Bosch 1617 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 74

Improper Fence Location and Workpiece Feed
Do not feed the workpiece where
the majority of the workpiece is
between the fence and the bit. This creates a "fence
trap" which is dangerous for two reasons:
The front of the bit is exposed during the cutting
operation (Fig. A).
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The bit can "Climb-cut," where the bit enters the
workpiece in the same direction as the feed direction.
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This is likely to cause the workpiece to "climb" away
from the tabletop and may lead to loss of control dur-
ing operation (Fig. A).
Feed the workpiece only against
the rotation of the bit. Do not
"back feed" the work into the bit. The bit rotates
counterclockwise as viewed from the top of the table.
"Back feeding" the work is dangerous for two reasons:
It will cause climb-cutting where the workpiece can
"climb" off the tabletop in the direction of the bit
•
rotation, pulling the workpiece and possibly your
hands into the rotating bit (Fig. B).
It is difficult to keep the workpiece against the fence
face as the bit rotation will push the workpiece away
•
from the fence.
Important Information About Extension Cords
An extension cord with adequate
size conductors that is capable of
carrying the current for your tool must be used.
This will prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power,
or overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and
receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heav i er
the cord.
FIG. A
FIG. B
CORRECT
DIRECTION
OF FEED
WORKPIECE
CLIMB-CUTTING
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120-VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Tool's
Ampere
Cord Length in Feet
Rating
25 50
3-6 18 16
6-8 18 16
8-10 18 16
10-12 16 16
12-16
14 12
Tamaño del cordón en A.W.G.
Capacidad
nominal en
Longitud del cordón en pies
amperes de la
25 50
herramienta
3-6
18 16
6-8
18 16
8-10
18 16
10-12
16 16
5 12-16
14 12
DIRECTION
OF FEED
WORKPIECE
EXPOSED BIT
INCORRECT
DIRECTION
Wire Sizes in mm
Cord Length in Meters
100 150 15 30 60
16 14 .75 .75 1.5
14 12 .75 1.0 2.5
14 12 .75 1.0 2.5
14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0
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Tamaños del cable en mm
Longitud del cordón en metros
100 150 15 30 60
16 14 0,75 0,75 1,5
14 12 0,75 1,0 2,5
14 12 0,75 1,0 2,5
14 12 1,0 2,5 4,0
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2
120
2.5
4.0
4.0
—
—
2
120
2,5
4,0
4,0
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