thorized service facility. Inspect extension cords? Do not cut or rout into existing walls, around
periodically and replace if damaged. Keepany fixture or in a blind area which may have
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.electrical wiring, as the bit could conduct elec-
? CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-tricity to the tool, creating a hazard for the
ther use of the tool, a guard or other part that isoperator.
damaged should be carefully checked to deter-? The trimmer should always be used with its
mine that it will operate properly and performbase flat on the material being cut. For better
its intended function. Check for alignment ofcontrol and accuracy of cut, guide the trimmer
moving parts, binding of moving parts, break-with both hands. Use hand positions most com-
age of parts, mounting, and any other condi-fortable and giving best control for your job.
tions that may affect its operation. A guard or? Never use bits that have a cutting diameter
other part that is damaged should be promptlygreater than the opening in the base.
and properly repaired or replaced. Have defec-? The direction of feeding the trimmer into
tive switches replaced. Do not use tool if switchthe material is very important and it relates to
does not turn it on or off.the direction of bit rotation. When viewing the
? ALL REPAIRS, ELECTRICAL OR ME-trimmer from the top, the bit rotates clockwise.
CHANICAL, should be attempted only byWhen the trimmer is located between your body
trained repairmen. Contact the nearest Boschand the material, the feed direction must be to
Factory Service Center, or Bosch Authorizedthe right. If the material is located between your
Service Center or other competent repair cen-body and the trimmer, then the feed direction
ter. Use only Bosch replacement parts, anymust be to the left. Feeding the trimmer in the
other may create a hazardwrong direction causes the cutting edge of the
bit to climb out of the work and pull the trimmer
Safety Rules for Trim Routerin the direction of this feed.
? Never touch the bit or other moving part
? Always wear safety goggles. If trimmer has aduring use. After use the bit is too hot to be
removable chip deflector, keep it in place whentouched by bare hands.
routing.? Be sure that the bit has come to a complete
? Never use dull or damaged bits. Handle bitsstop before you put the trimmer down. This will
with care.reduce the chance of unintentional contact with
? Always make sure the workpiece is free fromthe bit.
nails and other foreign objects which can cause? When using the tool for laminate trimming,
the bit and trimmer to jump and damage the bit.keep the laminate overhang small. Do no allow
? Be sure that the bit is installed according totoo much laminate to overhang when cutting
the procedure described in this manual. Checkthe laminate parts to size. When the overhang is
all settings and adjustments before making atoo great, it makes the trimmer more difficult to
cut. An incorrectly installed bit or loose setting
control. If the laminate overhangs the
could cause an accident or injury. Always dis-workpiece by more than 2", use an overhang
connect the power cord before making adjust-
bit to reduce the amount of material before
ments or changing bits.actually trimming the laminate to desired size.
? Do not make adjustments while the tool is
running.WARNING! Some dust created by power
? Never hold the workpiece in one hand and the
sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other
trimmer in other when in use. Always clamp the
construction activities contains chemicals
material and hold the trimmer securely withknown to cause
both hands.
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
? Never start the trimmer when the bit is en-Some examples of these
gaged in the material. The bit?s cutting edge
chemicals are:
may grab the material causing the trimmer to? Lead from lead-based paints,
get out of control. Always hold the trimmer
? Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
with two hands during start-up. The reactionother masonry products, and
torque of the motor can cause the trimmer to
? Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
twist.lumber.
? When turning the trimmer "ON", be awareYour risk from these exposures varies, depend-
that the bit is protruding below the base. Keeping on how often you do this type of work. To
hands away from this area.
reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work
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