Bosch 1575A Operating/safety Instructions Manual

Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad

1575A

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Consumer Information

Renseignement des consommateurs

Información para el consumidor

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IMPORTANT: IMPORTANT : IMPORTANTE:
Read Before Using Lire avant usage Leer antes de usar

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gases. Motors in these tools normally spark,
and the sparks might ignite fumes.

• KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let
visitors contact tool or extension cord. All
visitors should be kept away from work areas.

Personal Safety

• GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Prevent body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerator
enclosures. Rubber gloves and non-skid foot­wear are recommended when working out­doors, where damp or wet ground may be
encountered. A Ground Fault Circuit Inter­rupter protected power line must be used for
these conditions.

• DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in
moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.

• USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. WEAR

WARNING! “READ ALL INSTRUC-

TIONS”. Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES
identified by the BULLET (•) symbols listed
BELOW and other safety precautions, may
result in serious personal injury. Keep these
operating instructions with this product.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

for all Power Tools

Work Area

• KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN. Cluttered
areas and benches invite accidents.

• AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT.
Don’t use power tools in damp or wet locations.
Do not expose power tools to rain. Keep work
area well lit.

• AVOID GASEOUS AREAS. Do not oper­ate portable electric tools in explosive atmo­spheres in presence of flammable liquids or

max 200mm

max 130mm

max 70mm

max 300mm

3" blades

5" blades

8" blades

12" blades

cutting depth capacities

9. Lockwasher

10. Air vents

5. Blade guide

6. Blade set

7. Screw

8. Footplate

1. Paddle On/Off switch

2. Face plate

3. Knurled nut

4. Screw

Product Data - Foam Cutter

Model number 1575A
Identification number 0 601 575 1 . .

(NOTE: This tool is designed and sold for use with alternating current (AC) only. )

Accessory Listing

Blade set 3" (70mm)
Blade guide 3" (70mm)
Blade set 5" (130mm)
Blade guide 5" (130mm)
Blade set 8" (200mm)
Blade guide 8" (200mm)
Blade set 12" (300mm)
Blade guide 12" (300mm)
Footplate
Blade sharpener w/whetstone
Metal case

(Standard equipment = motor only. Blades, guides and foot plate must be ordered
separatedly.)

Foam Cutter Components

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SAFETY GOGGLES or glasses with side
shields. Wear hearing protection during ex­tended use of power tools and dust mask for
dusty operations.

• STAY ALERT. USE COMMON SENSE.
Watch what you are doing. Do not operate tool
when you are tired or under influence of drugs.

•

REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND

WRENCHES.

Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from
tool before turning it on.

• AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don’t
carry plugged in tool with finger on switch. Be
sure the switch is OFF before being plugged in.

• DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot­ing and balance at all times.

• BEFORE CONNECTING THE TOOL to a
power supply (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure
the voltage supplied is the same as that speci­fied on the tool’s nameplate. A power supply
with voltage greater than that specified for the
tool can result in serious injury to the user - as
well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT
PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power supply
with voltage less than the nameplate rating is
harmful to the motor.
“Volts AC” designated tools are for Alternating
Current 50-60 Hz only. “Volts DC” designated
tools are for Direct Current. Do not use AC
designated tools with DC power supply. Do not
use electronic speed controlled tools with DC
power supply.

Tool Use and Care

• DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was
designed.

• USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool
or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
Don’t use tool for purpose not intended - for
example; don’t use a circular saw for cutting
tree limbs or logs.

• SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and
it frees both hands to operate the tool.

• DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by
cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Always keep cord away from the spinning
blade, bits or any other moving part while the
tool is in use.

• OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.
When tool is used outdoors, use only extension
cords suitable for use outdoors and marked with
suffix W-A (for UL), or W (for CSA). Refer to
section “Extension Cords”, for proper cord use.

• DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use,
before servicing, or when changing blades,
bits, cutters, etc.

• STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use,
tools should be stored in dry, high or locked up
place - out of the reach of children.

• DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL.
These tools are precision built. Any alterations
or modifications not specified is misuse and
may result in a dangerous condition.

• THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORIES not
specified in this manual may create a hazard.

• MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor­mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
changing accessories. Inspect tool cords peri­odically and if damaged, have repaired by au­thorized service facility. Inspect extension
cords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.

• CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur­ther use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
damaged should be carefully checked to deter­mine that it will operate properly and perform
its intended function. Check for alignment of
moving parts, binding of moving parts, break­age of parts, mounting, and any other condi­tions that may affect its operation. A guard or
other part that is damaged should be promptly
and properly repaired or replaced. Have defec­tive switches replaced. Do not use tool if switch
does not turn it on or off.

• ALL REPAIRS, ELECTRICAL OR ME­CHANICAL, should be attempted only by
trained repairmen. Contact the nearest Bosch
Factory Service Center, or Bosch Authorized
Service Center or other competent repair cen­ter. Use only Bosch replacement parts, any
other may create a hazard.

Foam Cutter Safety Rules

• Always wear proper eye protection and
leather gloves.

• Before running a foam cutter, inspect the
right and left blades for wear. Replace worn
blades immediately.

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• Never start the foam cutter with the blades
in contact with the workpiece.

• Do not remove the foam cutter from the
workpiece while the blades are moving.

• Never put the foam cutter down until the
motor and blades have come to a complete
standstill.

• Never touch the blades during use.

• Make sure the material being cut is secured
properly.

WARNING! Some dust created by 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 chemically treated
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.

Double Insulated Tools

• Double Insulation is a design concept
used in electric power tools which eliminates

the need for the three wire grounded power cord
and grounded power supply system. It is a
recognized and approved system by
Underwriter’s Laboratories, CSA and Federal
OSHA authorities.

IMPORTANT: Servicing of a tool with

double insulation requires care and knowledge
of the system and should be performed only by
a qualified service technician. WHEN SER­VICE IS REQUIRED USE ONLY IDENTI­CAL REPLACEMENT PARTS.

POLARIZED PLUGS: If your tool is equipped
with a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other), this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the
proper outlet. To reduce the risk of electric
shock do not change the plug in any way.

Extension Cords

• Replace damaged cords immediately. Use of
damaged cords can shock, burn or electrocute.

• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors should be used to
prevent excessive voltage drop, loss of power
or overheating. The table below shows the
correct size to use, depending on cord length
and amperage rating on the tool’s nameplate. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Always

Cord Length

"SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS"

Operating the Tool

Paddle Switch with “Lock-ON” feature

The Paddle Switch enables the operator to con­trol the switch functions of “ON/OFF” and
“Lock-ON”.

TO SWITCH TOOL “ON”: Squeeze and hold
the paddle lever.

TO SWITCH TOOL “OFF”: Release pressure
on the paddle lever. The switch is spring loaded
and will return to “OFF” position automati­cally.

The “Lock-ON” feature, incorporated into the
paddle switch, is a convenience for long opera­tions.

TO LOCK SWITCH “ON”: After switch has
been activated, PULL the front portion of the
paddle lever completely BACKWARD and
release pressure on the paddle lever.

TO SWITCH TOOL “OFF”: Squeeze the rear
portion of paddle lever and then release the
paddle lever. The switch is spring loaded and
will return to “OFF” position automatically.

use U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.

Ampere Rating (shown on nameplate)

0- 2.1- 3.5- 5.1- 7.1- 12.1-

2.0 3.4 5.0 7.0 12.0 16.0

25' 18 18 18 18 16 14
50' 18 18 16 16 14 12

75' 18 18 16 14 12 10
100' 18 16 14 12 10
150' 16 14 12 12 Wire Gauge

Note: The smaller the gauge number, the larger

the wire is in the cord.

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Tool Tips

Following a few simple tips will reduce wear
on the tool and it will reduce the chance of
injury to the operator. However, these instruc­tions are not intended to teach a novice how to

Blade Installation

The 1575A will cut foam rubber, urethane
foam and other synthetic foams. Its cutting
capacity depends on the length of blades and
guide used.

CAUTION! The foam cutter blades are sharp
and susceptible to bending and must be handled
carefully to avoid injury to user or bending of
the blades.

CAUTION! In order to avoid accidents, al­ways match the blade and blade guide length to
the material to be cut. Never expose any exces­sive blade length above or below the material.

Installing and changing
the blades: Remove

screws 4, knurled nuts 3,
lockwashers 9 and face
plate 2 from the tool. In­stall the blade guide 5
with the slot towards the
front of the tool, being
sure to align the locating pins in the corre­sponding holes. Install screws 4 and securely
tighten. Insert the lightly lubricated blades 6
into the blades guide 5 so that the vertical slots
in the bottom of the
blades drop over the pin
in the bottom of the blade
guide 5. Align the hori­zontal slots at the top of
the blades with the drive
pins in the bottom of the
gear box and slide the
blades in until recessed slightly. Install face
plate 2, lockwashers 9, and securely tighten
knurled nuts 3.

Footplate Installation

The 1575A may be used with or without the
foot plate 8, which facilitates guiding the saw
and enables sharp corners to be cut. The foot
plate may be removed when cutting random
shapes.

Installing the footplate: Press the foot plate 8
into the blades guide 5. Tighten foot plate onto
blade guide using locking screw 7.

operate this tool. If you are not familiar with
the operation of this tool, it is best to obtain
instruction from a skilled user, or take a class
at a local junior or community college.

With the tool unplugged from the power sup­ply and the on/off switch 1 in the "OFF"
position, please become familiar with han­dling the foam cutter and learning the location
of the foam cutter's component parts that are
listed on page three of this manual.

Before running the foam cutter, inspect the
blades for excessive wear, and replace if nec­essary.

For clean and fast cuts, hold the tool so that the
cutting head is at a right angle (90º) to the
material being cut. Feeding the tool into the
work with a minimum of pressure reduces
output considerably as well as the cutting life
of the blades.

When making cut-outs, remove the footplate
and pierce a hole through the material for the
blades with a knife or scissors.

If the foam cutter does not cut correctly, check
for dull blades. Denser materials will dull the
blades faster than less dense materials. Dulling
will be apparent as more pressure is required to
feed and cut into the material.

Blades can be easily re-sharpened by means of
the blades sharpener with whetstone available
as an optional accessory.

When cutting precise blanks, and especially
when cutting soft foam and similar materials,
feed the foam cutter slowly. Don't stretch or
press materials excessively when cutting.

The blades and blade guide must be cleaned at
regular intervals (approx. every 8-10 operat­ing hours). It is advisable to clean them using
benzine. Before installing new or sharpened
blades, lightly oil the blade guide 5.

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Bearings

After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at
every second brush change, the bearings should
be replaced at a Bosch Factory Service Center.
Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy
load or very abrasive material cutting) should
be replaced at once to avoid overheating and
motor failure.

Cleaning

WARNING! To avoid accidents, always

disconnect the tool from the power supply
before cleaning or performing any maintenance.
The tool may be cleaned most effectively with
compressed air. Always wear safety goggles
when cleaning tools with compressed air.

Ventilation openings and switch levers must be
kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects
through openings.

CAUTION! Certain cleaning agents and

solvents damage plastic parts. Some of these
are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household
detergents that contain ammonia.

Maintenance and Service

WARNING! Preventive maintenance per-

formed by unauthorized personnel may result
in misplacing of internal wires and components
which could cause serious hazard. We recom­mend that all tool service be performed at a
Bosch Factory Service Center.

Tool Lubrication

Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricated
and is ready for use. We recommend, that tools
with gears be regreased with a special gear
lubricant every time the brushes are changed.

Carbon Brushes

The brushes and commutator in your Bosch
tool have been engineered for many hours of
dependable service. To maintain peak effi­ciency of the motor, we recommend that every
two to six months the brushes be examined.
Only genuine Bosch replacement brushes spe­cially designed for your tool should be used.

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WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY OF

BOSCH PORTABLE AND

BENCHTOP

POWER TOOLS

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation (“Seller”)
warrants to the original purchaser only, that all
BOSCH portable and benchtop power tools
will be free from defects in material or work­manship for a period of one year from date of
purchase. SELLER’S SOLE OBLIGATION
AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY under
this Limited Warranty and, to the extent permit­ted by law, any warranty or condition implied
by law, shall be the repair or replacement of
parts, without charge, which are defective in
material or workmanship and which have not
been misused, carelessly handled, or misrepaired
by persons other than Seller or Authorized
Service Station. To make a claim under this
Limited Warranty, you must return the
complete portable or benchtop power tool
product, transportation prepaid, to any BOSCH
Factory Service Center or Authorized Service
Station. For Authorized BOSCH Power Tool
Service Stations, please refer to your phone
directory.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY DOES NOT
APPLY TO ACCESSORY ITEMS SUCH AS
CIRCULAR SAW BLADES, DRILL BITS,
ROUTER BITS, JIGSAW BLADES, SAND­ING BELTS, GRINDING WHEELS AND
OTHER RELATED ITEMS.

ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR
FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. SOME
STATES IN THE U.S., SOME CANADIAN
PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITA­TIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WAR­RANTY LASTS, SO THE ABOVE LIMITA­TION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

IN NO EVENT SHALL SELLER BE LIABLE
FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUEN­TIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO LIABILITY FOR LOSS OF
PROFITS) ARISING FROM THE SALE OR
USE OF THIS PRODUCT. SOME STATES
IN THE U.S. AND SOME CANADIAN PROV­INCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION
OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE
ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY GIVES YOU
SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY
ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH
VARY FROM STATE TO STATE IN THE
U.S., PROVINCE TO PROVINCE IN
CANADA AND FROM COUNTRY TO
COUNTRY.

THIS LIMITED WARRANTY APPLIES
ONLY TO PORTABLE AND BENCHTOP
ELECTRIC TOOLS SOLD WITHIN THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CANADA
AND THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO
RICO. FOR WARRANTY COVERAGE
WITHIN OTHER COUNTRIES, CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL BOSCH DEALER OR IM­PORTER.