Bosch RA1181 - Manual (Page 26)

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Router Table Operation
ADJUSTING DEPTH AND HEIGHT OF CUT
(Fig. 23)
1. Select a board that is smooth and straight, with good
square edges.
2. Mark lines “A” and “B” on the end of the board, as
shown in Detail 23.
• Line “A” indicates the desired height of cut.
• Line “B” indicates the desired final depth of cut.
• The area outlined by “A,” “B,” and the edge of the
board is the area that will be cut away.
3. If the desired depth of cut can be cut in a single pass,
loosen the fence clamping knobs and move the fence
forward or backward until the outermost cutting edge
of the router bit is aligned with line “B.” It may be
necessary to reposition the guard to provide
clear access.
NOTE: For deeper cuts, do NOT attempt to make the
cut in a single pass. Make multiple shallower cuts
passes, progressively moving the fence backward
until the desired depth of cut is reached.
4. Use the scales on the tabletop as a guide to align the
fence; then SECURELY tighten both fence
clamping knobs.
ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE
FENCE AND GUARD CANNOT COME IN CONTACT
WITH THE ROUTER BIT. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL
RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE ROUTER TABLE AND
CAN CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
5. Following the instructions that came with your router,
adjust the router height of cut until the top of the
router bit lines up with line “A”.
6. Once all adjustments have been made, double-check
that:
• The router is SECURELY tightened in the
router base.
• The router bit is SECURELY tightened in
the router collet, with at least 3/4
″ shank
engagement.
• The router base is SECURELY tightened to the
router mounting plate.
7. Remove the board from the table.
NOTE: When making adjustments, use a piece of
scrap wood to make trial cuts before making the cut
with the actual workpiece.
AREA OF
DETAIL 23
SCRAP WOOD
FIG. 23
DETAIL 23
A
B