Wen RT1460, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...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 NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us TECHSUPPORT WENPRODUCTS COM 1 800 232 1195 M F 8AM 5PM CST For replacement parts and the most up t...

Page 2: ...w 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 purchase replacement parts or accessories for your tool visit WENPRODUCTS COM WEN offers a full lineup of router bits for all your routing needs See p 17 for more information ...

Page 3: ...ves the right to change this product and specifications at 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 manual or contact our customer service at 1 800 232 1195 Keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the tool and review it ...

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 medication A moment of inatten tion while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury 2 Use personal protective equipment Always wear eye protection Protective equipment such as a respir...

Page 5: ...accordance 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 hazardous situa tion 8 Use clamps to secure your workpiece to a stable surface Holding a workpiece by hand or using your body to support it may lead to loss of control 9 KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working ...

Page 6: ... 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 the cord 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...

Page 7: ...ithout 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 to make sure the work surface is free from nails and other foreign objects Cut ting into foreign objects can cause unexpected injury 10 Always properly attach the workpiece to a stable platform using clamps or other s...

Page 8: ...e 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 Depth Scale Depth Adjustment Knob Power Switch Variable Speed Dial Carbon Brush Power Cord Locking Lever Trimmer Guide Straight Guide Wrenches Spindle Lock Straight Base ...

Page 9: ...on the router base and router head to gain control of the router 3 DEPTH ADJUSTMENT KNOB Turn the depth adjustment knob Fig 1 3 to adjust the height of the straight guide base with the rack and pinion gear system When adjusting the height of the straight base make sure the locking lever is in the unlocked position 4 STRAIGHT GUIDE BASE LOCKING LEVER The plunge lock lever Fig 1 4 is located opposit...

Page 10: ...t it will become loose during operation and may result in serious personal injury WHAT YOU LL NEED Wrench Router Bit Not Included 1 4 Collet Fig 2 2 1 Make sure that the router bit you wish to use is suitable for your router The bit must be capable of operating at the router s maxi mum rotational speed of 30 000 RPM Before use check the bit carefully for any cracks or chips Do not use a bit that s...

Page 11: ...erial similar to your workpiece to confirm the cutting depth When making a deep cut progress to the desired depth by mak ing several consecutively deeper cuts This will help achieve clean cuts and reduce damage to the router bit and workpiece Adjust the depth of the straight base by 1 8th inch increments until the desired cutting depth is reached SETTING THE ROUTER SPEED The router is equipped wit...

Page 12: ... will also show you exactly how the cut will look and allow you to check your cutting depth CAUTION The fan does not cool the motor effectively at lower speeds and may cause the motor to overheat Do not run the tool at low speeds for extended periods Occasionally run the router at high speed with no load to allow the motor to cool down Material Bit Diameter inches Feed Rate 1 2 3 4 1 1 1 4 1 1 2 R...

Page 13: ...rip surface of the straight base and one hand on the grip surface of the router head 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 stop before removing the router from the workpiece TRIMMING Trimming is creating a cut by moving the router bit alongside the edge of a workpiece ...

Page 14: ...tting distance along the edge of an irregularly shaped workpiece 1 Mount the trim guide Fig 8 1 to the straight base by loosening the guide knob Fig 8 2 on the base and sliding the trim guide into the alignment slots at the rear of the straight base Tighten the guide knob to secure the trim guide 2 The trim guide can be adjusted to different vertical depths de pending on router bit length and work...

Page 15: ... straight base Place a template guide nut inside the straight base and tighten the template nut onto the protruding threads of the guide bushing 4 Re install the straight base onto the router CUTTING ALONG A STRAIGHT EDGE WITH A TEMPLATE A template can be created with a jigsaw or any wood saw capable of cutting a detailed outline to guide the trim router using a tem plate guide bushing When creati...

Page 16: ...k the brushes every 6 months 2 The carbon brush caps are located on both sides of the trim router head Fig 11 To access the brushes unscrew and remove the two brush caps with a flat head screwdriver 3 Take out and inspect the carbon brushes If the brushes are worn to under 1 4 in length replace them with new carbon brushes and then reinstall the brush caps NOTE Always keep carbon brushes clean and...

Page 17: ...OUTER 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: ...s damaged 2 Stop using the damaged router bit and re place with a new one Routed profile burns 1 The router bit is dull 1 Replace the router bit 2 The router speed is too fast 2 Reduce the router speed 3 The feed speed is too slow 3 Increase the feed speed 4 The material is prone to burning 4 Take a shallow clean up pass with a higher feed rate 5 If the burn is below the profile then the router bi...

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

Page 20: ...4x65 2 22 RT1460 022 HOUSING 1 23 RT1460 023 TAPPING SCREW ST4x55 4 24 RT1460 024 SPRING 6 5x0 8x16 1 25 RT1460 025 PUSH BUTTON 1 26 RT1460 026 THUMB SCREW 1 No Part No Description Qty 27 RT1460 027 FLAT WASHER 6 3 28 RT1460 028 COLLET NUT 1 29 RT1460 029 COLLET CONE 6mm 1 30 RT1460 030 LOCK NUT M6 1 31 RT1460 031 LOCK SCREW 1 32 RT1460 032 PIN 4x4 1 33 RT1460 033 TRIMMER BASE COMPLETE 1 34 RT1460...

Page 21: ...ve parts and products may need to be sent to WEN before the replacements can be shipped out turning a product for warranty service the shipping charges must be prepaid by the purchaser The product must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of shipment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the proof of purchase enclosed There must ...

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