Freehand Routing; Maintenance - DeWalt DW624, DW625E Original Instructions Manual

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing set-
ups or when making repairs. Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
WARNING:
• Always observe the safety instructions
and applicable regulations.
• Always move your router as indicated
in fig. 11 (outer edges/inner edges).
Proper Hand Position (fig. 1A, 1B, 12)
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 each
grip (j), as shown.
Switching On and Off (fig. 1A, 4)
1. On: pull the switch (a) up.
2. Off: press the switch (a) down.
WARNING: Loosen the plunge limiter
and allow the router carriage to regain
its rest position before switching off.
Using the Guide Bushes (fig. 9)
1. Secure the template to the workpiece using end
clamps.
2. Select and install an appropriate guide bush
(ee).
3. Subtract the diameter of the cutter from the
outside diameter of the guide bush and divide
by 2. This is the difference between template
and workpiece.
WARNING: If the work piece is not
thick enough, place it on a piece of
waste wood.
Guiding Off a Batten
Where an edge guide cannot be used, it is also
possible to guide the router along a batten clamped
across the workpiece (with an overhang at both
ends.)
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Freehand Routing

Your router can also be used without any sort of
guide, e.g. for signwriting or creative work.
WARNING: Make shallow cuts only!
Use cutters with a max. diameter of
6 mm.
Routing with Pilot Cutters (fig. 2)
Where a parallel guide or guide bush are
inappropriate, it is possible to use pilot cutters (x) for
cutting shaped edges.
These include collets (6 - 12.7 mm), a height
adjusting tool and router table for use in inverted
position, finger jointing tools for dovetail and finger
jointing jigs, dovetail jointing templates, adjustable
guide bush holder and guide bushes and guide rails
in various lengths.

MAINTENANCE

Your D WALT power tool has been designed to
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operate over a long period of time with a minimum
of maintenance. Continuous satisfactory operation
depends upon proper tool care and regular cleaning.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, turn unit off and disconnect
machine from power source before
installing and removing accessories,
before adjusting or changing set-
ups or when making repairs. Be sure
the trigger switch is in the OFF position.
An accidental start-up can cause injury.
Lubrication
Your power tool requires no additional lubrication.
Cleaning
WARNING: Blow dirt and dust out of
the main housing with dry air as often as
dirt is seen collecting in and around the
air vents. Wear approved eye protection
and approved dust mask when
performing this procedure.
WARNING: Never use solvents or
other harsh chemicals for cleaning the
non-metallic parts of the tool. These
chemicals may weaken the materials
used in these parts. Use a cloth
dampened only with water and mild