DeWalt D26203 Original Instructions Manual page 38

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5. Slide the zero adjuster tab
rod down so that the top of it meets zero on the depth
adjustment scale 30 .
6. Grasping the top, knurled section of the depth adjustment
rod 15 , slide it up so that the zero adjuster tab
with the desired depth of cut on the depth adjustment
scale 30 .
7. Tighten the thumb screw
rod in place.
8. Keeping both hands on the handles, unlock the plunge
mechanism by pulling the plunge lock lever
The 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. K)
If the depth of cut required is more than is acceptable in a single
pass, rotate the turret so that depth adjustment rod
with taller turret stop initially. After each cut, rotate the turret
so that 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. K)

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.
The knurled knob at the bottom end of the depth
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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
counterclockwise (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.
Cutting with the Plunge Base (Fig. K)

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.
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 cutter reaches the set depth.
2. Release the plunge lock lever when desired depth
is reached.
nOTE: Releasing the plunge lock lever automatically locks
the motor in place.
nOTE: If additional resistence is needed use the hand to
depress the plunge lock lever.
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31 on the depth adjustment
31 aligns
28 to hold the depth adjustment
down.
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15 lines up
16 and plunge the router
nOTE: If additional clamping strength is required, press the
lock lever further to tighten in the clockwise direction.
3. Perform the cut.
4. Depressing the plunge lock lever will disable the locking
mechanism allowing the router cutter to disengage from
the work piece.
5. Turn the router off.
Operation: All Bases
Direction of Feed (Fig. L)
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
Choosing Router Speed (Fig. A)
Refer to the speed selection Chart to choose a router speed.
Turn the variable speed dial
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)
This router is equipped with a variable speed dial
infinite number of speeds between 16000 and 27000 RPM.
Adjust the speed by turning the variable speed dial.
NOTICE: In low and medium speed operation, the speed
control prevents the motor speed from decreasing. If you
expect to hear a speed change and continue to load the
motor, you could damage the motor by overheating.
Reduce the depth of cut and/or slow the feed rate to
prevent tool damage.
The compact routers are equipped with electronics to monitor
and maintain the speed of the tool while cutting.
SPEED SELECTION CHART
DIaL aPPROX.
sETTInG RPM
1 16000
2 18200
3 20400
4 22600
5 24800
6 27000
to control router speed.
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aPPLICaTIOn
Large diameter cutters.
Small diameter cutters. Softwoods,
plastics, laminates.