Note that the adapter is reversible, so
the release lever may be positioned as
desired. (Fig. 26)
▼ CENTERING THE SUB-BASE OR
TEMPLATE GUIDES
Your PR111 plunge base features the
Bosch “Precision Centering Design”.
Its subbase is precisely centered at
the factory. This positions the bit at
t h e c e n t e r o f t h e s u b b a s e a n d
optional template guides.
Precision centering allows you to use
the edge of the subbase or template
guides to closely follow jigs such as
s t r a i g h t g u i d e s , t e m p l a t e s , a n d
dovetail fixtures without worrying
about bit walk-off from the intended
cut line for any reason, including the
orientation of the router’s handles
relative to the jig.
T o m o s t p r e c i s e l y r e - c e n t e r t h e
subbase or template guides, attach
the subbase using the optional Bosch
R A 1 1 5 1 C e n t e r i n g D e v i c e . F o l l o w
steps 1-8 (Fig. 27).
1.
If a template guide is to be
centered, Install the template guide
adapter and template guide
(optional
attachments)
as
described elsewhere in this
manual.
2.
Loosen the four screws that hold
the subbase to the base.
3.
Prepare the Centering Device:
• Use narrow end of steel shaft.
• When centering subbase or
template guide that has opening of
more than 1/2”, slide the wide
plastic sleeve over the steel shaft.
4.
Slide centering sleeve through the
subbase or template guide and into
collet. Tighten collet nut with
fingers to put slight grip on
centering cone.
5.
Lightly press centering sleeve into
sub-base or template guide to
center.
6.
Tighten the pan-head screws.
Remove centering sleeve.
7.
The precision centering of the
subbase or template guide is
complete.
C E N T E R I N G C O N E – U s e d w h e n
centering the subbase itself or wide
template guides.
▼ MAXIMUM BIT/CUTTER SIZE FOR
TEMPLATE GUIDES
When using a template guide, use
only router bit with cutters that are
1/16” less than the internal diameter
of the template guide, such as in the
table below.
Operating Instructions
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CENTERING SHAFT
(optional accessory)
TEMPLATE GUIDE
(optional accessory)
SUBBASE
CENTERING CONE
(optional accessory)
FIG. 27
PLUNGE BASE
CENTERING
SHAFT
(optional accessory)
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