Operation - Milwaukee 5615-20 Operator's Manual

5. Be sure that the collet is not clamped to a fl uted
section on the bit shank. The collet should be
clamped to a solid part on the bit shank to ensure
a tight grip.
Fig. 11
To tighten the bit in the
collet assembly, use two
wrenches.
NOTE: Never tighten a
collet assembly without
inserting a bit shank of
the proper size. This may
damage the collet.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury,
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
Unplug the tool before changing accessories
or making adjustments.
Never make adjustments while the router is
running.
DO NOT use the router if the locking lever
does not hold the motor securely in the base.
NEVER use the Plunge Base Router models
in a router table.
Adjusting the Depth of Cut
Bodygrip®, D-Handle and Production bases:
The tool depth can be adjusted by using the depth
adjustment knob or a 3/8" socket wrench with an
extension, or the Above-the-table Depth Wrench
(Cat. No. 49-96-0370).
When using the depth adjustment knob, fully open
the locking lever and rotate knob to the desired
depth of cut. One revolution of the depth adjust-
ment knob is equal to 0.2". For fi ne adjustments
less than 5/32", use the independent scale on the
depth adjustment knob.
For deeper cuts:
1. Align the "0" on the scale with the arrow on the
tool.
2. Rotate depth adjustment knob clockwise to
desired depth measurement.
For shallower cuts:
1. Align the desired depth measurement with the
arrow on the tool.
2. Rotate depth adjustment knob counterclockwise
to "0."
Push in locking lever to fully closed position when
fi nished adjusting.
When using a socket wrench, place the router
upside down on a fl at surface and fully open the
locking lever. Insert a 3/8" socket wrench into the
hole on the base and turn to desired depth. Push
in locking lever to fully closed position.
Removing the Bit
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Loosen the collet nut from the collet shaft using
two wrenches.
3. Once loose, unscrew the collet nut by hand until
it feels tight again.
4. Use the wrenches again until the bit shank can
be pulled out.

OPERATION

Fig. 12
Plunge base:
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Install the bit.
3. Press the plunge release lever and push down on
the handles until the bit touches the workpiece.
4. Loosen the depth stop rod locking screw.
5. Turn the turret so the full depth position is directly
below the rod
6. Press the depth stop rod release button to lower
the rod. It should rest on the full depth position
of the turret.
7. Place the adjustable pointer on "0".
8. Press in the depth stop rod release button Move
the rod up to the desired depth of cut.
9. Use the depth adjustment knob to fi nely tune the
depth of cut.
10.Tighten the depth stop rod locking screw.
11.To obtain the cut making multiple passes, rotate
the turret to a higher step. Each step is 1/8"
NOTE: A fi ne fi nish can be made using the turret
and multiple passes.
Fig. 13
Depth stop rod
5/8"
3/8"
1/4"
1/8"
full
Turret
depth
position
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Holding the Tool
These tools should be held using both hands at all
times for maximum control.
For Bodygrip® bases:
You can hold this
tool using the body
grip and ball handle
or both ball handles.
The body grip fea-
tures an adjustable
strap, which can be
attached in two dif-
ferent positions for
maximum control
and comfort.
One handle on these
bases may be ad-
justed to three dif-
ferent positions for
maximum control
and comfort.
For D-Handle base:
Grip the D-handle
with one hand and
place the other on
the ball handle.
One handle on these
bases may be ad-
justed to three dif-
ferent positions for
maximum control
and comfort.
For Plunge and Production bases:
WARNING
injury, NEVER use the Plunge Base Router
in a router table.
WARNING
injury, wear safety goggles or glasses with
side shields.
To reduce the risk of injury, keep hands, body
and cord away from the bit and all moving
parts.
Before plugging the tool into a power outlet,
make sure the on/off switch is in the "O"
position.
Starting and Stop-
ping Router Motor
1/2"
For Cat. No. 5615-
2 0 , 5 6 1 6 - 2 0
and 5625-20:
1. To start the motor,
place the router
so the bit is away
from you and not
in contact with the
workpiece. Grasp
the tool fi rmly and
push the On/Off
switch to the "I"
position.
2. To stop the motor, place the router so the bit is
away from you and push the On/Off switch to the
"O" position. Hold the tool until the bit stops turning.
For Cat. No. 5619-20:
1. Push the On/Off switch to the "I" position.
2. To start the motor, place the router so the bit is
Fig. 14
away from you and not in contact with the work-
Alternate
piece. Grasp the tool fi rmly and pull the trigger.
strap
3. To stop the motor, release the trigger.
positions
Locking the D-handle Base Trigger
The lock button
holds the trigger in
the ON position for
continuous use.
1. To l o c k t h e
trigger, hold in
the lock button
while pulling the
trigger. Release
the trigger.
Fig. 15
2. To unlock the
trigger, pull the
trigger and re-
lease. The lock
button will pop
out.
NOTE: D-handle base does not fi t Cat.No.5625-20.
Alternate
Electronic Overload Protection
handle
(For Cat. No. 5616-20 and 5625-20 only)
positions
These tools are equipped with an electronic over-
load protection feature.
If the motor shuts off during use, remove the bit
from the workpiece and push the On/Off switch
to the "O" position for three (3) seconds. This will
reset the electronics in the tool. The tool can then
To reduce the risk of be restarted.
Using the Variable Speed Dial
(For Cat. No. 5616-20 and 5625-20 only)
The variable speed dial allows the user to adjust
the rotating speed (RPM) of the tool.
To reduce the risk of
Variable speed dial settings range from numbers (7)
seven through (1) one. Higher numbers correspond
to higher speeds and lower number correspond to
lower speeds.
To change the speed, set the variable speed control
dial to the desired number.Soft Start
(For Cat. No. 5616-20 and 5625-20 only)
The Soft-Start feature reduces the amount of torque
reaction to the tool and the user. This feature gradu-
ally increases the motor speed up from zero to the
speed set by the variable speed dial.
Fig. 16
Feedback Control
(For Cat. No. 5616-20 and 5625-20 only)
The electronic speed control system allows the tool
to maintain constant speed between no-load and
load conditions.
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Lock button
Fig. 17