DeWalt D26203 Original Instructions Manual page 35

Motor Quick Release (Fig. B)

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
2. Grasp the motor unit with one hand, depressing both quick
release tabs 1 .
3. With the other hand, grasp the base and pull motor from
the base.
Cutter Installation and Removal (Fig. C)

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 Cutter
1. Remove the motor unit from the base unit, refer to Motor
Quick Release section, if needed.
2. Clean and insert the round shank of the desired router cutter
into the loosened collet as far as it will go and then pull it
out about 1.6 mm.
3. Depress the spindle lock button
in place while turning the collet nut
wrench provided.
nOTE: The unit is equipped with multiple spindle lock
detents allowing an optional "manual ratchet" method of
tightening the cutter.
To tighten with the manual ratchet method:
a. Without removing the wrench from the collet nut
release pressure on the spindle lock button
b. With the wrench still on the collet nut
tightening direction to reset the wrench position.
c. Depress the spindle lock button
wrench clockwise.
d. Repeat the procedure until the collet nut
desired tightness.
NOTICE: Avoid possible damage to the collet. Never
tighten the collet without a cutter.
To Remove the Cutter
1. Remove the motor unit from the base unit, see Motor
Quick Release.
2. Depress the spindle lock button
in place while turning the collet nut
with the wrench provided.
To loosen using the manual ratchet method:
a. Without removing the wrench from the collet nut
release pressure on the spindle lock button
b. With the wrench still on the collet nut
loosening direction to reset the wrench position.
c. Depress the spindle lock button
wrench counterclockwise.
on the base.
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5 to hold the spindle shaft
21 clockwise with the
5 .
21 , reverse the
5 again and turn the
reaches
21
5 to hold the spindle shaft
21 counterclockwise
5 .
, reverse the
21
5 again and turn the
d. Repeat the procedure until the collet nut
the cutter can be removed.
Collets
nOTE: Never tighten the collet without first installing a router
cutter 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.
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 tool from power
source before making any adjustments or removing/
installing attachments or accessories. Be sure the
trigger switch is in the OFF position. An accidental start-up
can cause injury.

WARNING: Do not use router cutters with a diameter
in excess of 30 mm in this tool.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. M)

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.
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D26200
Proper hand position requires one hand to be wrapped around
the base as shown.
D26203, D26204
Proper hand position when using the plunge base requires one
hand on each of the plunge handles
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 On/Off
(I/O) switch 4 that reads ON and corresponds to the symbol "I."
To turn the unit off, depress the side of the switch that reads
21 ,
OFF and corresponds with the symbol "O."
nOTE: If the power is interrupted, the on/off switch will need to
be cycled to start the unit once power has been restored.
EnGLIsH
21 is loose and
44 as shown.
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