BOSCH GKF 600 Professional Trimmer Palm Router Instruction Manual

BOSCH GKF 600 Professional Trimmer Palm Router

Safety Instructions

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

  WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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.

Work area safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• 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.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

• 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.
• 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.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• 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 or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• 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.
• 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.

Personal safety

• 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.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• 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 energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• 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.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• 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.
• Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care

• 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.
• 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.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, 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.
• 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.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. 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.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• 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.
• Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Service

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

Safety instructions for edge routers

• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, because the cutter may contact its own cord. Cutting a “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock.
• Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by your hand or against the body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
• The permitted speed of the cutting bit must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. If cutting bits run faster than their rated speed, they may break and fly off.
• Routers and other accessories must be able to fit exactly in the tool holder (collet) of your power tool. Application tools that do not fit exactly in the tool holder of the power tool will turn unevenly, vibrate heavily and may cause a loss of control.
• Only bring the power tool into contact with the workpiece when switched on. Otherwise there is danger of kickback if the cutting tool jams in the workpiece.
• Never rout over metal objects, nails or screws. The router could become damaged and cause increased vibration.
• Use suitable 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 routers. Blunt or damaged routers cause increased friction, create imbalances and may become jammed.
• Always wait until the power tool has come to a complete stop before placing it down. The application tool can jam and cause you to lose control of the power tool.

Products sold in GB only:

Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug. The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

Product Description and Specifications

Read all the safety and general instructions. Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this operating manual.

Intended use

The power tool is intended for copy routing as well as routing grooves, edges, profiles and elongated holes in wood, plastic and light building materials while resting firmly on the workpiece.

Product features

The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram of the power tool.

(1) Drive unit
(2) Routing base
(3) Thumbwheel for fine adjustment of routing depth
(4) Router bita)
(5) Cap nut with collet
(6) Guide plate
(7) Base plate
(8) Scale for setting routing depth
(9) Spindle lock button
(10) Clamping lever
(11) On/off switch
(12) Handle (insulated gripping surface)
(13) Collet
(14) Tool holder
(15) Open-ended spanner (17 mm)
(16) Knurled screw for attachment of side stop
(17) Parallel guide
(18) Wing bolt for parallel guide
(19) Roller guide
(20) Wing bolt for locking of the horizontal alignment
(21) Wing bolt for horizontal alignment of the roller guide
(22) Guide roller
(23) Base cover sleevea)
(24) Tilt basea)
(25) Wing bolt for angle adjustment
(26) Scale for routing angle adjustment
(27) Handle for the guide platea)
(28) Extraction guarda)
(29) Extraction adaptera)
(30) Guide plate with handle and extraction adapter)
(31) Nut for adjustment of the tensioning force

a) Accessories shown or described are not included with the product as standard. You can find the complete selection of accessories in our accessories range.

Technical data

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Weight according to EPTA‑Procedure 01:2014| kg| 1.5| 1.5
Protection class| | /II| /II

The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.

Noise/Vibration Information

Noise emission values determined according to
EN 62841-2-17.
Typically the A-weighted noise level of the power tool are:
84 dB(A); sound power level 95 dB(A). Uncertainty
K = 3 dB.

Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K
determined according to EN 62841-2-17: ah = 4.5 m/s2 , K = 1.5 m/s2 .

The vibration level and noise emission value given in these instructions have been measured in accordance with a standardized measuring procedure and may be used to compare power tools. They may also be used for a preliminary estimation of vibration and noise emissions.
The stated vibration level and noise emission value represent the main applications of the power tool. However, if the power tool is used for other applications, with different application tools or is poorly maintained, the vibration level and noise emission value may differ. This may significantly increase the vibration and noise emissions over the total working period.
To estimate vibration and noise emissions accurately, the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually being used should also be taken into account. This may significantly reduce vibration and noise emissions over the total working period.
Implement additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration, such as servicing the power tool and application tools, keeping their hands warm, and organizing workflows correctly

Fitting

• Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.

Changing the tool

• Wearing protective gloves while fitting and changing router bits is recommended.

Original router bits from the extensive range of Bosch accessories are available from your specialist dealer.

Removing the Routing Base (see figure A)

Before fitting a router bit, you must first separate the routing base (2) from the drive unit (1).
Open the clamping lever (10) and turn the routing base (2) with the mark to the symbol on the drive unit (1).
Pull the drive unit upwards as far as it will go.
Turn the drive unit anticlockwise as far as it will go and pull it out of the routing base.

Changing the collet (see figure B)

Depending on the router bit used, you may have to change the cap nut with the collet (5) before fitting the router bit.
If the right collet for your router bit is already fitted, please follow the work steps in the following section. The collet (13) must sit in the cap nut with a small amount of play. The cap nut (5) must be easy to fit. If the cap nut or collet is damaged, replace it immediately.
Press and hold the spindle lock button (9). If necessary, turn the motor spindle manually until it is locked in place.
Unscrew the cap nut (5) anticlockwise using the open-ended spanner (15).
Release the spindle lock button.
If required, clean all the parts you want to fit with a soft brush or by blowing them clean with compressed air before assembling them.
Place the new cap nut on the tool holder (14).
Loosely tighten the cap nut.

• Do not, under any circumstances, tighten the collet with the tightening nut until a router bit has been fitted. The collet may otherwise become damaged.

Fitting the router bit (see figures C–D)

• Wearing protective gloves while fitting and changing router bits is recommended.
  Router bits are available in a wide variety of designs and qualities depending on the intended application.
  Router bits made of high-performance high-speed steel (HSS) are suited to machining soft materials such as softwood and plastic.
  Router bits with carbide tips are especially suitable for hard and abrasive materials such as hardwood and aluminium.
  Original router bits from the extensive range of Bosch accessories are available from your specialist dealer.
  Only use undamaged and clean router bits.

  • Press and hold the spindle lock button (9) (➊). If required, turn the spindle by hand until the locking mechanism engages.
  • Do not activate the spindle lock button (9) while the tool spindle is moving.
  • Loosen the cap nut (5) with the open-ended spanner (15) by turning it anticlockwise (➋).
  • Slide the router bit into the collet. The shank of the router bit must be immersed at least 20 mm into the collet.
  • Tighten the cap nut (5) with the open-ended spanner (15) by turning it clockwise. Release the spindle lock button (9).

• Do not, under any circumstances, tighten the collet with the tightening nut until a router bit has been fitted. The collet may otherwise become damaged.

Fitting the routing base (see figure E)

To start routing, the routing base (2) must be fitted back onto the drive unit (1).
Release the clamping lever (10), if this is locked in place.
Bring the two double arrows on the drive unit and the routing base (2) into alignment.
Push the drive unit into the routing base and turn the drive unit clockwise until the mark is at the symbol .
Slide the drive unit further into the routing base.
Once the assembly is complete, turn the routing base with the mark to the symbol  on the drive unit.
Lock the clamping lever.

• After assembly, always check that the drive unit is firmly seated in the routing base.

If required, change the pre-tension of the clamping lever (10)(see “Readjusting the clamping lever (see figure O)”, page 18).

Dust/Chip Extraction

The dust from materials such as lead paint, some types of wood, minerals and metal can be harmful to human health.
Touching or breathing in this dust can trigger allergic reactions and/or cause respiratory illnesses in the user or in people in the near vicinity.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are classified as carcinogenic, especially in conjunction with wood treatment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials containing asbestos may only be machined by specialists.

• Use a dust extraction system that is suitable for the material wherever possible.

• Provide good ventilation at the workplace.

• It is advisable to wear a P2 filter class breathing mask.
  The regulations on the material being machined that apply in the country of use must be observed.

• Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can easily ignite.

Operation

• Products that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a residual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current of 30 mA or less.
• Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the power tool. Power tools marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.

Starting Operation

Switching on/off
To switch on the power tool, set the on/off switch (11) to I.
To switch off the power tool, set the on/off switch (11) to 0.

Setting the routing depth

• The routing depth must only be set while the power tool is switched off.

For coarse adjustment of the routing depth (see figure F), proceed as follows:

• Place the power tool with a fitted router bit onto the workpiece you want to machine.

• Release the clamping lever (10), if this is locked in place.

• Turn the routing base (2) with the mark to the symbol and guide the drive unit slowly downwards until the router bit touches the workpiece.

• Lock the clamping lever.

• Read the measuring value off the scale (8) and note it down (zeroing). Add the required routing depth to this value.

• Open the clamping lever and set the drive unit to the calculated scale value.

• Turn the routing base with the mark to the symbol and lock the clamping lever back into place.

• Check the routing depth you have set by carrying out a practical test and correct it if required.
  For fine adjustment of the routing depth, proceed as follows:

• With the clamping lever (10) released, set the drive unit with the mark to the symbol .

• Set the required routing depth with the thumbwheel (3).

• Lock the clamping lever.

Working Advice

• Protect router bits against shock and impact.

Edge or profile routing (see figure G)

For edge and profile routing without a parallel guide, the router bit must be fitted with a pilot pin or a ball bearing.
While it is switched on, guide the power tool towards the workpiece from the side until the pilot pin or the ball bearing of the router bit is touching the side of the workpiece edge that you want to machine.
Guide the power tool along the workpiece edge. Pay attention that the router is positioned perpendicularly. Too much pressure can damage the edge of the workpiece.

Routing with a parallel guide (see figure H)

You can fit a parallel guide (17) for when cutting parallel to an edge.
Fit the parallel guide (17) to the routing base (2) using the knurled screw (16).
Set the required stop depth using the wing bolt on the parallel guide (18).
While it is switched on, guide the power tool along the workpiece edge with a uniform feed and while applying lateral pressure to the parallel guide.

Routing with a pilot (see figure I)

The pilot (19) helps when routing edges with router bits without a pilot pin or ball bearing.
Fit the pilot to the routing base (2) using the nut (16).
Guide the power tool along the workpiece edge with a uniform feed.
Lateral clearance: To change the amount of material being removed, you can adjust the lateral clearance between the workpiece and the guide roller (22) on the pilot (19).
Loosen the wing bolt (20), set the lateral clearance you want by turning the wing bolt (21), then retighten the wing bolt (20).
Height: Set the vertical alignment of the pilot according to the router bit you are using and the thickness of the workpiece you want to machine.
Loosen the nut (16) on the pilot, slide the pilot into the desired position and retighten the bolt.

Fitting the base cover sleeve (see figure J)

Intensive use of the power tool will cause the routing base to become hot. In this case, a base cover sleeve (accessory) can be fitted to protect the hands.
Remove the clamping lever (10).
Place the base cover sleeve (23) on the routing base (2) from above.
Reassemble the clamping lever again in such a manner that the drive unit (1) is held securely in the routing base when the clamping lever is locked.

Routing with the tilt base (see figures K–M)

The tilt base (24) is particularly suitable for flush routing of laminated edges at hard-to-reach locations, for routing special angles as well as for beveling edges. For edge routing using the tilt base, the router bit must be fitted with a pilot pin or a ball bearing.
To fit the tilt base, follow the work steps in the corresponding section (see “Fitting the routing base (see figure E)”, page 16).
To achieve precise angles, the tilt base (24) is equipped with adjustment notches in increments of 7.5°. The complete adjustment range is 75° (45° towards the front and 30° towards the rear).
Loosen both wing bolts (25).
Set the required angle using the scale (26) and tighten the wing bolts (25) again.

Changing the guide plate (see figure N)

The side-handle guide plate (30) can be mounted in place of the regular guide plate (6). It features an additional handle (27) and can be connected to a dust extraction system.

• Unscrew the four cylinder screws on the underside of the guide plate (6) and remove the guide plate.
• Screw the side-handle guide plate (30) to the base plate with the fastening screws provided.
• In order to connect a dust extraction system, an extraction adapter (30) must be fitted to the side-handle guide plate (29).
• Screw the extraction adapter to the guide plate with the two screws provided.
• Connect an extraction hose (dia. 35 mm) to the fitted extraction adapter.
• To ensure optimum dust extraction, the extraction adapter should be cleaned regularly.
• For routing edges, the extraction guard (28) should also be used.
• Fit the extraction guard between the side-handle guide plate (30) and the extraction adapter (29).
• Remove the extraction guard again for working smooth face surfaces.

The power tool can be directly connected to the plug socket of a Bosch all- purpose dust extractor with remote starter.
This dust extractor is started up automatically when the power tool is switched on.
The dust extractor must be suitable for the material being worked.
When extracting dry dust or dust that is especially detrimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special dust extractor.

Readjusting the clamping lever (see figure O)

When the drive unit (1) is no longer tightly seated in the routing base, the tensioning force of the clamping lever (10) must be readjusted.

• Open the clamping lever.
• Turn the nut (31) approx. 45° clockwise with an open-ended spanner (8 mm).
• Lock the clamping lever again.
• Check that the drive unit is clamped securely. Do not over-tighten the nut.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.
• To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.

In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be replaced, this must be done by Bosch or by an after-sales service centre that is authorised to repair Bosch power tools.

After-Sales Service and Application Service

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you with any questions about our products and their accessories.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.

Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange
the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com

You can find further service addresses at:
www.bosch-pt.com/serviceaddresses

Disposal

The power tool, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.
Do not dispose of power tools along with household waste.

Only for EU countries:
According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national law, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner. If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous substances.

Only for United Kingdom:
According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended), products that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Other Accessories

EU Declaration of Conformity

Edge router
Article number
We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards. Technical file at: *

Declaration of Conformity

Edge router
GKF 600
GKF 600| Article number
3 601 F0A 171
3 601 F0A 161
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We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the regulations listed below and are in conformity with the following standards.
Technical file at: Robert Bosch Ltd. (PT/SOP-GB), Broadwater Park, North Orbital Road, Uxbridge UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom
| The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in
Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
EN 62841-1:2015
EN 62841-2-17:2017
EN 55014-1:2017+A11:2020
EN 55014-2:2015
EN IEC 61000-3-2:2019
EN 61000-3-3:2013+A1:2019
EN IEC 63000:2018

Vonjy Rajakoba
Managing Director – Bosch UK

| Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, 70538 Stuttgart, Germany represented (in terms of the above regulations) by Robert Bosch Limited, Broadwater Park, North Orbital Road, Uxbridge UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom

Martin Sibley
Head of Sales Operations and Aftersales

Robert Bosch Ltd. Broadwater Park, North Orbital Road, Uxbridge UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom, as authorised representative
acting on behalf of Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, 70538 Stuttgart, Germany
Place of issue: Uxbridge| Date of issue: 10/06/2021

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