Wen RT1460 Instruction Manual

Variable speed trim router

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MODEL RT1460

VARIABLE SPEED

TRIM ROUTER

Instruction Manual

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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
Exploded View & Parts List ................19 Warranty Statement ..................21 Router Bits ......................22 WENPRODUCTS.COM To purchase replacement parts or accessories for your tool, visit WEN offers a full lineup of router bits for all your routing needs. See p. 17 for more information.
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Trim 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
TRIM 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 9. Avoid cutting nails and staples with the router. Before 1. The speed range of the router is 12,000 - 30,000 RPM. operation, inspect the workpiece to make sure the work Make sure that the router bit you wish to use is suitable surface is free from nails and other foreign objects.
Page 8 TOOL PURPOSE Make intricate patterns in both the exterior and interior of your workpieces using your WEN Trim Router. Refer to the following diagrams to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your tool. The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions.
Page 9 When adjusting the height of the straight base, make sure the locking TIP: WEN offers a full lineup of premi- lever is in the unlocked position. um-quality router bits for all your needs.
Page 10: Assembly & Adjustment
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS INSTALLING & REMOVING ROUTER BITS WHAT YOU’LL NEED: • Wrench WARNING! Router bits are extremely sharp. Take care when • Router Bit (Not Included) handling bits as they can cause serious injury. • 1/4” Collet Make sure that the router bit you wish to use is suitable for your router.
Page 11 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE CUTTING DEPTH Fig. 3 The cutting depth is indicated by markings etched into shaft of the router body (Fig. 3 - 1). 1. Install the desired router bit as described in section “Installing & Removing Router Bits“ on page 10. 2.
Page 12 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS SETTING THE ROUTER SPEED (CONT.) Please refer to the chart below for speed dial settings. NOTE: These are general guidelines and not hard-and-fast numbers. Dial Setting Speed (RPM) Speed 1 12,000 Speed 2 16,000 Speed 3 21,500 Speed 4 25,000 Speed 5...
Page 13: Operation
ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS DIRECTION OF FEED Fig. 6 If you are looking down from the top of the router, the bit will re- volve in a clockwise direction. This gives the router a tendency to Workpiece twist counterclockwise in your hands, particularly when starting the tool.
Page 14 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS CUTTING ALONG A STRAIGHT EDGE Fig. 7 What you’ll need: • Straight Fence Guide • 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. To attach the straight cut fence: 1.
Page 15 Fig. 10 NOTE: Your WEN Trim Router is compatible with most router tables on the market. Check the router table dimen- sions against the base diagram in Figure 10 above to confirm compatibility.
Page 16: Maintenance
Double carbon brushes should be re- placed at the same time. NOTE: Replacement carbon brushes can be purchased at wenproducts.com by searching the part number RT1460-010. PRODUCT DISPOSAL When product reaches the end of its lifetime, do not dispose of it with household waste.
Page 17 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.
Page 18: Troubleshooting Guide
Replacement”). Contact customer service at 1-(800) 232-1195, M-F 8-5 CST for a replacement carbon brush Carbon brush cap Temperature and vibration from opera- (RT1460-008) falls out tion affected the thread tolerance. RT1460-008 cap (part no. ) that will resolve this issue.
Page 19: Exploded View & Parts List
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST...
Page 20 RT1460-036 SPRING PIN 3x14 RT1460-011 SWITCH RT1460-037 LOCK LEVEL RT1460-012 TOP COVER SQUAREWASHER RT1460-013 PCB CONTROLLER RT1460-038 10x13x1 RT1460-014 TAPPING SCREW ST4x14 RT1460-039 WASHER 4 RT1460-015 STRAIN RELIEF RT1460-040 SPUR GEAR RT1460-016 CORD GUARD RT1460-041 RT1460-017 CORD RT1460-042 LOCK SCREW...
Page 21: Warranty Statement
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.
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