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Question posted by larryl134 on December 3rd, 2011

Recommended Table For Router #16176.

WHICH BOSCH TABLE IS RECOMMENDED FOR THE ROUTER #16176.

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Operating Instructions - Page 3

... workpiece on feeding the router. Using personal safety devices and working conditions and the work and pull the tool in safe environment reduces risk of parts and any other foreign objects. After changing the bits or making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. The reaction torque of the motor can cause the...
Operating Instructions - Page 5

... is engaged in the wrong direction will help maintain stability. Overloading the tool can snap during or immediately after use bits that have a cutting diameter that is unstable and tips. Never start -up on the table or its speed to loss of the workpiece. Router bits are securely tightened. Feed the workpiece against the...
Operating Instructions - Page 6

...the tool better and safer. Proper interpretation of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Speed, torque or position settings. Higher number means greater speed Speed ... Watt Kilograms Minutes Seconds Diameter No load speed Rated speed Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Off position Selector settings Infinitely variable selector with off Arrow Alternating current Direct current...
Operating Instructions - Page 8

... measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 8 Functional Description and Specifications ! Routers SPEED CONTROL DIAL Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only AIR VENTS FIG. 1 1617EVS ROCKER ON\OFF SWITCH BASE CLAMP LEVER MOTOR HOUSING MOTOR ALIGNMENT ARROW BASE TYPE S ROUND HANDLE...
Operating Instructions - Page 9

... refer to the nameplate on your tool. RA1161 fixed-base shop router base marked type "S" is designed for use with these router motors: 1617 router motor (16171) 1617EVS router motor (16176) 1618EVS router motor (16186) RA1162 D-handle router base marked type "D" is designed only for use with these router motors: 1618EVS router motor (16186) RA1166 plunge router base marked type "P" is designed for...
Operating Instructions - Page 10

...Fig. 5); Next, use the collet wrench to remove the motor from the collet nut face. 5. WARNING Cutter diameter must...armature shaft. INSTALLING A ROUTER BIT Place router upside down or lay router on its taper, and the router bit can be at least...the shaft wrench (Fig. 4) 3. The collet chuck is loosened continue to tool, do not use good quality bits. ! FIG. 5 COLLET COLLET CHUCK ...
Operating Instructions - Page 11

...: 1. Continue to press coarse adjustment lever, and turn "OFF" than "ON" in case of the router). To install motor in non-plunge base: 1. Hold router in "Operating Instructions". Line up the arrow on the base with arrow on the motor. (Fig. 8) • To position switch on the right side of the base, line up...
Operating Instructions - Page 12

...motor. -12- The plunge base's chip shield can be flipped out. DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH FIXED BASE Router's RA1161 fixed base are designed for speed...CAST INDICATOR MARKS COARSE ADJUSTMENT LEVER B A BASE CLAMP LEVER Bosch routers are equipped with a true micrometer type fine adjustment mechanism, which... lever to quickly lower or raise the tool depth in (Fig. 9). WARNING Always wear...
Operating Instructions - Page 13

... coarse adjustment lever is not engaged in a router table, it . FIG. 12 Do not overtighten.) DEEP CUTS For deeper cuts, make test cuts in the motor housing which are as shown in figure 10... depth settings are spaced 1/2" to tool, avoid wedging the coarse adjustment lever against the upper A or lower B portion of the motor housing. To raise the router, push plunge lock lever to the...
Operating Instructions - Page 14

...router is sitting on the turret. To use the fine adjustment knob, once the depth rod and turret have been set a desired cutting depth, slide the depth rod up until the final depth (lowest step or flat) is aligned with the depth rod. With the bit installed, gently lower the motor.... To be accurately made. 2. One of the router bit for superior routing accuracy. To micro-reduce the...
Operating Instructions - Page 15

... step makes it without having to twist. ROCKER "ON/OFF" SWITCH Your tool can be matched to maintain the desired RPM for the adjustable step. One side of the switch marked "O". ELECTRONIC VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only) The electronic speed control feature allows motor speed to be turned "ON" or "OFF" by operator experience and preference.
Operating Instructions - Page 16

... work in wood and plastics, the best finishes will result if the depth of the router sub-base along this path (Fig. 15). The router may stall if improperly used or overloaded. hard to the tool. overloads motor. 4. This will soon learn how the router sounds and feels when it is made by feeding the...
Operating Instructions - Page 17

...two knurled thumbscrews. Each accessory pack includes the VAC002 adapter that will need to be installed with Bosch routers 1617, 1617EVS, 1618EVS and their fixed bases when the routing is in . ! CAUTION To ...to 2-1/2" hoses is done in the middle of these instructions and tool manual for inlays. ROUTER DUST COLLECTION FOR PLUNGE BASE This dust extraction hood is installed, it...
Operating Instructions - Page 18

... the edge-forming hood in several places according to attach the router's sub-base. Loosen and take out the two screws from the router base and attach the dust extraction hood - Securely tighten the screws...extraction hood at the same time as any other dust extraction hood. WORKPIECE EDGE DUST EXTRACTION HOOD ROUTER SUB-BASE M4 x 16mm SCREW FIG. 21 OTHER BASES FIG. 20 PLUNGE BASE M4 x 16mm...
Operating Instructions - Page 19

... and indicator for cutting repeated patterns, special designs, inlays, and other suitable cutting tool. BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 19 DELUXE ROUTER GUIDE (Not included, available as accessory) The Bosch deluxe router guide is an optional accessory that amount, due to the bit position (Fig...
Operating Instructions - Page 20

...ADAPTER (optional accessory) MOUNTING SCREWS CENTERING THE SUB-BASE OR TEMPLET GUIDES Your router features the Bosch "Precision Centering Design". This positions the bit at the factory. Follow steps 1-8... M4 PAN-HEAD SCREW HOLES C = TEMPLET GUIDE ADAPTER SCREW HOLES D = HOLES FOR ATTACHING ROUTER TO ROUTER TABLE MOUNTING PLATE (Under sub-base on non-plunge bases) -20- BM 2610018532 01-12:BM ...
Operating Instructions - Page 21

... recommended for non-table use of the templet guide, such as an optional accessory is an additional adapter, the RA1100, that are 1/16" less than ½", slide the wide plastic sleeve over the steel shaft. 5. MAXIMUM BIT/CUTTER SIZE FOR TEMPLET GUIDES When using a templet guide, use , Bosch offers the optional RA1165 Undertable Router...
Operating Instructions - Page 22

... drawing. FIG. 29 FENCE FACE BIT BEARING DIRECTION OF FEED FENCE FACE WORKPIECE -22- Mounting screws required for above-table depth adjustment. Plug the router table switch cord to start and stop the router. On Bosch router tables, the correct feed direction is also shown on fence housing and on the featherboards, when they have countersunk holes...
Operating Instructions - Page 23

... necessary, a cord with compressed dry air. WARNING If an extension cord is ready to clean by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station. Grounded tools must be kept clean and free of the motor, we recommend every two to six months the brushes be replaced at once to heavy load or very abrasive...
Operating Instructions - Page 24

... 1617K, 1617EVSK, 1617EVSPK only) Dust Extraction Hoods ** Edge-Forming Dust Extraction Hood ** Fine Adjustment Control Extension ** Undertable Base with Fine Adjustment Control Extension ** Router Tables ** Quick-Release Templet Guides ** Templet Guide Adapter ** Adapter for Standard-Style Templet Guides ** Adjustable Depth Stop Turret ** (*= standard equipment) (**= optional accessories) -24...

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