Wen RT6033, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...he 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 NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions N...

Page 2: ...G 8 Know Your Electric Router 8 Assembly Adjustment 10 OPERATION MAINTENANCE 14 Operation 14 Maintenance 17 Troubleshooting Guide 18 Exploded View Parts List 19 Warranty Statement 21 Router Bits 22 To...

Page 3: ...any time without prior notice At WEN we are continuously improving our products If you find that your tool does not exactly match this manual please visit wenproducts com for the most up to date manu...

Page 4: ...shock 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 med...

Page 5: ...ccordance 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 hazardo...

Page 6: ...in loss of power and overheating The table below shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and ampere rating When in doubt use a heavier cord The smaller the gauge number the heavier...

Page 7: ...un the ma chine without load for some time to check for runnout due to improper installation of the router bit 9 Avoid cutting nails and staples with the router Before operation inspect the workpiece...

Page 8: ...2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 ACCESSORIES 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 NOTE There are only three 3 knobs on the base to secure the fence guide attachment NO DESCRIPTION 1 Depth Stop Pole 2 Depth Adjustment Dial 3 Height...

Page 9: ...ck the router at a specific height Push in the lever to engage the lock and push out the lever to unlock 5 DEPTH LOCK KNOB The depth lock knob Fig 1 4 is used to lock or unlock the depth stop pole Loo...

Page 10: ...mbly allows you to easily install router bits with 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 first inse...

Page 11: ...ssembly into the collet as far as it will go and retract the bit by 1 16 to 1 8 Finger tighten the collet nut until the bit is held in place 4 Press in the spindle lock button and fully tighten the co...

Page 12: ...ng depth can be set visually by placing the router at the edge of the workpiece and plunging the bottom of the bit to the desired depth Tighten the plunge lock lever at this desired depth Bring down t...

Page 13: ...piece of the same material to get a feel for what feed rate to use This will also show you exactly how the cut will look and allow you to check your cutting depth Fig 14 Router Speed and Feed Rate Set...

Page 14: ...the motor to reach full speed 4 Slowly feed the router bit into the workpiece and progress smoothly through the cut until the cut is complete 5 Turn the router off and let the bit come to a complete s...

Page 15: ...TING A CIRCULAR ARC WHAT YOU NEED Straight Guide Fence Two Fence Poles Fence Pole Scale Optional Workpiece with a straight edge Fig 16 Fig 17 Fig 18 Fig 19 The centering pin can be used to cut out cir...

Page 16: ...e router and tighten all four screws Fig 23 CUTTING ALONG A PROFILE The profile guide helps to maintain an equal cutting distance along the edge of an irregularly shaped workpiece 1 Unscrew the four s...

Page 17: ...based products penetrating oils etc come in contact with plastic parts Chemicals can damage weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury CARBON BRUSHES INSPECTION AND REPLACEM...

Page 18: ...e collet 1 The collet and mating arbor taper are pitted from acids and oil in the wood and needs cleaning 1 Remove the collet from the router Using a plastic scrubbing pad clean the outer taper of the...

Page 19: ...19 EXPLODED VIEW PARTS LIST...

Page 20: ...Plate 1 38 6033 038 10mm Knob 4 39 6033 039 1 4 Shank Adapter 1 40 6033 040 Spindle Flange 1 No Part No Number Qty 41 6033 041 Bolt M6 X 20mm 2 42 6033 042 1 2 Collet Nut Assembly 1 43 6033 043 Positi...

Page 21: ...arts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out Upon the confirmation of a WEN representative your product may qualify for repairs and service work When re turn...

Page 22: ...im 3 Wing 1 2 1 1 2 3 19 32 1 2 RB502FW E 1 8 Radius Roundover Bit Bearing 3 4 3 8 2 1 8 1 4 RB601RD 5 16 Radius Roundover Bit Bearing 1 1 8 9 16 2 1 4 1 4 RB602RD F Rabbeting Bit1 1 4 1 2 2 1 8 1 4 R...

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