Bosch 1613AEVS User Manual
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Power Tool Safety Rules
!
WARNING
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and dark areas invite
accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Power
Electrical Safety
Double Insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the
other.) This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully
in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way.
eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.
Before plugging in the tool, be
certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the
voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not use
“AC only” rated tools with a DC power supply.
Avoid body contact with grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges
and refrigerators.
of electric shock if your body is grounded. If
operating the power tool in damp locations is
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
must be used to supply the power to your tool.
Electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
Don't expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately.
the risk of electric shock.
Water entering a power tool will
Double Insulation
There is an increased risk
Damaged cords increase
When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
or "W."
and reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to
“Recommended sizes of Extension Cords” in
the Accessory section of this manual.
These cords are rated for outdoor use
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts.
hair can be caught in moving parts. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
“OFF” before plugging in.
your finger on the switch or plugging in tools
that have the switch “ON” invites accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool “ON”.
is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may
result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
hard hat, or hearing protection must be used
for appropriate conditions.
A moment of inattention while
Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
Carrying tools with
A wrench or a key that
Proper footing and
Dust mask, non-skid safety shoes,
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.
against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application.
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Holding the work by hand or
The correct tool will do the
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Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
“ON” or “OFF”.
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power source
before making any adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool.
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and
other untrained persons.
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools
sharp and clean.
with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control. Any alteration or
modification is a misuse and may result in a
dangerous condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using.
Any tool that cannot be
Such
Tools are
Properly maintained tools,
Many accidents are
Safety Rules for Routers
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop a
periodic maintenance schedule for your tool.
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model.
for one tool, may become hazardous when
used on another tool.
Accessories that may be suitable
Service
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel.
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk of
electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride,
ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.
Service or
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord.
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
Contact with a "live" wire will
If cutting into existing walls
or other blind areas where electrical wiring
may exist is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses
or circuit breakers feeding this worksite.
Always make sure the work surface is free
from nails and other foreign objects.
Cutting into a nail can cause the bit and the
tool to jump and damage the bit.
Never hold the workpiece in one hand and
the tool in the other hand when in use.
Never place hands near or below cutting
surface.
the tool with both hands is safer.
Never lay workpiece on top of hard
surfaces, like concrete, stone, etc...
Protruding cutting bit may cause tool to jump.
Always wear safety goggles and dust
mask. Use only in well ventilated area.
Using personal safety devices and working in
safe environment reduces risk of injury.
Clamping the material and guiding
After changing the bits or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut and
any other adjustment devices are securely
tightened.
unexpectedly shift, causing loss of control,
loose rotating components will be violently
thrown.
Never start the tool when the bit is engaged
in the material.
the material causing loss of control of the
cutter.
Always hold the tool with two hands during
start-up
cause the tool to twist.
When routing or cutting, the direction of
feed with the bit’s cutting edge into the
material is very important. Always feed the
bit into the material in the same direction
as the cutting edge is exiting from the
material (which is the same direction as the
chips are thrown).
cuts will require different feed direction, refer to
section on feeding the router. Feeding the tool
in the wrong direction, causes the cutting edge
of the bit to climb out of the work and pull the
tool in the direction of this feed.
Loose adjustment device can
The bit cutting edge may grab
. The reaction torque of the motor can
NOTE: inside and outside
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Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp bits
must be handled with care.
can snap during use. Dull bits require more
force to push the tool, possibly causing the bit
to break.
Never touch the bit during or immediately
after the use.
touched by bare hands.
Never lay the tool down until the motor has
come to a complete standstill.
bit can grab the surface and pull the tool out of
your control.
Never use bits that have a cutting diameter
greater than the opening in the base.
After use the bit is too hot to be
Damaged bits
The spinning
Safety Rules for Router Table
!
WARNING
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
Read and understand the tool manual and
these instructions for the use of this table
with your router.
instructions listed below may result in serious
personal injury.
Unplug tool before setting up in table,
making adjustments or changing bits.
Accidental start-up of the tool can cause
injury.
Fully assemble and tighten all the
fasteners required for this table and
mounting the router.
occasionally check the stand and make sure
it is still tight. A loose stand is unstable and
may shift in use and cause serious injury.
Before operating make sure the entire unit
is placed on a solid, flat, level surface.
Serious injury could occur if tool is unstable
and tips.
Never stand on the table or use as ladder
or scaffolding.
the table is tipped or the cutting tool is
accidentally contacted. Do not store
materials on or near the table such that it is
Failure to follow all
Also remember to
Serious injury could occur if
necessary to stand on the table or its stand
to reach them.
Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp
bits must be handled with care.
bits can snap during use. Dull bits require
more force to push the workpiece, possibly
causing the bit to break.
Match the appropriate bit and its speed to
your application. Do not use bits that
have a cutting diameter that exceeds the
capacity of the tool.
can lead to personal injury or tool failure.
Never start the tool when the bit is
engaged in the material.
edge may grab the material causing loss of
control of the workpiece.
Router bits are intended for wood, wood
products and plastic only. Be sure the
workpiece does not contain nails, etc.
before routing.
cause the carbides to be dislodged, fly
toward the operator side, and possibly strike
you or bystanders.
Overloading the tool
Cutting a nail or the like will
Damaged
The bit cutting
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Feed the workpiece against the rotation of
the bit. The bit rotates counter-clockwise
as viewed from the top of table.
the work in the wrong direction will cause the
workpiece to "climb" up on the bit and may
lead to loss of control during operation.
N
ever place hands near the spinning bit.
Use push sticks, vertical and horizontally
mounted feather boards (spring sticks)
and other jigs to hold down the workpiece
and keep your hands away from the
spinning bit.
the bit still protrudes through the table and
you must be aware of the position of your
hands relative to the spinning bit.
We do not recommend cutting material
that is warped, wobbly or otherwise
unstable. If this situation is unavoidable
always cut the material with the concave
side against the table.
with the concave side up or away from table
may cause the warped or wobbly material to
roll; causing you to lose control, kickback and
serious personal injury may result.
Use the adjustable fence in straight
cutting applications.
Router cuts are blind cuts but
Cutting the material
When routing along
Feeding
an entire edge of the work, the fence, fence
faces, and adjustable outfeed fence support
shims will help maintain stability.
When the table is used without the fence,
piloted bits (or "bearing bits") must be
used.
Piloted bits are used when routing
i
nternal and external contours on a
workpiece. The bearing of the piloted bit
assists in maintaining control of the
workpiece. Whenever possible, the starter
pin should also be used.
After changing the bits or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut and
any other adjustment devices are
securely tightened.
device can unexpectedly shift, causing loss
of control, loose rotating components will be
violently thrown.
Never touch the bit during or immediately
after the use.
cause injury and after use the bit is too hot to
be touched by bare hands.
Use only Bosch replacement parts. Any
others may create a hazard.
Contact with a spinning bit will
Loose adjustment
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A
0
A
A
0
A
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Symbols
IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min
s Seconds Time
n
0
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed
Minutes Time
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
orbits etc. per minute
Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Standards by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that
this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories,
and listed to Canadian
Standards by Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol
designates
that
this tool
complies
to NOM
Mexican
Standards.
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Functional Description and Specifications
!
WARNING
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
assembly, adjustments or changing accessories
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Router
FIG. 1
FINE
ADJUSTMENT
INDICATOR
DEPTH ROD
DEPTH SCALE
LEFT HANDLE
DEPTH
INDICATOR
DEPTH
INDICATOR
KNOB
TURRET
ADJUSTMENT
SCREW
DEPTH STOP
TURRET
FINE ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FRONT VIEW
. Such preventive safety
RIGHT HANDLE
“LOCK-ON”
BUTTON
SPEED
CONTROL DIAL
SPINDLE LOCK
CHIP SHIELD
DIRECTION OF BIT
ROTATION
LEFT
HANDLE
BACK VIEW
FIG. 2
ON/OFF TRIGGER
SWITCH
Model number:
Voltage rating: 120 V 60Hz
Amperage rating:
1613AEVS
12 A
No load speed: n
Collet capacities:
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INDEX
MARKER
PLUNGE LOCK
LEVER
COLLET CHUCK
BASE
SUB-BASE
11,000-22,000/min
0
3/8", 1/2", 8mm
",
1/4
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Assembly
A wide assortment of router bits with different
profiles are available as accessories. Use 1/2"
shank whenever possible, and only use good
quality bits.
!
WARNING
from power source before removing or installing bits or accessories.
1. Lay router on its side with the flat side of
base resting on the bench.
2. Flip up the chip shield.
3. Press spindle lock to prevent rotation of
collet chuck.
rotate collet nut to engage spindle lock (Fig. 3).
4. Next, use the collet wrench to loosen the
collet chuck assembly in counter-clockwise
direction (viewed from bottom of router).
5. 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
approximately 1/8" to 1/4" away from the
collet nut face.
6. 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).
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".
!
WARNING
from base, do not use router bits greater
than 2" in diameter as they will not fit
through the sub-base.
FIG. 3
SELECTING BITS
To prevent personal injury,
always remove the plug
INSTALLING A ROUTER BIT
NOTE: it may be necessary to
When the templet guide
adapter has been removed
SPINDLE
LOCK
WARNING
!
opening for the bit and cutter.
CAUTION
!
a bit.
NOTE:
clean and free of dust, wood, residue and
grease before assembling.
1. Press spindle lock to prevent rotation of
2. Once the collet chuck assembly is loosened,
NOTE: The collet chuck is self-extracting; it is
NOT necessary to strike the collet chuck to free
the router bit.
With the router bit
removed, continue to
turn the collet chuck
counter-clockwise until
it is free of the shaft.
To assure a firm grip,
occasionally blow out
the collet chuck with
compressed air, and clean the taper in the
armature assembly shaft with a tissue or fine
brush. The collet chuck is made up of two
component parts that snap together (Fig. 4);
check to see that the collet is properly seated in
the collet chuck nut and lightly thread the collet
chuck back onto the armature shaft. Replace
worn or damaged collet chucks immediately.
The bit shank and chuck should be
REMOVING THE ROUTER BIT
collet chuck, and turn the collet chuck
assembly in a counter-clockwise direction.
continue to turn the collet chuck assembly
until it pulls the collet free from its taper, and
the router bit can be removed.
Cutter diameter must be at
least 1/4” smaller than
To prevent damage to tool,
do not tighten collet without
COLLET CHUCK CARE
FIG. 4
COLLET
COLLET
NUT
COLLET
CHUCK
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BASE
WRENCH
SHANK
BIT
COLLET CHUCK
CHIP SHIELD (opened)
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ROUTER DUST COLLECTION
Your router is equipped with a dust extraction
h
ood for use when routing is done in the middle
of the workpiece, such as when creating slots
or routing patterns for inlays. If you have a shop
vacuum system, you can attach the dust
extraction hood for improved visibility, accuracy
and utility, particularly in freehand routing.
To attach, position as shown and secure
adapter to base with the thumbscrews provided
(Fig. 5).
The dust extraction hood can also be installed
with the hose outlet facing the front of the tool.
If the templet guide adapter is installed, it will
need to be reversed or removed to allow the
release lever to fit under the dust hood.
The dust extraction hood itself is sized to
accept 35mm vacuum hoses. Also included is
an adapter that will connect the hood to 1-1/4”
and 1-1/2” vacuum hoses.
INSTALLING TEMPLET GUIDE ADAPTER
Place templet guide adapter over the holes in
the center of the sub-base, and align the two
threaded holes in the bottom of adapter with
the countersunk holes in sub-base. Fasten
adapter with the screws provided. Note that
the adapter is reversible, so the release lever
may be positioned as desired (Fig. 6).
FIG. 5
M4 THUMB
SCREWS
DUST
EXTRACTION
HOOD
Also available as an optional accessory is a
special dust collection for edge forming. Do not
use both hoods at the same time.
TEMPLET
GUIDE
RELEASE
LEVER
TEMPLET
GUIDE
ADAPTER
FIG. 6
Operating Instructions
Bosch plunge routers are designed for speed,
accuracy and convenience in performing
cabinet work, routing, fluting, beading, covecutting, dovetails, etc. This will enable you to
accomplish inlay work, decorative edges and
many types of special carving.
PLUNGING ACTION
The plunge feature simplifies depth
adjustments and will allow the cutting bit to
easily and accurately enter the workpiece. To
lower, push plunge lock lever to the left, apply
downward pressure until you reach desired
depth, and release pressure on lever to lock
(Fig. 7). The plunge lock lever is spring loaded
and returns automatically to the locked
position. To raise the router, push plunge lock
lever to the left, release pressure on router and
the router will automatically retract the bit from
the workpiece. It is advisable to retract the bit
whenever it is not engaged in workpiece.
MOUNTING
SCREWS
FIG. 7
PLUNGE
LOCK LEVER
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1
/
3
2
3
/
6
4
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The depth rod and the depth stop turret are
DEPTH ROD AND TURRET
u
sed to control cutting depth as follows;
With the bit installed, gently lower the motor
until the tip of the router bit just contacts the
level surface the router is sitting on. This is the
“zero” position, from which further depth
adjustments can be accurately made. To set a
desired depth of cut, rotate depth stop turret
until the lowest step is aligned with the depth
rod. Loosen depth indicator knob and lower the
depth rod until it contacts the lowest step of the
turret. Slide the depth indicator until the red line
indicates zero on the depth scale, indicating
the point at which the bit just contacts the work
(Fig. 8).
To set a desired cutting depth, slide the depth
rod up until the red depth indicator line attains
the desired cutting depth, and secure the rod in
position by firmly tightening the depth indicator
knob. The desired depth of cut may now be
achieved by plunging the router until the depth
rod contacts the selected stop on the turret. To
be certain that your depth settings are as
desired, you may want to make test cuts in
scrap material before beginning work.
For deep cuts, it is recommended to make two
or more passes on the workpiece, each pass
FIG. 8
DEPTH
SCALE
DEPTH
INDICATOR
DEPTH ROD
DEPTH
INDICATOR
KNOB
DEPTH STOP
TURRET
M4 TURRET
ADJUSTMENT SCREW
made with the depth rod lowered to a lower
step on the turret. If the total cutting depth is a
multiple of 1/8", this can be done by using only
the regular steps on the turret. If the total
cutting depth is not an increment of 1/8", the
lowest step used should be one with the
adjustable M4 stop screw. The stop screw
should raised as necessary to reach the
desired cutting depth for the last pass.
AFTERLOCK FINE ADJUSTMENT
The router is equipped with a true micrometertype fine adjustment mechanism, which can be
used in any plunge position and provides
precise adjustment of the router bit position for
unmatched accuracy. When the tool is plunged
to the approximate position desired, this device
may be adjusted to precisely set the final bit
position (Fig. 9).
To use the fine adjustment, turn the fine
adjustment knob clockwise to lower the router
bit or counter-clockwise to raise it. To allow
precise settings, the indicator ring is graduated
in Imperial and Metric increments, each line is
equal to .004” or 1/10 mm. The fine adjustment
indicator may be reset to zero without moving
the fine adjustment knob, to allow the user to
begin the adjustment from any reference point
desired.
The fine adjustment mechanism has a total
adjustment range of 5/8”, which is indicated by
the index marker on the back of the housing.
Whenever the fine adjustment is used, be
certain that the index marker is positioned
between the two lines to ensure enough travel
in the desired direction after the router is
FIG. 9
FINE
ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
FINE
ADJUSTMENT
INDICATOR
INDEX
MARKER
plunged into position. Note that when the
router is plunged to maximum depth or is fully
retracted to the top of the posts, the fine
adjustment knob cannot move the motor
further down or up, as the full extension of
travel has been reached. Similarly, the fine
adjustment knob cannot lower the bit when the
depth rod is tightened against the depth turret.
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1
2
3
4
5
6
RPM
2
2000
1
9000
1
7000
15000
13000
11000
m
in Pos. 1 2 3 4 5 6
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TRIGGER SWITCH AND
“LOCK-ON” BUTTON
Your router can be turned ON or OFF by
squeezing or releasing the trigger. Your router
is also equipped with a “Lock-ON” button
located to the left of trigger that allows
continuous operation without holding the
t
rigger.
TO LOCK SWITCH ON: Squeeze trigger,
depress button and release trigger (Fig. 2).
TO UNLOCK SWITCH: Squeeze trigger and
release it without depressing the “Lock-ON”
button.
!
WARNING
If the “Lock-ON” button
is continuously being
depressed, the trigger cannot be released.
Always make sure that the bit is not touching
the work when turning the switch on or off.
Contact the work with the router after the
router has reached full speed, and remove it
from the work before turning the switch off.
Operating in this manner will prolong switch
and motor life and will greatly increase the
quality of your work.
SOFT START FEATURE
Electronic feedback control minimizes torque
twist customary in larger 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 higher performance.
Speed changes are achieved by rotating the
Speed Control Dial clockwise to decrease
speed, counter-clockwise to increase speed
(Fig. 10). Speed may be changed while tool is
on. The reference numbers on the dial facilitate
re-setting control to desired speed.
FIG. 10
SPEED
CONTROL DIAL
The speed chart indicates the relationship
between settings and application. Exact
settings are determined by operator
experience and preference. The bit
manufacturer may also have a speed
recommendation.
DIAL
SETTING RPM APPLICATION
1 11,000
2 13,000
3 15,000
4 17,000
5 19,000
6 22,000
Nonferrous metals,
larger diameter bits,
}
and cutters
Softwoods, plastics,
counter tops, smaller
}
diameter bits, and
cutters
CONSTANT RESPONSE™ CIRCUITRY
The router's Constant Response™ Circuitry
monitors and adjusts power to maintain the
desired RPM for consistent performance and
control.
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As seen from the top of the router, the bit
FEEDING THE ROUTER
turns clockwise and the cutting edges face
accordingly. Therefore, the most efficient cut
is made by feeding the router so that the bit
turns into the work, not away. Figure 11 shows
proper feed for various cuts. How fast you
f
eed depends on the hardness of the material
and the size of the cut. For some materials, it
is best to make several cuts of increasing
depth.
If the router is hard to control, heats up, runs
very slowly or leaves an imperfect cut,
consider these causes:
1. Wrong direction of feed — hard to control.
2. Feeding too fast — overloads motor.
3. Dull bit — overloads motor.
4. Cut is too large for one pass — overloads
motor.
5. Feeding too slow — leaves friction burns on
work.
Feed smoothly and steadily (do not force).
You will soon learn how the router sounds and
feels when it is working best.
FIG. 11
START
HERE
WORK
BIT
DIRECTION OF
ROUTER FEED
RATE OF FEED
When routing or doing related work in wood
and plastics, the best finishes will result if the
depth of cut and feed rate are regulated to
keep the motor operating at high speed. Feed
the router at a moderate rate. Soft materials
require a faster feed rate than hard materials.
The router may stall if improperly used or
overloaded. Reduce the feed rate to prevent
possible damage to the tool. Always be sure
the collet chuck is tightened securely before
use. Always use router bits with the shortest
cutting length necessary to produce the
desired cut. This will minimize router bit runout and chatter.
When edge forming, always use piloted or
EDGE FORMING
bearing bits. The lower portion of a pilot tipped
bit is a shaft with no cutting edges. Bearing
guide bits have a ball bearing to pilot the bit,
as shown in (Fig. 12).
This pilot slides along the edge of the work as
the rotating blades make the cut, forming
molding or decorative edges. The edge on
which the pilot slides should be perfectly
smooth since any irregularities are transferred
to the shaped surface.
When routing a workpiece that requires edge
forming on the endgrain, always rout the
endgrain edge before routing the edges that
follow the grain. This minimizes the possibility
of damage from any blowout at the end of
endgrain.
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CUT
FIG. 12
CUTTER PART OF
PILOT TIPPED BIT
PILOT OR BEARING
SLIDES ALONG EDGE OF
WORKPIECE
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DUST COLLECTION WHILE
EDGE FORMING
The RA1170 dust extraction hood (optional
accessory) is used for dust collection when
edge-forming (Fig. 13).
!
WARNING
Read and understand these
i
nstructions and tool
manual for use of these accessories.
Do not reach in area of the bit while the
router is ON or plugged in.
CAUTION
!
To avoid entangling hoses,
do not use this dust
extraction hood at the same time as any
other dust extraction hood.
ATTACHING DUST EXTRACTION HOOD
You can attach the hood in several places
according to your needs or preferences. This
hood is attached using two of the screw holes
on the router base that are used to attach the
router’s sub-base. Choose the desired location
for the hood. Loosen and take out the two
screws from the router base and attach the
dust extraction hood — over the router’s subbase — using the screws provided with the
hood. Securely tighten the screws (Fig. 14).
The dust extraction hood itself is sized to
accept 35mm vacuum hoses. Also included is
the VAC002 adapter that will connect the hood
to 1-1/4’’ and 1-1/2’’ vacuum hoses.
FIG. 13
ROUTER
SUB-BASE
WORKPIECE
EDGE
DUST EXTRACTION
HOOD
FIG. 14
M4 x 16mm
SCREW
DUST
EXTRACTION
HOOD
SUB-BASE
M4 x 16mm
SCREW
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D D
B
A
B
A
B
A
C
C
D
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CENTERING THE SUB-BASE AND
Your router features the Bosch “Precision
Centering Design”. Its sub-base is precisely
centered at the factory. This positions the bit at
the center of the sub-base and optional templet
guides. Precision centering allows you to closely
f
ollow jigs such as straight guides, templets,
and dovetail fixtures without worrying about bit
walk-off from the intended cut line for any
reason, including the orientation of the router’s
handles.
In the event the sub-base screws are loosened
or removed, such when preparing the router for
use in a router table, here's how to re-center
the sub-base when reattaching it:
To quickly re-center the sub-base, attach the
sub-base using the set of flathead screws
(included) and the countersunk screw holes in
the sub-base. (Flathead screws have the
tapered heads.) The flathead screws and
countersunk holes will pull the sub-base into a
position that is very close to centered.
TEMPLET GUIDES
FIG. 15
CENTERING CONE
(optional accessory)
TEMPLET GUIDE
(optional accessory)
OR — To most precisely re-center the subbase, attach the sub-base using the optional
Bosch centering cone, an optional Bosch
templet guide, and the set of pan-head screws
(included). (Pan-head screws have rounded
tops.) Follow steps 1-8.
1
. Position the sub-base so that its pan-head
screw holes are over the matching set of
threaded holes in the base.
2. Insert the pan-head screws, not the flathead
screws, through the sub-base and tighten
them until they are snug, but still allow the
sub-base to move.
3. Insert templet guide (optional accessory) the
installed template guide adapter as
described elsewhere in this manual.
4. Slide centering cone (optional accessory)
through templet guide and into collet. Use
narrow end of cone when inserting into 1/4”
collet, wider end of cone when inserting into
1/2” collet.
5. Tighten collet nut with fingers to put slight
grip on centering cone.
6. Lightly press centering cone into templet
guide to center guide and sub-base.
7. Tighten the pan-head screws.
8. Remove centering cone. The precision
centering of the templet guide and sub-base
is complete.
The router can be guided through the work in
any of several ways. The method you use
depends, of course, on the demands of the
particular job and on convenience.
For routing operations such as grooving or
dadoing, it is often necessary to guide the tool
in a line parallel to a straight edge. One
method of obtaining a straight cut is to
securely clamp a board or other straightedge
to the work surface, and guide the edge of the
router sub-base along this path (Fig. 16).
GUIDING THE ROUTER
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SUB-BASE
FIG. 16
BOARD
GUIDE
A = M4 COUNTERSUNK SCREW
HOLES
B = M4 PAN-HEAD SCREW HOLES
C = TEMPLET GUIDE ADAPTER
SCREW HOLES
D = HOLES FOR ATTACHING
ROUTER TO ROUTER TABLE
MOUNTING PLATE
FEED
DIRECTION
SECURELY
CLAMP BOARD
GUIDE
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The router is equipped with an exclusive
TEMPLET GUIDES
quick-change templet guide adapter, which
firmly grips the guides with a spring-loaded
ring. To insert or change the templet guide,
retract the templet guide release lever. Align
the cutaways on the templet guide with the
t
abs on the bottom of the templet guide
adapter. Insert the templet guide and
release the lever to grip the templet guide in
place (Fig. 17).
Templet guides are used with a number of
special accessories, such as hinge templets,
which are listed in your BOSCH catalog. In
addition, special templets are easily prepared
for cutting repeated patterns, special
designs, inlays, and other applications. A
templet pattern may be made of plywood,
hardboard, metal or even plastic, and the
design can be cut with a router, jigsaw, or
other suitable cutting tool. Remember that
the pattern will have to be made to
compensate for the distance between the
router bit and the templet guide (the “offset”),
as the final workpiece will differ in size from
the templet pattern by that amount, due to
the bit position (Fig. 18).
DELUXE ROUTER GUIDE
(Not included, available as accessory)
The Bosch deluxe router guide is an optional
accessory that will guide the router parallel to
a straight edge or allow you to create circles
and arcs.
The deluxe router guide is supplied with two
rods and six thumb screws to fasten the guide
(Fig. 19). In addition, it features a fine
adjustment knob and indicator for accurately
positioning the edge guide relative to the bit.
FIG. 19
FIG. 17
TEMPLET
GUIDE ADAPTER
TEMPLET GUIDE
RELEASE LEVER
TEMPLET GUIDE
(optional accessory)
FIG. 18
ROUTER BIT
OFFSET
COLLET CHUCK
TEMPLET
GUIDE
WORKPIECE
ROUTER
SUB-BASE
TEMPLET
PATTERN
Also available as an optional accessory is an
additional adapter, the RA1100, that allows
use of conventional threaded templet guides
with the Bosch quick-release system.
With the guide installed and adjusted, the
router should be fed normally, keeping the
guide in contact with the edge of the
workpiece at all times. The deluxe router
guide may also be positioned directly under
the router base for operations where a cut is
needed close to or at the edge of the work.
For complete instructions on installation and
operation, please refer to the instructions
which are included with this accessory.
FEED
DIRECTION
BASE
CUT
DESIRED
WIDTH
M6 THUMB
SCREW
WORKPIECE
THUMB SCREW
FINE ADJUSTMENT
INDICATOR
ROUTER
GUIDE RODS
FINE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
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Operation in Router Table
!
WARNING
Your router can also be used in a router table.
ATTACHING ROUTER BASE TO
1. First remove the router’s sub-base.
2. Attach the router to the router table’s
mounting plate using three 1/4" x 20
countersunk phillips machine screws, washers
and nuts (Fig. 20).
thickness of your router table or router table
mounting plate.
If your router table mounting plate does not
have countersunk holes, you will need to
determine the hole locations, drill and
countersink them.
For safe operation, read and understand this router manual and the
router table’s manual before using either.
MOUNTING PLATE
The length will depend on the
MOUNTING PLATE
ROUTER BASE
FIG. 20
CONNECT THE ROUTER AND THE
ROUTER TABLE SWITCH
To prepare for use of the switch,
1. Make sure the router switch and the router
table switch are both turned off.
2. Plug the router table switch cord to wall
outlet.
3. Plug the router into the "pigtail" socket on
the router table switch.
4. Lock router switch on: squeeze trigger,
depress lock-on button, and release trigger.
5. Use the router table switch to start and stop
the router.
1/4" X 20 COUNTERSUNK
PHILLIPS MACHINE SCREWS
Operating Instructions
DEPTH ADJUSTMENT
See Plunge Action, depth Rod and Turret, and
Fine adjustments section on page 8 and 9.
FEEDING THE WORKPIECE ON A ROUTER
TABLE
Always use your router table's fence or starter
pin and the appropriate guard and follow the
router table's instruction manual. ALWAYS
feed the workpiece from right to left across the
front of the bit. On Bosch router tables, the
correct feed direction is also shown on fence
housing and on the featherboards, when they
have been properly installed. (Fig. 21)
Whenever possible, when using the fence, use
a push stick to push the workpiece, especially
when working with narrow pieces.
For complete instructions on operation of a
router in a router table, please refer to the
instructions that come with the router table.
NOTE: For clarity, guard and featherboard
TOP VIEW
removed from drawing.
FIG. 21
DIRECTION
OF FEED
FENCE FACE FENCE FACE
WORKPIECE
BIT BEARING
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