Bosch 1617 - Manual (Page 17)

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TEMPLET GUIDES
The router is equipped with an exclusive
quick-change templet guide adapter, which
firmly grips the guides with a spring-loaded
ring. To insert or change the templet guide,
retract the templet guide release lever. Align
the cutaways on the templet guide with the
tabs on the bottom of the templet guide
adapter. Insert the templet guide and release
the lever to grip the templet guide in place
(Fig. 19).
Templet guides are used with a number of
special accessories, such as hinge templets,
which are listed in your BOSCH catalog. In
addition, special templets are easily prepared
for cutting repeated patterns, special
designs, inlays, and other applications. A
templet pattern may be made of plywood,
hardboard, metal or even plastic, and the
design can be cut with a router, jigsaw, or
other suitable cutting tool. Remember that
the pattern will have to be made to
compensate for the distance between the
router bit and the templet guide (the “offset”),
as the final workpiece will differ in size from
the templet pattern by that amount, due to
the bit position (Fig. 20).
Also available as an optional accessory is an
additional adapter, the RA1100, that allows
use of conventional threaded templet guides
with the Bosch quick-release system.
TEMPLET GUIDE
(optional accessory)
TEMPLET GUIDE
ADAPTER
TEMPLET GUIDE
RELEASE LEVER
FIG. 19
COLLET CHUCK
WORKPIECE
ROUTER BIT
OFFSET
TEMPLET
GUIDE
TEMPLET
PATTERN
FIG. 20
ROUTER
SUB-BASE
ROUTER DUST COLLECTION
There are three optional dust extraction hood
accessories. Each dust extraction hood is
sized to accept 35mm vacuum hoses. Each
accessory pack includes the VAC002
adapter that will connect the hood to 1-1/4”
and 1-1/2” vacuum hoses. An adapter to
connect the hood to 2-1/2" hoses is also
available separately.
ROUTER DUST COLLECTION FOR
PLUNGE BASE
The RA1174 dust extraction hood is
designed for use the plunge base (RA1166)
when routing is done in the middle of the
workpiece, such as when creating slots or
routing patterns for inlays. If you have a shop
vacuum system, you can attach the dust
extraction hood for improved visibility,
accuracy and utility, particularly in freehand
routing.
To attach, position as shown and secure
adapter to base with the thumbscrews
provided (Fig. 21).
The dust extraction hood can also be
installed with the hose outlet facing the front
of the tool. If the templet guide adapter is
installed, it will need to be reversed or
removed to allow the release lever to fit
under the dust hood.
FIG. 21
DUST EXTRACTION HOOD
(Optional Accessory)
4mm THUMB
SCREWS
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