Setting the routing depth (see figure E)

The routing depth must only be set while the power tool is switched off.

To set the rough routing depth, proceed as follows:

• Place the power tool with a fitted router bit onto the workpiece you want to machine.
• Set the step buffer (8) to the lowest step; the step buffer audibly clicks into place.
• Loosen the wing bolt on the depth stop (9) so that the depth stop (14) can move freely.
• Push the clamping lever for locking the routing depth (12) in direction ➊ and slowly move the router down until the router bit (18) is touching the surface of the workpiece. Release the clamping lever for locking the routing depth (12) again to lock this depth. If necessary, push the clamping lever for locking the routing depth (12) in direction  ➋ to fully lock it.
• Press the depth stop (14) down until it is resting on the step buffer (8). Set the slide with the index mark (10) to position 0 on the routing depth scale (13).
• Set the depth stop (14) to the required routing depth and tighten the wing bolt on the depth stop (9). Take care not to accidentally move the index mark (10).
• Push the clamping lever for locking the routing depth (12) in direction ➊ and move the router to the highest position.

For larger routing depths, you should perform the cut in several phases, so that only a small amount of material is removed after each cut. You can use the step buffer (8) to divide the routing process into multiple steps. To do this, set the required routing depth with the smallest step of the step buffer and, for the first cutting phases, select the higher steps to start with.

After making a test cut, you can set the routing depth to the exact level you require by turning the knob (16). Turning it clockwise increases the routing depth; turning it anticlockwise decreases the routing depth. The scale (15) can be used for guidance. One revolution corresponds to an adjustment range of 1.5 mm. Each of the graduation marks on the upper edge of the scale (15) changes the adjustment range by 0.1 mm. The maximum adjustment range is ±16 mm.