Bosch 1617 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 14

BM 2610908996 5/03
FIG. 14
DEPTH
INDICATOR
DEPTH INDICATOR
KNOB
DEPTH ROD FINE
ADJUSMENT KNOB
DEPTH ROD
DEPTH STOP
TURRET
desired, until the final depth (lowest step or flat)
is reached. Steps progress by 1/8" increments.
To be certain that your depth settings are as
desired, you may want to make test cuts in
scrap material before beginning work.
FINE ADJUSTMENT
The RA1166 plunge base is equipped with a
fine adjustment system that allows you to micro
adjust the plunge depth of the router bit for
superior routing accuracy.
Each complete revolution of the fine adjustment
stop adjusts the plunging depth by 1/32", and
each of the four indicator marks on the knob
represents 1/128". One of the four tick marks is
larger than the other to indicate a complete
revolution. A reference indicator line is built in
to the depth rod.
To use the fine adjustment knob, once the
depth rod and turret have been set, check the
final depth setting and fine-adjust as follows:
To micro-increase the plunge depth, raise the
fine adjustment stop by turning it counter-
clockwise by the desired amount.
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MM
2
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1
20
10
0
0
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To micro-reduce the plunge depth, lower the
fine adjustment stop by turning it clockwise by
the desired amount.
Notes:
• When micro-adjusting the plunge depth, it is
more convenient to move the fine adjustment
stop up than down. Before setting the depth
rod and turret, make sure the fine adjustment
stop has been turned several revolutions
down from its top position so that it can be
adjusted upward.
• The fine adjustment stop cannot be use to
reduce the plunge depth when the depth rod
is already touching the depth stop turret. The
router must be raised before such an
adjustment can be made.