Bosch RA1181, Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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INSTALLING AND USING A WET/DRY
VACUUM
Before connecting vacuum to router
table switch box, ensure that the
vacuum switch is OFF, and that the router table switch
box is unplugged. Such precautionary safety measures
reduce the risk of unintentional tool operation.
Do not exceed a total combined
rating of 15 amps when connecting
the router and any accessories such as a light or
wet/dry vacuum. The switch has a rating of 15 amps.
The guard/dust collector assembly has a port for
connecting a wet/dry vac hose with a 2
1
⁄
2
″ nozzle.
To attach, simply push the nozzle into the port while
holding the fence assembly in place.
Operating the router table without
a wet/dry vacuum can result in an
excessive buildup of sawdust and wood chips
under the fence assembly and guard, reducing the
performance of the router table and fence assembly.
RECOMMENDATION: To maximize performance,
regardless of whether a wet/dry vac is being used,
remove the sawdust and wood chips from under the
fence assembly and overhead guard as needed.
RECOMMENDATION: It is always a good practice to
keep the work area clean. As necessary, remove any
accumulated sawdust and wood chips from the top of
the router table, as well as from the surrounding work
area and floor.
Never place your fingers near a
spinning bit or under the guard
when the router is plugged in. Such precautionary
safety measures reduce the risk of personal injury.
Before proceeding any further,
make sure the switch on the router
is in the OFF position and the switch lever is in the
OFF position.
Never leave the router unattended
while it is running or before it
comes to a complete stop.
Before starting to work ensure
that the power cords from the
router, accessories, the switch case, and the
extension cord do not and cannot come in contact
with the router or any moving parts of the router.
Such precautionary safety measures reduce the risk
of injury due to loss of control.
The switch power cord can now be plugged into
the extension cord.
ROUTER AND SWITCH OPERATION
This section explains operation of the switch with the
power cord plugged into the extension cord.
The router will turn ON when the red paddle on the
switch box is pulled up to the ON position.
1. Position the ON/OFF switch on the router in the ON
position. On certain routers this will require the use
of the switch trigger and “LOCK-ON” button. (Consult
router ownerʼs manual.) Make sure the switch
on the switch case is in the OFF position when
doing this.
2. To turn the router ON, pull up the red paddle to the
ON position. See page 23.
3. To turn the router OFF, press the red paddle to the
OFF position. See page 23.
CIRCUIT RESET BUTTON
NOTE: In the event of an overload, the internal
switch circuit breaker will trip the switch to the OFF
position. This will interrupt power to the router and any
accessory plugged into the switch itself. If this occurs,
proceed as follows:
1. Push the red plastic paddle to the OFF position and unplug
the switch cord from the wall outlet or extension cord.
2. Turn router switch to OFF position.
3. Remove the workpiece from the router table.
4. Correct the cause of the overload situation. For
example, if too many accessories are plugged into
the switch, or combined amperage exceeds the
switch rating, remove the accessory. Other causes
include the removal of too much stock or use of too
high a feed rate.
5. Press the circuit reset button on the bottom of the
switch box.
6. Plug the switch power cord into the wall outlet or
extension cord.
7. Restart the router as described in the section
ROUTER AND SWITCH OPERATION on this page.
If the switch case does not work and
you have tried to RESET the circuit
reset button as described above:
•
Unplug ALL electrical connections.
•
Remove the switch from the router table and
obtain a replacement switch by calling BOSCH
customer service at 1-877-BOSCH99.
WHEN THE ROUTER TABLE IS NOT IN USE
1. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position.
2. Remove the lockout key (10A). See page 23.
3. Store the lockout key in a safe location
where it is not available to children and
other unauthorized persons.
4. Unplug the switch power cord from the wall outlet or
extension cord.
5. Remove the router bit from the router.
6. Position the router collet assembly below the top of
the router table.
NOTE: If the key should become lost or damaged,
replacement keys are available by calling BOSCH
customer service at 1-877-BOSCH99.
Router Table Operation