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Bosch 1618EVS - 2-1/4 HP Electronic Fixed Base D Handle Router Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool”...
  • Page 3 BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 3 Disconnect the plug from the power source Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly and/or the battery pack from the power tool maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting before making any adjustments, changing edges are less likely to bind and are easier to accessories, or storing power tools.

  • Page 4: Additional Safety Warnings

    Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC be serviced by a Bosch Factory Service Center power supply. While the tool may appear to or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
  • Page 5 Use only Bosch replacement parts. Any you or bystanders. others may create a hazard. Feed the workpiece against the rotation of...
  • Page 6 BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 6 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.
  • Page 7 BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 7 Symbols (continued) IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

  • Page 8: Functional Description And Specifications

    BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 8 Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Routers 1617EVS 1618EVS...
  • Page 9 BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 9 1617EVSPK Collet capacities 1/4", 3/8", 1/2", 8mm NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool. RA1161 fixed-base shop router base marked type "S" is designed for use with these router motors: 1617 router motor (16171) 1617EVS router motor (16176) 1618EVS router motor (16186)
  • Page 10 BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 10 Assembly A wide assortment of router bits with different profiles is available separately. Use 1/2" shank whenever possible, and only use good quality bits. To prevent personal injury, always remove the plug from power source before removing or installing bits or accessories.
  • Page 11 BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 11 REMOVING MOTOR FROM BASE (Fig. 6) on the motor housing that is below the To remove motor from non-plunge bases: cord. 1. Hold router in horizontal position, open base • To position switch on the left, line up the clamp lever, depress coarse adjustment base’s arrow with arrow on the motor lever, and pull motor upwards until it stops.

  • Page 12: Operating Instructions

    The plunge base’s chip shield can also be flipped out. Operating Instructions Bosch routers are designed for speed, Your router also features three horizontal accuracy and convenience in performing notches on both sides of the motor housing for cabinet work, routing, fluting, beading, cove- coarse adjustments.

  • Page 13: Coarse Adjustment

    BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 13 3. COARSE ADJUSTMENT: plunge bases, allows fine adjustment from To make a large depth adjustment, depress beyond the top of the motor housing. To coarse adjustment release lever and raise or install, simply press the RA1002 into the end lower to desired depth.

  • Page 14: Fine Adjustment

    BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 14 DEPTH ROD AND TURRET the depth indicator until the red line indicates The depth rod and the depth stop turret are zero on the depth scale, indicating the point used to control cutting depth as follows; at which the bit just contacts the work (Fig.
  • Page 15 BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 15 Notes: The router must be raised before such an • When micro-adjusting the plunge depth, it is adjustment can be made. more convenient to move the fine • Also available is an alternative turret that adjustment stop up than down.
  • Page 16 BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 16 FEEDING THE ROUTER 1. Wrong direction of feed — hard to control. As seen from the top of the router, the bit turns 2. Feeding too fast — overloads motor. clockwise and the cutting edges face 3.
  • Page 17 This dust extraction hood is designed for use with Bosch routers 1617, 1617EVS, 1618EVS and their fixed bases when the routing is done in the middle of the workpiece, such as when creating slots or routing out patterns for inlays.
  • Page 18 BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 18 EDGEFORMING DUST EXTRACTION HOOD Do not reach in area of the bit while the router is ON or plugged in. To avoid entangling hoses, do not use this dust extraction hood at the same time as any other dust extraction hood.
  • Page 19 (Not included, available as accessory) edge of the workpiece at all times. The deluxe The Bosch deluxe router guide is an optional router guide may also be positioned directly accessory that will guide the router parallel to a...
  • Page 20 The flathead screws and TEMPLET GUIDES countersunk holes will pull the sub-base into a Your router features the Bosch “Precision position that is very close to centered. Centering Design”. Its sub-base is precisely To most precisely re-center the sub-base or centered at the factory.
  • Page 21 To eliminate the hassle of installing your router’s own base on the router table and later having to convert it back for non-table use, Bosch offers the optional RA1165 Undertable Router Base (Fig. 28). The RA1165 base is designed to be permanently attached your router table, leaving your other router bases ready for non-table use.

  • Page 22: Top View

    ALWAYS feed the workpiece from right to left across the • Three 10-24 holes in industry-standard front of the bit. On Bosch router tables, the 3-hole pattern. correct feed direction is also shown on fence • Four M4 holes in Bosch 4-hole pattern.

  • Page 23: Tool Lubrication

    We recommend that all tool service be performed by a Bosch Cleaning Factory Service Center or Authorized Bosch To avoid accidents always Service Station.
  • Page 24 BM 2610009156 03-10:BM 2610009156 03-10 3/4/10 1:47 PM Page 24 Accessories 1/4” Collet Chuck * Undertable Base with Fine Adjustment 1/2” Collet Chuck * Control Extension ** 16 mm Shaft Wrench * Router Tables ** 24 mm Collet Nut Wrench * Quick-Release Templet Guides ** T-Hex Wrench (Std with 1617EVS and Templet Guide Adapter **...
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