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ROUTER DUST COLLECTION
Your router is equipped with a dust extraction hood. 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, align tabs on hood with notches in base, and position as shown. Rotate hood slightly
To further enhance the dust collection efficiency, insert the extraction enhancement ring. To remove, press the two tabs inward, and lift out. Make sure ring does not touch bit at any time.
The dust extraction hood itself is sized to accept 35mm vacuum hoses. Also included is an adapter that will connect the hood to
FIG. 5 | EXTRACTION |
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| RING |
DUST EXTRACTION | THUMB |
HOOD | SCREW |
Also available as an optional accessory is a special dust collection for edge forming. Do not use both hoods at the same time.
INSTALLING TEMPLET GUIDE ADAPTER
Place templet guide adapter over the holes in the center of the
TEMPLET GUIDE
ADAPTER
TEMPLET GUIDE
RELEASE LEVER
FIG. 6
MOUNTING SCREWS
Operating Instructions
Bosch plunge routers are designed for speed, | FIG. 7 |
accuracy and convenience in performing |
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cabinet work, routing, fluting, beading, cove- |
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cutting, dovetails, etc. This will enable you to |
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accomplish inlay work, decorative edges and |
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many types of special carving. |
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PLUNGING ACTION |
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The plunge feature simplifies depth |
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adjustments and will allow the cutting bit to |
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easily and accurately enter the workpiece. To |
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lower, push plunge lock lever to the left, apply |
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downward pressure until you reach desired |
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depth, and release pressure on lever to lock |
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(Fig. 7). The plunge lock lever is spring loaded |
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and returns automatically to the locked |
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position. To raise the router, push plunge lock |
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lever to the left, release pressure on router and |
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the router will automatically retract the bit from |
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the workpiece. It is advisable to retract the bit |
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whenever it is not engaged in workpiece. | PLUNGE |
| LOCK |
| LEVER |