Bosch 16176 Operating Instructions - Page 12

BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 12 CHIP DEFLECTOR ! WARNING Always wear protection. The eye chip deflector is not intended as a safety guard. The chip deflectors help keep dust and chips out of your face, it will not stop objects larger than dust thrown from the bit. To remove chip shield from bases, press inward on tabs until it releases from base and remove. To attach, place deflector into position as shown in (Fig. 9). Then flex sides of deflector while pushing until it snaps into place. The plunge base's chip shield can also be flipped out. FIG. 9 Operating Instructions FIG. 10 FINE ADJUSTMENT DIAL INDICATOR RING CAST INDICATOR MARKS COARSE ADJUSTMENT LEVER B A BASE CLAMP LEVER Bosch routers are designed for speed, accuracy and convenience in performing cabinet work, routing, fluting, beading, covecutting, dove tails, etc. They will enable you to accomplish inlay work, decorative edges and many types of special carving. DEPTH ADJUSTMENT WITH FIXED BASE Router's RA1161 fixed base are equipped with a true micrometer type fine adjustment mechanism, which can be used in any position and provides precise adjustment of the router bit position for unmatched accuracy. When the tool is lowered to the approximate position desired, this device may be adjusted to precisely set the final bit position. Your router also features three horizontal notches on both sides of the motor housing for coarse adjustments. The notches are spaced 1/2" apart which allows you to quickly lower or raise the tool depth in three 1/2" increments. (Approximately 12.7 mm), by simply depressing the coarse adjustment release lever. TO ADJUST DEPTH NOTE: All depth adjustments must be made with the base clamp lever released. 1. Hold the tool in a horizontal position with the base clamp lever facing you. 2. Open the base clamp lever to release the motor. -12-