Soft Start Feature - Bosch GKF125CE Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

2610052572_GKF125CE 9/18/18 12:11 PM Page 13
routing depth, counterclockwise to
decrease the cutting depth. Each
complete rotation of the dial equals
1.25 mm (approximately 3/64").
3. Turn the clamping knob to the
bottom, locked position
9). Always make sure the motor
sits tightly in the base.
4. Check the depth-of-cut and make
an additional fine adjustment if
necessary.
Note: the depth of the motor and bit
may shift very slightly when the
clamping knob is turned to the locked
position.
5. Make a trial cut to verify that the
router is set to make the cut as
desired.
▼ DEEP CUTS
For deep
progressively deeper cuts by starting at
one depth and then make several
subsequent passes, increasing the
cutting depth with each pass.
To be certain that your depth settings
are as desired, you may want to make
test cuts in scrap material before
beginning work.
▶ Rocker "On/Off" Switch
Your tool can be turned "ON" or
"OFF" by the rocker switch located on
the motor housing. One side of the
switch is marked "I" for "ON", and the
other side of switch is marked "O" for
"OFF".
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON": Push the
side of the switch marked "I".
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF": Push the
side of the switch marked "O".

▼ SOFT START FEATURE

Electronic feedback control minimizes
torque twist customary in routers by
limiting the speed at which motor
starts.
▼ ELECTRONIC VARIABLE SPEED
CONTROL
The electronic speed control feature
allows motor speed to be matched to
cutter size and material hardness for
improved finish, extended bit life, and
Operating Instructions
(E, Fig.
cuts, make several
higher performance. Speed changes
are achieved by rotating the Control
Dial RIGHT to increase speed or LEFT
to decrease as indicated on housing
(Fig. 1). Speed may be changed while
tool is on. The reference numbers on
the dial facilitate re-setting control to
desired speed.
The speed chart indicates the
relationship between settings and
application, exact settings are
determined by operator experience
and preference. The bit manufacturer
may also
recommendation.
speeds that are higher than their
maximum rated speed. Router bits
running faster than their rated speed
can break and fly apart.
DIAL
RPM
SETTING
1 16000
2
18000
3
20000
4 22500
5
27500
6 35000
▼ CONSTANT RESPONSE™
CIRCUITRy
The router's Constant Response™
Circuitry monitors and adjusts power
to maintain the desired RPM for
consistent performance and control.
FIG. 10
WORKPIECE
13
have a speed
Never operate
router bits at
APPLICATION
Larger-diameter
bits and cutters.
Softwoods,
plastics, laminates,
smaller diameter
bits and cutters
WORKPIECE
EDGE