Bosch GKS 18 V-LI Professional Original Instructions Manual

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Robert Bosch GmbH
Geschäftsbereich Elektrowerkzeuge
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
GKS 18 V-LI Professional
www.bosch-pt.com
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General Power Tool Safety
Warnings
en
WARNING 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.
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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 energising 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.
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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.
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5) Battery tool use and care
a) Recharge only with the charger specified
by the manufacturer. A charger that is
suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
b) Use power tools only with specifically
designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury
and fire.
c) When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or
other small metal objects, that can make
a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
d) Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from
the battery may cause irritation or burns.
6) 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.
Machine-specific
Safety Warnings
f DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade. Keep your second hand on
auxiliary handle, or motor housing. If both
hands are holding the saw, they cannot be
cut by the blade.
f Do not reach underneath the workpiece.
The guard cannot protect you from the blade
below the workpiece.
f Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of
the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
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f Never hold the workpiece being cut in your
hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to
support the work properly to minimize body
exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
f Hold power tool by the insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting tool may run into hidden
wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will make
exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and
shock the operator.
f When ripping always use a rip fence or
straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade
binding.
f Always use blades with correct size and
shape (diamond versus round) of arbour
holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
f Never use damaged or incorrect blade
washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt
were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
f Causes and operator prevention of kickback:
– Kickback is a sudden reaction to a
pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade,
causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and
out of the workpiece toward the operator.
– When the blade is pinched or bound tightly
by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and
the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly
back toward the operator.
– If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge
of the blade can dig into the top surface of
the wood causing the blade to climb out of
the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or
incorrect operating procedures or conditions
and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.
f Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the
saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position your body to either
side of the blade, but not in line with the
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blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump
backwards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions
are taken.
f When blade is binding, or when interrupting
a cut for any reason, release the trigger and
hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the
work or pull the saw backward while the
blade is in motion or kickback may occur.
Investigate and take corrective actions to
eliminate the cause of blade binding.
f When restarting a saw in the workpiece,
centre the saw blade in the kerf and check
that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up
or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is
restarted.
f Support large panels to minimise the risk of
blade pinching and kickback. Large panels
tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on
both sides, near the line of cut and near the
edge of the panel.
f Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade
binding and kickback.
f Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
f Use extra caution when making a “plunge
cut” into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that
can cause kickback.
f Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if
lower guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower
guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent.
Raise the lower guard with the retracting
handle and make sure it moves freely and
does not touch the blade or any other part, in
all angles and depths of cut.
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f Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
f Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts”
and “compound cuts”. Raise lower guard by
retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be
released. For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
f Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting
blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of
the time it takes for the blade to stop after
switch is released.
f Do not reach into the saw dust ejector with
your hands. They could be injured by rotating parts.
f Do not work overhead with the saw. In this
manner you do not have sufficient control
over the power tool.
f 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.
f Do not operate the power tool stationary. It
is not designed for operation with a saw table.
f Do not use high speed steel (HSS) saw
blades. Such saw blades can easily break.
f Do not saw ferrous metals. Red hot chips
can ignite the dust extraction.
f 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.
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f Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped
with clamping devices or in a vice is held
more secure than by hand.
f 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.
f Avoid unintentional switching on. Ensure
the On/Off switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Carrying the
power tool with your finger on the On/Off
switch or inserting the battery pack into
power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
f Do not open the battery. Danger of shortcircuiting.
Protect the battery against heat, e. g., also against continuous sun irradiation
and fire. There is danger of explosion.
f In case of damage and improper use of the
battery, vapours may be emitted. Provide
for fresh air and seek medical help in case
of complaints. The vapours can irritate the
respiratory system.
f When the battery is defective, liquid can escape and come into contact with adjacent
components. Check any parts concerned.
Clean such parts or replace them, if required.
f Use the battery only in conjunction with
your Bosch power tool. This measure alone
protects the battery against dangerous overload.
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.
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Intended Use
The machine is intended for lengthways and
crossways cutting of wood with straight cutting
lines as well as mitre cuts in wood while resting
firmly on the workpiece. With suitable saw
blades, thin-walled non-ferrous metals, e. g.,
profiles, can also be sawed.
Working ferrous metals is not permitted.
Product Features
The numbering of the product features refers to
the illustration of the machine on the graphics
page.
1 Safety switch for On/Off switching
2 On/Off switch
3 Battery*
4 Blade guard
5 Lever for retracting blade guard
6 Base plate
7 Retracting blade guard
8 Parallel guide
9 Cutting mark, 0°
10 Cutting mark, 45°
11 Wing bolt for bevel-angle preselection
12 Wing bolt for parallel guide
13 Scale for mitre angle
14 Spindle lock button
15 Auxiliary handle
16 Allen key
17 Saw spindle
18 Mounting flange
19 Saw blade*
20 Clamping flange
21 Clamping bolt with washer
22 Marks on the blade guard
23 Battery unlocking button
24 Fastening screw for extraction adapter
29 Set of screw clamps*
30 Guide rail*
31 Connection piece*
*The accessories illustrated or described are not included as standard delivery.
Noise/Vibration Information
Measured values determined according to
EN 60745.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the
product are: Sound pressure level 95 dB(A);
Sound power level 106 dB(A). Uncertainty
K =1.5 dB.
Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values (triax vector sum) determined according to EN 60745:
Vibration emission value ah =3.0 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 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: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep
the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.
25 Extraction adapter
26 Vacuum hose*
27 Cutting-depth scale
28 Clamping lever for cutting-depth preselection
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Technical Data
Circular Saw
GKS 18 V-LI
Professional
Article number
3 601 F6H 0..
Rated voltage
No-load speed
Cutting depth, max.
– for 0° bevel angle
– for 45° bevel angle
V=
18
min-1
3900
mm
mm
51
40
Spindle lock
Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
Head of Product
Certification
11.04.2008, Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Assembly
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Base plate dimensions
mm
146 x 272
Saw blade diameter,
max.
mm
165
Saw blade diameter,
min.
mm
160
Blade thickness, max.
mm
1.7
Tooth thickness/setting, max.
mm
2.6
Tooth thickness/setting, min.
mm
2.0
Mounting bore
mm
20
Weight according to
EPTA-Procedure
01/2003
Dr. Egbert Schneider
Senior Vice President
Engineering
kg
4.1
Please observe the article number on the type plate of
your machine. The trade names of the individual machines may vary.
Battery Charging
f Use only the battery chargers listed on the
accessories page. Only these battery chargers are matched to the lithium ion battery of
your power tool.
Note: The battery is supplied partially charged.
To ensure full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the battery charger before using your power tool for the first time.
The lithium ion battery can be charged at any
time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure does not damage the
battery.
The Li-ion battery is protected against deep discharging by the “Electronic Cell Protection
(ECP)”. When the battery is empty, the machine
is switched off by means of a protective circuit:
The inserted tool no longer rotates.
Do not continue to press the
On/Off switch after the machine has been automatically switched off. The
battery can be damaged.
WARNING
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 according 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
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The battery is equipped with a NTC temperature
control which allows charging only within a temperature range of between 0 °C and 45 °C. A
long battery service life is achieved in this manner.
Observe the notes for disposal.
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Removing the Battery
Mounting the Saw Blade (see figure A)
The battery 3 is equipped with two locking levels that should prevent the battery from falling
out when pushing the battery unlocking button
23 unintentionally. As long as the battery is inserted in the power tool, it is held in position by
means of a spring.
For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place
the machine on the face side of the motor housing.
Selecting a Saw Blade
– Clean the saw blade 19 and all clamping
parts to be assembled.
– Tilt back the retracting blade guard 7 and
hold firmly.
– Place the saw blade 19 onto the mounting
flange 18. The cutting direction of the teeth
(direction of arrow on the saw blade) and the
direction-of-rotation arrow on the retracting
blade guard 7 must correspond.
– Mount the clamping flange 20 and screw in
the clamping bolt 21 turning in rotation direction o. Observe correct mounting position of mounting flange 18 and clamping
flange 20.
– Press the spindle lock button 14 and keep it
pressed.
– Tighten the clamping bolt 16 with the Allen
key 21 by turning in rotation direction o. The
tightening torque is 6–9 Nm, which corresponds to hand tight plus ¼ turn or
3 graduation marks of the marks 22 on the
blade guard 4.
An overview of recommended saw blades can
be found at the end of this manual.
Dust/Chip Extraction
To remove the battery 3, press the battery unlocking button 23 and pull the battery out of the
power tool toward the rear. Do not exert any
force.
Mounting/Replacing the Saw Blade
f Before any work on the power tool, remove
the battery.
f When mounting the saw blade, wear protective gloves. Danger of injury when touching
the saw blade.
f Only use saw blades that correspond with
the characteristic data given in the operating instructions.
f Do not under any circumstances use grinding discs as the cutting tool.
Removal of the Saw Blade (see figure A)
For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place
the machine on the face side of the motor housing.
– Press the spindle lock button 14 and keep it
pressed.
f The spindle lock button 14 may be actuated
only when the saw spindle is at a standstill.
Otherwise, the power tool can be damaged.
– With the Allen key 16, unscrew the clamping
bolt 21 turning in rotation direction n.
– Tilt back the retracting blade guard 7 and
hold firmly.
– Remove the clamping flange 20 and the saw
blade 19 from the saw spindle 17.
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f Before any work on the power tool, remove
the battery.
f 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.
– To achieve a high degree of dust extraction, use the vacuum cleaner type GAS
25/GAS 50/GAS 50 M for wood or GAS
50 MS for wood and/or mineral dust in
conjunction with this power tool.
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– 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
(see figure B)
Fasten the extraction adapter 25 to the base
plate 6 with the fastening screw 24.
A vacuum hose with a diameter of 35 mm can be
connected to the extraction adapter 25.
Loosen the clamping lever 28. For a smaller cutting depth, pull the saw away from the base
plate 6; for a larger cutting depth, push the saw
toward the base plate 6. Adjust the desired cutting depth at the cutting-depth scale. Tighten
the clamping lever 28 again.
The tightening tension of the clamping lever 28
can be readjusted. For this, unscrew the clamping lever 28, and screw it back again turned offset by at least 30° in anticlockwise direction.
Adjusting the Cutting Angle
It is best to place the machine on the face side
of the blade guard 4.
f The extraction adapter may not be mounted
when no external dust extraction is connected. Otherwise the extraction channel
can become clogged.
Loosen wing bolt 11. Tilt the saw sidewards. Adjust the desired setting at the scale 13. Tighten
wing bolt 11 again.
f Do not connect a dust bag to the extraction
adapter. Otherwise the extraction system
can become clogged.
Note: For bevel cuts, the cutting depth is smaller than the setting indicated on the cuttingdepth scale 27.
To ensure optimum extraction, the extraction
adapter 25 must be cleaned regularly.
Cutting Marks
External Dust Extraction
Connect the vacuum hose 26 to a vacuum cleaner (accessory). An overview for connecting to
various vacuum cleaners can be found at the
end of this manual.
0°
45°
0°
45°
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
The 0° cutting mark (9) indicates the position of
the saw blade for right-angled cuts. The 45° cutting mark (10) indicates the position of the saw
blade for 45° cuts.
For precise cuts, position the circular saw
against the workpiece as shown in the figure. It
is best to carry out a trial cut.
Operating Modes
f Before any work on the power tool, remove
the battery.
Adjusting the Cutting Depth (see figure C)
f Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of
the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the
blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
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Starting Operation
Inserting the Battery
f Use only original Bosch lithium ion batteries with the voltage listed on the nameplate
of your power tool. Using other batteries can
lead to injuries and pose a fire hazard.
Insert the charged battery 3 from the front into
the base of the power tool. Push the battery
completely into the base until the red stripe can
no longer be seen and the battery is securely
locked.
Switching On and Off
To start the machine, first push the lock-off button for the On/Off switch 1 and then press the
On/Off switch 2 and keep it pressed.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off
switch 2.
Note: For safety reasons, the On/Off switch 2
cannot be locked; it must remain pressed during
the entire operation.
Sawing Wood
The correct selection of the saw blade depends
on the type and quality of the wood and whether
lengthway or crossway cuts are required.
When cutting spruce lengthways, long spiral
chips are formed.
Beech and oak dusts are especially detrimental
to health. Therefore, work only with dust extraction.
Sawing with Parallel Guide (see figure D)
The parallel guide 8 enables exact cuts along a
workpiece edge and cutting strips of the same
dimension.
Sawing with Auxiliary Guide (see figure E)
For sawing large workpieces or straight edges, a
board or strip can clamped to the workpiece as
an auxiliary guide; the base plate of the circular
saw can be guided alongside the auxiliary guide.
Sawing with Guide Rail (see figure F)
Run-on Brake
The guide rail 30 is used to carry out straight
cuts.
An integrated run-on brake reduces the run-on
period of the saw blade after switching off the
machine.
Note: Use the guide rail 30 only for right-angled
cuts. When using for mitre cuts, the guide rail 30
can become damaged.
Protection Against Deep Discharging
The Li-ion battery is protected against deep discharging by the “Electronic Cell Protection
(ECP)”. When the battery is empty, the machine
is switched off by means of a protective circuit:
The inserted tool no longer rotates.
Working Advice
Protect saw blades against impact and shock.
Guide the machine evenly and with light feed in
the cutting direction. Excessive feed significantly reduces the service life of the saw blade and
can cause damage to the power tool.
Sawing performance and cutting quality depend
essentially on the condition and the tooth form
of the saw blade. Therefore, use only sharp saw
blades that are suited for the material to be
worked.
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The adhesive coating prevents the guide rail
from slipping and protects the surface of the
workpiece. The coating of the guide rail allows
the circular saw to glide easily.
Place the circular saw directly onto the guide
rail 30. Fasten the guide rail 30 with suitable
clamping devices, e. g., screw clamps, on the
workpiece in such a manner that the narrow leg
of the guide rail 30 faces toward the saw blade.
The guide rail 30 must not extend beyond the
face side of the workpiece where the cut is to
be started.
Switch the machine on and guide it in the cutting direction applying moderate and steady
feed.
Two guide rails can be connected to one with
use of the connection piece 31. Clamping is carried out with the four screws located in the connection piece.
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Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the
Battery
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
After-sales Service and Customer Assistance
A significantly reduced working period after
charging indicates that the battery is used and
must be replaced.
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.
Observe the notes for disposal.
Great Britain
Store the battery only within a temperature
range between 0 °C and 45 °C. As an example,
do not leave the battery in the car in summer.
Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a soft, clean and dry brush.
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance and Cleaning
f Before any work on the machine itself (e. g.
maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as
during transport and storage, remove the
battery from the power tool. There is danger
of injury when unintentionally actuating the
On/Off switch.
f For safe and proper working, always keep
the machine and ventilation slots clean.
The retracting blade guard must always be able
to move freely and retract automatically. Therefore, always keep the area around the retracting
blade guard clean. Remove dust and chips by
blowing out with compressed air or with a
brush.
Saw blades that are not coated can be protected against corrosion with a thin coat of acid-free
oil. Before use, the oil must be removed again,
otherwise the wood will become soiled.
Resin and glue residue on the saw blade produces poor cuts. Therefore, clean the saw blade immediately after use.
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.
Bosch Power Tools
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: [email protected]
Ireland
Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: +353 (01) 4 66 67 00
Fax: +353 (01) 4 66 68 88
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
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Transport
The battery is tested according to UN document
ST/SG/AC.10/11/Rev.3 Part III, subsection 38.3.
It has effective protection against internal overpressure and short circuiting as well as devices
for the prevention of violent rupture and dangerous reverse current flow.
The lithium-equivalent content in the battery is
below applicable limit values. Therefore, the
battery is not subject to national or international
regulations pertaining to dangerous mediums,
neither as an individual component nor when inserted into a machine. However, the regulations
governing dangerous goods may be relevant
when transporting several batteries. In this
case, it can be necessary to comply with special
conditions (e.g., concerning the packaging). For
more information, please refer to the instruction
sheet (in English) under the following Internet
address:
http://purchasing.bosch.com/en/start/
Allgemeines/Download/index.htm.
Only for EC countries:
Defective or dead out battery packs/batteries
must be recycled according the guideline
91/157/EEC.
Batteries no longer suitable for use can be
directly returned at:
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: [email protected]
Subject to change without notice.
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.
Battery packs/batteries:
Li-ion:
Please observe the instructions in section “Transport”,
page 28.
Do not dispose of battery packs/batteries into
household waste, fire or water. Battery
packs/batteries should be collected, recycled or
disposed of in an environmental-friendly manner.
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