I also went through cleaning the switch with canned air and so far the switch has only intermittently been a problem. That new router also exhibited a faulty switch. Back to Sears, got a replacement (I purchased an extended replacement warranty). I purchased a CRAFTSMAN router (The exact same model as the Bosch). By the time I would have a replacement the warranty would have expired. Numerous e-mails to Bosch and finally a response that they are investigating a new switch design. I returned the router to the store and obtained a replacement from LOWES.Īgain, that router switch failed. The switch 'failed' shortly after it's first use. Well over a year ago I reported this problem on the forum. Only takes a few minutes to clean it, but it there's a new SEALED switch available, it'd only take a few minutes to CHANGE it and then I won't have to do this again Sawdust gets into the switch by slipping past the rocker. I can see where this is going to happen again. Cleaned out the switch, popped in the rocker, tested with multimeter. I had to get a tweezers to put it back in. The post that comes down out of the rocker piece rides on the curve. This little metal piece is curved! If you're looking down into the switch, the curve goes AWAY from you. There's a raised contact on one end that has to sit on a contact below it. (I blew mine out when I was getting the sawdust out). This is what "makes and breaks" to provide power. It just fits in there in a tab-and-slot arrangement. ![]() be careful because there's a little piece of metal inside the switch and it's not really held in there in any way. I may call and see if I can get them to send me one. This switch isn't very well designed considering the environment it has to work in. ![]() The rocker pops out and has a little post sticking straight down (into the switch). you don't want to damage those little buttons that hold it in. Use a small, thin bladed screwdriver to gently slip between the rocker and the switch housing NOT IN THE MIDDLE. You can see them from the outside of the switch. The rocker portion of the switch is just popped into the plastic switch housing and held in there by 2 little protruding "buttons" on either side. I put a multimeter on it and it wasn't passing power through (just using resistance testing). The other one will snake out as you pull the switch away from the housing. When it's out away from the router housing a little bit you can disconnect the one wire that's on a spade terminal at the switch. Now you can just pry the switch out gently. You need to do this to get slack in the wires going to the switch. The whole speed control unit lifts right out of the way as well. Now lift the power cord out of it's spot and kinda flip it over the top of the router. Trace that wire (easy) and pull that connection (spade terminal). ![]() The one that's soldered to the switch is connected to the router using a spade terminal at the other end. One is soldered to the switch and the other is on a spade terminal. Same size as the ones holding teh sub-base on. In order to remove the switch you'll want to take out the 2 screws that hold the power cord in place. Not only unplugged but confirm that I know where teh plug IS before doing this stuff.Ģ screws removed to take the top cover off. MAKE SURE IT's UPLUGGED AND YOU CAN SEE THE PLUG. No amount of shaking or blowing out would get it going again. Precision centering ensures you've positioned the bit correctly.Ok well tonight I went to use my router and suddenly. Sturdy aluminum housing withstands heavy-duty use. Double insulation design further protects the motor. This base has three threaded holes to make it easier for you to mount and adjust the bit height. The soft-start motor controls torque to prevent errors. A one-piece armature shaft allows you to use longer bit shanks. Its sealed power switch prevents fine dust from entering the housing, and you can position it on the right or left based on your preferences, and the toggle design is easy to operate. Rounded handles on the Bosch fixed base router maximizes your control. Micro-fine bit-depth adjustment gets you the settings you need when cutting trim. ![]() Bosch's fixed base router also features Constant Response™ circuitry to prevent overloads and maintain even speeds for smooth cuts. An adjustable speed dial helps you control the speed based on the material. Its powerful 12-Amp motor produces no-load speeds of up to 25,000 rpm for premiere cutting accuracy. The BOSCH 2.25-HP Electronic Fixed Base Router gives you the precision you need on all your detailed routing projects. Bosch 2.25 HP Electronic Fixed-Base Router
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