DeWalt DW616 Instruction Manual

The DeWALT router is used to shape the edges of
material or to make grooves of various shapes and sizes
in material. The following rules must be observed when
using it.
• Students must have taken the Baum Family Maker
Space basic lab orientation and safety training.
• This is an ORANGE category equipment. Students
must have received additional training specific for
this piece of equipment from Maker Space staff or
qualified student workers.
• Do not use the router if you are unsure about any
aspect of its operation.
• Eye protection must be used at all times when using
the router.
• The router can throw off particles that it has removed from the surface it is in contact with. It
is advised that you wear a shop apron to protect your clothing.
• If possible, use the router in the Maker Space area designated for sanding and grinding
operations where the curtain can be closed to minimize the spread of the dust.
• Before using it make sure you have familiarized yourself with the location and action of the
start/stop switch.
• Do not have any loose clothing above the level of material the router will be used on.
• Long hair must be tied back in such a way that it cannot reach the router during operation.
Make sure this cannot happen if you turn your head away from the router thereby bringing
the back of your head closer to the router.
• Only use ½" or ¼" router bits that have been provided by the lab staff or approved by them
for use.
• Do not use router bits that are dull, chipped or out-of-balance.
• The router motor can be placed in either the fixed base unit or the plunge base for doing
plunge routing. Use the correct base for the type of routing you are planning to do.
• If you have never used the router before it is recommended that you hold the router so the
cutting bit in not in contact with any material and turn it on briefly to get a feel for holding it
while it is running.
• Always maintain a firm grip on the router when using it and keep it under control when it is
contacting the material to be routed.
• When not using it turn the router off. Let it come to a complete stop before placing it on a
work surface.
USC BFMS, Rev 11/28/20
Baum Family Maker Space
Standard Operating Procedures
DeWALT Router (DW618)
1