DeWalt DW616 Instruction Manual page 12

Adjusting the Plunge Routing Depth (Fig. 8)
LCAUTION: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the power supply.
1. Unlock the plunge mechanism by pushing up the plunge lock lever (R). Plunge the router
down as fai as it will go, allowing the bit to just touch the workpiece'
2. Lock the plunge mechanism by pushing the plunge lock lever (R) down'
3. Loosen the depth adjustment rod (Q) by turning the wingscrew (DD) counterclockwise.
4. Slide the depth adjustment rod (Q) down so that it meets the lowest turret stop (P)'
5. Slide the tab (EE) on the depth adjustment rod down so that the top of it meets zero on the
pillar scale (FF).
6. Grasping the top, knurled section of the depth adjustment rod (!), slide it up so that the
tab (EEfaligns with the desired depth of cut on the pillar scale (FF).
7. Tighten the wingscrew (DD)to hold the depth adjustment rod in place.
8. Keeping both hands on the handles, unlock the plunge mechanism by pushing the plunge
lock'levlr (R) up.The plunge mechanism and the motor will move up. When the router is
plunged, the depth adjustment rod will hit the turet stop, allowing the router to reach exact-
ly the desired depth.
Fine Adjustment
of Routing DePth
LCAUTTON: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the power supply.
The knurled knob (GG) at the bottom end of the depth adjustment rod can be used to make
minor adjustments.
1. To decrease the cutting depth, rotate the knob clockwise (looking down from the top of the
router).
2. To increase the cutting depth, rotate the knob counterclockwise
(looking down from the top
of the router).
NOTE: One complete rotation of the knob results in a change of about 51128" or .04" (1 mm)
in depth.
F I G . 8
Using the Rotating Turret Stop (Fig. g)
The turret depth stop can be used to set 5 different depths. One of the turret stops is adjustable.
]o.u9e the adjustable turret stop, loosen the nut (Hnj, then adjust the screw (li) to tne oesireo
height.-Turning the screw counterclockwise will raise the screw which will deciease the cutting
depth. The turret stop is useful for making deep cuts in several passes.
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AWARNING: Do not chayge the turret stop while the router is running. This wilt place your
hands too near the cutter head.
FIG 9