Milwaukee Tool 5615-24 - Manual (Page 8)

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5. Be sure that the collet is not clamped to a fluted
section on the bit shank. The collet should be
clamped to a solid part on the bit shank to ensure
a tight grip.
To tighten the bit in the
collet assembly, use two
wrenches.
NOTE: Never tighten a
collet assembly without
inserting a bit shank of
the proper size. This may
damage the collet.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
Adjusting the Depth of Cut
Bodygrip ® , D-Handle and Production bases:
The tool depth can be adjusted by using the depth
adjustment knob or a 3/8" socket wrench with an
extension, or the Above-the-table Depth Wrench
(Cat. No. 49-96-0370).
When using the depth adjustment knob, fully open
the locking lever and rotate knob to the desired
depth of cut. One revolution of the depth adjust-
ment knob is equal to 0.2". For fine adjustments
less than 5/32", use the independent scale on the
depth adjustment knob.
For deeper cuts:
1. Align the "0" on the scale with the arrow on the
tool.
2. Rotate depth adjustment knob clockwise to
desired depth measurement.
For shallower cuts:
1. Align the desired depth measurement with the
arrow on the tool.
2. Rotate depth adjustment knob counterclockwise
to "0."
Push in locking lever to fully closed position when
finished adjusting.
When using a socket wrench, place the router
upside down on a flat surface and fully open the
locking lever. Insert a 3/8" socket wrench into the
hole on the base and turn to desired depth. Push
in locking lever to fully closed position.
Warning
To reduce the risk of injury,
wear safety goggles or glasses with side
shields.
Unplug the tool 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.
NEVER use the Plunge Base Router models
in a router table.
operaTion
Plunge base:
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Install the bit.
3. Press the plunge release lever and push down on
the handles until the bit touches the workpiece.
4. Loosen the depth stop rod locking screw.
5. Turn the turret so the full depth position is directly
below the rod
6. Press the depth stop rod release button to lower
the rod. It should rest on the full depth position
of the turret.
7. Place the adjustable pointer on "0".
8. Press in the depth stop rod release button Move
the rod up to the desired depth of cut.
9. Use the depth adjustment knob to finely tune the
depth of cut.
10.Tighten the depth stop rod locking screw.
11.To obtain the cut making multiple passes, rotate
the turret to a higher step. Each step is 1/8"
NOTE: A fine finish can be made using the turret
and multiple passes.
full
depth
position
1/8"
1/4"
3/8"
1/2"
5/8"
Depth stop rod
Fig. 13
Turret
Removing the Bit
1. Unplug the tool.
2. Loosen the collet nut from the collet shaft using
two wrenches.
3. Once loose, unscrew the collet nut by hand until
it feels tight again.
4. Use the wrenches again until the bit shank can
be pulled out.