Bosch RA1200 Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Seguridad página 18

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HORIZONTAL FEATHERBOARD
The horizontal featherboard greatly improves
performance and should be used whenever
possible (except when routing a workpiece that
is too wide to use the horizontal featherboard or
when using the starter pin and auxiliary guard
instead of the fence). It is especially beneficial
when routing small workpieces. (Fig. 26)
1. Loosen the featherboard wing knobs.
2. Move the horizontal featherboard assembly in
the track until the "feathers" are centered in
front of the bit.
3. Press the featherboard in against the
workpiece enough to keep the workpiece
pressed against the table and create a slight
drag on the workpiece.
4. While continuing to
featherboard, tighten the small wing knobs to
secure the featherboard.
Two or more horizontal featherboard
assemblies placed at even intervals along the
miter slot provide enhanced guidance. This is
especially beneficial when routing long
workpieces and/or using large bits, such as
panel-raising bits. Additional featherboards
fasteners are available separately.
FEEDING THE WORKPIECE
When using the fence, ALWAYS feed the
workpiece from right to left. The correct feed
direction is also shown on fence housing and on
the featherboards, when they have been
properly installed. (Fig. 25)
Whenever possible, use a push stick (not
included) to push the workpiece, especially
when working with narrow pieces.
(See "Using the Guide Pin for Edge Forming of
Curves" for details on feeding when guide pin is
used.)
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Operating Instructions
FIG. 26
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When routing or doing related work in wood and
plastics, the best finishes will result if the depth
of cut and feed rate keep the motor operating at
high speed. Feed the workpiece at a rate that
does not cause a significant change in the
router RMP. Soft materials require a faster feed
rated than hard materials.
The router may stall if improperly used or
overloaded. Reduce feed rate to prevent
possible damage to the tool.
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FENCE
FACE
WORKPIECE
FEED
DIRECTION
FEATHERBOARD
RATE OF FEED