Proper Hand Position - DeWalt DW621 Instruction Manual

Adjusting the Depth of Cut
Quick Adjustment Using Rack and
Pinion Height Adjustment (Fig. E)
1. It may be necessary to remove the plastic cap before
making adjustments.
2. Unlock the plunge lock handle
3. Lower the router carriage until the cutter is in contact
with the workpiece
4. Tighten the plunge lock handle by turning it clockwise.
5. Turn the height adjustment knob
until it hits the revolver depth stop
6. Set the quick adjuster
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ring knob clockwise.
7. Adjust the depth of cut by rotating the height adjust
knob clockwise to the desired depth of cut. The
adjustment range is indicated by the arrow.
8. Tighten the plunge limiter by turning the depth stop
bolt clockwise.
Triple Depth Adjustment Using the
Revolver Depth Stop (Fig. E)

WARNING: Do not change the revolver depth stop
while the router is running. This will place your hands
too near the cutter head.
The revolver depth stop can be used to set three different
depths. This is useful for deep cuts, performed in steps.
1. Place a depth template between the depth stop
and the revolver depth stop
cutting depth.
2. If required, set all three screws.
Fine Adjustment (Fig. E)
Use the fine adjustment knob
template, or if the depth of cut needs readjustment.
1. Adjust the depth of cut as described above.
2. Set the fine adjuster to zero using the inner ring. Hold
the top portion while setting the lower ring to zero.
3. Rotate the fine adjuster to the required position.
Graduations are on the top of the fine adjustment knob.
Fig E
Lock-On/Lock-Off Switch (Fig. F)
The lock-on/lock-off switch is located in the handle on the
right side. The router is normally locked-off.
To start the router, press the thumb lock
the trigger . To lock the switch on, squeeze the trigger,
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press the thumb lock forward and release the trigger. To
turn the router off, release the switch. If the tool is locked-
on, press the trigger again and release the switch.
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5 counterclockwise
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to zero, by turning the inner
to adjust the exact
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14 and squeeze
NoTE: Loosen the plunge limiter and allow the router
carriage to return to its rest position before switching off.
Fig. F
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OPERATION

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from
power source before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.

Proper Hand Position


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 the
main handle.

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit
off and disconnect tool from power source before
installing and removing accessories, before
making any adjustments or removing/installing
attachments or accessories. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.

CAUTION: Before connecting tool to power
source, check to see that the switch is in the
"OFF" position. An accidental start-up can
cause injury.

CAUTION: Turn the router on before plunging the
cutter head into the workpiece.
After setting the cutting depth as described, locate the
router such that the bit is directly over the place you will be
cutting. With the router running, lower the unit smoothly
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