DeWalt DCW600 Instruction Manual page 11

c. Depress the spindle lock button again and turn the
wrench clockwise.
d. Repeat the procedure until the collet nut reaches
desired tightness.
nOTE: Tighten collet nut securely to prevent the bit
from slipping.
NOTICE: Plunge Base Only—When tightening
or changing collets, do not allow the wrenches to
contact the plunge rods. If the rods are damaged, the
plunge action will be restricted.
Fig. D
7
22
To Remove the Bit
1. Remove the motor unit from the base unit (refer to
Removing the Motor from the Fixed Base/Removing
the Motor from the Plunge Base).
2. Depress the spindle lock button
spindle shaft in place while turning the collet nut
counterclockwise with the wrench provided.
To loosen using the "manual ratchet" method:
1. Without removing the wrench from the collet nut
release pressure on the spindle lock button
2. With the wrench still on the collet nut
loosening direction to reset the wrench position.
3. Depress the spindle lock button
wrench counterclockwise.
4. Repeat the procedure until the collet nut
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:
Centering the Subbase (Fig. A, F1, F2)
If you need to adjust, change, or replace the subbase, a
centering tool is recommended (refer to Accessories). The
centering tool consists of a cone and a pin.
To adjust the subbase, follow the steps below.
Figure F1 shows adjusting the subbase on the fixed
base and Figure F2 shows adjusting the subbase on the
plunge base.
7 to hold the
22
,
22
.
7
22 , reverse the
7 again and turn the
22 is loose
1. Open the locking lever
12
(plunge base).
2. Using a hex wrench turn locking lever adjustment
screw 23 in small increments.
Turning the screw clockwise tightens the lever, while
turning the screw counterclockwise loosens the lever.
Fig. E
1. Loosen but do not remove the subbase screws
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 / 39 on the base.
4. Place the cone on the pin and lightly press down on the
cone until it stops. This will center the subbase.
5. While holding down on the cone, tighten the
subbase screws.
Fig. F1
24
English
(fixed base) or
39
23
12
39
so
24
24
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