DeWalt DCW604NT - Cutting Techniques; Fixed Base Cutting; Plunge Base Cutting; Feed Direction and Router Speed

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ENGLISH
Cutting with the Fixed Base (Fig. C)
Set up the router to use the fixed base by following the
instructions in the Assembly and Adjustmentssection.
After the router is set-up, install the battery pack as shown
in Fig.C, then set your router speed (refer to Choosing
RouterSpeed).
NOTE: Always feed the router opposite to the direction in which
the cutter isrotating.
Cutting with the Plunge Base, DCW604 Only
(Fig. A)
NOTE: The depth of cut is locked in the plunge base's default
state. The plunge lock requires user actuation to enable the
"release to lock" plungemechanism.
1. Depress the plunge lock lever
16
and plunge the router
down until the bit reaches the setdepth.
2. Release the plunge lock lever
16
when desired depth
isreached.
NOTE: Releasing the plunge lock lever automatically locks
the motor inplace.
NOTE: If additional resistance is needed, use the hand to
depress the plunge locklever.
NOTE: If additional clamping strength is required, press the
lock lever further to tighten in the clockwisedirection.
3. Perform thecut.
4. Depressing the plunge lock lever will disable the locking
mechanism allowing the router bit to disengage from
theworkpiece.
5. Turn the routeroff.
Direction of Feed (Fig. O)
The direction of feed is very important when routing and can
make the difference between a successful job and a ruined
project. The figures show the proper direction of feed for some
typical cuts. A general rule to follow is to move the router in
a anticlockwise direction on an outside cut and a clockwise
direction on an insidecut.
Shape the outside edge of a piece of stock by following
these steps:
1. Shape the end grain, left toright.
2. Shape the straight grain side moving left toright.
3. Cut the other end grainside.
4. Finish the remaining straight grainedge.
Choosing Router Speed (Fig. A)
Refer to the Speed Selection Chart to choose a router speed.
Turn the variable speed dial
4
to control routerspeed.
Soft Start Feature
The compact routers are equipped with electronics to provide
a soft start feature that minimizes the start up torque of
themotor.
MAINTENANCE
Your power tool has been designed to operate 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 battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
The charger and battery pack are notserviceable.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additionallubrication.
Variable Speed Control (Fig.A)
This router is equipped with a variable speed dial
4
with 7
speeds between 16000 and 25500 RPM. Adjust the speed by
turning the variable speed dial
4
.
NOTICE: In low and medium speed operation, the speed
control prevents the motor speed from decreasing. If you
expect to hear a speed change and continue to load the
motor, you could damage the motor by overheating.
Reduce the depth of cut and/or slow the feed rate to
prevent tooldamage.
The compact routers are equipped with electronics to monitor
and maintain the speed of the tool whilecutting.
SPEED SELECTION CHART*
DIAL SETTING APPROX. RPM APPLICATION
1 16000
Large diameter bits and cutters2 17500
3 19100
4 20700
Small diameter bits and cutters.
Softwoods, plastics, laminates.
5 22300
6 23900
7 25500
*The speeds in this chart are approximate and are for reference only. Your
router may not exactly produce the speed listed for the dial setting.
NOTE: Make several light passes instead of one heavy pass for
better qualitywork.
Worklights (Fig. A)
The worklights
10
are located at the front of the motor
6
. To
turn on the worklight, switch on the on/off switch
3
. Worklights
will remain on 20 seconds after the on/off switch is moved to
the off position.
NOTE: The worklights are for lighting the immediate work
surface and are not intended to be used as aflashlight.
NOTE: If worklights flash, check the charge on the battery; it
could be low. If they still flash with a charged battery, the unit
should be taken to a service centre forevaluation.