Freehand Routing - DeWalt DW614 Manual

Adjusting the Parallel Fence (fi g. E)
1. Draw a cutting line on the material.
2. Lower the router carriage until the cutter is in
contact with the workpiece.
3. Tighten the plunge limiter (4).
4. Position the router on the cutting line. The outer
cutting edge of the cutter must coincide with
the cutting line.
5. Slide the parallel fence (16) against the
workpiece and tighten the locking bolts (17).
Fitting a Guide Bush (fi g. F)
Together with a template, guide bushes play a
valuable part in cutting and shaping to a pattern.
1. Fit the guide bush (18) to the router base (11)
using the screws (19) as shown.
WARNING:The screws (19) also hold
the dust extraction channel. Never
operate the router without this.
Connecting a Dust Extractor (fi g. A)
Connect a dust extractor hose to the dust extraction
channel (9).
Prior to Operation
1. Check that the cutter is correctly installed in the
collet.
2. Set the cutting depth.
3. Connect a dust extractor.
4. Always make sure the plunge limiter is locked
before switching ON.
OPERATION
Instructions for use
WARNING: Always observe the safety
instructions and applicable regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of serious personal injury, turn
tool off and disconnect tool from
power source before making any
adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories.
WARNING: Always move your router
as indicated in fig. G (outer edges/inner
edges).
Proper Hand Position (fi g. A, H)
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS use
proper hand position as shown.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
serious personal injury, ALWAYS hold
securely in anticipation of a sudden
reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on each of
the plunge limiters (4).
Switching On and Off (fi g. A)
Switch the tool on using the on/off-switch (1).
I = on. The tool now works continuously.
O = off.
WARNING: Loosen the plunge limiter
and allow the router carriage to regain
its rest position before switching off.
Using the Guide Bushes (fi g. F)
1. Secure the template to the workpiece using end
clamps.
2. Select and install an appropriate guide
bush (18).
3. Subtract the diameter of the cutter from the
outside diameter of the guide bush and divide by
2. This will indicate how much larger the template
should be in relation to the part being recessed.
WARNING: If the workpiece is not thick
enough, place it on a piece of waste
wood.
Guiding Off a Batten
Where an edge guide cannot be used, it is also
possible to guide the router along a batten clamped
across the workpiece (with an overhang at both ends).

Freehand Routing

Your router can also be used without any sort of
guide, e.g. for signwriting or creative work.
WARNING: Make shallow cuts only!
Use cutters with a max. diameter of
6 mm.
Routing with Pilot Cutters (fi g. B)
Where a parallel guide or guide bush are
inappropriate, it is possible to use pilot cutters (20)
for cutting shaped edges.
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
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