If the bit cuts freely and the motor does not slow down, the cutting depth is generally correct. GUIDING THE ROUTER 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 t

Make sure that drive gear is fully tightened onto the motor’s spindle. (Fig. 24) 2. The motor is then installed into the base according to the instructions on page 9. 3. Insert screwdriver (not included) through the U-shaped opening in the subbase to fit belt over drive pulley. (Fig. 25) FIG. 25 FIG. 22 FIG. 23 FIG. 24 Drive Gear -15 BM 2609140437 05-06 5/23/06 3:15 PM Page 16 Installation of Bit 1. Insert bit to the desired depth as per the instructions on page 7. 2. Press large red spindle loc

Otherwise, the router can be damaged.) (Fig. 8) 4. Move motor into base until the approximate desired depth has been reached. (Fig. 8) 43FIG. 8 5. Turn motor clockwise about 1/4” until single triangle lines up with “locked” symbol. (Fig. 9) 6. Close the clamping lever. Always make sure the motor sits tightly in the base. (The tension of the clamping lever can be changed by re-adjusting the nut.) (Fig. 9) 56FIG. 9 CHECK SUBBASE LOCATION Make sure that the bit and its cutter are centered in the su

Always use router bits with the shortest cutting length necessary to produce the desired cut. This will minimize router bit run- out and chatter. FIG. 12 PILOT OR BEARING SLIDES ALONG EDGE OF CUTTER PART OF PILOT TIPPED BIT CUT WORKPIECE -12 BM 2610943371 07-06.qxp 7/24/06 9:03 AM Page 13 BM 2610943371 07-06.qxp 7/24/06 9:03 AM Page 13 DUST COLLECTION WHILE The dust extraction hood itself is sized to EDGE FORMING accept 35mm vacuum hoses. Also included is The RA1170 dust extraction hood (optiona

• The fine adjustment stop cannot be use to reduce the plunge depth when the depth rod is already touching the depth stop turret. The router must be raised before such an adjustment can be made. • Also available is an alternative turret that has an adjustable step which uses an M4 screw for the adjustable step. The adjustable step makes it possible to make multiple-pass applications without having to make a fine depth adjustment even when the total cutting depth is not a multiple of 1/8". -14 BM

The deluxe router guide is supplied with two rods and screws to fasten the guide (Fig. 27). In addition, it features a fine adjustment knob and indicator for accurately positioning the edge guide relative to the bit. With the guide installed and adjusted, the router should be USE IN ROUTER TABLE Your router can also be used in a router table. The RA1161 fixed base is designed to allow easy depth adjustment in a table. The RA1162 "D" D-Handle base will not fit in most router tables. !CAUTION The

2 AIR VENTS REVERSIBLE HANDLE BIT ROTATION ARROW BASE TYPE D -7 BM 2610925542 07-06.qxp 7/24/06 12:06 PM Page 8 FIG. 3 LEVER PLUNGE HANDLE SPEED CONTROL DIAL Model 1617EVSP only SUB-BASE CHIP DEFLECTOR MOTOR HOUSING ROCKER ON\OFF SWITCH MOTOR ALIGNMENT ARROW AIR VENTS BIT ROTATION ARROW BASE TYPE P PLUNGE LOCK DEPTH ROD DEPTH ROD KNOB DEPTH STOP TURRET DEPTH INDICATOR DEPTH ROD FINE ADJUSMENT KNOB Model number 1617 & 1618 1617EVS & 1618EVS 0 601 617 061 Voltage rating 120V 50 - 60Hz 120V 50 - 60

2). TO LOCK SWITCH ON: Squeeze trigger, depress button and release trigger. TO UNLOCK THE 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. On models 1617 & 1618 hold the tool with both hands while starting the tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist. SOFT START FEATURE (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only) Electronic feedback control minimizes torque t

The collet chuck is made up of two component parts as illustrated (Fig. 5); 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. FIG. 4 SHAFT WRENCH COLLET WRENCH 2" in diameter as they will not fit through the sub-base. !WARNING Cutter diameter must be at least 1/4” smaller than opening for the bit and cutter. !CAUTION To prevent damage to tool, do not tighten

To attach, place deflector into position as shown in (Fig. 10). Then flex sides of deflector while pushing until it snaps into place. The plunge base’s chip shield can also be flipped out. FIG. 10 210IN50403020100MM -11 BM 2610925542 07-06.qxp 7/24/06 12:06 PM Page 12 Operating Instructions A B FINE ADJUSTMENT DIAL BASE CLAMP LEVER COARSE ADJUSTMENT LEVER INDICATOR RING FIG. 11 CAST INDICATOR MARKS Bosch routers are designed for speed, accuracy and convenience in performing cabinet work, routing