Bosch 1617 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 12

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CHIP DEFLECTOR
Always
WARNING
!
protection.
deflector is not intended as a safety guard.
The chip deflectors help keep dust and chips
out of your face, it will not stop objects larger
than dust thrown from the bit.
To remove chip shield from bases, press
inward on tabs until it releases from base and
remove. To attach, place deflector into position
as shown in (Fig. 9). Then flex sides of
deflector while pushing until it snaps into place.
The plunge base's chip shield can also be
flipped out.
FINE ADJUSTMENT DIAL
INDICATOR RING
CAST INDICATOR MARKS
COARSE
ADJUSTMENT
LEVER
Bosch routers are designed for speed,
accuracy and con venience in performing
cabinet work, routing, fluting, beading, cove-
cutting, dove tails, etc. They will enable you to
accomplish inlay work, decorative edges and
many types of special carving.
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
WITH FIXED BASE
Router's RA1161 fixed base are equipped with
a true micrometer type fine adjustment
mechanism, which can be used in any position
and provides precise adjustment of the router
bit position for unmatched accuracy. When the
tool is lowered to the approximate position
desired, this device may be adjusted to
precisely set the final bit position.
wear eye
The chip
FIG. 9
Operating Instructions
A
B
Your router also features three horizontal
notches on both sides of the motor housing for
coarse adjustments. The notches are spaced
1/2" apart which allows you to quickly lower or
raise the tool depth in three 1/2" increments.
(Approximately 12.7 mm), by simply
depressing the coarse adjustment release
lever.
NOTE: All depth adjustments must be made
with the base clamp lever released.
1. Hold the tool in a horizontal position with the
2. Open the base clamp lever to release the
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BASE CLAMP LEVER
TO ADJUST DEPTH
base clamp lever facing you.
motor.
FIG. 10