Operation Manual

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CUTTING WITH THE PLUNGE BASE (FIG. 11)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it
from power source before installing
and removing accessories, before
adjusting or when making repairs.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
NOTE: The depth of cut is locked in the plunge
base's default state. The plunge lock requires user
actuation to enable the "release to lock" plunge
mechanism.
1. Depress the plunge lock lever (p) and plunge
the router down until the cutter reaches the set
depth.
2. Release the plunge lock lever (p) when desired
depth is reached.
NOTE: Releasing the plunge lock lever
automatically locks the motor in place.
NOTE: If additional resistence is needed use
the hand to depress the plunge lock lever.
NOTE: If additional clamping strength is
required, press the lock lever further to tighten in
the clockwise direction.
3. Perform the cut.
4. Depressing the plunge lock lever will disable the
locking mechanism allowing the router cutter to
disengage from the work piece.
5. Turn the router off.
Operation: All Bases
DIRECTION OF FEED (FIG. 12)
The direction of feed is very important when routing
and can make the difference between a successful
job and a ruined project. The figures show the
proper direction of feed for some typical cuts. A
general rule to follow is to move the router in a
counterclockwise direction on an outside cut and a
clockwise direction on an inside cut.
Shape the outside edge of a piece of stock by
following these steps:
1. Shape the end grain, left to right
2. Shape the straight grain side moving left to right
3. Cut the other end grain side
4. Finish the remaining straight grain edge
CHOOSING ROUTER SPEED (FIG. 1)
Refer to the Speed Selection Chart to choose
a router speed. Turn the variable speed dial (c) to
control router speed.
SOFT START FEATURE
The compact routers are equipped with electronics
to provide a soft start feature that minimizes the start
up torque of the motor.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (FIG. 1)
This router is equipped with a variable speed dial (c)
with an infinite number of speeds between 16000
and 27000 RPM. Adjust the speed by turning the
variable speed dial (c).
NOTICE: In low and medium speed
operation, the speed control prevents
the motor speed from decreasing. If
you expect to hear a speed change and
continue to load the motor, you could
damage the motor by overheating.
Reduce the depth of cut and/or slow
the feed rate to prevent tool damage.
The compact routers are equipped with electronics
to monitor and maintain the speed of the tool while
cutting.
SPEED SELECTION CHART
DIAL
SETTING
APPROX.
RPM
APPLICATION
1 16000
Large diameter cutters2 18200
3 20400
4 22600
Small diameter cutters.
Softwoods,plastics,
laminates.
5 24800
6 27000
NOTE: Make several light passes instead of one
heavy pass for better quality work.
MAINTENANCE
Your DEWALT power tool has been designed to
operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing
set-ups or when making repairs.
Be sure the trigger switch is in the OFF
position. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.