Bosch Power Tools 1617EVSPK, 1618EVS manual Rocker ON/OFF Switch, Electronic Variable Speed Control

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Notes:		The router must be raised before such an
• When micro-adjusting the plunge depth, it is		adjustment can be made.
more convenient to move the fine	•	Also available is an alternative turret that
adjustment stop up than down. Before
		has an adjustable step which uses an M4
setting the depth rod and turret, make sure
		screw for the adjustable step. The
the fine adjustment stop has been turned
		adjustable step makes it possible to make
several revolutions down from its top
		multiple-pass applications without having to
position so that it can be adjusted upward.
		make a fine depth adjustment even when
• The fine adjustment stop cannot be use to
		the total cutting depth is not a multiple of
reduce the plunge depth when the depth rod		1/8".
is already touching the depth stop turret.

ROCKER “ON/OFF” SWITCH

Your tool can be turned “ON” or “OFF” by the rocker switch located on the motor housing. One side of the switch is marked “I” for “ON“, and the other side of switch is marked “O” for “OFF“. Also the edge of switch displays red when switch is in the “ON“ position.

TO TURN THE TOOL “ON”: Push the side of the switch marked “I”.

TO TURN THE TOOL “OFF”: Push the side of the switch marked “O”.

Always hold the router off the work when turning the switch on or off. Contact the work with the router after the router has reached full speed, and remove it from the work before turning the switch off. Operating in this manner will prolong switch and motor life and will greatly increase the quality of your work (Fig. 1).

ROCKER POWER "ON-OFF" WITH TRIGGER SWITCH AND "LOCK- ON"BUTTON

(Model 1618EVS only)

The power is switched "ON" by the rocker switch located on the top of the motor housing as described above. Now your tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger. Your tool is also equipped with “Lock-ON” button located just above the trigger that allows continuous operation without holding the trigger (Fig. 2).

TO LOCK SWITCH ON: Squeeze trigger, depress button and release trigger.

TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH: Squeeze trigger and release it without depressing the “Lock- ON” button.

!WARNING If the “Lock-ON” button is

continuously being

depressed, the trigger cannot be released.

On model 1617 hold the tool with both hands while starting the tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.

SOFT START FEATURE (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only)

Electronic feedback control minimizes torque twist customary in larger routers by limiting the speed at which motor starts.

ELECTRONIC VARIABLE

SPEED CONTROL

(Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only) The electronic speed control feature allows motor speed to be matched to cutter size and material hardness for improved finish, extended bit life, and higher performance. Speed changes are achieved by rotating Control Dial RIGHT to increase speed, LEFT to decrease as indicated on housing (Fig. 1). Speed may be changed while tool is on. The reference numbers on the dial facilitate re- setting control to desired speed.

The speed chart indicates the relationship between settings and application, exact settings are determined by operator experience and preference. The bit manufacturer may also have a speed recommendation.

DIAL
SETTING	RPM		APPLICATION
1	8,000	}	Nonferrous metals,
2	13,500		larger diameter bits
3	16,500		and cutters
4	20,000		Softwoods, plastics,
5	21,500		counter tops, smaller
		} diameter bits and
6	25,000
			cutters

CONSTANT RESPONSE™ CIRCUITRY (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only)

The router's Constant Response™ Circuitry monitors and adjusts power to maintain the desired RPM for consistent performance and control.

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