Bosch GOF 2000 CE Professional 1/2 Inch Router 110V Instruction Manual

BOSCH GOF 2000 CE Professional 1/2 Inch Router 110V Instruction Manual

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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.

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 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 which may ignite the 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. 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. 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 mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, 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 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 jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
   Loose clothes, jewellery 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. 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 for 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 irregularly, vibrate heavily and can lead to loss of control.
• Apply the machine to the workpiece only when switched on. Otherwise there is 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 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 the 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.

1. Adjustment knob for depth-of-cut fine adjustment
2. Scale for depth-of-cut fine adjustment
3. Right handle
4. Depth stop
5. Clamping lever for depth-of-cut coarse adjustment
6. Scale for coarse adjustment of depth-of-cut
7. Adjustment knob for coarse adjustment of depth-of-cut
8. Step buffer
9. Spindle lock button
10. Wing bolt for guide rods of parallel guide (2x)*
11. Tightening nut with collet
12. Guide plate
13. Dust boot
14. Base plate
15. Left handle
16. Release lever
17. Thumbwheel for speed preselection
18. Lock-on button for On/Off switch
19. On/Off switch
20. Lock for release lever
21. Open-end spanner, size 24 mm*
22. Router bit*
23. Extraction hose (Ø 35 mm)*
24. Extraction adapter*
25. Wing bolt for extraction adapter (2x)*
26. Parallel guide*
27. Guide rod for parallel guide (2x)*
28. Wing bolt for fine adjustment of parallel guide (2x)*
29. Wing bolt for coarse adjustment of parallel guide (2x)*
30. Fine-adjustment knob for parallel guide*
31. Edge guide for parallel guide*
32. Extraction adapter for parallel guide
33. Router compass/guide-rail adapter*
34. Router compass handle*
35. Wing bolt for coarse adjustment of router compass (2x)*
36. Wing bolt for fine adjustment of router compass (1x)*
37. Fine-adjustment knob for router compass*
38. Centring screw*
39. Base spacer (included in the “router compass” set)*
40. Guide rail*
41. Guide bushing adapter
42. Fastening screw for guide bushing adapter (2x)
43. Release lever for guide bushing adapter
44. Guide bushing*
45. Fastening screw for guide plate (4x)
46. Centring pin*
    *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 determined according to EN 60745 (chip board).
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 =5.0 m/s2, Uncertainty K =1.5 m/s2.
The vibration emission level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised 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 repre- sents 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 signifi- cantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibra- tion should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is run- ning but not actually doing the job. This may sig- nificantly reduce the exposure level over the to- tal working period. Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation 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 60745 accord- ing to the provisions of the directives 2004/108/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

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 qual- ities.
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 particular-ly suitable for hard and abrasive materials, e. g hardwood and aluminum.
Original router bits from the extensive Bosch ac- cessories program are available at your special- ist shop.
Only use clean router bits that are in perfect condition.

– Press and hold the spindle lock button 9 (). If required, turn the spindle by hand until the lock engages.
Actuate the spindle lock button 9 only when at a standstill. Loosen the tightening nut 11 with the open- end spanner 21 (size 24 mm) by turning in anticlockwise direction ().
Insert the router bit into the The shank of the router bit must be immersed at least 20 mm into the collet.
Tighten the tightening nut 11 with the open- end spanner 21 (size 24 mm) by turning in clockwise direction. Release the spindle lock button 9.
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 col- let without a router bit inserted. Otherwise the collet can be damaged

Dust/Chip Extraction (see figure B)

• Dusts 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 dusts can cause allergic
  reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or bystanders.
  Certain dusts, 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 filterclass respirator.
  Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the materials to be worked.
  Mounting the Extraction Adapter Before mounting the extraction adapter 24, bring the machine in the upper starting position by actuating the release lever 16.
  Insert the extraction adapter 24, turn the extraction adapter 24 clockwise to the stop until this can be felt to engage (bayonet catch), and fasten it with wing bolt 25.

Note: For router bit diameters larger than 30 mm, the insert 47 must be removed from the extraction adapter 24 by pressing on the clamping shackles.

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.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.

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 17 (also while running).
1 – 2 low speed
3 – 4 medium speed
5–6 high speed
The values shown in the chart are standard values.
The necessary speed depends on the material and the operating conditions, and can be de- 47 ermined by practical testing.

Material                                                          Router bit diameter (mm)    Thumbwheel 17

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 19 and keep it pressed.
To lock the pressed On/Off switch 19, press the lock-on button 18.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 19 or when it is locked with the lock-on button 18, briefly press the On/Off switch 19 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.

Adjusting the Depth-of-cut

• 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 scale for fine adjustment 2 to “0”.
  – Set the step buffer 8 to the lowest position; the step buffer engages noticeably.
  – Loosen the clamping lever for depth-of-cut coarse adjustment 5 by turning in counterclockwise direction so that the depth stop 4 can move freely and faces against the step buffer 8.
  – Push the release lever 16 downward and slowly lower the plunge router until the router bit 22 touches the surface of the workpiece. Let go of the release lever 16 again to lock this plunging depth.
  – Set the scale for coarse adjustment of the depth-of-cut 6 to “0”.
  – Adjust the required depth-of-cut by turning the adjustment knob for coarse adjustment 7 and reading the scale 6. Pay attention not to readjust the rotatable scale 6.
  – Lock the clamping lever for depth-of-cut coarse adjustment 5 by turning in clockwise direction and slide the router upward. For deep cuts, it is recommended to carry out several cuts, each with little material removal.
  By using the step buffer 8, 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 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 1; turn in clockwise direction to increase the cutting depth and in anticlockwise direction to decrease the cutting depth.
  The scale 2 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 2.
  corresponds with a 0.1 mm change of the setting range. The maximum setting range is ± 8 mm.
  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 12 so that the router bit 22 cannot touch the workpiece when lowering it. Push the release lever 16 down and slowly lower the plunge router until the depth stop 4 faces on the step buffer 8.
  – Turn scale 2 to “0” and release the clamping lever for depth-of-cut coarse adjustment 5 by turning anticlockwise.
  – Turn the adjustment knob for coarse adjustment of depth-of-cut 7 by 0.4 mm/4 scale marks (difference from nominal to actual value) in clockwise direction and lock the clamping lever for depth-of-cut coarse adjustment 5 also by turning in clockwise direction.
  – Check the selected depth-of-cut by carrying out another trial cut.

Working Advice

• Protect router bits against shock and impact.
  Direction of Feed and Routing Process (see figure C)
• The routing process must always be carried out against the rotation direction of the router bit 22 (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 16 down and slowly lower the plunge router until the adjusted depth-of-cut is reached. Let go of the release lever 16 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 D)

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 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 E)

Slide the parallel guide 26 with the guide rods 27 into the base plate 14 and tighten as required with the wing bolts 10. Additionally, the parallel guide can be adjusted lengthwise with the wing bolts 28 and 29.
Fine adjustment of the length is possible with the fine-adjustment knob 30 after loosening both wing bolts 28. One revolution corresponds with a setting range of 2.0 mm. One graduation mark on the fine-adjustment knob 30 changes the setting range by 0.1 mm.
The effective contact surface of the parallel guide can be adjusted with the edge guide 31. Guide the switched on power tool with uniform feed and lateral pressure on the parallel guide alongside the workpiece edge.

– Push the release lever 16 down and slowly lower the plunge router until the adjusted depth-of-cut is reached. Let go of the release lever 16 again to lock this cutting depth.
– Guide the switched on power tool with the protruding guide bushing alongside the template applying lateral pressure.

Operation with Router Table (Accessory)

The GOF 2000 CE is compatible with several router tables available on the accessories market. To ensure safe mounting and usage as intended for the GOF 2000 CE with a router table, it is absolutely necessary that you:
– make sure that the selected router table is compatible with the GOF 2000 CE (please observe the information of the router table manufacturer)
– follow the mounting and operating instructions of the router table manufacturer
– follow the safety warnings of the router table manufacturer and all safety warnings of the GOF 2000 CE in these operating instructions.
Bosch shall not assume any liability whatsoever for injuries and damage that can occur caused by use of the GOF 2000 CE with a router table other than intended for..

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 centre 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 coloured 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 moulded plug is removed from the cable of this power tool, it must be disposed of safely

After-sales Service and Customer Assistance Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found under: www.bosch-pt.com
Our customer consultants answer your questions concerning best buy, application and adjustment of products and accessories.

Great Britain

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
Tel. Service: +44 (0844) 736 0109
Fax: +44 (0844) 736 0146
E-Mail:

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: +61 (01300) 307 044
Fax: +61 (01300) 307 045
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: +64 (0800) 543 353
Fax: +64 (0800) 428 570
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: +61 (03) 9541 5555
www.bosch.com.au

Disposal

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

Only for EC countries:

Do not dispose of power tools into household waste! According the European Guideline 2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national
right, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally correct manner.
Subject to change without notice.

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