DeWalt DCW600 Instructions Manual page 15

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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 
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 
parallel fence.
3. Slide parallel fence 
 26 
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.
Installing a Plunge Base Parallel Fence with
Guide Rods, DCW604 Only (Fig. H)
A parallel fence with guide rods may be included with your
plunge base unit. A premium parallel fence (model DE6913)
is also available from your local retailer or service centre at
extra cost.
1. Attach the guide rods 
 36 
2. Attach the thumb screws 
3. Tighten the thumb screws 
4. Slide the parallel fence 
5. Attach thumb screws 
 37 
parallel fence.
6. Tighten the thumb screws temporarily. Refer to Adjusting
the Parallel Fence.
 25 
 27 
from storage holes on
into parallel fence slot 
 28 
to the plunge router base.
and springs 
to the base.
 37 
 38 
 37 
.
 39 
over the rods.
and springs 
 38 
to the
Adjusting the Parallel Fence (Fig. A, H)
Follow the assembly instructions included with the
parallel fence.
so the
1. Draw a cutting line on the material.
2. Lower the router carriage until the cutter is in contact with
the workpiece.
3. Lock the plunge mechanism by releasing the plunge lock
lever 
 16 
4. Position the router on the cutting line. The outer cutting
edge of the cutter must coincide with the cutting line.
5. Slide the parallel fence 
tighten the thumb screws 
Attaching a Dust Extraction System to the
Fixed Base (Fig. I)
To connect the router to a dust extraction system for dust
collection, follow these steps:
1. Remove the motor unit from the base. Refer to Removing
the Motor from the Fixed Base.
2. Attach dust extraction system attachment accessory 
to the base as shown. Tighten thumb screws 
by hand.
3. Attach hose adapter to dust extraction system
attachment accessory.
4. When using dust extraction system attachment, be aware
of the placement of the dust extraction system. Be sure that
the dust extraction system is stable and that its hose will not
interfere with the work.
Attaching a Dust Extraction System to the
Plunge Base, DCW604 Only (Fig. J)
on side of
1. Remove the motor unit from the base. Refer to Removing
the Motor from the Plunge Base.
2. Slide tab 
attachment 
(inset) into hole in plunge base.
3. Secure to base with supplied plastic washer 
screw 
 34 
4. Attach hose adaptor to dust extraction system attachment.
When using dust extraction system attachment, be aware of
the placement of the dust extraction system. Be sure the dust
extraction system is stable and its hose will not interfere with
the work.
Set-Up: Fixed Base (Fig. A, K, L)
Inserting the Motor into the Fixed Base
1. Open the locking lever 
2. If the depth adjustment ring 
thread the depth adjustment ring onto the motor until the
ring is about halfway between the top and bottom of the
motor as shown. Insert the motor into the base by aligning
the groove on the motor 
base. Slide the motor down until the depth adjustment ring
snaps into place.
 39 
against the workpiece and
 37 
.
 31 
(inset) on dust extraction system
into slot in plunge base and snap tab 
 35 
. Tighten thumb screw securely by hand.
on the base.
 12 
 5 
is not on the motor 
with the guide pins 
 6 
English
 29 
 30 
securely
 32 
 33 
and thumb
 6 
,
on the
 17 
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