DeWalt DW616 Instruction Manual page 10

Adjusting the Depth ol Cut (Fig. 3)
LCAUTION: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the power supply.
1. Select and install the desired bit. See the heading Bit lnstallation and Removal.
2. Place the router on its base on the work piece.
3. Open the locking lever (D) and turn the depth adjustment ring (B) until the bit just touches
the work piece. Turning the ring clockwise raises the cutting head while turning it counter-
clockwise lowers the cutting head.
4. Move the adjustable scale clockwise so that 0 on the scale is located exactly above the
pointer (Z) on the base.
5. Turn the depth adjustment ring along with the adjustable scale to the desired depth. Note
that each mark on the adjustable scale represents a depth change of 1/64" or.015"
(.4mm).
6. Close the locking lever (D).
Using a ParaIIeI Fence
A parallel fence (DW6913) is available from your local retailer or service center at extra cost.
Follow the assembly instructions included with the fence. Insert the two bars through the holes
in the router base. Adjust as needed for parallel routing.
SET-UP: PLUNGE BASE (Fig. 8)
Motor Quick Fefease
A,CnUnOlt: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the power suppty.
'1.
Open the locking lever (D) on the base.
2. Grasp the top of the motor unit and lift it from the base.
Inserting the Motor into the Plunge Base
ACAUTION: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the power supply.
1. Remove the depth adjustment ring from the motor. lt is not used with the plunge base.
2. Open the locking lever (D) on the base to ensure that the motor properly seats.
3. Ensure that the plunge lock lever (R) is locked.
4. Align the flat of the motor's end cap (BB) with pillar (CC) and insert the motor into the
plunge base until it stops.
5. Close the locking lever (D).
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