DeWalt DW616 Instruction Manual page 6

Locking Lever Adiustment
(Fig. 4)
LCAUTION: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the power supply.
You should be able to clamp the locking lever without excessive force. Excessive force may
damage the base.
You should not be able to move the motor in the base when the locking lever is clamped. To
adjust the locking lever's clamping force, open the locking lever (D) and turn the nut (Y) in
small increments. Turning the nut clockwise tightens the lever, while turning the nut counter-
clockwise loosens the lever.
Centering the Subbase (Fig. 5)
LCnUnOn: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the
power supply'
lf you need to adjust, change, or replace the,subbase, a centering tool
is provided' The cen-
ifii"g ioil"onsisis oia con"JanO a'pin. To adjust the subbase, follow
the steps below'
1. Loosen but do not remove the subbase screws So that the subbase
can move freely'
2. Insert the pin into the collet and tighten the collet nut'
3 . | n s e r t t h e m o t o r i n t o t h e b a s e a n d c | a m p t h e l o c k i n g | e v e r o n t h e b a s e ,
4. Place the cone on the pin and lightly press down on the cone until
it stops as shown' This
will center the subbase.
5. While holding down on the cone, tighten the subbase screws'
F I G . 5
OPERATIONT FIXED BASE
Bit lnstallation
and Removal (Fig. 6)
ACaUflOU: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the power supply.
1. To install a bit, insert the round shank of the desired router bit into the loosened collet as
far as it will go and then pull it out about 1/16". Using the wrench(es) provided, turn the col-
let nut (J) clockwise while holding the spindle shaft with the second wrench. [On the
DW618, depress the spindle lock button (l)to hold the spindle shaft.l
2. To remove a bit, hold the spindle shaft while turning the collet nut (J) counterclockwise
with the wrench provided. [Hold the spindle by depressing the spindle lock button (l) on
the DW618.l The self-releasing collet nut will turn approximately 3/4 of a turn and then
become tight again. At this point the bit cannot be removed. Continue turning the collet
nut counterclockwise. This lifts the collet, allowino the bit's removal.
F I G . 6
Collets
NOTE: Never tighten the collet without first installing a router bit in it. Tightening an empty col-
let, even by hand, can damage the collet.
Two collets are included with the motor: one 1/4" and one 112". To change collet sizes,
unscrew the collet assembly as described above. Install the desired collet by reversing the
procedure. The collet and the collet nut are connected. Do not attempt to remove the collet
from the collet nut.