DeWalt DW616 Instruction Manual page 8

Inserting the Motor into the D-Handle Base (Fig. 7l
LCAUTION: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the power supply.
1. Open the locking lever (D) on the base.
2. Thread the depth adjustment ring (B) onto the motor untilthe ring is about halfway between
the top and bottom of the motor. Insert the motor into the base by aligning the groove on
the motor (H) with the guide pins (X) on the base. Slide the motor down until the depth
adjustment ring snaps into the quick release latches (A).
3. Close the locking lever when the desired depth is achieved. For information on setting cut-
ting depth, see the heading Adjusting the Depth of Cut in the OPERATION: D-HANDLE
BASE section of this manual.
4. Be sure that the trigger switch (N) is released and the trigger lock button (O) is in the
unlocked and off position.
5. Unlock and disconnect the detachable cordset (L) from the motor.
6. Connect the detachable cordset (L) to bottom of D-Handle and lock the cord.
7. Connect the short cord (AA) from top of D-Handle to the motor as shown. Be sure the cord
is locked.
8. Place the toggle switch in the on position. This allows the trigger switch on the D-handle
to controlthe router.
F I G 7
Locking Lever Adjustment
(Fig. 4)
LCAUTION: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the power supply.
You should be able to clamp the locking lever without excessive force. Excessive force mav
damage the base.
You should not be able to move the motor in the base when the locking lever is clamped. To
adjust the locking lever's clamping lorce, open the locking lever (D) a-nd turn the nut (y) in
small increments. Turning the nut clockwise tightens the lever while turning the nut counier-
clockwise loosens the lever.
Centering the Subbase (Fig. S)
AC{UnON: Turn the router off and disconnect it from the power supply.
lf you need to adjust, change, or replace the subbase, a centering tool is provided. The cen-
tering tool consists of a cone and a pin. To adjust the subbase, follow the steps below.
1. Loosen but do not remove the subbase screws so that the subbase can move freely.
2. Insert the pin into the collet and tighten the coltet nut.
3. Insert the motor into the base and clamp the locking lever on the oase.
4. Place the cone on the pin and lightly press down on cone until it stops as shown. This will
center the subbase.
5. While holding down on the cone, tighten the subbase screws F I G . 5