Bosch RS35 User Manual

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Operating/Safety Instructions Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité

Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad

RS35

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General Safety Rules

! WARNING Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. The term “power tool” in

all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or batteryoperated (cordless) power tool.

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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.

Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC power supply. While the tool may appear to work, the electrical components of the AC rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard to the operator.

If operating the power tool in damp locations is unavoidable a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be used to supply the power to your tool. GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety.

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 safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. Safety equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before plugging in. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or plugging in 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 jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry 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 these devices can reduce dustrelated hazards.

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Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery hands cannot safely control the power tool.

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 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.

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. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tools 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 and in the manner intended for the particular type of power tool, 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.

Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Service

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.

Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful not to disassemble any portion of the tool since internal wires may be misplaced or pinched or safety guard return springs may be improperly mounted. Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage plastic parts.

Risk of injury to user, power cord must only be serviced by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.

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Safety Rules for Reciprocating Saws

Hold tool by 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 make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Do not drill, fasten or break into existing walls or other blind areas where electrical wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this worksite.

Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control.

Never leave the trigger locked "ON". Before plugging the tool in, check that the trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups could cause injury.

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Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not reach under the material being cut. The proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden from your sight.

Keep hands from between the gear housing and saw blade holder. The reciprocating blade holder can pinch your fingers.

Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent blade can break easily or cause kickback.

Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and allow the blade to come to full speed. Tool can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is too slow at beginning of cut and possibly kickback.

Always wear safety goggles or eye protection when using this tool. Use a dust mask or respirator for applications which generate dust.

Secure material before cutting. Never hold it in your hand or across legs. Small or thin material may flex or vibrate with the blade, causing loss of control.

Make certain all adjusting screws and the blade holder are tight before making a cut.

Loose adjusting screws and holders can cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of control may result.

When removing the blade from the tool avoid contact with skin and use proper

protective gloves when grasping the blade or accessory. Accessories may be hot after prolonged use.

When using the saw hook always be aware that the the blade is exposed. Always hang the tool in an area where yourself and bystandards can not accidently make contact with the blade.

Some dust created by ! WARNING power sanding, sawing,

grinding, drilling, and other construction activities contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are:

•Lead from lead-based paints,

•Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and

•Arsenic and chromium from chemicallytreated lumber.

Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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Symbols

IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

Symbol

Name

Designation/Explanation

Volts

Voltage (potential)

Amperes

Current

Hertz

Frequency (cycles per second)

Watt

Power

Kilograms

Weight

min

Minutes

Time

Seconds

Time

Diameter

Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.

No load speed

Rotational speed, at no load

.../min

Revolutions or reciprocation per minute

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

orbits etc. per minute

Off position

Zero speed, zero torque...

1, 2, 3, ...

Selector settings

Speed, torque or position settings.

I, II, III,

Higher number means greater speed

Infinitely variable selector with off

Speed is increasing from 0 setting

Arrow

Action in the direction of arrow

Alternating current

Type or a characteristic of current

Direct current

Type or a characteristic of current

Alternating or direct current

Type or a characteristic of current

Class II construction

Designates Double Insulated

Construction tools.

Earthing terminal

Grounding terminal

Warning symbol

Alerts user to warning messages

Ni-Cad RBRC seal

Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling

program

This symbol designates

that this tool is listed to

that this tool is listed by

Canadian Standards by

Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol

This symbol designates that

This symbol designates

designates

this tool is listed by

that

that this tool is listed by

Underwriters Laboratories,

this tool

the Canadian Standards

and listed to Canadian

complies

Association.

Standards by Underwriters

to NOM

Laboratories.

Mexican

Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by

Intertek Testing Services.

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Functional Description and Specifications

! WARNING Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Reciprocating Saw

FIG. 1

		VIBRATION DAMPER
	SAW BLADE	HANDLE / SAW MECHANISM
	SAW BLADE	LockJaw™ BLADE HOLDER
		LockJaw™ BLADE HOLDER
		“LOCK-ON” BUTTON
		RUBBER BOOT
		VARIABLE SPEED
		CONTROLLED TRIGGER

		RUBBERIZED
PIVOTING		SOFT GRIP
PIVOTING
FOOTPLATE
BLADE ORBIT
SELECTOR
FOOTPLATE	VENTILATION
RELEASE LEVER	OPENINGS
	VARIABLE SPEED	SWIVEL
	DIAL	CORD

NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.

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Assembly

Preparing the Saw

BLADE SELECTION

No one blade can be efficient on all cutting jobs. Different materials require specially designed blades. Since your reciprocating saw can cut so many materials, many types of BOSCH blades are available. Be sure to use the proper blade to ensure proper cutting performance.

INSTALLING A BLADE

! WARNING Unplug tool from power source before changing blade

or making any adjustments.

1. Insert the blade into the LockJaw™ blade holder until the locking collar automatically rotates clockwise and locks the blade in place (Fig. 2). Note: if the blade will not lock automatically, rotate the locking collar counter-

FIG. 2

LOCKING

COLLAR

LockJaw™

BLADE HOLDER

BLADE

clockwise until it clicks and locks in the open position (Fig. 3).

2 Push in and pull out on the blade to be sure the pin in the clamp housing goes through the hole in the blade to hold the blade securely. The blade may be inserted with the teeth facing down or up.

3. To remove the blade, rotate the locking collar counter-clockwise and the blade will automatically eject from the LockJaw™ blade holder and lock the collar in the open position.

! Make sure that the front end WARNING of the blade extends through

the footplate for the entire stroke length. Do not use specialty blades that are very short or those with a significant cant. Blade must not contact footplate. A blade which is too short or tilted could jam inside the foot and snap.

FIG. 3

Open

Position

LOCKING COLLAR

Operating Instructions

VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED

TRIGGER SWITCH

Your tool is equipped with a variable speed controlled trigger switch. The tool can be turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger. The blade plunger stroke rate can be adjusted from the minimum to maximum nameplate stroke rate by the pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to increase the speed and release pressure to decrease speed (Fig. 1).

"LOCK-ON" BUTTON

The "Lock-ON" button, located in the handle of your tool allows for continuous operation at maximum SPM without holding the trigger (Fig. 1).

TO LOCK TRIGGER "ON": squeeze trigger, depress button and release trigger.

TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger and release it without depressing the "LockON" button.

! WARNING If the “Lock-ON” button is continuously being depressed,

the trigger can not be released.

VIBRATION DAMPER HANDLE /

SAW MECHANISM

The integrated vibration damper in the main handle and saw mechanism reduces vibrations to the main handle (Fig. 1).

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VARIABLE SPEED DIAL

Your tool is equipped with a variable speed dial. The blade stroke rate may be adjusted during cutting operation by presetting the dial on or between any one of the six numbers (Fig. 1).

Setting SPM rating (strokes per minute)

1- Low stroke speed

2-3 Medium stroke speed

4 High stroke speed

Higher speed settings are generally used for fast cutting or when softer cutting materials such as wood, composite materials, and plastics. Slower speed settings are generally used when precision is required or when cutting harder materials. Materials typically cut using slower speeds include sheet metal, conduit, and pipe.

ORBIT SELECTOR

To obtain the best cutting advance in various types of materials, your saw has a blade orbit selector to adjust the swing of the saw blade. When cutting into wood and plastic, as well as other soft materials, a larger swing of the blade is desired.

There are two orbit selector positions. The non-orbit position (metal), move the orbit selector lever toward the and for a full orbit (wood), move the selector lever toward the (Fig. 4).

The non-orbit gives the best cutting advance and extends blade life when cutting steel and similar hard materials which have more

resistance to cut. For materials that have less resistance to cut, the orbit position can be selected for the best cutting advance. The orbit selector can be adjusted with the motor switched on or at a standstill.

FIG. 4

FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT

The footplate tilts in order to keep as much of its surface in contact with the work surface (Fig. 5 a)

(a)

FIG. 5

(b)

The footplate assembly can also be locked into the most optimal position to increase blade life and/or to reduce blade protrusion beyond the end of the footplate, such as when cutting into large diameter pipe or into walls.

To adjust the footplate position, simply lift up the footplate release lever, rotate lever

counter-clockwise 1 to 2 turns (Fig. 6). Move the footplate into desired position (Fig. 5 b).

To lock footplate, rotate lever clockwise until you hear it click and then lower lever returning it to its' pocket before using saw (Fig. 6).

FOOTPLATE

RELEASE LEVER

LOOSEN

FIG. 6

TIGHTEN

The locking mechanism can be locked into the optimized position suitable for the application. If the footplate is pulled out so far that a notch shows at the other end of the shaft, the

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footplate assembly is extended too far out,		FIG. 7
and must be retracted to a different position		FIG. 7
and must be retracted to a different position
(Fig. 5 b).
! WARNING	Do not lift up or rotate the
	footplate release lever while
sawing. It will cause the footplate to release
from the desired settings and you may lose
control and be injured.
! WARNING	To reduce the risk of injury,
	be sure the blade extends
beyond the footplate and all the way through
the workpiece throughout the stroke. Blades
may shatter if the blade hits the footplate or
hits the work at an angle that is nearly head-
on (Fig. 7).

Using the Saw

1. Securely clamp the work.

2. Mark the line of cut and grasp the tool with one hand on the handle and the other placed on the insulated rubber boot over the front housing.

! WARNING Always hold the saw by the insulated boot on the front

housing. If you saw into a blind area where live wiring exists, you may be shocked or electrocuted.

3.Keep the saw footplate firmly against the work to minimize counter-force (jumping) and vibration.

4.Squeeze the trigger to start the tool. Let the saw reach full speed before starting the cut. Guide the saw so that the blade will move along the marked line.

SAWING TIPS

Following a few simple tips will reduce the wear on the workpiece, the tool and the operator.

1.Blades cut on the draw or back stroke. On fine work, such as paneling, fiberglass, etc., place the good side of workpiece facing down.

2.Use the correct saw blade for the material being cut and keep extra blades on hand to use when others become dull. Replace cracked or bent blades immediately.

3.Select the appropriate cutting speed.

To reduce the risk of injury, ! WARNING be sure the blade always

extends beyond the footplate and work throughout the stroke. Blades may shatter if the front on the blade hits the work and/or the footplate.

WRONG

RIGHT

4.When cutting metal:

-Apply a lubricant for easier, smoother, faster cutting and longer blade life.

-For non-ferrous metals, aluminum, bronze or brass, use a stick wax on the blade.

-For ferrous metals, iron and steel, use machine or cutting oil along the surface to be cut.

5.When cutting thin metal, "sandwich" the material between two pieces of scrap wood. Clamp or put in a bench vise. One piece of lumber on top of the metal can be used with adequate clamping. Place your cut lines or design on the wood.

6.Don’t force the cutting. Let the saw and blade do the work.

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POCKET CUTS

POCKET/PLUNGE CUTS

The reciprocating saw can be used to make plunge cuts into softer material, (for example, wood or light building materials for walls), without a starting hole (Fig. 8).

1.Mark the line to be cut clearly on the work.

2.Set the tool with one edge of the footplate firmly against the material.

3.Place the tip of the blade (not running) on the line to be cut.

4.Tilt the saw so that the blade clears the work.

5.Squeeze the trigger switch and carefully engage the moving saw blade into the material.

6.After the blade penetrates through the work, continue sawing along the marked outline.

NOTES:

To make plunge cutting easier, use a heavy gauge blade, install the blade with the teeth facing upward, and hold the saw upside down as shown (Fig. 9).

Do not plunge cut in metal surfaces.

In thick materials and in harder materials, such as metal, plunge cutting should not be attempted. Such materials can be cut with the recip saw only by starting the cut from the edge of the material or from a hole drilled all the way through the material that is large enough to fit the saw blade.

! WARNING The use of any accessories not specified in this manual

may create a hazard.

FIG. 8

FIG. 9

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