Operation in Router Table

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	! WARNING	For safe operation, read and understand this router manual and the router
	! WARNING	table’s manual before using either.
		table’s manual before using either.

ATTACHING ROUTER TO MOUNTING PLATE

1.Remove the router sub-base.

2.The router is now ready for mounting to the Bosch router table. Install router to mounting plate and router table according to the instructions provided with that accessory.

ADJUSTING THE DEPTH

1.Install the desired bit.

2.Lift router motor to approximate desired height and lock coarse adjust lock.

3.When used in the router table, most depth-of- cut adjustments will be made with the fine adjustment knob. For easier under-table height adjustment, press the optional fine adjustment knob extension onto the end of the fine adjustment knob. (Fig. 25)

FIG. 25

CONNECT THE ROUTER AND THE ROUTER

TABLE SWITCH

To prepare for use of the switch,

1.Make sure the router switch and the router table switch are both turned off.

2.Plug the router table switch cord to wall outlet.

3.Plug the router into the "pigtail" socket on the router table switch.

4.Lock router switch on: squeeze trigger, depress lock-on button, and release trigger.

5.Use the router table switch to start and stop the router.

FEEDING THE WORKPIECE

Follow the instructions that come with your Bosch router table, not the instructions in this manual that pertain to hand-held use.

RESTORING THE ROUTER TO NORMAL

UPRIGHT (HAND-HELD) PLUNGE

OPERATION

1.Remove the router from the table and bring it back to its normal upright position.

2.Remove the bit and collet chuck.

3.Remove the router table mounting plate and reattach the router’s sub-base.

4.While supporting the router with one hand, release the coarse adjust lock by turning it to the left. Then lower the motor until it comes to a rest.

5.Reactivate the plunge return spring by pressing the router motor further down. The router will automatically pop up from its own spring pressure.

6.Release the depth rod from to keyhole in the depth stop turret. (The rod needs to be moved downward slightly in order to clear the small circular recess on the underside of the smaller end of the keyhole.)

7.Use the coarse adjustment knob to bring the depth rod to the approximate desired depth and lock the coarse adjust lock.

8.Reactivate the plunge lock lever: Facing the rear of the router, move plunge lock lever far enough that the small override lever can spring free from the router housing.

Once the small plunge lock ! WARNING override lever springs free,

the plunge lock lever spring will immediately put strong pressure on the thumb.

The motor can now be moved up and down on the posts only if the plunge lock lever is pressed.

9. Reattach the collet chuck.

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