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Feed the workpiece against the rotation ofan entire edge of the work, the fence, fence
the bit. The bit rotates counter-clockwisefaces, and adjustable outfeed fence support
as viewed from the top of table. Feedingshims will help maintain stability.
the work in the wrong direction will cause theWhen the table is used without the fence,
workpiece to "climb" up on the bit and may
or "bearing bits"
lead to loss of control during operation.used. Piloted bits are used when routing
Never place hands near the spinning bit.internal and external contours on a
Use push sticks, vertical and horizontallyworkpiece. The bearing of the piloted bit
spring sticksassists in maintaining control of the
and other jigs to hold down the workpieceworkpiece. Whenever possible, the starter
and keep your hands away from thepin should also be used.
spinning bit. Router cuts are blind cuts butAfter changing the bits or making any
the bit still protrudes through the table and
adjustments, make sure the collet nut and
you must be aware of the position of yourany other adjustment devices are
hands relative to the spinning bit. securely tightened. Loose adjustment
We do not recommend cutting materialdevice can unexpectedly shift, causing loss
that is warped, wobbly or otherwiseof control, loose rotating components will be
unstable. If this situation is unavoidableviolently thrown.
always cut the material with the concaveNever touch the bit during or immediately
side against the table. Cutting the materialafter the use. Contact with a spinning bit will
with the concave side up or away from table
cause injury and after use the bit is too hot to
may cause the warped or wobbly material tobe touched by bare hands.
roll; causing you to lose control, kickback and
serious personal injury may result.Use only Bosch replacement parts. Any
others may create a hazard.
Use the adjustable fence in straight
cutting applications. When routing along
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