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Bosch 1617 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 1
IMPORTANT:
Read Before Using
1617
1617EVS
1617EVSPK
1618EVS
Call Toll Free for
Consumer Information
& Service Locations
1-877-BOSCH99 (1-877-267-2499) www.boschtools.com
For English Version
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IMPORTANT :
Lire avant usage
Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad
Pour obtenir des informations
et les adresses de nos centres
de service après-vente,
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  • Page 1 IMPORTANT : IMPORTANTE: Read Before Using Lire avant usage Leer antes de usar Operating/Safety Instructions Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad 1617 1617EVS 1617EVSPK 1618EVS Call Toll Free for Pour obtenir des informations Llame gratis para Consumer Information et les adresses de nos centres obtener información...

  • Page 2: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings WARNING and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool”...
  • Page 3 BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 3 Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly Disconnect the plug from the power source maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting and/or the battery pack from the power tool edges are less likely to bind and are easier to before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools.

  • Page 4: Additional Safety Warnings

    Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only be serviced by a Bosch Factory Service Center Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may appear to or Autho rized Bosch Service Station.
  • Page 5 Use only Bosch replacement parts. Any you or bystanders. others may create a hazard. Feed the workpiece against the rotation of...
  • Page 6 BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 6 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
  • Page 7 BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 7 Symbols (continued) IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

  • Page 8: Functional Description And Specifications

    BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 8 Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any WARNING assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Routers AIR VENTS FIG.
  • Page 9 Collet capacities 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 8mm NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool. RA1161 fixed-base shop router base marked type "S" is designed for use with these router motors: 1617 router motor (16171) 1617EVS router motor (16176) 1618EVS router motor (16186) RA1162 D-handle router base marked type "D"...
  • Page 10 BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 10 Assembly A wide assortment of router bits with different FIG. 4 profiles is available separately. Use 1/2" shank whenever possible, and only use good quality bits. SHAFT COLLET To prevent personal injury, WARNING WRENCH WRENCH...
  • Page 11 BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 11 on the motor housing that is below the REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE (Fig. 6) cord. To remove motor from non-plunge bases: 1. Hold router in horizontal position, open base • To position switch on the left, line up the clamp lever, depress coarse adjustment base’s arrow with arrow on the motor lever, and pull motor upwards until it stops.
  • Page 12 BASE CLAMP LEVER CAST INDICATOR MARKS COARSE ADJUSTMENT LEVER Bosch routers are designed for speed, Your router also features three horizontal accuracy and con venience in performing notches on both sides of the motor housing for cabinet work, routing, fluting, beading, cove- coarse adjustments.
  • Page 13 BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 13 plunge bases, allows fine adjustment from 3. COARSE ADJUSTMENT: To make a large depth adjustment, depress beyond the top of the motor housing. To coarse adjustment release lever and raise or install, simply press the RA1002 into the end lower to desired depth.
  • Page 14 BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 14 the depth indicator until the red line indicates DEPTH ROD AND TURRET The depth rod and the depth stop turret are zero on the depth scale, indicating the point used to control cutting depth as follows; at which the bit just contacts the work (Fig.
  • Page 15 RPM for consistent performance and On model 1617 hold the tool with both hands control. while starting the tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.
  • Page 16 BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 16 1. Wrong direction of feed — hard to control. FEEDING THE ROUTER As seen from the top of the router, the bit turns 2. Feeding too fast — overloads motor. clockwise and the cutting edges face 3.
  • Page 17 ROUTER other dust extraction hood. BASE This dust extraction hood is designed for use with Bosch routers 1617, 1617EVS, 1618EVS DUST and their fixed bases when the routing is done EXTRACTION in the middle of the workpiece, such as when HOOD creating slots or routing out patterns for inlays.
  • Page 18 BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 18 EDGEFORMING DUST FIG. 19 EXTRACTION HOOD Do not reach in area of the WARNING bit while the router is ON or plugged in. To avoid entangling hoses, do not use this dust extraction hood at the same time as any other dust extraction hood.
  • Page 19 DELUXE ROUTER GUIDE edge of the workpiece at all times. The deluxe (Not included, available as accessory) The Bosch deluxe router guide is an optional router guide may also be positioned directly accessory that will guide the router parallel to a...
  • Page 20 CENTERING THE SUB-BASE OR countersunk holes will pull the sub-base into a TEMPLET GUIDES Your router features the Bosch “Precision position that is very close to centered. Centering Design”. Its sub-base is precisely To most precisely re-center the sub-base or centered at the factory.
  • Page 21 To eliminate the hassle of installing your router’s own base on the router table and later having to convert it back for non-table use, Bosch offers the optional RA1165 Undertable Quick-release Router Base (Fig. 28). The RA1165 base is Shown after...
  • Page 22 ALWAYS feed the workpiece from right to left across the • Three 10-24 holes in industry-standard front of the bit. On Bosch router tables, the 3-hole pattern. correct feed direction is also shown on fence • Four M4 holes in Bosch 4-hole pattern.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    We recommend that all tool service be performed by a Bosch Cleaning Factory Service Center or Autho rized Bosch To avoid accidents always WARNING Service Station.
  • Page 24 BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 24 Accessories 1/4” Collet Chuck * Undertable Base with Fine Adjustment 1/2” Collet Chuck * Control Extension ** 16 mm Shaft Wrench * Router Tables ** 24 mm Collet Nut Wrench * Quick-Release Templet Guides ** T-Hex Wrench (Std with 1617EVS and Templet Guide Adapter **...

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