DeWalt DCW600, Original Instructions Manual

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the Motor from the Plunge Base (if needed).
2. Clean and insert the round shank of the desired router bit
into the loosened collet as far as it will go and then pull it
out about 1.6 mm.
3. Depress the spindle lock button 7 to hold the spindle shaft
in place while turning the collet nut
23
clockwise with the
wrench provided.
NOTE: The unit is equipped with multiple spindle lock
detents allowing an optional "manual ratchet" method of
tightening the bit.
To tighten with the "manual ratchet" method:
a. Without removing the wrench from the collet nut
23
,
release pressure on the spindle lock button
7
.
b. With the wrench still on the collet nut, reverse the
tightening direction to reset the wrench position.
c. Depress the spindle lock button again and turn the
wrench clockwise.
d. Repeat the procedure until the collet nut reaches
desired tightness.
NOTICE: Avoid possible damage to the collet. Never
tighten the collet without a bit.
To Remove the Bit
1. Remove the motor unit from the base unit (refer to
Removing the Motor from the Fixed Base or Removing
the Motor from the Plunge Base .
2. Depress the spindle lock button 7 to hold the spindle shaft
in place while turning the collet nut 23 anticlockwise with
the wrench provided.
To loosen using the "manual ratchet" method:
1. Without removing the wrench from the collet nut 23 ,
release pressure on the spindle lock button 7 .
2. With the wrench still on the collet nut 23 , reverse the
loosening direction to reset the wrench position.
3. Depress the spindle lock button 7 again and turn the
wrench anticlockwise.
4. Repeat the procedure until the collet nut 23 is loose and
the bit can be removed.
Collets
NOTE: Never tighten the collet without first installing a router
bit in it. Tightening an empty collet, even by hand, can damage
the collet.
To change collet sizes, unscrew the collet assembly as described
above. Install the desired collet by reversing the procedure.
The collet and the collet nut are connected. Do not attempt to
remove the collet from the collet nut.
Locking Lever Adjustment (Fig. E)
Excessive force should not be used to clamp the locking lever.
Using excessive force may damage the base.
When the locking lever 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 12 (fixed base) or 40 (plunge base).
2. Using a hex wrench turn locking lever adjustment screw 24
in small increments.Turning the screw clockwise tightens
the lever, while turning the screw anticlockwise loosens
the lever.
Centreing the Subbase (Fig. A, F1–F3)
If you need to adjust, change, or replace a subbase, a centreing
tool is recommended. The centreing tool consists of a cone and
a pin.
To adjust a subbase, follow the steps below.
Figure F1 shows adjusting the D-shaped subbase on the
fixed base.
Figure F2 shows adjusting the subbase on the plunge base.
Figure F3 shows adjusting the round subbase on the fixed base.
1. Loosen but do not remove the subbase screws 25 so the
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 12 / 40 on the base.
4. Place the cone on the pin and lightly press down on the
cone until it stops. This will centre 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, the round subbase will be needed to accept
template guides.
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. Centre the subbase. Refer to Centreing the Subbase .
Installing a Fixed Base Parallel Fence (Fig. G)
A parallel fence (model DE6913) for your fixed base is included.
1. Remove the motor from the fixed base. Refer to Removing
the Motor from the Fixed Base
.
2. Remove flat head screws 27 from storage holes on
parallel fence.
3. Slide parallel fence 26 into parallel fence slot 28 on side of
fixed base (Fig. G). Insert the two flat head screws through
the appropriate holes in the subbase to secure the edge
guide. 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
27 into the storage holes on the parallel fence
to prevent loss.