Operating Instructions - Bosch 1618EVS - 2-1/4 HP Electronic Fixed Base D Handle Router Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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CHIP DEFLECTOR
Always
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.
Bosch routers are designed for speed,
accuracy and convenience 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

Operating Instructions

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
base clamp lever facing you.
2. Open the base clamp lever to release the
motor.
TO ADJUST DEPTH