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