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TEMPLET GUIDESFIG. 19
The router is equipped with an exclusive
quick-change templet guide adapter, which
TEMPLET GUIDE
firmly grips the guides with a spring-loaded
ADAPTER
ring. To insert or change the templet guide,
retract the templet guide release lever. AlignTEMPLET GUIDE
the cutaways on the templet guide with theRELEASE LEVER
tabs on the bottom of the templet guide
TEMPLET GUIDE
adapter. Insert the templet guide and release
optional accessory
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,FIG. 20
COLLET CHUCK
which are listed in your BOSCH catalog. In
addition, special templets are easily preparedTEMPLETROUTER
ROUTER BITGUIDESUB-BASE
for cutting repeated patterns, special
designs, inlays, and other applications. A
templet pattern may be made of plywood,
hardboard, metal or even plastic, and theTEMPLET
design can be cut with a router, jigsaw, orPATTERN
other suitable cutting tool. Remember that
the pattern will have to be made toOFFSETWORKPIECE
compensate for the distance between the
the Ooffset�Also available as an optional accessory is an
as the final workpiece will differ in size fromadditional adapter, the RA1100, that allows
the templet pattern by that amount, due touse of conventional threaded templet guides
Fig. 20with the Bosch quick-release system.
ROUTER DUST COLLECTIONFIG. 21
There are three optional dust extraction hood4mm THUMB
accessories. Each dust extraction hood isSCREWS
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
RA1166
when routing is done in the middle of the
DUST EXTRACTION HOOD
workpiece, such as when creating slots orOptional Accessory
routing patterns for inlays. If you have a shop
vacuum system, you can attach the dust
extraction hood for improved visibility,of the tool. If the templet guide adapter is
accuracy and utility, particularly in freehandinstalled, it will need to be reversed or
routing.removed to allow the release lever to fit
To attach, position as shown and secureunder the dust hood.
adapter to base with the thumbscrews
Fig. 21
The dust extraction hood can also be
installed with the hose outlet facing the front
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