Installing the Routing Base (see figure A)
To start routing, the routing base (2) must be fitted back
onto the drive unit (1).
Open the wing bolt (12) on the routing base (2).
Slide the drive unit (1) into the routing base (2).
Close the wing bolt (12) on the routing base (2).
Note: The wing bolt (12) and the knurled screw (6) can be
exchanged with each other.
After assembly, always check that the drive unit is
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firmly seated in the routing base.
Dust/Chip Extraction
The dust from materials such as lead paint, some types of
wood, minerals and metal can be harmful to human health.
Touching or breathing in this dust can trigger allergic reac-
tions and/or cause respiratory illnesses in the user or in
people in the near vicinity.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are classified as
carcinogenic, especially in conjunction with wood treatment
additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials contain-
ing asbestos may only be machined by specialists.
– Use a dust extraction system that is suitable for the ma-
terial wherever possible.
– Provide good ventilation at the workplace.
– It is advisable to wear a P2 filter class breathing mask.
The regulations on the material being machined that apply in
the country of use must be observed.
Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can
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easily ignite.
Connecting the Dust Extraction System (see figure I)
Insert the adapter for dust extraction (11) into the power
tool from the front. It audibly engages. To remove, grasp the
side of the adapter (11) and pull it off forwards.
Put an extraction hose (dia. 35 mm) (28) (accessory) on the
installed dust extraction adapter (27). Connect the dust ex-
traction hose (28) to a dust extractor (accessory).
The dust extractor must be suitable for the material being
worked.
When extracting dry dust or dust that is especially detri-
mental to health or carcinogenic, use a special dust ex-
tractor.
Operation
Products that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a resid-
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ual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current
of 30 mA or less.
Pay attention to the mains voltage! The voltage of the
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power source must match the voltage specified on the
rating plate of the power tool. Power tools marked
with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
Setting the routing depth
The routing depth must only be set while the power
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tool is switched off.
Bosch Power Tools
– Place the power tool with a fitted router bit onto the work-
piece you want to machine.
– Reopen the wing bolt (12) on the routing base (2) in or-
der to set the required routing depth based on the scale
for setting routing depth (15) either by hand or with the
knurled screw (6).
– Close the wing bolt (12) on the routing base (2).
– Check the routing depth you have set by carrying out a
practical test and correct it if required.
Starting Operation
Switching on/off
To switch on the power tool, set the on/off switch (13) to I.
To switch off the power tool, set the on/off switch (13) to 0.
Working Advice
Protect router bits against shock and impact.
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Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any
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work on the power tool.
Routing direction and routing process (see figure D)
Routing must always be carried out with the work-
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piece being moved against the direction in which the
router bit (7) is turning (up cut). If the workpiece is
moved in the same direction as the router bit is turning
(down cut), the power tool may be pulled out of your
hands.
Only use the power tool when the routing base (2) is
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fitted. Losing control of the power tool can cause injur-
ies.
Note: Be aware that the router bit (7) always protrudes
slightly from the base plate (10). Do not damage the tem-
plate or the workpiece.
Set the routing depth you want.
Switch on the power tool and guide it to the point you want
to machine.
Switch off the power tool after routing.
Do not put the power tool down before the router bit
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has come to a complete stop. Application tools that are
still running can cause injuries.
Routing with guide bushing (see figure E1 – E3)
Using the guide bushing (20), you can transfer contours
from templates or patterns to the workpiece.
Select the guide bushing that is suitable for the thickness of
the template or pattern. Due to the protruding height of the
guide bushing, the template must have a minimum thickness
of 8 mm (see figure E1).
Select a router bit with a diameter that is smaller than
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the interior diameter of the guide bushing.
Unscrew the four cylinder screws on the underside of the
guide plate (9) and remove the guide plate.
Insert the guide bushing (20) into the guide plate (see
figure E2).
Loosely screw the guide plate back onto the base plate (10).
It must still be possible to move the guide plate freely.
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