General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and all instructions. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Work area safety power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, Keep work area clean and well lit.
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Disconnect the plug from the power source Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, Store idle power tools out of the reach of taking into account the working conditions children and do not allow persons unfamiliar...
Never use bits that have a cutting diameter greater than the opening in the base. Never touch the bit during or immediately The rated speed of the accessory must be after the use. at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool.
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Be sure the Never touch the bit during or immediately workpiece does not contain nails, etc. after the use. before routing. Use only Bosch replacement parts. Feed the workpiece against the rotation of the bit. The bit rotates counter-clockwise...
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Symbols IMPORTANT: Symbol Name Designation/Explanation...
Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories Routers 1617EVS 1618EVS...
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Assembly To prevent personal injury, always remove the plug from power source before removing or installing bits or accessories. To tighten or loosen collet nut, hold both INSTALLING A ROUTER BIT wrenches in one hand and and squeeze the wrenches together. When the templet guide has been removed from base, do not use router bits greater than...
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REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE (Fig. 6) To remove motor from non-plunge bases: To remove motor from plunge base: (Fig. 7) INSTALLING MOTOR IN BASE To install motor in non-plunge base: To install motor in plunge base:...
CHIP DEFLECTOR Always wear protection. chip deflector is not intended as a safety guard. Operating Instructions DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH FIXED BASE TO ADJUST DEPTH NOTE:...
3. COARSE ADJUSTMENT: TO CLAMP MOTOR 4. FINE DEPTH ADJUSTMENT: NOTE: DEEP CUTS DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH PLUNGE BASE PLUNGING ACTION...
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DEPTH ROD AND TURRET DEEP CUTS FINE ADJUSTMENT...
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Notes: ROCKER “ON/OFF” SWITCH SOFT START FEATURE (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only) ELECTRONIC VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL TO TURN THE TOOL “ON”: (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only) TO TURN THE TOOL “OFF”: ROCKER POWER "ON-OFF" WITH TRIGGER SWITCH AND "LOCK- ON"BUTTON (Model 1618EVS only) DIAL SETTING...
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FEEDING THE ROUTER RATE OF FEED GUIDING THE ROUTER...
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ROUTER DUST COLLECTION ROUTER DUST COLLECTION FOR PLUNGE BASE DUST EXTRACTION HOOD FOR BACKSIDE OF FIXED BASE Read and understand these instructions tool manual for use of these accessories. Do not reach in area of the bit while the router is ON or plugged in. To avoid entangling hoses, do not use this dust extraction hood at the same time as any...
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EDGEFORMING DUST EXTRACTION HOOD Do not reach in area of the bit while the router is ON or plugged in. To avoid entangling hoses, do not use this dust extraction hood at the same time as any other dust extraction hood.
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DELUXE ROUTER GUIDE (Not included, available as accessory) TEMPLET GUIDES...
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INSTALLING TEMPLET GUIDE ADAPTER (Not included, available as accessory) CENTERING THE SUB-BASE OR TEMPLET GUIDES...
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MAXIMUM BIT/CUTTER SIZE FOR USE WITH THREADED TEMPLET GUIDES TEMPLET GUIDES Bosch Bushing External Internal Templet Depth Diameter Diameter Bit/Cutter Guide Diameter 3/16” 13/64” 5/16” 5/16” 11/32” 15/32” 15/32” 19/32” 9/16” 21/32” 1-15/64” USE IN ROUTER TABLE The RA1166 Plunge Base is not recommended for use in a router table.
ATTACHING BASE TO DEPTH ADJUSTMENT MOUNTING PLATE FEEDING THE WORKPIECE ON A ROUTER TABLE TOP VIEW NOTE: CONNECT THE ROUTER AND THE ROUTER TABLE SWITCH...
Maintenance Service Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and components which could cause serious hazard. Cleaning To avoid accidents always disconnect the tool from the power supply before cleaning or TOOL LUBRICATION performing any maintenance. Always wear safety goggles when cleaning tools with compressed air.