Milwaukee 2838-20 M18 FUEL 1/2" Router

Operator’s Manual - Page 8

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8
Fixed Base with an Edge Guide
To obtain a straight cut, use the edge guide, or clamp
a piece of scrap lumber to use as a guide.
1. To adjust the straight
Wing nut
edge guide, l
oosen
the wing
nuts and
adjust the distance
between the bit and
the edge guide.
Tighten the wing
nuts securely.
2. To use the edge guide, move the tool with the edge
guide ush with the side of the workpiece.
3. To use a piece of scrap lumber as a guide (when
the distance between the side of the workpiece
and the cutting position is too wide for the edge
guide, or if the side of the workpiece is not straight,
securely clamp a straight board to the workpiece
and use it as a guide against the router base.
Plunge Cutting
WARNING
Always hold the handles rmly with
both hands during operation.
Do not use a plunge base if the console does
not rise automatically when the plunge release
lever is pressed.
Never use the router with a router table or router
lift. Serious injury or product damage may occur.
1. Securely clamp the workpiece.
2. Set the depth of cut.
3. Press the plunge release lever and raise the bit
so it does not contact the workpiece.
4. Hold the handles securely and start the tool. Wait
for the tool to reach full speed (or the speed set
by the speed dial).
5. Press the plunge release lever and slowly lower
the bit into the workpiece until the depth rod con-
tacts the turret. Release the plunge release lever.
6. Begin moving the router, keeping the plunge base
at on the workpiece.
7. When nished, press the plunge release lever and
raise the bit out of the workpiece.
8. Stop the tool and wait for the bit to stop turning.
9. For multiple pass cuts, rotate the turret to the
next step and repeat. Make multiple passes, rotat-
ing the turret to a lower step each time.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, always
unplug the charger and remove the
battery pack from the charger or tool before
performing any maintenance. Never disassemble
the battery pack, charger, or tool, except as pro-
vided in these instructions. Contact a MILWAUKEE
service facility for all other repairs.
Collet Assembly
Before making a cut, always check that the collet is
securely attached to the collet nut.
1. To assemble, place
the narrow end of the
collet on an even sur-
face. Take the nut and
place it over the collet.
2. Position nut squarely
over collet with the
smaller opening of the
nut facing up.
3. Snap nut and col-
let together by rmly
applying downward
pressure into assem-
bly with palm of hand.
4. To remove collet from
nut, hold nut firmly
with one hand and
press the collet to one
side with the other
hand.
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