Bosch RA1180 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 31

11. While firmly holding the workpiece against the
fence and down against the router table, feed
the workpiece toward the bit in the direction shown
by the ARROW in Fig. 43.
12. For deep cuts, do not try to cut the total height all in
one pass. Repeat the cut, taking smaller cuts.
USING THE STARTER PIN FOR EDGE FORMING OF CURVES
The starter pin is used instead of the fence for
operations that involve routing curves in the workpiece.
It should be used only with bits that have pilot bearings.
The mounting plate has a hole predrilled for use with
the starter pin (Fig. 44) and a threaded brass insert for
attaching the starter pin guard.
Attach the starter pin guard to the mounting plate by
threading a #10-32x3/8" truss head machine screw
through the hole in the guard post and into the
threaded insert in the mounting plate. Align the guard
with the hole in the mounting plate so it is over the bit.
• Always use the starter pin guard when routing with
the starter pin.
• When using the starter pin, the feed direction of the
workpiece is always right to left across the front of
the bit.
• Set the workpiece against the front of the starter pin
and swing it slowly into the bit.
• While routing, make sure the workpiece is always in
contact with the bit's pilot bearing.
The Bosch table saw miter gauge can also be
inserted into the track in the middle of the table.
A miter guide will allow angled workpieces to be
precisely guided across the table. (Fig. 45)
Do not use a T-slot miter gauge with this table.
Router Table Operation
FIG. 43
FIG. 44
for this type of operation. Keep fingers clear of
spinning bit. Do not attempt to route small workpieces.
OPTIONAL MITER GAUGE
FIG. 45
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STARTER
STARTER PIN
GUARD
The auxiliary guard must be used
WORKPIECE
DIRECTION
OF FEED
PIN
FEED
DIRECTION
WORKPIECE
PILOT BEARING BIT
MITER
GAUGE