Bosch 1617 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 5

Feed the workpiece against the rotation of
the bit. The bit rotates counter-clockwise
as viewed from the top of table. Feeding
the work in the wrong direction will cause the
workpiece to "climb" up on the bit and may
lead to loss of control during operation.
Never place hands near the spinning bit.
Use push sticks, vertical and horizontally
mounted feather boards (spring sticks)
and other jigs to hold down the workpiece
and keep your hands away from the
spinning bit. Router cuts are blind cuts but
the bit still protrudes through the table and
you must be aware of the position of your
hands relative to the spinning bit.
We do not recommend cutting material
that is warped, wobbly or otherwise
unstable. If this situation is unavoidable
always cut the material with the concave
side against the table. Cutting the material
with the concave side up or away from table
may cause the warped or wobbly material to
roll; causing you to lose control, kickback and
serious personal injury may result.
Use the adjustable fence in straight
cutting applications. When routing along
an entire edge of the work, the fence, fence
faces, and adjustable outfeed fence support
shims will help maintain stability.
When the table is used without the fence,
piloted bits (or "bearing bits") must be
used. Piloted bits are used when routing
internal and external contours on a
workpiece. The bearing of the piloted bit
assists in maintaining control of the
workpiece. Whenever possible, the starter
pin should also be used.
After changing the bits or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut and
any other adjustment devices are
securely tightened. Loose adjustment
device can unexpectedly shift, causing loss
of control, loose rotating components will be
violently thrown.
Never touch the bit during or immediately
after the use. Contact with a spinning bit will
cause injury and after use the bit is too hot to
be touched by bare hands.
Use only Bosch replacement parts. Any
others may create a hazard.
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