DeWalt DW615 Instructions Manual page 22

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3. Tighten the plunge limiter
4. Position the router on the cutting line. The outer cutting
edge of the cutter must coincide with the cutting line.
5. Slide the parallel fence
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tighten the locking bolts
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Fitting a Guide Bush (Fig. F)
Together with a template, guide bushes play a valuable part in
cutting and shaping to a pattern.
1. Fit the guide bush 18 to the router base
screws 19 as shown.

WARNING:The screws
channel. Never operate the router without this.
Connecting a Dust Extractor (Fig. A)
Connect a dust extractor hose to the dust extraction channel
Prior to Operation
1. Check that the cutter is correctly installed in the collet.
2. Set the cutting depth.
3. Connect a dust extractor.
4. Always make sure the plunge limiter is locked before
switching ON.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.

WARNING: Always move your router as indicated in Fig. G
(outer edges/inner edges).
Proper Hand Position (Fig. A, H)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
Proper hand position requires one hand on each of the plunge
limiters 4 .
Switching On and Off (Fig. A)
Switch the tool on using the on/off-switch
I = on. The tool now works continuously.
O = off.
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against the workpiece and
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also hold the dust extraction
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WARNING: Loosen the plunge limiter and allow the router
carriage to regain its rest position before switching off.
Using the Guide Bushes (Fig. F)
1. Secure the template to the workpiece using end clamps.
2. Select and install an appropriate guide bush
3. Subtract the diameter of the cutter from the outside
diameter of the guide bush and divide by 2. This will
indicate how much larger the template should be in relation
to the part being recessed.

WARNING: If the workpiece is not thick enough, place it
on a piece of waste wood.
Guiding Off a Batten
Where an edge guide cannot be used, it is also possible to guide
the router along a batten clamped across the workpiece (with
an overhang at both ends).
Freehand Routing
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Your router can also be used without any sort of guide, e.g. for
signwriting or creative work.

WARNING: Make shallow cuts only! Use cutters with a
max. diameter of 6 mm.
Routing with Pilot Cutters (Fig. B)
Where a parallel guide or guide bush are inappropriate, it is
possible to use pilot cutters
Consult your dealer for further information on the
appropriate accessories.
These include finger jointing tools for dovetail and finger
jointing jigs, dowel jointing templates, guide bushes, fine height
adjusters, trammel bars and guide rails in various lengths.
MAINTENANCE
Your D WALT power tool has been designed to operate
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over a long period of time with a minimum of maintenance.
Continuous satisfactory operation depends upon proper tool
care and regular cleaning.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning

WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of the main housing
with dry air as often as dirt is seen collecting in and around
the air vents. Wear approved eye protection and approved
dust mask when performing this procedure.
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for cutting shaped edges.
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