Spindle Lock - Bosch GKF125CE Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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▶ Selecting Bits
Your Bosch palm router is designed
for a wide variety of routing
applications that use 1/4" shank bits.
These include
applications such as edge forming,
grooving, and sign making. This router
is also ideal for trimming laminates,
phenolics, and other materials that
have been bonded to a substrate
overhang the substrate typically by
about 1/8" (3 mm).
A wide assortment of router bits with
different profiles are available as
accessories. Only use good quality
bits.
diameters that match the installed
collet. Using a router bit that has a
smaller shank could cause the bit to
come loose during operation and
become a projectile.
speeds that are higher than their
maximum rated speed. Router bits
running faster than their rated speed
can break and fly apart.
remove the plug from power source
before removing or in stal ling bits or
accessories.
▶ Installing a Router Bit
1. Lay the router or motor on its side.
The router can also be stood "on its
head" for bit changes.
2. Press spindle lock to prevent
rotation of collet chuck. NOTE: it
may be necessary to rotate collet
nut to engage spindle lock
(Fig. 3).
3. Next, use the collet wrench to
loosen the collet chuck assembly in
a counter-clockwise direction
(viewed from bottom of router).
4. Insert the shank of the router bit
into the collet chuck assembly as
far as it will go, then back the
shank out until the cutters are
Assembly
woodworking
Use only router bits
that have shank
Never operate
router bits at
To prevent personal
injury, always
FIG. 3

SPINDLE LOCK

(BASE REMOVED FOR CLARITY)
FIG. 4
SPINDLE LOCK
(BASE REMOVED FOR CLARITY)
approximately 1/8" to 1/4" away
from the collet nut face.
5. With the router bit inserted and the
spindle lock engaged, use the
collet wrench to firmly tighten the
collet chuck assembly in a
clockwise direction (viewed from
bottom of router) (Fig. 4).
To ensure proper gripping of the
router bit and minimize run-out, the
shank of the router bit must be
inserted at least 5/8".
1/4" smaller than opening for the bit
and cutter.
tighten collet without a bit.
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Cutter diameter
must be at least
To prevent damage
to tool, do not