BOSCH PKS18LI User Manual

Robert Bosch GmbH

Power Tools Division
70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany

www.bosch-pt.com

1 609 92A 05H (2013.06) PS / 100 WEU

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Transport

Die enthaltenen Li-Ionen-Akkus unterliegen den Anforderun­gen des Gefahrgutrechts. Die Akkus können durch den Benut­zer ohne weitere Auflagen auf der Straße transportiert wer­den.
Beim Versand durch Dritte (z.B.: Lufttransport oder Spediti­on) sind besondere Anforderungen an Verpackung und Kenn­zeichnung zu beachten. Hier muss bei der Vorbereitung des
Versandstückes ein Gefahrgut-Experte hinzugezogen wer­den.

Versenden Sie Akkus nur, wenn das Gehäuse unbeschädigt
ist. Kleben Sie offene Kontakte ab und verpacken Sie den Ak­ku so, dass er sich nicht in der Verpackung bewegt.
Bitte beachten Sie auch eventuelle weiterführende nationale
Vorschriften.

Entsorgung

Elektrowerkzeuge, Akkus, Zubehör und Verpackun­gen sollen einer umweltgerechten Wiederverwertung
zugeführt werden.

Werfen Sie Elektrowerkzeuge und Akkus/Batterien nicht in
den Hausmüll!

Nur für EU-Länder:

Gemäß der europäischen Richtlinie
2012/19/EU müssen nicht mehr ge­brauchsfähige Elektrowerkzeuge und ge­mäß der europäischen Richtlinie
2006/66/EG müssen defekte oder ver­brauchte Akkus/Batterien getrennt gesam­melt und einer umweltgerechten Wieder­verwendung zugeführt werden.

Nicht mehr gebrauchsfähige Akkus/Batterien können direkt
abgegeben werden bei:

Deutschland

Recyclingzentrum Elektrowerkzeuge
Osteroder Landstraße 3
37589 Kalefeld

Schweiz

Batrec AG
3752 Wimmis BE

Akkus/Batterien:

Li-Ion:

Bitte beachten Sie die Hinweise im Ab­schnitt „Transport“, Seite 13.

Änderungen vorbehalten.

English

Safety Notes

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING

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 mains­operated (corded) power tool or batte ry-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 inc rease 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 and moving parts. Damaged

or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.

 When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-

sion 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 unavoid-

able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected
supply. Use of an RCD 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 op-

erating 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

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

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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 en­ergising 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 ro-

tating 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 jewel-

lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be

caught in moving parts.

 If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-

traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con­nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-

duce dust-related 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.

 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 bind-

ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool’s opera tion. 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 cuttin g edges are less likely to bind
and are easier to control.

 Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac-

cordance 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 manu-

facturer. 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 bat-

tery 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 oth-

er 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 per-

son using only identical replacement parts. This will en-

sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Warnings for Circular Saws

Cutting procedures
 DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and the

blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or
motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they

cannot be cut by the blade.

 Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard can-

not protect you from the blade below the workpiece.

 Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the work-

piece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be

visible below the workpiece.

 Ne ver h old piec e be ing c ut i n you r ha nds o r ac ross you r

leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is im-

portant to support the work properly to minimize body ex­posure, blade binding, or loss of control.

 Hold power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces,

when performing an operation where the cutting tool
may run into hidden wiring. Contact with a “live” wire will

make exposed metal parts of the tool “live” and shock the
operator.

 When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge

guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the

chance of blade binding.

 Always use blades with correct size and shape (dia-

mond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not

match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentri­cally, causing loss of control.

 Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt.

The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for
your saw, for optimum performance and safety of opera­tion.

 Kickback causes and related warnings

– Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift
up and out of the workpiece toward the operator;

– When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf

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closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction
drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator;

– If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut,
the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top
surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the
kerf and jump back toward the operator.
Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect oper­ating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by tak­ing proper precautions as given below.

 Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and po-

sition your arms to resist kickback forces. Position
your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with
the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump back-

wards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the opera­tor, if proper precautions are taken.

 When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for

any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw mo­tionless in the material until the blade comes to a com­plete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the
work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in mo­tion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take correc-

tive actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.

 When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw

blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not en­gaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may

walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is re­started.

 Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade

pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under

their own weight. Supports must be placed under the pan­el on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of
the panel.

 Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or im-

properly set blades produce narrow ke rf causing excessive
friction, blade binding and kickback.

 Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be

tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment

shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.

 Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or

other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects

that can cause kickback.

Lower guard function
 Check lower guard for proper closing before each use.

Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move
freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower
guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally

dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely
and does not touch the blade or any othe r part, in all angles
and depths of cut.

 Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the

guard and the spring are not operating properly, they
must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate

sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a
build-up of debris.

 Lower guard may be retracted manually only for spe-

cial cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”.
Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as
blade enters the material, the lower guard must be re­leased. For all other sawing, the lower guard should oper-

ate automatically.

 Always observe that the lower guard is covering the

blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An un-

protected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk back­wards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time
it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

Additional safety warnings
 Do not reach into the saw dust ejector with your hands.

They could be injured by rotating parts.

 Do not work overhead with the saw. In this manner you

do not have sufficient control over the power tool.

 Use appropriate detectors to determine if utility lines

are hidden in the work area or call the local utility com­pany for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead

to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to
explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property dam­age.

 Do not operate the power tool stationary. It is not de-

signed for operation with a saw table.

 Do not use high speed steel (HSS) saw blades. Such saw

blades can easily break.

 Do not saw ferrous metals. Red hot chips can ignite the

dust extraction.

 When working with the machine, always hold it firmly

with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The

power tool is guided more secure with both hands.

 Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamp-

ing devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.

 Always wait until the machine has come to a complete

stop before placing it down. The tool insert can jam and

lead to loss of control over the power tool.

 Do not open the battery. Danger of short-circuiting.

Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against
continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and mois­ture. Danger of explosion.

 In case of damage and improper use of the battery, va-

pours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek
medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irri-

tate the respiratory system.

 Use the battery only in conjunction with your Bosch

product. This measure alone protects the battery against

dangerous overload.

 Use only original Bosch batteries with the voltage list-

ed on the nameplate of your power tool. When using oth-

er batteries, e.g. imitations, reconditioned batteries or
other brands, there is danger of injury as well as property
damage through exploding batteries.

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Product Description and Specifica­tions

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

structions may result in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.

Intended Use

The machine is intended for lengthways and crossways cut­ting of wood with straight cutting lines as well as mitre cuts in
wood while resting firmly on the workpiece. With suitable saw
blades, thin-walled non-ferrous metals, e. g., profiles, can al­so be sawed.
Working ferrous metals is not permitted.

Product Features

The numbering of the components shown refers to the repre­sentation of the power tool on the graphic pages.

1 Lock-off button for On/Off switch
2 On/Off switch
3 Battery pack *
4 Vacuum connection
5 Blade guard
6 Lever for retracting blade guard
7 Base plate
8 Saw blade *

9 Retracting blade guard
10 Parallel guide
11 Wing bolt for parallel guide
12 “CutControl” – Viewing window for cutting line
13 Wing bolt for bevel-angle preselection
14 Scale for mitre angle
15 Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)
16 Handle (insulated gripping surface)
17 Battery unlocking button
18 Vacuum hose *
19 Spindle lock button
20 Saw spindle
21 Mounting flange
22 Clamping flange
23 Clamping bolt with washer
24 Allen key
25 Wing bolt for cutting depth preselection
26 Cutting-depth scale
27 Cutting mark, 0°
28 Cutting mark, 45 °

*Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard de­livery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories
can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data

Circular Saw PKS 18 LI

Article number
Rated voltage
No-load speed
Cutting depth, max.

–for 0° bevel angle
–for 45° bevel angle

Base plate dimensions
Saw blade diameter, max.
Saw blade diameter, min.
Blade thickness, max.
Tooth thickness/setting, max.
Tooth thickness/setting, min.
Mounting bore
Weight according to

EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 kg 2.2

min

3 603 CB1 3..

V= 18

-1

mm
mm

mm 133 x 244
mm 150
mm 147
mm 1.7
mm 2.2
mm 1.6
mm 16

3800

48
36

Noise/Vibration Information

Measured sound values determined according to EN 60745.
Typically the A-weighted sound pressure level of the product

is 74 dB(A). Uncertainty K=3 dB.
The noise level when working can exceed 80 dB(A).

Wear hearing protection!

Vibration total values a
determined according to EN 60745:
Cutting wood: a
Cutting metal: a

The vibration emission level given in this information sheet
has been measured in accordance with a standardised test
given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with
another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of expo­sure.
The declared vibration emission level represents the main ap­plications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different
applications, with differen t accessories or poorly maintained,
the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly in­crease the exposure level over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also
take into account the times when the tool is switched off or
when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may sig­nificantly reduce the exposure level over the total working pe­riod.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator
from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the
accessories, keep hands warm, organise work patterns.

(triax vector sum) and uncertainty K

h

<2.5m/s2, K=1.5 m/s2,

h

=3.5m/s2, K=1.5 m/s2.

h

Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the product de­scribed under “Technical Data” is in conformity with the fol­lowing standards or standardization documents: EN 60745
according to the provisions of the directives 2011/65/EU,
2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC.

Technical file (2006/42/EC) at:
Robert Bosch GmbH, PT/ETM9,
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

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Henk Becker
Executive Vice President
Engineering

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Leinfelden, 12.06.2013

Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification
PT/ETM9

Assembly

Battery Charging

 Use only the battery chargers listed on the accessories

page. Only these battery chargers are matched to the lith-

ium ion battery of your power tool.

Note: The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure full
capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the
battery charger before using your power tool for the first time.

The lithium ion battery can be charged at any time without re­ducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure
does not damage the battery.

The Lithium-Ion battery is protected against deep discharging
by the “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)”. When the battery is
empty, the machine is switched off by means of a protective
circuit: The inserted tool no longer rotates.

 Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the

machine has been automatically switched off. The bat-

tery can be damaged.

The battery is equipped with a NTC temperature control
which allows charging only within a temperature range of be­tween 0 ° C and 45 ° C. A long battery service life is achieved
in this manner.

Observe the notes for disposal.

Removing the battery (see figure A)

The battery 3 is equipped with two locking levels that should
prevent the battery from falling out when pushing the battery
unlocking button 17 unintentionally. As long as the battery is
inserted in the power tool, it is held in position by means of a
spring.

– To remove the battery 3, press the battery unlocking but-

ton 17 and pull the battery upward out of the power tool.

Do not exert any force.

Dust/Chip Extraction

 Before any work on the power tool, remove the battery.

Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings, some
wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to one’s
health. Touching or breathing-in the dusts can cause allergic
reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or
bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are considered as
carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treatment
additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials contain­ing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.

– As far as possible, use a dust extraction system suitable for

the material.
– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator.

Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the mate­rials to be worked.

 Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace. Dusts can

easily ignite.

External Dust Extraction (see figure B)

–Insert a vacuum hose 18 (accessory) into the vacuum con-

nection 4. Connect the vacuum hose 18 to a vacuum clean-

er (accessory). An overview for connecting to a vacuum

cleaner can be found at the end of these instructions.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material being

worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to

health or carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.

Mounting/Replacing the Saw Blade

 Before any work on the power tool, remove the battery.
 When mounting the saw blade, wear protective gloves.

Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.

 Only use saw blades that correspond with the charac-

teristic data given in the operating instructions.
 Do not under any circumstances use grinding discs as

the cutting tool.
Selecting a Saw Blade

An overview of recommended saw blades can be found at the
end of this manual.

Removal of the Saw Blade (see figure C)

For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place the machine
on the face side of the motor housing.

– Press the spindle lock button 19 and keep it pressed.

 The spindle lock button 19 may be actuated only when

the saw spindle is at a standstill. Otherwise, the power

tool can be damaged.
– With the Allen key 24, unscrew the clamping bolt 23 turn-

ing in rotation direction .
– Tilt back the retracting blade guard 9 and hold firmly.
– Remove the clamping flange 22 and the saw blade 8 from

the saw spindle 20.

Mounting the Saw Blade (see figure C)

For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place the machine
on the face side of the motor housing.

– Clean the saw blade 8 and all clamping parts to be assem-

bled.
– Tilt back the retracting blade guard 9 and hold firmly.
–Place the saw blade 8 onto the mounting flange 21. The

cutting direction of the teeth (direction of arrow on the saw

blade) and the direction-of-rotation arrow on the retract-

ing blade guard 9 must correspond.
–Mount the clamping flange 22 and screw in the clamping

bolt 23 turning in rotation direction . Observe correct

mounting position of mounting flange 21 and clamping

flange 22.

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– Press the spindle lock button 19 and keep it pressed.
– With the Allen key 24, tighten the clamping bolt 23 turning

in rotation direction . The tightening torque is between
6–9 Nm, which corresponds to hand tight plus ¼ turn.

Operation

Operating Modes

 Before any work on the power tool, remove the battery.
Adjusting the Cutting Depth (see figure D)

 Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the work-

piece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be

visible below the workpiece.

– Loosen wing bolt 25. For a smaller cutting depth, pull the

machine from the base plate 7; for a larger cutting depth,
push the machine toward the base plate 7. Adjust the de­sired cutting depth at the cutting-depth scale 26. Tighten
wing bolt 25 again.

Adjusting the Cutting Angle

– It is best to place the machine on the face side of the blade

guard 5.

– Loosen wing bolt 13. Tilt the saw sidewards. Adjust the de-

sired setting at the scale 14. Tighten wing bolt 13 again.

Note: For bevel cuts, the cutting depth is smaller than the set­ting indicated on the cutting-depth scale 26.

Cutting Marks (see figure E)

The “CutControl” 12 viewing window, which folds out to the
front, is used for precise guiding of the circular saw alongside
the cutting line on the workpiece. The “CutControl” 12 view­ing window has a mark each for right-angled cuts and for 45°
cuts.

The 0° cutting mark (27) indicates the position of the saw
blade for right-angled cuts. The 45 ° cutting mark (28) indi­cates the position of the saw blade for 45° cuts.

– For precise cuts, position the circular saw against the

workpiece as shown in the figure. It is best to carry out a tri­al cut.

Starting Operation

Inserting the battery
 Use only original Bosch lithium ion batteries with the

voltage listed on the nameplate of your power tool. Us-

ing other batteries can lead to injuries and pose a fire haz­ard.

– Insert the charged battery 3 from the front into the base of

the power tool. Push the battery completely into the base

until the red stripe can no longer be seen and the battery is

securely locked.

Switching On and Off

–To start the machine, first push the lock-off button for the

On/Off switch 1 and then press the On/Off switch 2 and

keep it pressed.

To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using

it.
–To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 2.

Note: For safety reasons, the On/Off switch 2 cannot be
locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.

Run-on Brake

An integrated run-on brake reduces the run-on period of the
saw blade after switching off the machine.

Protection Against Deep Discharging

The Lithium-Ion battery is protected against deep discharging
by the “Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)”. When the battery is
empty, the machine is switched off by means of a protective
circuit: The inserted tool no longer rotates.

Working Advice

Protect saw blades against impact and shock.
Guide the machine evenly and with light feed in the cutting di-

rection. Excessive feed significantly reduces the service life of
the saw blade and can cause damage to the power tool.

Sawing performance and cutting quality depend essentially
on the condition and the tooth form of the saw blade. There­fore, use only sharp saw blades that are suited for the material
to be worked.

Sawing Wood

The correct selection of the saw blade depends on the type
and quality of the wood and whether lengthway or crossway
cuts are required.

When cutting spruce lengthways, long spiral chips are
formed.

Beech and oak dusts are especially detrimental to health.
Therefore, work only with dust extraction.

Sawing Non-ferrous Metals
Note: Use only a sharp saw blade that is suitable for non-fer-

rous metals. This ensures a clean cut and prevents blade bind­ing.

Guide the switched on power tool against the workpiece and
carefully start the cut. Continue the cut with low feed and
without interruption.

When sawing profiles, always begin the cut from the narrow
side; when sawing U-profiles, never start the cut from the
open side. Support long profiles in order to avoid blade bind­ing and kickback of the power tool.

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Sawing with Parallel Guide (see figure F)

The parallel guide 10 enables exact cuts along a workpiece
edge and cutting strips of the same dimension.

Loosen wing bolt 11 and slide the scale of the parallel guide
10 through the guide in the base plate 7. Adjust the desired
cutting width as the scale setting at the respective cutting
mark 27 or 28; see Section “Cutting Marks”. Tighten wing bolt

11 again.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

 Before any work on the machine itself (e. g. mainte-

nance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport
and storage, remove the battery from the power tool.

There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating
the On/Off switch.

 For safe and proper working, always keep the machine

and ventilation slots clean.

The retracting blade guard must always be able to move freely
and retract automatically. Therefore, always keep the area
around the retracting blade guard clean. Remove dust and
chips by blowing out with compressed air or with a brush.

Saw blades that are not coated can be protected against cor­ro sion wit h a th in c oat o f ac id-f ree oil. Bef ore u se, the o il m ust
be removed again, otherwise the wood will become soiled.

Resin and glue residue on the saw blade produces poor cuts.
Therefore, clean the saw blade immediately after use.

When the battery is no longer operative, please refer to an au­thorised after-sales service agent for Bosch power tools.

After-sales Service and Application Service

In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always in­clude the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of
the machine.

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern­ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare
parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can al­so be found under: www.bosch-pt.com
Bosch’s application service team will gladly answer questions
concerning our products and their accessories.

Great Britain

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
Tel. Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Ireland

Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: [phone]
www.bosch.com.au

Republic of South Africa
Customer service

Hotline: [phone]

Gauteng – BSC Service Centre

35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

KZN – BSC Service Centre

Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Western Cape – BSC Service Centre

Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

Bosch Headquarters

Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [e-mail]

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