DeWalt DCW600 Original Instructions Manual page 17


CAUTION: Turn the router on before plunging the
cutter head into the workpiece.
1. Unlock the plunge mechanism by pulling down the plunge
lock lever 16 . Gently push down on the two handes to
plunge the router down as far as it will go, allowing the bit
to just touch the workpiece.
2. Lock the plunge mechanism by releasing the plunge lock
lever 16 .
3. Loosen the depth adjustment rod
screw anticlockwise.
41
4. Slide the depth adjustment rod
the lowest turret stop 14 .
5. Slide the zero adjuster tab
rod down so that the top of it meets zero on the depth
adjustment scale 43 .
6. Grasping the top, knurled section of the depth adjustment
rod 15 , slide it up so that the tab
desired depth of cut on the depth adjustment scale
7. Tighten the thumb screw 41
rod in place.
8. Keeping both hands on the handles, unlock the plunge
mechanism by pulling the plunge lock lever
plunge mechanism and the motor will move up. When
the router is plunged, the depth adjustment rod will hit
the turret stop, allowing the router to reach exactly the
desired depth.
Using the Rotating Turret for Stepped Cuts
(Fig. M)
If the depth of cut required is more than is acceptable in a
single pass, rotate the turret so the depth rod
taller turret stop initially. After each cut, rotate the turret so the
depth stop lines up with shorter post until the final depth of cut
is reached.

WARNING: Do not change the turret stop while the
router is running. This will place your hands too near the
cutter head.
Fine Adjustment of Routing Depth (Fig. M)
The knurled knob 44 at the bottom end of the depth
adjustment rod can be used to make minor adjustments.
1. To decrease the cutting depth, rotate the knob clockwise
(looking down from the top of the router).
2. To increase the cutting depth, rotate the knob anticlockwise
(looking down from the top of the router).
nOTE: One complete rotation of the knob results in a change of
about 1 mm in depth.
Removing the Motor from the Plunge Base
(Fig. M)
1. Remove the battery pack from the motor. Refer to Inserting
and Removing the Battery Pack from the Tool.
2. Open the locking lever 40
3. Grasp the motor unit with one hand and the base with the
other hand, pull motor from the plunge base.
15 by turning the thumb
15 down so that it meets
42 on the depth adjustment
42 aligns with the
.
43
to hold the depth adjustment
16 down. The
15 lines up with
on the base.
OPERATION
Instructions for Use

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and
applicable regulations.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, turn tool off and disconnect battery pack
before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. N1, N2)

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal injury,
ALWAYS use proper hand position as shown.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of serious personal
injury, ALWAYS hold securely in anticipation of a
sudden reaction.
When using the fixed base, one hand should be on top of the
battery and the other hand around the fixed base (Fig. N1).
When using the plunge base, grasp the side handles firmly as
shown in Fig. N2.
Starting and Stopping the Motor (Fig. A)

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
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."
Cutting with the Fixed Base (Fig. C)
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. C, 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, DCW604 Only
(Fig. A)
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.
1. Depress the plunge lock lever
down until the bit reaches the set depth.
2. Release the plunge lock lever
is reached.
nOTE: Releasing the plunge lock lever automatically locks
the motor in place.
English
3
and plunge the router
16
16 when desired depth
15