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Restarting Protection
The restart protection feature prevents the power tool from
uncontrolled starting after the power supply to it has been
interrupted.
To restart the tool, set the on/off switch (29) to the "off" po-
sition and then switch the power tool on again.
Release Lever (see figure C)
The release lever (23) is automatically reset when you let go
of it. For better retention force, the release lever (23) must
be pulled back as far as it will go. The retention force can be
readjusted if required. To do so, insert an hex key (4 mm)
into the opening on the handle. Turn the hex key clockwise
to increase the retention force, and turn it anticlockwise to
reduce the retention force.
Setting the routing depth
The routing depth must only be set while the power
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tool is switched off.
For coarse adjustment of the routing depth (see figure D
and E), proceed as follows:
– Place the power tool with a fitted router bit onto the work-
piece you want to machine.
– Set the fine-adjustment path to the centre position with
the adjustment knob (25). To do this, turn the knob (25)
until the markings (19) match those shown in the figure.
Then turn the scale (24) to 0.
– Set the step buffer (9) to the low-
est step; the step buffer audibly
clicks into place.
– Loosen the screw (15) on the
(19)
depth stop (14) so that the depth
stop (14) is freely movable.
– Push the release lever (23) back and slowly guide the
router down until the router bit (5) touches the work-
piece surface. Let go of the release lever (23) again to
lock this position.
– Press the depth stop (14) down until it is resting on the
step buffer (9).
GOF 1250 LCE: Switch on the digital depth display at the
on/off switch (18). Press the button (16) for setting the
zero point of the depth stop (14).
GOF 1250 CE: Set the slide with the index mark (27) to
position 0 on the routing depth scale (26).
– Set the depth stop (14) to the required routing depth and
tighten the screw (15) on the depth stop (14).
GOF 1250 CE: Make sure you do not adjust the slide with
the index mark (27) any more.
– Push the release lever (23) and guide the router to the
uppermost position.
For larger routing depths, you should perform the cut in sev-
eral phases, so that only a small amount of material is re-
moved after each cut. You can use the step buffer (9) to di-
vide the routing process into several steps. To do this, set
the required routing depth with the smallest step of the step
buffer and, for the first cutting phases, select the higher
steps to start with. The clearance of the steps can be
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changed by screwing the adjusting screws (10) further in or
out.
After making a test cut, you can set the routing depth to the
exact level you require by turning the knob (25). Turning it
clockwise increases the routing depth; turning it anticlock-
wise decreases the routing depth. The scale (24) can be
used for guidance. One revolution corresponds to an adjust-
ment range of 2.0 mm. Each of the graduation marks on the
bottom edge of the scale (24) changes the adjustment range
by 0.1 mm. The maximum adjustment range is ±8 mm.
Example: The required routing depth should be 10.0 mm,
and the test cut resulted in a routing depth of 9.6 mm.
– Turn the scale (24) to 0.
– Turn the adjustment knob (25) clockwise by 0.4 mm/4
graduation marks (difference between target and actual
value).
– Check the selected routing depth by performing another
test cut.
GOF 1250 CE: After setting the routing depth, do not
change the position of the slide (27) on the depth stop (14)
any more to ensure that you can always read the current
routing depth on the scale (26).
GOF 1250 LCE: The current routing depth is shown on the
display (21).
Working Advice
Protect router bits against shock and impact.
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Routing direction and routing process (see figure F)
Routing must always be carried out with the work-
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piece being moved against the direction in which the
router bit (5) is turning (up cut). If the workpiece is
moved in the same direction as the router bit is turning
(down cut), the power tool may be pulled out of your
hands.
Set the required routing depth (see "Setting the routing
depth", page 20).
Place the power tool with a fitted router bit onto the work-
piece you want to machine and switch on the power tool.
Push the release lever (23) back and guide the router as far
as it will go in the direction of the base plate (13). Let go of
the release lever (23) again in order to lock the plunging
depth.
Carry out the routing process with a uniform feed.
When routing is complete, move the router back to the
highest position.
Switch the power tool off.
Routing with an auxiliary guide (see figure G)
For machining large workpieces, e.g. when routing grooves,
you can fasten a board or straight edge securely to the work-
piece as an auxiliary guide. The router can be guided along
the path of this auxiliary guide. Move the router on the
flattened side of the guide plate along the auxiliary guide.
Edge or profile routing
For edge and profile routing without a parallel guide, the
router bit must be fitted with a pilot pin or a ball bearing.
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