Bosch Power Tools 1617EVSTB Router Dust Collection for Plunge Base, Dust Extraction Hood for

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ROUTER DUST COLLECTION

There are three optional dust extraction hood accessories. Each dust extraction hood is sized to accept 35mm vacuum hoses. Each accessory pack includes the VAC002 adapter that will connect the hood to 1-1/4” and 1-1/2” vacuum hoses. An adapter to connect the hood to 2-1/2" hoses is also available separately.

ROUTER DUST COLLECTION FOR

PLUNGE BASE

This dust extraction hood is designed for use the plunge base (RA1166) when routing is done in the middle of the workpiece, such as when creating slots or routing patterns for inlays. If you have a shop vacuum system, you can attach the dust extraction hood for improved visibility, accuracy and utility, particularly in freehand routing.

To attach, position as shown and secure adapter to base with the thumbscrews provided (Fig. 16).

FIG. 16

M4 THUMB

SCREWS

DUST EXTRACTION HOOD

(Optional Accessory)

The dust extraction hood can also be installed with the hose outlet facing the front of the tool. If the templet guide adapter is installed, it will need to be reversed or removed to allow the release lever to fit under the dust hood.

DUST EXTRACTION HOOD FOR

BACKSIDE OF FIXED BASE Read and understand these instructions and tool

manual for use of these accessories.

Do not reach in area of the bit while the router is ON or plugged in.

! CAUTION	To avoid entangling hoses,
	do not use this dust

extraction hood at the same time as any other dust extraction hood.

This dust extraction hood is designed for use with Bosch routers 1617, 1617EVS, 1618EVS and their fixed bases when the routing is done in the middle of the workpiece, such as when creating slots or routing out patterns for inlays.

To attach the hood to the router base, slide the hood into the backside of the router base around the router’s depth adjustment rod with the hood’s rounded corners facing up (Fig. 17

&18). Securely tighten the two knurled thumbscrews.

USING THE HOOD FOR BACKSIDE OF

FIXED BASE

For maximum dust collection effectiveness, make sure the router’s chip shield is in place.

FIG. 17

M5 SCREW	ROUTER
	BASE

DUST

EXTRACTION

HOOD

FIG. 18

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