Bosch 1640VSK, 1640VS User Manual
Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento
y seguridad
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1640VS
1640VSK
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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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.
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WARNING
Power Tool Safety Rules
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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.
Safety Rules for Finecut™Power Handsaw
and Miter Table Attachment
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" feature. If the switch is
locked "ON" during the use, be ready for
emergency situations to switch it "OFF", by
striking and releasing the back end of the slide
switch.
Keep hands away from cutting area. Do
not reach under or near the saw blade. The
proximity of the blade to your hand may be
hidden from your sight.
Keep hands from between the housing and
saw blade. The reciprocating blade can pinch
your fingers.
Do not use dull or damaged blades. Protect
saw teeth between uses with blade sleeve.
Bent blade can break easily or cause kickback.
Check the blade for excessive play
between the blade, the guide and the tool.
Replace the blade if excessive play cannot
be eliminated. Under normal operation,
vibration can loosen the fit of the saw blade to
the guide.
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.
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 guide are secure before making a
cut. Loose adjusting screws and guide can
cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of
control may result.
The enclosed blades are intended for
cutting wood and plastic materials. Do not
contact or attempt to saw through hard
objects like nails, screws, etc. If the
reciprocating saw blade strikes a hard object,
the saw may kickback.
Keep hand and body away from and to the
side of the blade while cutting. Blade could
slip out of the material and strike you.
Remove saw from work and allow blade to
come to a complete stop before next cut or
removing cut-off piece. Shutting off the saw
after each cut allows time to set up next
operation and avoids accidental contact with a
moving saw blade.
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.
The miter table attachment must be
clamped to a workbench before mounting
the saw to the miter table attachment.
Firmly fasten tool to the table. Table with
tool mounted is not designed to stand alone
and may fall if not clamped.
When using the tool in the miter table
attachment, the blade must never be used
with the teeth pointing up. Contact with the
blade while in use will cause an injury.
The saw must not be used with other miter
boxes. Other miter boxes are not designed for
this saw.
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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WARNING
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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.
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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Functional Description and Specifications
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WARNING
Model number 1640VS
Voltage rating 120 V 50 - 60Hz
Amperage rating 3.5 A
No load speed n
0
2,000-2,800/min
Maximum capacities
Stroke length 5/8"
Wood 2-1/2"
Plastic 3/4"
Finecut™Power Handsaw
SAW BLADE
GUIDE
SAW BLADE DRIVE PIN
SLIDE ON/OFF SWITCH
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
VENTILATION OPENINGS
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
CLIC BUTTON
FLUSH-CUT
BLADE
SAW TEETH
PROTECTOR
LOCKING SPRING
SAW BLADE DRIVE PIN
HOOK
Do not use this tool to
cut drywall or plaster
walls. This tool and its blades are
designed to cut wood and plastic
products. Fine drywall or plaster dust
will cause the reciprocating mechanism
to jam.
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CAUTION
FIG. 1
TAB
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Functional Description and Specifications (cont.)
THUMB
SCREW
GUIDE
PINS
PRESET ANGLE
RELEASE
BUTTON
BLADE
ALIGNMENT
SCREW
SAW TEETH
PROTECTOR
DUST
PORT
ANGLE
INDICATOR
LOCKING
SCREW
TURNTABLE
WITH
PIVOTING SAW
HOLDER
WORKPIECE
FENCE
THUMB
SCREW
GENERAL
PURPOSE
BLADE
MOUNTING
SCREW HOLE
MOUNTING
SCREW
HOLE
MITER TABLE
ATTACHMENT
TABLE
CLAMP
(2)
THUMBSCREW STORAGE
STOP
FIG. 2
Finecut™Power Handsaw with Optional
Miter Table Attachment
WORKCLAMP (1)
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Assembly
INSERTING AND CHANGING THE BLADE
The machine is equipped with a Bosch
"Clic" blade-clamping device. This feature
makes changing blades simple and fast
without additional tools.
FLUSH-CUT SAW BLADE
This blade’s teeth are offset from the blade
guide, which facilitates flush cutting. The
flush-cut saw blade can be attached to the
tool depending on desired sawing direction,
or personal preference (Fig. 3).
Hook the respective small tab for sawing
direction (A) or (B) completely onto hook as
shown in figures 4 or 5 depending on
personal preference.
Then swing the saw blade in the direction of
the arrow and press the large tab onto the
locking spring until it latches.
If necessary, wipe the blade clean. Only then
should the saw teeth protector be removed.
Insert plug into power source and turn tool
on briefly (See Operating Instructions for
Saw Section). This will allow the saw blade
pin to engage into the blade to drive the
blade back and forth. Turn tool off.
To change the blade, place the saw teeth
protector onto the blade and press the
“Clic” button. This causes the tab to spring
out of the locking spring, then remove the
blade.
GENERAL PURPOSE SAW BLADE
The general purpose saw blade can also be
attached depending on desired sawing
direction or personal preference (Fig. 6).
Hook the respective small tab for sawing
direction (C) or (D) completely onto hook as
shown in figures 7 or 8 depending on
personal preference.
Then swing the saw blade in the direction of
the arrow and press the large tab onto the
locking spring until it latches.
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
FIG. 6
FIG. 7
HOOK
LOCKING SPRING
DRIVE
PIN
LARGE
TAB
SMALL
TAB
DRIVE
PIN
LOCKING SPRING
HOOK
SMALL
TAB
LARGE
TAB
BLADE
BLADE
LOCKING
SPRING
DRIVE
PIN
SMALL TAB
LARGE
TAB
“CLIC“
BUTTON
III
FIG. 3
HOOK
If necessary, wipe the blade clean. Only then
should the saw teeth protector be removed.
Insert plug into power source and turn tool
on briefly (See Operating Instructions
Section). This will allow the saw blade pin to
engage into the blade, which drives the
blade back and forth. Turn tool off.
To change the blade, place the saw teeth
protector onto the blade and press the “Clic “
button. This causes the tab to spring out of
the locking spring, then remove the blade.
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FIG. 8
Assembly of Miter Table Attachment
MOUNTING MITER (Model 1640VSK only)
TABLE ATTACHMENT USING CLAMPS
Remove the thumbscrew from the storage
area located on the underside of the miter
table fixture (Fig. 2).
Place the stop on the table attachment
against the edge of the workbench or table,
and fasten the miter table attachment with
the aid of the two matching table clamps. To
do this properly, slide the table clamps in
completely in (Fig. 9).
When repacking the case (included with
model 1640VSK), place the table clamps
below the miter table attachment.
MOUNTING MITER TABLE ATTACHMENT
WITH SCREWS
Your miter table attachment is equipped with
two mounting holes that will allow you to
more permanently mount the miter table
attachment to a surface without the use of
the table clamps (Fig. 10). To attach, simply
screw two screws of sufficient length (not
provided) through the two holes provided in
the miter table attachment and into the
mounting surface.
ATTACHING THE SAW
Place the tool as shown in figure 2 on the
pivoting saw holder of the turntable and
secure with thumbscrew. Make sure that
the guide pins located on the miter table
attachment engage in the holes on the tool.
FIG. 9
FIG. 10
LOCKING
SPRING
DRIVE PIN
SMALL
TAB
LARGE TAB
HOOK
STOP
TABLE
CLAMP
TABLE
CLAMP
MOUNTING
SCREW HOLE
MOUNTING
SCREW HOLE
ADJUSTING THE ANGLE INDICATOR
If necessary, the position of the angle indicator
can be re-adjusted.
Loosen the screws on the underside of the
miter table attachment (approx. 1/2 turn). Also
loosen the preset angle release button and
locking screw if necessary. Align the saw
blade of the mounted saw with the aid of a
protractor or square to achieve the 0º setting.
Tighten the thumbscrew to secure setting, then
securely tighten the screws on the underside
of the table attachment (Fig. 11).
ALIGNING SAW BLADE 90º
TO THE MITER TABLE ATTACHMENT
If necessary, the blade can be re-aligned to be
90º to the table. First, loosen the thumbscrew.
Then align the saw blade of the mounted saw
with the aid of a square. Rotate the blade
alignment screw clockwise or counterclockwise until you achieve the 90 degree
setting. Then tighten the thumbscrew (Fig. 12).
DUST EXTRACTION
The miter table attachment is equipped with a
dust port for dust extraction. To use this
feature, attach a vacuum hose (optional
accessory) to the dust port, and then attach
opposite end to a shop vacuum cleaner (Fig.
13).
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FIG. 11
FIG. 13
ANGLE
INDICATOR
ADJUSTMENT
SCREWS
LOCKING
SCREW
BLADE ALIGNMENT
SCREW
FIG. 12
DUST
PORT
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Operating Instructions for Saw
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.
When working, never hold tool with your
hand or fingers in area of the saw blade. The
fingers of the guiding hand must always be
kept behind the limiting ridge (Fig. 14).
SLIDE "ON-OFF" SWITCH
The tool is switched "ON" by the slide
switch located at the side of the motor
housing. The switch can be locked in the
"ON" position, a convenience for long
cutting operations.
TO LOCK THE SWITCH "ON", slide the
switch button forward and press "IN" the
FRONT portion.
TO UNLOCK THE SWITCH, simply press
and release the REAR portion of the button.
The switch is spring loaded and will snap
back automatically.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
dial. The blade stroke rate may be adjusted
during cutting operation by setting the dial on
or between any one of the six numbers.
Application Position
Softwood 3 - 6
Hardwood 4 - 6
Plastic 1 - 6
The optimum stroke rate depends on the
material and must be determined by testing
on similar materials in each application.
POSITIONING THE BLADE
AGAINST THE WORK
Never saw with the blade facing upward or
in the direction of the body (Fig. 15).
The cutting action of this saw is similar to a
handsaw.
Place the blade on the edge of the workpiece. The blade should be held at a steep
angle to the workpiece approx. 60° (Fig. 16A.)
It is difficult to begin cutting on the flat of a
workpiece (Fig.16B).
Pull blade thru the workpiece maintaining a
steep angle when cutting (Fig. 17A).
Do not start cutting on the back edge and
allow tip to plunge into workpiece (Fig. 17B)
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WARNING
FIG. 14
FIG. 15
FIG. 16
LIMITING
RIDGE
FIG. 17
A B
A B
When sawing profile strips, start sawing on
the edge, not on a radius (Fig. 18).
To ensure an exact starting position for a
cut, clamp a of wood piece along the cutting
line, and cut along the edge (Fig. 19).
FREE-HAND SAWING
After blade is positioned properly,turn the
tool on and move into the workpiece.
Use only enough pressure to keep the blade
cutting steadily.
Do not force, as this will not make the saw
cut any faster; let the blade do the work.
Make sure that the saw blade tip goes into
free space on the other side of the material.
The cutting path must be free of obstacles
both above and below the workpiece.
To prevent splintering, avoid pressure on the
blade at the end of the cut.
When the cut is complete, turn off the tool
immediately.
Do not bring the saw blade to a stop by
applying side pressure after turning the tool
off.
Always let the tool come to a complete stop
before putting it down.
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FIG. 18
Operating Instructions for Saw with Miter Table Attachment
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.
When using the tool in the
miter table attachment, the
blade must never be used with the teeth
pointing up. Contact with the blade while in
use will cause an injury.
Do not trap blade tip while
cutting. If the blade tip
strikes an obstruction it will kick-back ,or
blade will buckle.
The use of the miter table attachment
included with the model 1640VSK kit allows
the tool to be used in a stationary position
(See figure. 2)
Keep hands away from the immediate
cutting area.
The saw should not be used with any other
miter table attachment or miterbox.
Cuts of 0º as well as miter cuts of any angle
can be made on your workpiece with the
miter table attachment.
Clamp the saw blade with the teeth pointing
downward, and the teeth protector in place
before operating the tool.
When using the saw with the miter table
attachment, the general purpose saw blade
must be used, not the flush-cut blade.
This table shows the maximum dimensions
of the workpieces that can be cut on the
miter table attachment using the general
purpose blade.
Example: The workpiece can have a height
of 3-5/8", and the width can be a maximum of
2-3/4" (for a miter angle of 0º).
Typically, the widest crown molding that can
be cut on the miter table attachment is 2-3/4"
at 0º, and 2-1/4" at 45º
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WARNING
Miter Angle
0º 45º
Workpiece height Workpiece height
1/2" to 3-5/8" 1/2" to 3-5/8"
Workpiece width Workpiece width
1/2" to 2-3/4" 1/2" to 1-3/4"
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WARNING
FIG. 19
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WARNING
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SETTING THE MITER ANGLE
Loosen the locking screw (Fig. 20).
Press and hold the preset angle release
button, and the turntable can be rotated to
desired angle.
Angles from -46º to +46º can be set. Preset
stops facilitate quick setting of common
angles (15º, 22.5º, 30º, and 45º).
The desired angle can be read on the angle
scale. Always tighten the locking screw to
secure setting.
Place the workpiece flat
on the miter table
attachment against the
fence. When cutting
moldings that have
recesses on the back that
clear the top of the fence,
place the front of the
workpiece against the
fence to assure the best
cut.
CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE
Securely clamp the workpiece against the
fence with the special workclamp included
with model 1640VSK kit (Fig. 22).
The height of the clamping point can be
adjusted to the size of the workpiece by
pivoting the workclamp. The workclamp can
be mounted on either side of the miter table
attachment.
To prevent damage to the
workpiece, a piece of scrap
wood should be clamped between the workclamp and the workpiece.
SAWING ON THE MITER TABLE
ATTACHMENT
Remove the saw teeth protector from the
blade and turn the tool on.
Hold the tool in the area of the on/off switch
during the complete sawing process. Lower
the blade into the workpiece and slowly saw
through the workpiece with uniform
pressure.
To prevent splintering, at the end of the cut
avoid pressure on the saw blade.
Turn the tool off after each cut.
FIG. 20
LOCKING
SCREW
PRESET ANGLE
RELEASE BUTTON
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CAUTION
FIG. 22
FENCE
WORK
CLAMP
FIG. 21
The following tips influence the cutting
results, and the quality of the cut.
- The angle at which the workpiece is
positioned. Make sure the miter table
attachment is clean and free of sawdust.
- Make sure that any large molding that has a
recess in its backside is positioned so that
the front of the molding is against the fence.
- Properly clamp the workpiece.
- The type of material being cut.
- The sharpness of the saw blade.
- The cutting speed.
- The accurate adjustment of the angle
indicator.
- The accurate setting of the miter angle.
- The correct alignment of the saw on the
pivoting holder.
- The tooth-per-inch of the saw blade.
- The rate of feed of the saw blade.
TIPS
RECESS
FACTORS AFFECTING THE CUT
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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.
BLADE GUIDE LUBRICATION
The blade guides are lubricated at the
factory. Should relubrication be necessary, a
light mineral oil grease may be applied
sparingly
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.
!
WARNING
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WARNING
Maintenance
!
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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WARNING
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
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