Bosch RA1181 - Manual (Page 23)

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Router Table Operation
BEFORE PROCEEDING ANY
FURTHER, MAKE SURE THE SWITCH ON THE
ROUTER IS IN THE OFF POSITION AND THE
SWITCH LEVER IS IN THE OFF POSITION.
The switch power cord can now be plugged into the
extension cord.
MAKE SURE THAT POWER
CORDS FROM THE ROUTER, ACCESSORIES, THE
SWITCH CASE, AND THE EXTENSION CORD DO
NOT AND CANNOT COME IN CONTACT WITH THE
ROUTER OR ANY MOVING PARTS OF THE
ROUTER.
ROUTER AND SWITCH OPERATION
This section explains operation of the switch with the
power cord plugged into the extension cord.
The router will turn ON when the toggle switch is
toggled to the ON (RESET) position.
1. Position the ON/OFF switch on the router in the ON
position. On certain routers this will require the use
of the switch trigger and “LOCK-ON” button. (Consult
router owner’s manual.) Make sure the switch on
the switch case is in the OFF position when
doing this.
2. To turn the router ON, lift the switch cover and toggle
the switch to the ON position. See A on page 22.
3. To turn the router OFF, push on the switch cover.
See B on page 22.
NEVER LEAVE THE ROUTER
UNATTENDED WHILE IT IS RUNNING OR BEFORE
IT COMES TO A COMPLETE STOP.
NOTE: In the event of an overload, the internal switch
circuit breaker will trip the switch to the OFF position.
This will interrupt power to the router and any
accessory plugged into the switch itself. If this
occurs, proceed as follows:
1. Unplug the switch cord from the extension cord.
2. Remove the workpiece from the router table.
3. Correct the cause of the overload situation (i.e. the
load exceeds the rated capacity of the switch).
4. Plug the switch power cord into the extension cord.
5. Restart the router as described in the section
ROUTER AND SWITCH OPERATION.
WHEN THE ROUTER TABLE IS NOT IN USE
1. Press the switch cover to turn the switch OFF.
2. Remove the lockout key.
3. Store the lockout key in a safe location where it is
not available to children and other unauthorized
persons.
4. Unplug the switch cord from the extension cord.
5. Remove the router bit from the router.
6. Position the router collet assembly below the top of
the router table.
NOTE: If the key should become lost or damaged,
replacement keys are available from your local
Bosch dealer.
INSTALLATION OF A WET/DRY VAC TO THE
DUST COLLECTOR
T he guard/dust collector assembly has a port for
connecting a wet/dry vac hose with a 2 1 ⁄
2
″ nozzle.
To attach, simply push the nozzle into the port while
holding the fence assembly in place.
Operating the router table without
a wet/dry vac can result in an excessive buildup of
sawdust and wood chips under the fence assembly
and overhead guard, reducing the performance of the
router table and fence assembly.
RECOMMENDATION: To maximize performance,
regardless of whether a wet/dry vac is being used,
remove the sawdust and wood chips from under the
fence assembly and overhead guard as needed.
RECOMMENDATION: It is always a good practice to
keep the work area clean. As necessary, remove any
accumulated sawdust and wood chips from the top of
the router table, as well as from the surrounding work
area and floor.
DO NOT REACH INTO THE AREA
OF THE BIT WHILE THE ROUTER IS PLUGGED IN!
INSTALLING A WET/DRY VAC