DeWalt D26203 Original Instructions Manual page 36

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Locking Lever Adjustment (Fig. D)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit
off and disconnect it from power source before
installing and removing accessories, before
adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-
up can cause injury.
Excessive force should not be used to clamp the locking lever.
Using excessive force may damage the base.
When the locking lever 9 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
2. Using a hex wrench turn the locking lever adjustment
screw in small increments.
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nOTE: Turning the screw clockwise tightens the lever, while
turning the screw counterclockwise loosens the lever.
Centering the Subbase (Fig. E, E1, E2)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit
off and disconnect it from power source before
installing and removing accessories, before
adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-
up can cause injury.
If you need to adjust, change, or replace the subbase, a
centering tool is recommended, refer to Accessories. The
centering tool consists of a cone and a pin. To adjust the
subbase, follow the steps below.
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
on the base.
4. Place the cone on the pin
the cone until it stops as shown. This will center 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 an accessory subbase will be needed to accept template
guides. Recommended accessories for use with your tool are
available at extra cost from your local dealer or authorized
service center.
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. Center the subbase. Refer to Centering The subbase.
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20 and lightly press down on
Adjusting the Depth of Cut (Fig. F)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit
off and disconnect it from power source before
installing and removing accessories, before
adjusting or when making repairs. An accidental start-
up can cause injury.
1. Select and install the desired cutter. Refer to Cutter
Installation and Removal.
2. Assemble base to motor, ensuring base is attached to the
depth adjustment ring
3. Open the locking lever
ring 2 until the cutter just touches the workpiece. Turning
the ring clockwise raises the cutting head while turning it
counterclockwise lowers the cutting head.
4. Turn the micro adjustment scale
on the scale lines up with the pointer on the bottom of the
depth adjustment ring.
5. Turn the depth adjustment ring until the pointer lines
up with desired depth of cut marking on the micro
adjustment scale.
nOTE: Each mark on the adjustment scale represents a
depth change of 0.5 mm and one full (360º) turn of the ring
changes the depth 12.7 mm.
6. Close the locking lever
Using a Parallel Fence (Fig. G1)
A basic parallel fence is included with the D26200 and D26204,
and works well with fixed and plunge bases. The basic parallel
fence D262003‑XJ is available as an accessory for the other
models and may be purchased from your local retailer or service
so the
center at extra cost.
1. Remove the motor unit from the base unit, see Motor
Quick Release.
2. Remove flat head screws
parallel fence
3. Slide parallel fence into parallel fence slot
of base. Insert the two flat head screws through the
appropriate holes in the subbase to secure the parallel fence.
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 to
prevent loss.
Using a Parallel Fence With Guide Rods
(plunge base only: D26203, D26204)
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 center at
extra cost.
Fitting the Parallel Fence (Fig. G2)
1. Attach the guide rods
2. Attach the thumb screws
2 . Place router on the workpiece.
and turn the depth adjustment
9
clockwise until the 0
8
9 to lock the base.
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to the router base
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44 and springs
on side
10
.
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41 to the base.