Milwaukee 2838-20 M18 FUEL 1/2" Router

Operator’s Manual - Page 6

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6
2. Attach the edge guide to the base by sliding the
rods into the accessory holes and tightening the
thumb screws.
Thumb
screws
OPERATION
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
wear proper eye protection marked
to comply with ANSI Z87.1.
When working in dusty situations, wear appro-
priate respiratory protection or use an OSHA
compliant dust extraction solution.
Remove the battery before changing accessories
or making adjustments.
Never make adjustments while the router is
running.
DO NOT use the router if the locking lever does
not hold the motor securely in the base. Check
the locking lever screw and tighten if needed
during use.
Never use the router with a router table or router
lift. Serious injury or product damage may occur.
Always check collet assembly before operation.
If collet separates from collet nut during use,
Serious injury or product damage may occur.
Selecting the Speed
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, only
use rotary bits rated for the operat-
ing speed setting of the tool.
The RPM of tool can be changed by turning the speed
dial. Variable speed dial settings range from numbers
six (6) through one (1). Higher numbers correspond
to higher speeds and lower number correspond to
lower speeds.
Use higher speeds for smaller bits and cutters, soft-
woods, plastics and laminates. Use lower speeds for
larger diameter bits and cutters.
Speed Setting Nominal RPM*
1 12,000
2 14,600
3 17,200
4 19,800
5 22,400
6 25,000
* RPM may vary based on bit, battery size and bat-
tery capacity.
Adjusting the Depth of Cut
WARNING
Pressing the depth adjust button
will cause the console to drop
down, which may cause personal injury or dam-
age to the tool or workpiece. Make sure your hand
is rmly on the console when pressing the but-
ton.
DO NOT adjust the depth of cut while the router
is running.
Fixed Base
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Open the locking lever completely.
3. Press the depth adjust button and with your other
hand raise or lower the console to the desired
depth of cut.
4. Release the depth adjust button to set the depth.
5. For ne adjustments, rotate the height adjust dial
(marked with 1/64" increments) to the desired
depth of cut.
6. Close the locking lever.
Accessory Plunge Base
The plunge base depth of cut can be set two ways:
for single pass cuts (shallow cuts less than 1/8"), or
for multiple pass cuts.
Single Pass Cuts
A shallow cut, such as a mortise cut, can be cut in
a single pass.
1. Remove the battery pack.
2. Install the bit and insert the console into the base.
3. Rotate the depth stop turret until the highest setting
(5/8") is directly below the depth rod.
1/8"
1/4"
3/8"
1/2"
Full depth position
5/8"
4. Loosen the depth rod adjustment knob.
5. Unlock and hold the plunge release lever then low-
er the console until the bit touches the workpiece.
6. Release the plunge release lever.
7. Set the depth of cut:
a. Raise the depth rod and slide the piece to be
inlaid (such as a hinge) between the top turret
and the depth gauge rod. Tighten the depth rod
adjustment knob. Remove the reference piece
from the turret.
b. Slide the depth indicator to zero (0) on the depth
scale and then raise the depth gauge rod to
the desired depth of cut. Tighten the depth rod
adjustment knob. NOTE: Do not exceed 1/8"
cut in a single pass.
8. Make the cut as described in "Making the Cut -
Plunge Cutting".
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