Bosch 16176 Operating Instructions - Page 15

BM 2610018532 01-12:BM 2610018532 01-12.qxp 1/23/12 9:21 AM Page 15 Notes: • When micro-adjusting the plunge depth, it is more convenient to move the fine adjustment stop up than down. Before setting the depth rod and turret, make sure the fine adjustment stop has been turned several revolutions down from its top position so that it can be adjusted upward. • The fine adjustment stop cannot be use to reduce the plunge depth when the depth rod is already touching the depth stop turret. The router must be raised before such an adjustment can be made. • Also available is an alternative turret that has an adjustable step which uses an M4 screw for the adjustable step. The adjustable step makes it possible to make multiple-pass applications without having to make a fine depth adjustment even when the total cutting depth is not a multiple of 1/8". ROCKER "ON/OFF" SWITCH Your tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by the rocker switch located on the motor housing. One side of the switch is marked "I" for "ON", and the other side of switch is marked "O" for "OFF". Also the edge of switch displays red when switch is in the "ON" position. TO TURN THE TOOL "ON": Push the side of the switch marked "I". TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF": Push the side of the switch marked "O". Always hold the router off the work when turning the switch on or off. Contact the work with the router after the router has reached full speed, and remove it from the work before turning the switch off. Operating in this manner will prolong switch and motor life and will greatly increase the quality of your work (Fig. 1). ROCKER POWER "ON-OFF" WITH TRIGGER SWITCH AND "LOCKON"BUTTON (Model 1618EVS only) The power is switched "ON" by the rocker switch located on the top of the motor housing as described above. Now your tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger. Your tool is also equipped with "Lock-ON" button located just above the trigger that allows continuous operation without holding the trigger (Fig. 2). TO LOCK SWITCH ON: Squeeze trigger, depress button and release trigger. TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH: Squeeze trigger and release it without depressing the "LockON" button. ! WARNING If the "Lock-ON" button is continuously being depressed, the trigger cannot be released. On model 1617 hold the tool with both hands while starting the tool, since torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist. SOFT START FEATURE (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only) Electronic feedback control minimizes torque twist customary in larger routers by limiting the speed at which motor starts. ELECTRONIC VARIABLE SPEED CONTROL (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only) The electronic speed control feature allows motor speed to be matched to cutter size and material hardness for improved finish, extended bit life, and higher performance. Speed changes are achieved by rotating Control Dial RIGHT to increase speed, LEFT to decrease as indicated on housing (Fig. 1). Speed may be changed while tool is on. The reference numbers on the dial facilitate resetting control to desired speed. The speed chart indicates the relationship between settings and application, exact settings are determined by operator experience and preference. The bit manufacturer may also have a speed recommendation. DIAL SETTING 1 2 3 RPM APPLICATION } 8,000 13,500 Nonferrous metals, larger diameter bits 16,500 and cutters 4 5 } 20,000 21,500 Softwoods, plastics, counter tops, smaller diameter bits and 6 25,000 cutters CONSTANT RESPONSE™ CIRCUITRY (Models 1617EVS & 1618EVS only) The router's Constant Response™ Circuitry monitors and adjusts power to maintain the desired RPM for consistent performance and control. -15-