DeWalt DW618D User Manual

OPERATION:
ALL
BASES
Direction
OJ
Feed
(Fig.
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)
The direction
of feed
is
very important
when
routing
and
can
make
the
difference
between
a
successful
job
and
a
ruineil
project. The figures
at
left show
the
proper
direction
ol
feed.for
some
typicit cuts.
A
general
iule-to
follow
is to
move the
router
in a counterclockwise
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
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24'000
rpm
Model
# Dw618
Hardwood,
e.g
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oak
Small
(1/2")
Medrum
(1/2''1
1/B')
Large
(over-1
1/B')
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Small
(1/2')
Softwood,
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9.,
Plne
XX
Plastic-laminated
chlPboard
Small
(1/2")
Medium
(1/2"-1 1/8')
Medium
(1/2"-1 1/8')
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Small
(1/2")
Medium
(1/2"-1 1/8")
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XX
XX
x
Large
(over1
1/8")
X
XX
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XX
X
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Speed
settings
are
aPProxlnlate
KEY:
XX
very
good
X
good
O
Satisfactory
Choosing
Bouter
$peed
(DW6l I
only)
(Fig' 12)
Refer
to
the chart
above
to choose
a
router
speed.
Turn
the speed
dial
(G)
to
control
router
speeo.
MA',NTENANCE
Cleaning
LWnnUWel
Blowing
dust
and
chips
out
of
the
motor
housing
using
clean,
dry
compressed
air
is a
necessary
regular
maintenance
procedure'
Dust
and
chips
containing
metal
particles
often
accumulate
on
intterior
surlaces
and
could
create
an
electrical
shock
or
electrocution
il
,i6i'iriqi"ittv
cteaned
out.
ALWAYS
WEAR
SAFF'TY
GLAssEs'
LCnirtOi,
Never
use
solvents
or other
harsh
chemicals
for cleaning
the
non'metallic
pafts
of
the
tool.
Use
a
clean,
dry
rag
onlY'
NOTE
FOR
PLUNGE
BASEbttLY:
Use
only
a
DRYcloth
to
wipe_the
plunge.rods..These
rods
require
no
lubrication.
Lubricants
attract
bust,
reducing
the
pedormance
of
your
tool'

DeWalt DW618D Specifications

General

Brand	DeWalt
Model	DW618D
Category	Network Router
Language	English