Bosch Power Tools 1608LX Laminate Trim Guide, 1608T, Underscribe Trimmer-Model 1608U

Laminate Trim Guide

Unpiloted laminate trim bits require the use of a trim guide which may be fitted to models 1608, 1608LX, or 1609A. Mount the guide 9 to

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the bottom of the base in either pair of holes (1609A has one pair of holes) with the screws provided, and be sure the bit clears the trim guide by at least 1/16" (1.5 mm) to avoid damage. The horizontal position of the guide determines the amount of material removed by the bit. To adjust, loosen screw 13 and turn adjuster 12 to move the guide in or out. Tighten screw 13, and make a trial cut to check the

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setting and readjust as necessary. For making straight or bevel cuts, align the tip of the guide with the cutting edge of the bit to produce the desired amount of cutter exposure that will trim the laminate flush or create the desired bevel.

Refer to instruction sheet included with deluxe trim guide (1608LX, 1609KX) for additional adjustments required for that guide.

1608T

With the motor fastened tightly in the clamp- ing ring and a bit installed, loosen the depth locking screw 18 with a screwdriver approxi- mately 1/4 turn. Raise or lower the base by turning the slotted gear 19, and retighten screw 18 firmly when the desired adjustment is

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achieved. Do not overtighten.

Model 1608T has an angular adjustment range of 75 degrees—45 degrees in one direction, and 30 degrees in the other. To set the angle, loosen the wing nuts 20 on either side of the

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base, tilt motor to the desired angle, and re- tighten the wing nuts. Be careful not to over- tighten, or the base may be damaged.

When tilted, model 1608T will trim laminated tops up to a vertical backsplash or on irregular corners. Use a suitable self-piloted bit such as Bosch, and guide the trimmer as shown in Figure 13.

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Underscribe Trimmer—Model 1608U

The underscribe trimmer is designed to cut plastic laminates when creating joints between pieces of such material. Properly adjusted, the router will produce very accurate seams be- tween adjacent sections of the laminated sur- face.

To install the underscribe base insert the bit into the collet as described earlier in this manual. Slide the clamping ring of the base onto the motor's lower bearing housing as far as it will go, and carefully tighten the clamp ring screw. Now adjust the bit until the tip just enters the machined recess in the aluminum plate of the underscribe guide. Your tool is now assembled, and ready to make a test cut in some surplus material before beginning work.

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