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Wen RT6033 Instruction Manual

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MODEL RT6033
VARIABLE SPEED
ELECTRIC ROUTER
Instruction Manual
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Have product questions? Need technical support? Please feel free to contact us:
1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST)
TECHSUPPORT@WENPRODUCTS.COM
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.
WENPRODUCTS.COM
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  • Page 1 1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST) TECHSUPPORT@WENPRODUCTS.COM 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.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS WELCOME Introduction ..................... 3 Specifications ....................3 SAFETY General Safety Rules ..................4 Electrical Information ..................6 Electric Router Safety Warnings............... 7 BEFORE OPERATING Know Your Electric Router ................8 Assembly & Adjustment ................. 10 OPERATION & MAINTENANCE Operation ....................... 14 Maintenance ....................

  • Page 3: Welcome

    INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Electric Router. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to the tool.

  • Page 4: Safety

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

  • Page 6: Electrical Information

    ELECTRICAL INFORMATION DOUBLE-INSULATED TOOLS The tool’s electrical system is double-insulated where two systems of insulation are provided. This eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. Double-insulated tools do not need to be grounded, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.

  • Page 7: Electric Router Safety Warnings

    ELECTRIC ROUTER SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING! Do not operate the power tool until you have read and understood the following instructions and the warning labels. ELECTRIC ROUTER SAFETY 10. Always properly attach the workpiece to a stable platform using clamps or other securing devices. Never 1.

  • Page 8: Know Your Electric Router

    KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC ROUTER TOOL PURPOSE Make intricate patterns in both the exterior and interior of your workpieces using your electric router. Refer to the following diagrams to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your Electric Router. The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions.
  • Page 9 KNOW YOUR ELECTRIC ROUTER WARNING! Do not attempt to plug in or operate your router until the entire operator’s manual has been read and understood. Failure to do so could result in personal injury and damage to the tool. 1. FINE-TUNE ADJUSTMENT DIAL Fig.

  • Page 10: Assembly & Adjustment

    1/2 inch shank. Insert the bit and tighten the nut with the included wrench. Loosen the collet nut to uninstall the bit. To install a 1/4" bit, TIP: WEN offers a full lineup of first insert the bit into the 1/4" shank adapter and then insert the shank premium-quality router bits for all adapter into the collet &...
  • Page 11 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING & REMOVING ROUTER BITS Fig. 9 WARNING! Router bits are extremely sharp. Take care when handling bits as they can cause serious injury. WHAT YOU NEED: • Wrench • Router Bit (Not Included) • 0.25" Shank Adaptor (Optional) Fig.
  • Page 12 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH Fig. 11 The cutting depth of the router is indicated by the distance between the bottom of the depth stop pole and the depth set turret. 1. Install the desired router bit as described in section “Installing & Re- moving Router Bits“...
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE ROUTER SPEED Fig. 13 The router is equipped with a variable speed dial (Fig. 13) that can control the bit rotation speed from 8,000 - 23,000 RPM. If the router speed is too high, friction will generate excessive heat and burn the workpiece.

  • Page 14: Operation & Maintenance

    ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION OF FEED Fig. 15 If you are looking down from the top of the router, the bit will revolve in a clockwise direction. This gives the router a tendency to twist counter- clockwise in your hands, particularly when starting the tool. For maximum safety and control, feed the router in a counterclockwise direction when routing the exterior edges of your workpiece.
  • Page 15 OPERATION CUTTING ALONG A STRAIGHT EDGE Fig. 16 WHAT YOU NEED: • Straight Guide Fence • Two Fence Poles • Fence Pole Scale (Optional) • Workpiece with a straight edge The straight guide fence is used to create straight cuts along a workpiece with a straight edge that can be followed.
  • Page 16 OPERATION CUTTING ALONG A PROFILE Fig. 20 WHAT YOU NEED: • Straight Guide Fence • Profile Guide The profile guide helps to maintain an equal cutting distance along the edge of an irregularly shaped workpiece. 1. Unscrew the four screws and remove the two sliding pads on the Fig.

  • Page 17: Maintenance

    OPERATION CUTTING ALONG A STRAIGHT EDGE Fig. 24 Template Router Base The template can be created with a jigsaw to guide your desired cut. Guide Template should be thick enough to allow for the protrusion of the Jigsaw Cut guide. When creating the template, account for the distance between the cutting edge of the bit and the outer edge of the protruding circle.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE WARNING! Stop using the generator immediately if any of the following problems occur or risk serious personal injury. If you have any questions, please contact customer service at 1-800-232-1195 (M-F 8-5 CST), or email techsupport@wenproducts.com. Problem Possible Cause Solution 1.

  • Page 19: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST...
  • Page 20 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Part No. Description Qty. Part No. Number Qty. 6033-001 Depth Adjusting Dial 6033-041 Bolt M6 X 20mm 6033-002 Fine Adjustment Rod 6033-042 1/2" Collet & Nut Assembly 6033-003 Fine Adjustment Dial 6033-043 Position Rod 6033-004 Depth Set Pole 6033-044 Guide Rod Spring - Long...

  • Page 21: Warranty Statement

    (2) years from date of purchase or 500 hours of use; whichever comes first. Ninety days for all WEN products if the tool is used for professional or commercial use.

  • Page 22: Router Bits

    ROUTER BITS WEN offers a line of high quality router bits available for purchase directly from our website. Simply go to wenproducts.com and search the model number for the router bit that matches your needs. Cutting Overal l Type DescriptionD...
  • Page 23 NOTES...
  • Page 24 THANKS FOR REMEMBERING V. 2019.06.13...

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