User Manual

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Fig. P
Starting and Stopping the Motor
(Fig. A, N)

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 the unit on, depress the side of the dust-protected
switch
3
that has the symbol “I.” To turn the unit off,
depress the side of the switch that has the symbol “O.”
Cutting with the Fixed Base
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.N, 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 (Fig. A, P)
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.
NOTE: Grip both side handles
18
whileoperating.
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.
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. Q)
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 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
Fig. Q
1
4
3
2
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.
Variable Speed Control (Fig. A)

WARNING: If the speed control ceases to
operate, or is intermittent, stop using the tool
immediately. Take it to a
DeWALT
factory service
center or a
DeWALT
authorized service center
forrepair.