Operation: All Bases; Fine Adjustment Of Routing Depth; Cutting With The Plunge Base; Direction Of Feed - DeWalt D26204-XE Instruction Manual

FINE ADJUSTMENT OF ROUTING DEPTH (FIG. 12)
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 (CC) at the bottom end of the depth 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. 12)
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 (P) and plunge the router down until the cutter
reaches the set depth.
2. Release the plunge lock lever (P) 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.
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. 13)
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.
FIG. 13
CHOOSING ROUTER SPEED (FIG. 1)
Refer to the Speed Selection Chart to choose a router speed. Turn the variable speed
dial (C) to control router speed.
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.
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