DeWalt DW616 Instruction Manual page 4

il Be sure that the router bit is clear of the workpiece before starting the motor. lf the bit
is in contact with the workpiece when the motor starts it could make the router jump, caus-
^ ing damage or injury.
IICAUTION: Wear appropriate hearing protectiol, during use. IJnder some conditions and
duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
AWARNTNG: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, dritling, and other con-
struction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birlh defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:
. lead from lead-based paint.
. crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products.
. arsenic and chromium from chemicallylreated lumber (CCA)
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out
microscopic pafticles.
. Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas
with soap and water. Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may
promote absorption of harmful chemicals.
AWARNTNG: tJse of this toot can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause serious
and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved respiratory pro-
tection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face and body.
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The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and definitions are
as follows:
V ............vo\ts
A ............amperes
Hz ..........hert2
W ............watts
min..........minutes
A ..........rufety atert symbot
FAM'LTAN',ZATTON
Motor
Your DeWALT tool is powered by a DEWALT-built
motor. Be sure your power supply agrees
with the nameplate marking.
"120 V-" means your tool may be operated with alternating current only. Do not connect your
tool to a direct current power supply. All DTWALT tools are factory tested; if this tool does not
operate, check the power supply.
Switch
To turn the tool on, push the toggle switch to the on position indicated on the tool. To turn the
tool off, push the toggle switch to the off position indicated on the tool.
Detachable Cord Eet (Fig. I J
Insert the detachable cordset plug so that the key (W) is aligned with the notch (V) in the
socket. Turn the plug clockwise one quarter turn to lock.
A' CnUnOU: Always turn off the toot and remove the plug from the power supply before
detaching the cordset from the tool.
L CeUnOU: Always leave the toggle switch in the off position when removing or attaching
the cord from the motor. lf the toggle switch is in the on position when the cordset is attached,
the toolwill staft unexpectedly, causing loss of control, personal injury and/or damage to the
tool or workpiece.
F I G , 1
........ alternating current
-
......direct current
t1o..........no
load speed
14) .... . . Ctass llConstruction
a ..........earthing
terminat
.../min ..revolutions per minute