DeWalt DW616 Instruction Manual page 7

Adiusting the Depth ol Cut (Fig. 2, 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 (C) 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 1164" or.015"
(.4mm).
6. Close the locking lever (D).
F I G . 3
Using a Parallel 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 edge
guide holes in the router base. Adjust as needed for parallel routing.
SET-UPI D-HANDLE BASE
Motor Quick Befease
LCAUTION: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the power supply.
1. Open the locking lever (D) on the base.
2. Grasp the base with one hand while depressing the quick release latches (A).
3. With the other hand, grasp the top of the motor unit and lift it from the base.
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A. OUICK RELEASE LATCH
B . D E P T H A D J U S T M E N T
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C ADJUSTABLE SCALE
D. LOCKING LEVER
E . H A N D L E
F SUBBASE
G S P E E D D I A L ( 6 1 8 O N L Y ]
H . G U I D E P I N G R O O V E
I, SPINDLE LOCK BUTTON
( 6 1 8 O N L Y )
J. COLLET NUT
K. TOGGLE SWITCH
L. OETACHABLE CORDSET
M . H O L E S F O R U N I V E B S A L
E D G E G U I D E
N. TRIGGER SWITCH
O, TRIGGEB LOCK BUTTON
P. TURRET STOP
Q, DEPTH ADJUSTMENT ROD
R. PLUNGE LOCK LEVER
S . D U S T S H R O U D
T' DUST CAP
U CENTERING TOOL
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