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Provides essential safety instructions and warnings for operating Bosch tools.
Critical safety measures for electrical connections, grounding, and tool usage.
Advice on staying alert, dressing appropriately, and avoiding accidental starts for personal safety.
Warning about hazardous chemicals in dust and methods to reduce exposure.
Guide on adjusting depth specifically for routers with a plunge base.
How to use the plunge lock lever to easily and accurately enter the workpiece with the cutting bit.
Explanation of using the depth rod and turret for controlling cutting depth and setting zero position.
Essential safety rules for using router tables, including workpiece handling, bit usage, and setup.
Guidelines on workpiece feeding, preventing kickback, and maintaining workpiece control during routing.
Detailed guide on adjusting the router bit depth using both coarse and fine adjustment mechanisms.
Step-by-step procedure for adjusting the router's depth setting, emphasizing releasing the base clamp.
Explanation of how to make large depth adjustments using the coarse adjustment lever and notches.
Instructions for using the fine adjustment knob for precise depth settings.
How to use the fine adjustment system on the plunge base for precise micro-adjustments.
How to operate the main power switch on the router housing for turning it on and off.
Operation of models with trigger switch and lock-on button for continuous use.
How to use the electronic speed control dial to match motor speed to material and cutter for optimal results.
Importance of stable workpieces, using supports, push sticks, and featherboards for safety.
Emphasizes using correct parts, following maintenance guides, and safe practices during servicing.
Warning about hazardous chemicals in dust and methods to reduce exposure.
Warning about the danger of a "fence trap" and how it can lead to workpiece climb-cut and loss of control.
Warning against "back feeding" the workpiece, explaining its dangers and difficulty in maintaining control.
Instructions for attaching the left and right side panels to the back panel and then attaching the base.
Guide on how to mount the switch assembly and tabletop, and assemble the miter channel.
Instructions for attaching the door to the side panel using hinges and magnetic catch.
Step-by-step guide on assembling the fence, including attaching vacuum port, facings, and overhead guard.
Instructions for removing the router subbase and securely mounting the router to the mounting plate.
Detailed steps for installing the router mounting plate, including leveling and securing it to the tabletop.
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