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▶ Feeding the Router
In addition to the main palm-grip area
at the back of the motor housing and
base, the base has Bosch-exclusive
finger support pockets to provide
additional stability for the router. The
pockets feature finger guards to
provide a barrier between the finger
pockets and the bit area (Fig 10).
place both finger pockets over the
workpiece and always hold the router
in a way that allows you to see your
finger and thumb.
As seen from the top of the router,
the bit turns clockwise and the bit's
cutting edges are positioned to best
cut into the workpiece. Therefore, the
most efficient cut is made by feeding
the router so that the bit turns into
the workpiece, not away. Figure 11
shows proper feed for various cuts.
How fast you feed 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.
Always hold the router off 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.
Operating Instructions
When using finger
pockets, always
FIG. 11
DIRECTION OF ROUTER FEED
FIG. 12
▼ 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 run-out
and chatter.
It may be necessary to make the cut in
more than one pass with progressively
deeper settings to avoid overloading the
motor. If the bit cuts freely and the
motor does not slow down, the cutting
depth is generally correct.
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