Bosch GOF Professional 1300 CE Router Instructions

GOF Professional
900 CE | 1300 CE

Original instruction

Safety Notes

General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
WARNING
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safety
a) Keep the work area clean and well-lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
b) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks that may ignite dust or fumes.
c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety
a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, and moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e) When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. The use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
f) If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. The use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

3) Personal safety
a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b) Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust masks, non-skid safety shoes, hard hats, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to a power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. The use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care
a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate at which it was designed.
b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
c) Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
e) Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

5) Service
a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Warnings for Routers

The allowable speed of the router bit must be at least as high as the maximum speed listed on the power tool. Accessories that rotate faster than permitted can be destroyed.
Router bits or other accessories must fit exactly in the tool holder (collet) of your machine. Routing bits that do not fit precisely in the tool holder of the machine rotate regularly, vibrate heavily, and can lead to loss of control.
Apply the machine to the workpiece only when switched on. Otherwise, there is a danger of kickback when the cutting tool jams in the workpiece.
Keep your hands away from the cutting area and the cutting disc.  Hold the auxiliary handle with your second hand. When both hands hold the machine, they cannot be injured by the cutting disc.
Never cut over metal objects, nails, or screws. The router bit can become damaged and lead to increased vibrations.
Hold the power tool only by the insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and shock the operator.
Use appropriate detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to an explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or may cause an electric shock.
Do not use blunt or damaged router bits. Blunt or damaged router bits cause increased friction, can become jammed and lead to imbalance.
When working with the machine, always hold it firmly with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The power tool is guided more secure with both hands.
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.
Keep your workplace clean. Blends of materials are particularly dangerous. Dust from light alloys can burn or explode.
Always wait until the machine has come to a complete stop before placing it down.  The tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control over the power tool.
Never use a machine with a damaged cable. Do not touch the damaged cable and pull the mains plug when the cable is damaged while working. Damaged cables increase the risk of an electric shock.

Functional Description
Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
While reading the operating instructions, unfold the graphics page for the machine and leave it open.

Intended Use
The machine is intended for routing grooves, edges, profiles, and elongated holes as well as for copy routing in wood, plastic, and light building materials while resting firmly on the workpiece. With reduced speed and with appropriate routing bits, non-ferrous alloys can also be machined.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the machine on the graphics page.

*The accessories illustrated or described are not included as standard delivery.

Technical Data

The values given are valid for nominal voltages [U] of 230/240 V. For lower voltage and models for specific countries, these values can vary.
Please observe the article number on the type plate of your machine. The trade names of the individual machines may vary.

Noise/Vibration Information
Measured values were determined according to EN 60745 (chipboard).
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are Sound pressure level 89 dB(A); Sound power level 100 dB(A). Uncertainty K=3 dB.
Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 60745: Vibration emission value ah =5.5 m/s 2 , Uncer- tainty K =2.5 m/s 2 .
The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardized test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure.
The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However, if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period. An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintaining the tool and the accessories, keeping the hands warm, organization of work patterns.

Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product described under “Technical Data” is in conformity with the following standards or standardization documents: EN  0745 according to the provisions of the  directives2004/108/EC, 98/37/EC (until 28 Dec 2009), 2006/42/EC (from 29 Dec 2009).
Technical file at:
Robert Bosch GmbH, PT/ESC,
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Dr. Egbert Schneider
Senior Vice President
Engineering
Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
Head of Product
Certification

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
31.07.2008

Assembly

Inserting a Router Bit (see figure A)
Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.
It is recommended to wear protective gloves when inserting or replacing router bits.
Depending on the application, router bits are available in the most different designs and qualities.
Router bits made of high-speed steel (HSS) are suitable for the machining of soft materials, e. g. softwood and plastic.
Carbide tipped router bits (HM) are particularly suitable for hard and abrasive materials, e. g. hardwood and aluminum.
Original router bits from the extensive Bosch accessories program are available at your specialist shop.
Only use clean router bits that are in perfect condition.

– Fold the chip shield 6 down.
– Push the spindle lock lever 4 in a clockwise direction and hold it in this position (1). If required, turn the motor spindle by hand until it is locked.
– Loosen the tightening nut 23 with the opening spanner 25 (size 24 mm) by turning in an anticlockwise direction (2).
– Insert the router bit into the collet. The shank of the router bit must be immersed at least 20 mm into the collet.
– Tighten the tightening nut 23 with the opening spanner 25 (size 24 mm) by turning in a clockwise direction. Release the spindle lock lever 4.
– Fold the chip shield 6 up again.
Do not insert a router bit with a diameter larger than 50 mm when the guide bushing is not mounted. Such router bits do not fit through the base plate.
Do not tighten the tightening nut of the collet without a router bit inserted. Otherwise, the collet can be damaged.

Dust/Chip Extraction (see figure B)

Dust from materials such as lead-containing coatings, some wood types, minerals, and metal can be harmful to one’s health. Touching or breathing in the dust can cause allergic
reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or bystanders.

Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, are considered as carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treatment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.
– Use dust extraction whenever possible.
– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the materials to be worked.

Mounting the Extraction Adapter
The extraction adapter 27 can be mounted with the hose connection to the front or to the rear. When the guide bushing adapter 44 is mounted, it is possible that the guide bushing adapter must be turned by 180° so that the extraction adapter 27 does not touch the release lever 46. When mounting with the hose connection in front, the chip shield 6 must be removed first. Fasten the extraction adapter 27 with the 2 knurled screws 28 to the base plate 12.
Connecting the Dust Extraction
Insert an extraction hose (Ø 35 mm) 26 (accessory) into the mounted extraction adapter. Connect the extraction hose 26 to a vacuum cleaner (accessory).
The machine can be plugged directly into the receptacle of a Bosch all-purpose vacuum cleaner with remote starting control. The vacuum cleaner starts automatically when the machine is switched on.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material being worked on
. When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.

Mounting the Chip Shield (see figure C)

Insert the chip shield 6 from the front into the guide in such a manner that it engages. To remove the chip shield, grasp it by the sides and pull  it off toward the front.

Operation

Starting Operation
Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the power source must agree with the voltage specified on the nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with  230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
Preselecting the Speed
The required speed can be preselected with the thumbwheel 3 (also while running).

The values shown in the chart are standard values. The necessary speed depends n the material and the operating conditions and can be determined by practical testing.

After longer periods of working at low speed, allow the machine to cool down by running it for approx. 3 minutes at maximum speed with no load.

Switching On and Off
Adjust the depth-of-cut before switching on or off; see Section “Adjusting the Depth-of-cut”. To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 24 and keep it pressed.
To lock the pressed On/Off switch 24, press the lock-on button 2.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 24 or when it is locked with the lock-on button 2, briefly press the On/Off switch 24 and then release it.

Constant Electronic Control
Constant electronic control holds the speed constant at no-load and under load, and ensures uniform working performance.
Soft Starting
The electronic soft starting feature limits the torque upon switching on and increases the working life of the motor.

Adjusting the Depth-of-cut (see figure D)

The adjustment of the depth-of-cut may only be carried out when the router is switched off.

For coarse adjustment of the depth-of-cut, proceed as follows:
– Place the machine with the router bit mounted on the workpiece to be machined.
– Set the fine-adjustment path to the center position with the adjustment knob 20. For this, turn the adjustment knob 20 until the marks 21 match as shown in the figure.  Afterward, set the scale 19 to “0”.

– Set the step buffer 10 to the lowest position; the step buffer engages noticeably.
– Loosen the wing bolt for depth stop 14 so that depth stop 15 can be moved freely.
– Push the release lever 22 downward and slowly lower the plunge router until the router bit 7 touches the surface of the workpiece. Let go of the release lever 22 again to lock this plunging depth.
– Push the depth stop 15 downward until it rests on the step buffer 10. Set the slide with the index mark 16 to the “0” position on the scale for the depth-of-cut adjustment 18.
– Set the depth stop 15 to the required depth of cut and tighten the wing bolt for depth stop 14. Pay attention not to misadjust the slide with the index mark 16 again.
– Push the release lever 22 and guide the plunge router to the uppermost position.

For deep cuts, it is recommended to carry out several cuts, each with little material removal. By using step buffer 10, the cutting process can be divided into several steps. For this, adjust the desired depth-of-cut with the lowest step of the step buffer and select the higher steps first for the initial cuts. The clearance of the steps can be changed by screwing the adjusting screws 11 further in or out.
After a trial cut, the depth-of-cut can be set exactly to the desired measure by turning the adjustment knob 20; turn in a clockwise direction to increase the cutting depth and in an anticlockwise direction to decrease the cutting depth. A scale 19 can be used for guidance. One full turn corresponds with a setting range of 2.0 mm; a graduation mark on the top edge of the scale 19 corresponds with a 0.1 mm change of the setting range. The maximum setting range is ± 8mm.

Example:
The desired depth-of-cut is to be 10.0 mm; the trial cut resulted in a cutting depth of 9.6 mm.
– Lift up the router and place e. g. a piece of scrap wood under the guide plate 9 so that the router bit 7 cannot touch the workpiece when lowering it. Push the release lever 22 down and slowly lower the plunge router until the depth stop 15 faces on the step buffer 10.
–Turn the scale 19 to “0” and loosen wing bolt 14.
– Turn the adjustment knob 20 by 0.4 mm/4 graduation marks (difference from set to actual value) in a clockwise direction and tighten the wing bolt 14.
– Check the selected depth-of-cut by carrying out another trial cut.
After adjusting the depth-of-cut, do not change the position of slide 16 on the depth stop 15 anymore, so that the actual cutting depth can be read on a scale of 18.

Working Advice

Protect router bits against shock and impact.
The direction of Feed and Routing Process (see figure E)
The routing process must always be carried out against the rotation direction of the router bit 7 (up-cutting motion). When routing in the direction with the rotation of the router (down-cutting), the machine can break loose, eliminating control by the user.

– Adjust the required depth-of-cut; see Section “Adjusting the Depth-of-cut”.
– Place the machine with the router bit mounted on the workpiece to be machined and switch the power tool on.
– Push the release lever 22 down and slowly lower the plunge router until the adjusted depth-of-cut is reached. Let go of the release lever 22 again to lock this cutting depth.
– Carry out the routing process applying uniform feed.
– After finishing the cutting process, guide the plunge router upward again to the uppermost position.
– Switch the power tool off.
Routing with Auxiliary Guide (see figure F)
For working large workpieces, e. g. when routing grooves, a board or wood strip can be fastened to the workpiece as an auxiliary guide alongside which the router can be guided. Guide the router with the flattened side of the guide plate along with the auxiliary guide.
Shaping or Molding Applications
For shaping or molding applications without the use of a parallel guide, the router bit must be equipped with a pilot or a ball bearing.
– Guide the switched-on power tool from the side toward the workpiece until the pilot or the ball bearing of the router bit faces against the workpiece edge to be machined.
– Guide the power tool alongside the workpiece edge with both hands, paying attention that the router is positioned rectangular. Too much pressure can damage the edge of the workpiece.
Routing with Parallel Guide (see figure G)
Slide the parallel guide 29 with the guide rods 30 into the base plate 12 and tighten as required with the wing bolts 5. Additionally, the parallel guide can be adjusted lengthwise with the wing bolts 31 and 32.
Fine adjustment of the length is possible with the fine-adjustment knob 33 after loosening both wing bolts 31. One revolution corresponds with a setting range of 2.0 mm. One graduation mark on the fine-adjustment knob 33 changes the setting range by 0.1 mm.
The effective contact surface of the parallel guide can be adjusted with the edge guide 34.
Guide the switched-on power tool with uniform feed and lateral pressure on the parallel guide alongside the workpiece edge.
When routing with parallel guide 29, the dust/chip extraction should take place via the special extraction adapter for parallel guide 35. The extraction adapter 27 can remain mounted.
Routing with the Router Compass (see figure H)
The router compass/guide-rail adapter 36 can be used for circular routing jobs. Mount the router compass as shown in the figure.
Screw the centering screw 41 into the thread on the router compass. Insert the point of the centering screw into the center of the circular arc to be routed, paying attention to that point of the screw engaging into the workpiece surface.
Coarsely adjust the required radius by moving the router compass and tightening the wing bolts 38 and 39.
The length can be fine adjusted with the fine-adjustment knob 40 after loosening the wing bolt 39. One revolution corresponds with a setting range of 2.0 mm. One graduation mark on the fine-adjustment knob 40 changes the setting range by 0.1 mm.
Guide the switched-on power tool over the workpiece with the right handle 1 and the router compass handle 37.
Routing with Guide Rail (see figure I)
Straight routing cuts can be carried out with help of the guide rail 43.
The base spacer 42 must be mounted in order to compensate the height difference.
Mount the router compass/guide-rail adapter 36 as shown in the figure.
Fasten the guide rail 43 to the workpiece with suitable clamping devices, e. g. screw clamps. Place the machine with the guide-rail adapter 36 mounted onto the guide rail. Routing with Guide Bushing (see figures K–N)
The guide bushing 47 enables template and pattern routing on workpieces. In order to use the guide bushing 47, the guide bushing adapter 44 must be inserted into the guide plate 9 first.
Place the guide bushing adapter 44 from above onto the guide plate 9 and tighten it firmly with the 2 fastening screws 45. Pay attention that the release lever for the guide bushing adapter 46 is freely movable.
Choose a suitable guide bushing, depending on the thickness of the template or the pattern. Because of the projecting height of the guide bushing, the template must have a minimum thickness of 8 mm.
Actuate the release lever 46 and insert the guide bushing 47 from below into the guide bushing adapter 44. Ensure that the encoding keys clearly engage in the grooves of the guide bushing.
Select a router bit with a diameter smaller than the interior diameter of the guide bushing.
To ensure that the distance from the router bit center and guide bushing edge is uniform, the guide bushing and the guide plate can be adjusted to each other, if required.
– Push the release lever 22 down and guide the router to the stop in the direction of the base plate 12. Let go of the release lever 22 again, in order to lock this plunging depth.
– Unscrew the countersunk head screws 49. Screw the pan head screws 48 into the holes intended for this purpose in such a manner that the guide plate 9 can be moved freely. – Insert the centering pin 50 into the tool holder as shown in the figure. Hand-tighten the tightening nut so that the centering pin can still be moved freely.
– Align the centering pin 50 and the guide bushing 47 to each other by slightly moving the guide plate 9.
– Tighten the pan head screws 48.
– Remove the centering pin 50 from the tool holder. – Push the release lever 22 and guide the plunge router to the uppermost position.

For routing with the guide bushing 47 proceed as follows:
– Guide the switched-on power tool with the guide bushing toward the template.
– Push the release lever 22 down and slowly lower the plunge router until the adjusted depth-of-cut is reached. Let go of the release lever 22 again to lock this cutting depth.
– Guide the switched on power tool with the protruding guide bushing alongside the template applying lateral pressure.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains plug.
For safe and proper working, always keep the machine and ventilation slots clean.
In extreme working conditions, conductive dust can accumulate in the interior of the machine when working with metal. The protective insulation of the machine can be degraded. The use of a stationary extraction system is recommended in such cases as well as frequently blowing out the ventilation slots and installing a residual current device (RCD).
If the machine should fail despite the care taken in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by an after-sales service center for Bosch power tools.
In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of the machine.
WARNING! Important instructions for connecting a new 3-pin plug to the 2-wire cable. The wires in the cable are colored according to the following code:

Do not connect the blue or brown wire to the earth terminal of the plug.
Important: If for any reason the molded plug is removed from the cable of this power tool, it must be disposed of safely.
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Disposal

The machine, accessories, and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.
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