Operation; Proper Hand Position; Motor Quick Release; Bit Installation And Removal - DeWalt DWE6000 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

WARNING: Always observe the safety instructions and applicable
regulations.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, turn unit off and
disconnect tool from power source before installing and
removing accessories, before making any adjustments or
removing/installing attachments or accessories. An accidental
start-up can cause injury.
Proper Hand Position (Fig. 3)
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.
Proper hand position requires one hand on the
motor base with the other hand on the motor
cap.
Inserting the Motor into the Fixed Base
(Fig. 1, 2, 4)
1. Open the locking lever (G) on the base.
2. If the depth adjustment ring (B) is not on the motor, thread
the depth adjustment ring (B) onto the motor until the ring is
positioned as shown. Insert the motor into the base by aligning
the groove on the motor with the guide rail (K) on the base. Slide
the motor down until the depth adjustment ring (B) snaps into
place.
3. Adjust the depth of cut by turning the depth adjustment ring (B).
Refer to Adjusting the Depth of Cut.
4. Close the locking lever (G) when the
desired depth is achieved. For information
on setting the cutting depth, Refer to
Adjusting the Depth of Cut.
Motor Quick Release (Fig. 2)
1. Open the locking lever (G) on the base.
2. Grasp the base with one hand, depressing
both quick release tabs (A).
FIG. 3
3. With the other hand, grasp and pull motor
from the base.

Bit Installation and Removal

(Fig. 5)
SELECTING THE BIT
WARNING: Projectile hazard. Only use bits
with 1/4" (6.4 mm) shanks. Smaller shank bits
will not be secure and could become loose
during operation.
These laminate trimmers are equipped with a 1/4" (6.4 mm) diameter
collet which accepts bits having 1/4" (6.4 mm) diameter shanks. Bits
are not included but are available as an accessory.
WARNING: Do not use bits with a diameter in excess of 1"
(25.4 mm) in this tool.
INSTALLING THE BIT
NOTE: The bit shank and chuck should be clean and free of dust,
wood residue and grease before assembling.
1. Remove the motor unit from the base. Refer to Motor Quick
Release (if needed).
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FIG. 4