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Definitions: Safety Guidelines 

The definitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the 
manual and pay attention to these symbols.

DANGER: 

Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

will

 result in 

death or serious injury

.

WARNING:

 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

could

 result 

in 

death or serious injury

.

CAUTION:

 Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, 

may

 result in 

minor or moderate injury

.

NOTICE: 

Indicates a practice 

not related to personal injury

 

which, if not avoided, 

may

 

result in 

property damage.

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 WARNING:

 To reduce the risk of injury, read the instruction manual.

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING! Read all safety warnings and all instructions 

Failure to follow the warnings 

and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS 

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or 
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) WORK AREA SAFETY

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. 

Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of 

flammable liquids, gases or dust. 

Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust 

or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. 

Distractions can 

cause you to lose control.

2) ELECTRICAL SAFETY

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not 

use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. 

Unmodified plugs and 

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, 

ranges and refrigerators. 

There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is 

earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. 

Water entering a power tool will 

increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the 

power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. 

Damaged 

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. 

e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor 

use. 

Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. 

f)  If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a ground fault 

circuit interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. 

Use of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric 

shock.

3) PERSONAL SAFETY

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a 

power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of 
drugs, alcohol or medication.

 

A moment of inattention while operating power tools may 

result in serious personal injury.

b)  Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. 

Protective equipment 

such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for 
appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off position before 

connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. 

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have 
the switch on invites accidents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. 

A wrench or 

a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 

This enables better 

control of the power tool in unexpected situations.

f)  Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and 

gloves away from moving parts. 

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in 

moving parts. 

g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, 

ensure these are connected and properly used. 

Use of dust collection can reduce 

dust-related hazards.

4) POWER TOOL USE AND CARE

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. 

The 

correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. 

Any power tool 

that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

c)  Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power 

tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. 

Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons 

unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. 

Power 

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

e)  Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage 

of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If 
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. 

Many accidents are caused by 

poorly maintained power tools.

f)  Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. 

Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting 

edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc., in accordance with these 

instructions taking into account the working conditions and the work to be 
performed. 

Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result 

in a hazardous situation.

5) SERVICE

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical 

replacement parts.

 

This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Additional Specific Safety Rules

• 

Hold power tools by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where 
the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.

 Contact with a “live” wire will 

make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the operator.

•   Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable 

platform. 

Holding the work by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to 

loss of control.

•  DO NOT cut metal. 
•  Keep handles and gripping surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. 

This will 

enable better control of the tool.

•  Maintain firm grip with both hands on router to resist starting torque.
•  Keep hands away from cutting area. Never reach under the workpiece for any reason. 

Keep the router base firmly in contact with the workpiece when cutting. These precautions 
will reduce the risk of personal injury.

•  Never run the motor unit when it is not inserted in one of the router bases. 

The motor 

is not designed to be handheld.

•  Keep cutting pressure constant.

 Do not overload motor.

•  Check to see that the cord will not snag or impede the routing operation.
•  Use sharp cutters. 

Dull cutters may cause the router to swerve or stall under pressure.

•  Be sure that the motor has stopped completely before you lay the router down. 

If the 

cutter head is still spinning when the tool is laid down, it could cause injury or damage.

•  Be sure that the router bit is clear of the workpiece before starting the motor. 

If the 

bit is in contact with the workpiece when the motor starts it could make the router jump, 
causing damage or injury.

•  ALWAYS disconnect tool from power source before making adjustments or changing 

bits.

•  Keep hands clear of bit when motor is running to prevent personal injury.
•  NEVER touch the bit immediately after use. 

It may be extremely hot.

•  Provide clearance under workpiece for router bit when through-cutting.
•  Tighten collet nut securely to prevent the bit from slipping.
•  Never tighten collet nut without a bit.
•  Do not use router bits with a diameter in excess of 1-3/8" (34.9 mm) in this tool.

•  Always use cutters with a shank diameter of 1/4" (6.4 mm) which corresponds to the size of 

the collet in your tool.

•  Always use cutters suitable for a speed of min. 27,000 min

-1

 and marked accordingly. 

•  Not recommended for use in a router table.

•  Avoid climb-cutting (cutting in direction opposite that shown in Figure 12). 

Climb-cutting increases the chance for loss of control resulting in possible injury. 

When climb-cutting is required (backing around a corner), exercise extreme caution to 
maintain control of router. Make smaller cuts and remove minimal material with each pass.

• 

An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for 
safety. 

The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that 

is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line 
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to 
make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum 
wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and 
nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge 
number, the heavier the cord.

Minimum Gauge for Cord Sets

Ampere Rating

Volts

Total Length of Cord in Feet (meters)

120V

25 (7.6)

50 (15.2)

100 (30.5)

150 (45.7)

240V

50 (15.2)

100 (30.5)

200 (61.0)

300 (91.4)

More

Than

Not More 

Than

AWG

0

6

18

16

16

14

6

10

18

16

14

12

10

12

16

16

14

12

12

16

14

12

Not Recommended

WARNING: ALWAYS 

use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. 

Also use face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY 
EQUIPMENT:

•  ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
•  ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
•  NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: 

Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other 

construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth 
defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

•  lead from lead-based paints,
•  

crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and 

•  arsenic and chromium from chemically-treated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. 
To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with 
approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out 
microscopic particles.

•  Avoid prolonged contact with dust from power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and 

other construction activities. Wear protective clothing and wash exposed areas with 
soap and water. 

Allowing dust to get into your mouth, eyes, or lay on the skin may promote 

absorption of harmful chemicals. 

WARNING: Use of this tool can generate and/or disburse dust, which may cause 

serious and permanent respiratory or other injury. Always use NIOSH/OSHA approved 
respiratory protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles away from face 
and body.

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI 

S12.6 (S3.19) during use. 

Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product 

may contribute to hearing loss.
•  The label on your tool may include the following symbols. The symbols and their definitions 

are as follows:

V ......................volts 

A ................amperes

Hz ....................hertz 

W ...............watts

min ..................minutes 

 .............alternating current

 ...............direct current 

 .............alternating or direct current

 ....................Class I Construction 

no ..............no load speed

 ........................

(grounded) 

 ...............earthing  terminal

 ....................Class  II  Construction 

 ..............safety alert symbol

 ........................

(double insulated)  

BPM ..........beats per minute

…/min .............per minute 

RPM ..........revolutions per minute

OPM ................orbits per minute

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Motor

Be sure your power supply agrees with nameplate marking. 120 Volts AC means your tool will 
operate on alternating current. As little as 10% lower voltage can cause loss of power and can 
result in overheating. All D

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WALT tools are factory-tested; if this tool does not operate, check 

the power supply.

WARNING: 

Accessories must be rated for at least the speed recommended on the tool warning 

label. Accessories running over rated speed can fly apart and cause injury. Accessory ratings must 
always be above tool speed as shown on tool nameplate.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power 

source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making 
repairs. 

An accidental start-up can cause injury. 

Components (Fig. 1–11)

  A. Quick release tabs 

 

P.  Plunge lock lever

  B. Depth adjustment ring 

  Q.  Edge guide

  C. Variable speed dial  

 

R.  Guide pins

    (DWP611 only) 

 

S.  Locking lever adjustment screw

  D. On(l)/off (o) switch 

 

T.  Centering tool

 E.  Spindle lock button 

 

U.  Collet nut

  F.  Led lights (DWP611 only) 

 

V.  Vacuum attachment (fixed base)

  G. Guide pin groove 

  W.  Screws (vacuum attachment)

  H. Micro adjustment scale 

 

X.  Edge guide slot (plunge base)

  I.  Locking lever 

 

Z.  Motor unit

  J.  Edge guide slot (fixed base) 

  AA.  Motor stop

  K. Subbase  

  BB.  Thumb screw

    (DWP610 has a round subbase,  

  CC.  Knurled knob

    DWP611 has a D-subbase) both  

  DD.  Depth adjustment scale

    are available as an accessory. 

  EE.  Zero adjuster tab

  L.  Vacuum attachment  

  FF.  Sub-base screws

    (For use with plunge base) 

  GG.  Edge guide screws

  M. Holes for premium edge guide 

  HH.  Tab (vacuum attachment)

    (sold separately) 

 

II.  Snap tab (vacuum attachment)

  N. Turret stop 

  JJ.  Plastic washer (vacuum attachment)

  O. Depth adjustment rod 

  KK.  Thumb screw (vacuum attachment)

OPERATION

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power 

source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making 
repairs.

 An accidental start-up can cause injury. 

NOTICE: Do not use router bits with a diameter in excess of 1-3/8" (34.9 mm) in this tool.

Connecting To Power Source 

CAUTION: 

Before connecting tool to power source, check to see that the switch is in the 

"OFF" position. Also, check the power circuit to see that it is the same as that shown on 
specification plate of the tool.

Starting and Stopping the Motor (Fig. 1) 

CAUTION:

 Before starting the tool, clear the work area of all foreign objects. Also keep firm 

grip on tool to resist starting torque. 

CAUTION: 

To avoid personal injury and/or damage to finished work, always allow the power 

unit to come to a COMPLETE STOP before putting the tool down.

To turn unit on, depress the side of the dust-protected switch (D) that reads “ON” and corresponds 
to the symbol “I.” To turn the unit off, depress the side of the switch that reads “OFF” and 
corresponds with the symbol “O.”

Motor Quick Release (Fig. 2)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power 

source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making 
repairs.

 An accidental start-up can cause injury. 

  1. Open the locking lever (I) on the base.
  2. Grasp the motor unit with one hand, depressing both quick release tabs (A).
  3. With the other hand, grasp the base and pull motor from the base.

Bit Installation and Removal (Fig. 3)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and disconnect it from power 

source before installing and removing accessories, before adjusting or when making 
repairs. 

An accidental start-up can cause injury. 

TO INSTALL THE BIT

  1. Remove the motor unit from the base unit, see 

Motor Quick Release 

(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 1/16" (1.6 mm).

  3. Depress the spindle lock button (E) to hold the spindle shaft in place while turning the collet 

nut (U) 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 (U), release pressure on the spindle lock 
button (E). 

  

b. 

 

With the wrench still on the collet nut (U), reverse the tightening direction to reset the 
wrench position.

DWP610, DWP611

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Summary of Contents for DWP610

Page 1: ...b cutting increases the chance for loss of control resulting in possible injury When climb cutting is required backing around a corner exercise extreme caution to maintain control of router Make smaller cuts and remove minimal material with each pass An extension cord must have adequate wire size AWG or American Wire Gauge for safety The smaller the gauge number of the wire the greater the capacit...

Page 2: ... to prevent loss Using a Premium Edge Guide Plunge Base Only A Premium Edge Guide model DW6913 is available from your local retailer or service center at extra cost Follow the assembly instructions included with the edge guide Vacuum Attachment Fixed Base Only Fig 8 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury turn unit off and disconnect it from power source before installing and removing accessories bef...

Page 3: ... si elle n est pas évitée entraînera la mort ou des blessures graves AVERTISSEMENT indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui si elle n est pas évitée pourrait entraîner la mort ou des blessures graves ATTENTION indique une situation potentiellement dangereuse qui si elle n est pas évitée pourrait entraîner des blessures légères ou modérées AVIS Indique une pratique ne posant aucun risqu...

Page 4: ...ler ou de retirer tout accessoire avant tout réglage ou pour faire toute réparation Tout démarrage accidentel comporte des risques de dommages corporels INSTALLATION DE LA FRAISE 1 Retirez le bloc moteur de la base Reportez vous à la section Libération instantanée du moteur le cas échéant 2 Nettoyez et insérez à fond la tige ronde de la fraise à défoncer désirée dans la douille puis retirez la d e...

Page 5: ...teur et l intérieur de la base peuvent être cirés à l aide d une cire en pâte ou liquide standard Conformément aux instructions du fabricant cirez le diamètre externe du bloc moteur et le diamètre interne de la base Laissez la cire sécher puis éliminez tout résidu avec un chiffon doux Réparations Pour assurer la SÉCURITÉ et la FIABILITÉ du produit les réparations l entretien et les réglages doiven...

Page 6: ...eparaciones Un arranque accidental puede causar lesiones AVISO No utilice brocas de rebajadora con un diámetro superior a 34 9 mm 1 3 8 pulg en esta herramienta Para conectar a la fuente de alimentación ATENCIÓN Antes de conectar la herramienta a la fuente de alimentación compruebe que el interruptor está en la posición OFF Además verifique el circuito de energía para constatar que es la misma que...

Page 7: ...ENIMIENTO ADVERTENCIA Para reducir el riesgo de lesiones apague la unidad y desconéctela de la fuente de alimentación antes de instalar o retirar accesorios ajustar o cambiar configuraciones o realizar reparaciones Un arranque accidental podría causar lesiones Limpieza ADVERTENCIA Sople la suciedad y el polvo de todos los conductos de ventilación con aire seco al menos una vez por semana Para redu...

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