DeWalt DW618D - Page 11

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Set‑up: Plunge Base (Fig. A, I, J, K)
Motor Quick Release
1. Open the locking lever
4
on thebase.
2. Grasp the top of the motor unit and lift it from thebase.
Inserting the Motor into the Plunge Base
1. Remove the depth adjustment ring from the motor. It is
not used with the plungebase.
2. Open the locking lever
4
on the base to ensure that the
motor properlyseats.
3. Ensure that the plunge lock lever
17
islocked.
4. Align the flat of the motor’s end cap
27
with pillar
28
and insert the motor into the plunge base until itstops.
5. Close the locking lever
4
.
Operation: Fixed and D–Handle Base
Gripping Locations (Fig. A)
Fixed Handle Base: Grip both knob handles
5
whileoperating.
D-Handle Base: Grip D‑Handle
20
and knob handle
5
whileoperating.
The D‑Handle router base has two positions for the knob to
accommodate right or left handuse.
Trigger Lock (Fig. A)
D-Handle Base Only
To lock the trigger, pull the trigger switch
13
completely,
then push the trigger lock button
14
. The router will remain
on after you remove your finger from the trigger. To unlock
the trigger lock button, pull the trigger and release. The lock
button will pop out and the router will turnoff.
4. Connect the short cord
26
from top of D‑Handle to the
motor as shown. Be sure the cord islocked.
5. Place the toggle switch in the ON position. This allows
the trigger switch on the D‑handle to control therouter.
Adjusting the Depth of Cut (Fig. A, C, H)
1. Select and install the desired bit. See the heading Bit
Installation andRemoval.
2. Place the router on its base on theworkpiece.
3. Open the locking lever
4
and turn the depth adjustment
ring
2
until the bit just touches the workpiece. Turning
the ring clockwise raises the cutting head while turning it
counterclockwise lowers the cuttinghead.
4. Move the adjustable scale clockwise so that 0on
the scale is located exactly above the pointer
25
on
thebase.
5. Turn the depth adjustment ring along with the
adjustable scale to the desired depth. Note that each
mark on the adjustable scale represents a depth change
of 1/64" or .015"(0.4mm).
6. Close the locking lever
4
.
Set‑up: Fixed and D–Handle Base
Motor Quick Release (Fig. A)
1. Open the locking lever
4
on thebase.
2. Grasp the base with one hand while depressing the quick
release latches
1
.
3. With the other hand, grasp the top of the motor unit and
lift it from thebase.
Inserting the Motor into the Base
(Fig. A, C, D, H)
1. Open the locking lever
4
on thebase.
2. Thread the depth adjustment ring
2
onto the motor
until the ring is about halfway between the top and
bottom of the motor. Insert the motor into the base
by aligning the groove on the motor
8
with the guide
pins
23
on the base. Slide the motor down until the
depth adjustment ring snaps into the quick release
latches
1
.
NOTE: Guide pin grooves are located on either side of the
motor so that it can be positioned in twoorientations.
3. Close the locking lever when the desired depth is
achieved. For in formation on setting cutting depth, refer
to Adjusting the Depth ofCut.
For D–Handle Base Only (Fig.H)
1. Be sure that the trigger switch
13
is released and
the trigger lock button
14
is in the unlocked and
offposition.
2. Unlock and disconnect the detachable cordset
11
from
themotor.
3. Connect the detachable cordset
11
to bottom of
D‑Handle and lock thecord.
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.
SPEED SELECTION CHART
DIAL SETTING APPROX. RPM
1 8000
2 12000
3 14000
4 18000
5 21000
6 24000
The speeds in this chart are approximate and are for
reference only. Your router may not produce the exact speed
listed for the dialsetting.

WARNING: Always follow the bit manufacturer’s speed
recommendations as some bit designs require specific
speeds for safety orperformance.
If you are unsure of the proper speed or are experiencing any
type of problem, contact the bitmanufacturer.