DeWalt DCW600 Original Instructions Manual page 15

To Remove the Bit
1. Remove the motor unit from the base unit (refer to
Removing the Motor from the Fixed Base or Removing
the Motor from the Plunge Base .
2. Depress the spindle lock button
in place while turning the collet nut
the wrench provided.
To loosen using the "manual ratchet" method:
1. Without removing the wrench from the collet nut
release pressure on the spindle lock button
2. With the wrench still on the collet nut
loosening direction to reset the wrench position.
3. Depress the spindle lock button
wrench anticlockwise.
4. Repeat the procedure until the collet nut
the bit can be removed.
Collets
nOTE: Never tighten the collet without first installing a router
bit in it. Tightening an empty collet, even by hand, can damage
the collet.
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.
Locking Lever Adjustment (Fig. E)
Excessive force should not be used to clamp the locking lever.
Using excessive force may damage the base.
When the locking lever is clamped, the motor should not move
in the base.
Adjustment is needed if the locking lever will not clamp without
excessive force or if the motor moves in the base after clamping.
To adjust the locking lever's clamping force:
1. Open the locking lever
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2. Using a hex wrench turn locking lever adjustment screw
in small increments.Turning the screw clockwise tightens
the lever, while turning the screw anticlockwise loosens
the lever.
Centreing the Subbase (Fig. A, F1–F3)
If you need to adjust, change, or replace a subbase, a centreing
tool is recommended. The centreing tool consists of a cone and
a pin.
To adjust a subbase, follow the steps below.
Figure F1 shows adjusting the D-shaped subbase on the
fixed base.
Figure F2 shows adjusting the subbase on the plunge base.
Figure F3 shows adjusting the round subbase on the fixed base.
1. Loosen but do not remove the subbase screws
subbase moves freely.
2. Insert the pin into the collet and tighten the collet nut.
3. Insert the motor into the base and clamp the locking
lever 12 / 40 on the base.
7 to hold the spindle shaft
23 anticlockwise with
23 ,
.
7
23 , reverse the
again and turn the
7
23 is loose and
(fixed base) or (plunge base).
40
24
so the
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4. Place the cone on the pin and lightly press down on the
cone until it stops. This will centre the subbase.
5. While holding down on the cone, tighten the
subbase screws.
Using Template Guides
The plunge subbase will accept template guides. On the
fixed base, the round subbase will be needed to accept
template guides.
nOTE: The D-shaped subbase does not accommodate template
guides and is designed to accommodate cutters up to 30 mm
in diameter.
To Use Template Guides
1. Install template guide to subbase using two screws and
tighten securely.
2. Centre the subbase. Refer to Centreing the Subbase.
Installing a Fixed Base Parallel Fence (Fig. G)
A parallel fence (model DE6913) for your fixed base is included.
1. Remove the motor from the fixed base. Refer to Removing
the Motor from the Fixed Base.
2. Remove flat head screws 27
parallel fence.
3. Slide parallel fence into parallel fence slot
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fixed base (Fig. G). Insert the two flat head screws through
the appropriate holes in the subbase to secure the edge
guide. Tighten hardware.
4. Follow all instructions included with the parallel fence.
nOTE: To remove the parallel fence, reverse the above
procedure. After removing parallel fence always replace the two
flat head screws into the storage holes on the parallel fence
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to prevent loss.
Installing a Plunge Base Parallel Fence with
Guide Rods, DCW604 Only (Fig. H)
A parallel fence with guide rods may be included with your
plunge base unit. A premium parallel fence (model DE6913)
is also available from your local retailer or service centre at
extra cost.
1. Attach the guide rods 36
2. Attach the thumb screws 37
3. Tighten the thumb screws
4. Slide the parallel fence 39
5. Attach thumb screws 37 and springs
parallel fence.
6. Tighten the thumb screws temporarily. Refer to Adjusting
the Parallel Fence.
Adjusting the Parallel Fence (Fig. A, H)
Follow the assembly instructions included with the
parallel fence.
1. Draw a cutting line on the material.
2. Lower the router carriage until the cutter is in contact with
the workpiece.
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from storage holes on
on side of
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to the plunge router base.
and springs 38 to the base.
.
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over the rods.
38 to the
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