Bosch Power Tools BSH180-01, BSH180B, BSH180BN, BSH180BL User Manual

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

 

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings

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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.

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.

If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply. Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.

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 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.

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 energizing 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 dust collection can reduce dustrelated hazards.

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.

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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 tool’s 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, 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.

Battery tool use and care

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.

Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.

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.

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.

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.

Safety Rules for Cordless Band Saws

Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

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

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.

Do not use a damaged blade. Before each use inspect the blade for cracks, chips or other damage. Replace a damaged blade immediately.

Do not apply cutting lubricants or oil to the blade of this tool. Lubrication will cause blade to slip within tool.

Wipe excess oil from workpiece before cutting. Lubrication will cause blade to slip within tool.

Hold the saw firmly to prevent loss of control. Figures in this manual illustrate typical hand support of the saw.

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.

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Keep hands from between the blade and material guide. Always start cut with workpiece on the material guide. When tool starts work will be pulled to the material guide and can pinch your fingers.

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.

Do not touch the blade or the workpiece immediately after operation. Blade and workpiece will be hot.

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.

Do not “jam” the blade or apply excessive pressure to the tool when cutting.

Overstressing the blade increases the loading and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the blade in the cut and the possibility of blade breakage.

Additional Safety Warnings

GFCI and personal protection devices like electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will further enhance your personal safety.

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.

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

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.

Ensure the switch is in the off position before inserting battery pack. Inserting the

battery pack into power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.

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 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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

n0

 

No load speed

 

Rotational speed, at no load

 

 

 

 

n

 

Rated speed

 

Maximum attainable speed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

.../min

 

Revolutions or reciprocation

 

Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

per minute

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Li-ion RBRC seal

 

Designates Li-ion battery recycling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ni-Cad RBRC seal

 

Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

program

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read manual symbol

 

Alerts user to read manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wear eye protection symbol

 

Alerts user to wear eye protection

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Symbols (continued)

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.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this component is recognized by Underwriters

Laboratories.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories, to United States and Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards Association.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards

Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Intertek Testing

Services, to United States and Canadian Standards.

This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards.

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Bosch Power Tools BSH180-01, BSH180B, BSH180BN, BSH180BL User Manual
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Functional Description and Specifications

Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures

reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Cordless Band Saw

 

LED WORK LIGHT

SAFETY SWITCH

 

 

RUBBERIZED

FIG. 1

 

GRIP

 

 

BATTERY PACK

 

HANDLE

BATTERY PACK

 

 

RELEASE BUTTON

 

 

 

 

VENTILATION

 

 

OPENINGS

 

TRIGGER

 

BLADE TENSION LOCK LEVER

MATERIAL GUIDE

AUXILIARY HANDLE

BLADE

COVER PLATE

FIG. 2

COVER PLATE

BLADE

SCREW

BLADE GUIDES

 

Model number

BSH180

Capacities

Voltage rating

18 V

 

 

 

 

 

Round stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

No load speed

n0 530/min (SFPM)

Rectangular

Blade Size:

COVER

PLATE

COVER PLATE

SCREW

2-1/2"

2-1/2" x 2-1/2"

28-7/8" x 1/2" x .020"

Battery Packs/Chargers

Please refer to the Charger Manual included with your tool.

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

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Assembly

Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly, adjustments or changing

accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

BLADES AND BLADE SELECTION

The blade dimensions required for this saw is:

.020" thickness, 1/2" wide and 28-3/4" in length. The .020" thickness reduces blade fatique and provide maximum tooth life. To maximum cutting life, use a blade with correct pitch (teeth per inch) for the specific cutting job.

10 Teeth per inch

14 Teeth per inch

18 Teeth per inch

24 Teeth per inch

For tough stock 3/16" up to 3-1/4" in diameter or width.

For tough stock 5/32" up to 3/4" in diameter or width.

For thin-wall tubing and thin sheets heavier than 21 gauge.

For thin-wall tubing and thin sheets heavier than 21 gauge.

Blade are available in several pitches. To select the proper blade, three factors should be considered: The size, shape, and type of material to be cut.

The following suggestions are for selecting the right blade for various cutting operations. Keep in mind that these are broad guide lines and

that blade requirement vary depending upon specific size, shape and type of material to be cut.

Generally, soft materials require coarse pitch blade and hard materials require fine pitch blades. Use coarse pitch blades for thick wood and fine pitch blades for thin work. It is important to keep at least three teeth in the cut (see “Typical Application”.)

REMOVING BLADE

1.Use #2 phillips to remove mounting screws and remove protective cover plates (Fig. 2).

2.Turn tension lock handle located on the front of the saw 180° clockwise to release blade tension (Fig. 1).

3.Pull blade out of the guides and remove blade from the pulleys (Fig. 3).

INSTALLING BLADE

1.Firmly press the blade between the guides and place the blade around the pulleys. Note: be sure teeth face out (Fig. 3).

2.Turn tension lock handle 180° counterclockwise to secure the blade on the pullleys (Fig. 1).

3.Re-install protective cover plates (Fig. 2).

4.Be sure the blade lies freely within the guard channel before starting the saw.

BE SURE THAT THE BLADE IS PROPERLY SEATED ON THE PULLEYS BEFORE STARTING THE CUT.

DRIVE

FIG. 3

DRIVEN

BLADE ROTATION

PULLEY

PULLEY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BLADE ROTATION

BLADE

CORRECT

BLADE GUIDES

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Operating Instructions

AUxILIARY HANDLE

The tool must be supported with the auxiliary handle. The handle must be threaded into the front housing of the tool (Fig. 1).

LED WORK LIGHT

Your tool is equipped with a light that turns on automatically when the switch is activated for better visibility during operation.

The light is maintenance free and was designed to last the life of your tool (Fig. 1).

SAFETY SWITCH

The safety switch is designed to prevent accidental starts. To operate safety switch, press the release button with your thumb on either side of handle to disengage the lock, then pull the trigger (Fig. 1). When the trigger is released the button will engage the safety switch automatically, and the trigger will no longer operate.

SWITCH

When starting the tool, hold it with both hands.

The torque from the motor can cause the tool to twist.

To turn tool “ON”, squeeze the trigger switch. To turn the tool “OFF”, release the trigger switch, which is spring loaded and will return to the off position automatically.

Your saw should be running at full speed BEFORE starting the cut, and turned off only AFTER completing the cut. To increase switch life, do not turn switch on and off while cutting.

GENERAL CUTS

Always hold the saw handle with one hand and the auxiliary handle with the other (Fig. 4).

Maintain a firm grip and operate the switch with a decisive action. Never force the saw. Use light and continuous pressure.

FIG. 4

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TYPICAL APPLICATION

1.Keep the blade off the workpiece until the motor has reached full speed.

2.Start cutting on a surface where the greatest number of teeth will be in contact with the workpiece at one time (Fig. 5).

3.Place the material guide against the workpiece and lower the moving saw blade into the cut.

4.Do not apply pressure when cutting. The weight of the tool will supply adequate pressure for the fastest cutting.

5.When completing a cut, hold the tool firmly so it will not fall against the workpiece.

FIG. 5

BLADE

DIRECTION

 

CORRECT

INCORRECT

INSERTING AND RELEASING BATTERY PACK

Your tool is equipped with a secondary locking latch to prevent the battery pack from completely falling out of the handle, should it become loose due to vibration.

To remove the battery pack, press the battery pack release button and slide the battery pack forward.

Press the battery pack release button again and slide the battery pack completely out of tool housing (Fig. 1).

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