Bosch 1617 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 93

ATTACHING AND USING A WET/DRY
VACUUM
Before connecting vacuum to router
table switch box, ensure that the
vacuum switch is OFF, and that the router table switch
box is unplugged. Such precautionary safety measures
reduce the risk of unintentional tool operation.
Do not exceed a total combined
rating of 15 amps when connecting
the router and any accessories such as a light or
wet/dry vacuum. The switch has a rating of 15 amps.
This router table features two vacuum ports for the
attachment of a wet/dry vac with a 2
which port will provide optimal results, based on your
routing operation:
For routing operations where shavings and dust are
typically pulled down under the tabletop, such as
•
grooving, use the slotted hole in the back of the table
cabinet. This will help prevent a buildup of sawdust
and wood chips in the cabinet. To attach, simply push
the nozzle into the port.
For routing operations where sawdust and wood
chips are ejected onto the tabletop, such as many
•
edge-cutting operations, use the vacuum port on
the back of the fence. To attach, simply push the
nozzle into the port while holding the fence assembly
in place.
The vacuum can be plugged into the router table switch
and the cord routed through the slot in the vacuum port
on the back of the cabinet. Be sure the cord does not
interfere with router operation.
INSTALLING THE ROUTER BIT (CUTTER)
Disconnect the router from the
power supply before making
adjustments or changing accessories. Such
precautionary safety measures reduce the risk
of unintentional tool operation.
Install the router bit according to the instructions
included with your router. Because of the large
variation of router bits, certain router bits may not
always operate in the desired manner with this
router table.
Router Table Operation
excessive buildup of sawdust and wood chips
under the fence assembly and guard, reducing the
performance of the router table and fence assembly.
RECOMMENDATION: To maximize performance,
regardless of whether a wet/dry vac is being used,
remove the sawdust and wood chips from the cabinet
and from under the fence assembly and guard as
needed.
RECOMMENDATION: It is always a good practice to
⁄ nozzle. Select
1
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keep the work area clean. As necessary, remove any
2
accumulated sawdust and wood chips from the top of
the router table, as well as from the surrounding work
area and floor.
when the router is plugged in. Such precautionary
safety measures reduce the risk of personal injury.
To ensure that the most popular bits will perform
satisfactorily, install the bit so that the router collet
engages 3/4
router bit bottoms out in the collet, back out the router
bit approximately 1/16
NEVER INSTALL ROUTER BITS WITH LESS THAN
3/4
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Operating the router table without
a wet/dry vacuum can result in an
Never place your fingers near a
spinning bit or under the guard
of the router bit shank. If the shank of the
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to allow for proper tightening.
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OF SHANK ENGAGEMENT IN THE COLLET.
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