additional table height support.
ELECTRICAL INFORMATION GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS FIGURE A IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN, grounding provides the path of least resistance for an electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug MUST be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED.
KNOW YOUR BELT/DISC SANDER Belt Sanding Area Drive Drum Work Support Belt Tension Lever Tracking Control Knob Table Angle Adjustment Knob Dust Port Base Bolt Holes Miter Gauge Work Table Sanding Disc ON/OFF Switch ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS UNPACKING WARNING: To avoid injury from accidental startups, turn switch OFF and remove the plug from the power source outlet before making any adjustments. Carefully unpack the belt/disc sander and all its parts, and compare against the list below.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLATION OF SANDING DISC AND GUARD 1. Peel backing away from sanding disc. 2. Align perimeter of disc with plate, and press disc firmly into position on plate, leaving no loose edges. 3. Position disc guard against lower 1/3 of disc, aligning holes as shown. And use a screwdriver to fasten the provided screws and washers securely. MOUNT THE DISC SANDER TABLE 1. With the table in a horizontal position, line up and insert the pivot indexing pin with the pivot hole on the frame.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS MOUNTING THE WORK SUPPORT 1. Align the Work Support with the hole. 2. Install a Lock Washer and a Flat Washer on the Hex Screw. 3. Insert the Hex Screw into the Work Support hole. Tighten. 4. Adjust the Work Support height to avoid contact with the sanding belt.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SANDING BELT TRACKING ADJUSTMENT 1. Plug in the power cord. Tracking Knob 2. Turn the switch ON and OFF to make sure the sanding belt is correctly centered and not sliding off the idler and drive roller drums. a. If the sanding belt moves toward the disc, slightly turn the tracking knob counterclockwise. b. If the sanding belt moves away from the disc, slightly turn the tracking knob clockwise. 3. Turn the switch ON and OFF again; readjust the tracking knob if necessary.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SQUARE THE TABLE To ensure accurate end sanding, the work tables must be square to the sanding surfaces prior to using the tables for disc sanding. 1. Adjust the table to be 90° with the sanding surface. 2. Using a combination square (1), place one end on the table with the ruler end against the sanding surface (3). Check that the table is 90° to the sanding surface. 3.
OPERATION ON/OFF SWITCH The keyed switch is intended to prevent unauthorized use of the sander. WARNING: Remove the safety key whenever the sander is not in use. Place the key in a safe place and out of the reach of children. 1. To turn sander ON, insert the safety key (1) into the key slot (2) in the center of the switch. 2. Push key firmly into the slot, then push switch to the ON position to start the sander. 3. To turn the sander OFF push switch to the OFF position. 4.
OPERATION END SANDING AND OUTSIDE CURVE SANDING WITH THE DISC Use for sanding the ends of small and narrow workpieces and outside curved edges. Always work on the left side of the disc (downward rotation side), holding the workpiece firmly with light pressure against the sanding disc. CAUTION: To avoid personal injury and/or damage to the workpiece, become familiar with the rotation of the belt and disc sanding surfaces. The belt sander rotates counterclockwise or downward toward the table or backstop.
OPERATION MITER GAUGE - DISC SANDER A miter-gauge is supplied with your sander, and can be used on the disc table. The miter gauge head can be set anywhere up to 60º (right or left) by loosening the lock-knob, setting the miter gauge head to the desired angle, and retightening the lock-knob. SANDING SMALL END GRAIN AND OTHER SMALL SURFACES USING MITER GAUGE Use of the miter gauge is recommended for sanding small end surfaces on the sanding disc.
MAINTENANCE ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT (continued from previous page) 7. Test belt tension by squeezing both sides of the belt. If properly adjusted, the belt should “give” between 1/8–1/4 inch (3–6 mm). Make sure that the belt grooves are properly seated in the pulleys. 8. Carefully reinstall the drive belt housing cover. Tighten the screw. Note: Excessive tightness on the pulley belt will cause increased noise and motor overload. Premature failure will occur if belt is too loose.
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE Machine 1) Incorrect motor mounting. vibrates 2) Incorrect sanding-belt tension. excessively 3) Weak or broken tension spring. 4) Idler roller is too loose. 5) Broken/defective sanding accessories. SOLUTION 1) Have motor mountings inspected by service technician. 2) Adjust tension adjustment knob. Follow belt-tensioning/ tracking instructions in this manual. 3) Have tension spring replaced by service technician. 4) Have service technician adjust idler roller.
LIMITED TWO YEAR WARRANTY 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 CONSUMER POWER TOOLS 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 for a period of two (2) years from date of purchase.
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