Bosch 1634VS User Manual
Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
y seguridad
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1634VS
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Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and 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 by-standers, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
Double Insulated tools are 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 a polarized outlet. Do not change
the plug in any way. Double Insulation
eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system. Before plugging in the tool, be
certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the
voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not use
“AC only” rated tools with a DC power supply.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators. There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded. If
operating the power tool in damp locations is
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
must be used to supply the power to your tool.
Electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
Don't 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
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately. Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked "W-A"
or "W." These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock. Refer to
“Recommended sizes of Extension Cords” in
the Accessory section of this manual.
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is
“OFF” before plugging in. Carrying tools
with your finger on the switch or plugging in
tools that have the switch “ON” invites
accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool “ON”. A wrench or a key
that is left attached to a rotating part of the
tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
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.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Power Tool Safety Rules
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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.
Never leave the trigger locked "ON".
Before plugging the tool in, check that the
trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups
could cause injury.
Be aware of the location and setting of
the switch "Lock-ON" button. If the switch
is locked "ON" during the use, be ready for
emergency situations to switch it "OFF", by
first pulling the trigger then immediately
releasing it without pressing the "Lock-ON"
button.
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
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
“ON” or “OFF”. Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons. Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean. Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to
control. Any alteration or modification is a
misuse and may result in a dangerous
condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Develop
a periodic maintenance schedule for your
tool.
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model. Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury. For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted.
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk
of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
plastic parts.
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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.
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.
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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
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n
0
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
orbits etc. per minute
0 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
Symbols
0
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Standards by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol
designates
that
this tool
complies
to NOM
Mexican
Standards.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories,
and listed to Canadian
Standards by Underwriters
Laboratories.
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Functional Description and Specifications
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.
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Reciprocating Saw
BOOT
AIR VENT
BLADE ORBIT
SELECTOR
VARIABLE SPEED
CONTROLLED
TRIGGER
BLADE RELEASE
KNOB
SET
SCREW
SAWBLADE
FOOTPLATE
2-SPEED SELECTOR
LEVER
LOCKWASHER
(OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES)
STANDARD BLADE CLAMP
(OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES)
SCREW - BLADE CLAMPING
(OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES)
4
FOOTPLATE
RELEASE BUTTON
NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.
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Assembly
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.
2-SPEED SELECTOR LEVER
In addition to the variable speed trigger
switch, the saw is also equipped with a two
speed switch which is controlled with a
selector lever .
When the selector lever is pointed to the left,
the saw will operate up to its maximum speed
of 2700 SPM (strokes per minute). This speed
setting is generally used when cutting softer
materials such as wood.
When the selector lever is pointed to the right,
the saw will operate up to the lower speed of
1900 SPM. This speed setting is generally
used when cutting harder materials such as
steel.
FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT
The footplate pivots in order to keep a
relatively large surface in contact with the
work. It can be locked into 1 of 3 positions to
optimize blade life and/or to limit blade
protrusion beyond the end of the footplate
when cutting into large diameter pipe or into
walls. To adjust the footplate position, simply
push the area 4 indicated by the symbol on the
boot and move the footplate into the desired
position. The locking mechanism is spring
loaded to lock into one of the 3 notches on the
footplate bracket.
Pushing the footplate release
button while sawing may
cause the foot to release from the desired
settings.
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 (see figure page 6). The non-orbit
position (metal), move the orbit selector lever
toward the straight cut symbol and for a full
Operating Instructions
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 insure proper cutting
performance.
INSTALLING A BLADE
Unplug tool from power
source before changing
blade or making any adjustments.
The CLIC™ wrenchless blade change clamp
can only be operated when the plunger is fully
extended. To fully extend plunger, while blade
is mounted, hook the blade teeth on a scrap
workpiece or hidden area and pull the tool
backwards. If no blade is in the plunger, gently
press trigger switch to position plunger to it's
fully extended position.
Simply rotate the blade release knob
clockwise to open the clamp; insert the blade
until it stops and release the knob. The spring
loaded mechanism will lock the clamp against
the blade. Push in and pull out on the blade to
be sure it is held securely. The blade may be
inserted with the teeth facing up or down.
Some specialty blades (such
as 7º kant) cannot be used in
the inverted position. Always check to be sure
blade does not contact footplate in any stroke
position or footplate position.
NOTE: If you require a standard blade clamp
for any reason (extra thick blades, very thin
blades, etc.) a packet is available for the saw
which contains a clamp, hex key, screw and
lockwasher. To use the standard clamp,
remove the quick change clamp assembly by
unscrewing the set screw which holds it onto
the draw bar. Then assemble the standard
clamp with the screw and lockwasher
provided.
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orbit (wood), move the selector lever toward
the orbit cut symbol.
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.
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 front housing.
Always operate the saw with
the insulated boot on the
front housing.
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 both the tool and the operator.
1. The blade cuts on the draw or back stroke.
On fine work, such as paneling, fiber glass,
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. When cutting metal, apply a lubricant for
easier, smoother, faster cutting and longer
blade life.
4. 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.
POCKET CUTS
The reciprocating saw can be used to make
plunge cuts into material, if it is not too hard
(for example, wood or light building materials
for walls), without a starting hole. In harder
materials, such as metal, a hole large enough
to take the saw blade should be drilled
beforehand.
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.
The use of any accessories
not specified in this manual
may create a hazard.
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WARNING
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WARNING
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Service
Preventive maintenance
performed 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 by a Bosch Factory Service
Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
TOOL LUBRICATION
Your Bosch tool has been properly
lubricated and is ready to use. It is
recommended that tools with gears be
regreased with a special gear lubricant at
every brush change.
CARBON BRUSHES
The brushes and commutator in your tool
have been engineered for many hours of
dependable service. To maintain peak
efficiency of the motor, we recommend
every two to six months the brushes be
examined. Only genuine Bosch replacement
brushes specially designed for your tool
should be used.
BEARINGS
After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at
every second brush change, the bearings
should be replaced at Bosch Factory
Service Center or Authorized Bosch Service
Station. Bearings which become noisy (due
to heavy load or very abrasive material cutting) should be replaced at once to avoid
overheating or motor failure.
Cleaning
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 dry 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.
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.
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Maintenance
Accessories
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CAUTION
If an extension cord is
necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors that is capable
of carrying the current necessary for your
tool must be used. This will prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3wire extension cords that have 3-prong
plugs and receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the
heavier the cord.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
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Tool’s
Ampere
Rating
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Wire Sizes in mm
2
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
18 16 16 14 .75 .75 1.5 2.5
18 16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
18 16 14 12 .75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
14 12 — — — — — —
25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120
Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters
* Carrying case
* Blades
** Standard blade clamp
(*= standard equipment)
(**= optional accessories)
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