Working Advice - Bosch GKF 1600 CE Professional Originalbetriebsanleitung

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When the plunge base (2) is lowered to the maximal plunge
depth, it is not possible to use the fine adjustment to make
deeper cuts, as the maximum travel has been utilised.
Fine adjustment is also not possible when the depth
stop (11) sits against the turret stop (12).
Setting the routing depth on the non-plunge base
(see figure H)
For adjustment of the depth of cut, proceed as follows:
– Open the clamping lever for the non-plunge base (22).
– Coarse pre-adjustment of the routing depth is possible in
three steps. To do this, press the clamping lever (25) and
slide the routing motor (1) up or down in the non-plunge
base (3), until it, with the clamping lever (25) released, is
locked in one of the three notches (26). The notches
each have a clearance of 12.7 mm (0.5").
– The adjustment knob for routing depth fine
adjustment (24) is used for fine adjustment of the routing
depth; turn clockwise to increase the routing depth, and
anticlockwise to decrease the routing depth. The adjust-
ment range on the scale of the adjustment knob (24) is in-
dicated in inches and millimetres. The maximum adjust-
ment is 41 mm. The routing depth scale (34) can be used
for additional orientation.
Example: The required routing depth should be 10.0 mm,
and the test cut resulted in a routing depth of 9.5 mm.
– Set the scale on the adjustment knob (24) to 0 without
changing the setting of the adjustment knob (24) itself.
Then set the adjustment knob (24) to 0.5 by turning it
clockwise.
– Check the selected routing depth by performing another
test cut.

Working Advice

Protect router bits against shock and impact.
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Routing direction and routing process (see figure I)
Routing must always be carried out with the work-
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piece being moved against the direction in which the
router bit (18) 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.
Routing with the plunge base
Set the required routing depth.
Place the power tool with a fitted router bit onto the work-
piece you want to machine and switch on the power tool.
Press the release lever for plunge action (7) down and slowly
guide the router down until the set routing depth is reached.
Let go of the release lever (7) again in order to lock the
plunging depth.
Carry out the routing process with a uniform feed.
When routing is complete, move the router back to the
highest position.
Switch off the power tool after routing.
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Routing with the non-plunge base
Note: Ensure that for routing work with the non-plunge
base (3), the router bit (18) always protrudes out of the
base plate (13). Do not damage the template or the work-
piece.
Set the required routing depth.
Switch on the power tool and guide it to the point you want
to machine.
Carry out the routing process with a uniform feed.
Switch the power tool off.
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 an auxiliary guide (see figure J)
For working large workpieces, e. g., when routing grooves, a
board or straight edge can be securely fastened to the work-
piece as an auxiliary guide. The multifunction router can be
guided alongside the path of this auxiliary guide. When using
the plunge base (2), guide the guide plate (flattened side) of
the multifunction router alongside the auxiliary guide.
Edge or profile routing
For edge and profile routing without a parallel guide, the
router bit must be fitted with a pilot pin or a ball bearing.
While it is switched on, guide the power tool towards the
workpiece from the side until the pilot pin or the ball bearing
of the router bit is touching the side of the workpiece edge
that you want to machine.
Guide the power tool along the workpiece edge. Pay atten-
tion that the router is positioned perpendicularly. Too much
pressure can damage the edge of the workpiece.
Routing with a parallel guide (see figure K)
Slide the parallel guide (35) with the guide rods (36) into
the base plate (13) and tighten it with the wing bolts (41)
according to the required dimension.
Additionally, the parallel guide can be adjusted lengthwise
with the wing bolts (37) and (38).
Fine adjustment of the length is possible with the adjustment
knob (39) after loosening both wing bolts (37). One revolu-
tion corresponds to an adjustment range of 2.0 mm. Each of
the graduation marks on the knob (39) changes the adjust-
ment range by 0.1 mm.
The effective contact surface of the parallel guide can be ad-
justed using the fence (40).
While it is switched on, guide the power tool along the work-
piece edge with a uniform feed and while applying lateral
pressure to the parallel guide.
Routing with a router compass (see figure L)
You can use the router compass/guide rail adapter (42) for
circular routing work. Fit the router compass as shown in the
figure.
Screw the centring screw (47) into the thread of the router
compass. Position the tip of the screw in the centre point of
the curve you want to rout; make sure the tip of the screw
reaches the surface of the workpiece.
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