Bosch RS35 User Manual
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General Safety Rules
WARNING
!
all of the warnings listed below refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or batteryoperated (cordless) power tool.
Read all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
The term “power tool” in
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool.
cause you to lose control.
Distractions can
Power
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.
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces such as pipes,
radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
is an increased risk of electric shock if your
body is earthed or grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions.
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.
entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for
outdoor use.
outdoor use reduces the risk of electric
shock.
Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC
power supply.
work, the electrical components of the AC
rated tool are likely to fail and create a
hazard to the operator.
Water entering a power tool will
Use of a cord suitable for
While the tool may appear to
Unmodified plugs
There
Damaged or
If operating the power tool in damp
locations is unavoidable a Ground Fault
Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) must be used to
supply the power to your tool.
personal protection devices like electrician’s
rubber gloves and footwear will further
enhance your personal safety.
GFCI and
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.
inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye
protection.
mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
Avoid accidental starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before
plugging in.
finger on the switch or plugging in power
tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench
before turning the power tool on.
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.
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.
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.
related hazards.
Safety equipment such as dust
Carrying power tools with your
Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can
Use of these devices can reduce dust-
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A moment of
A wrench
This enables
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Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil
and grease.
control the power tool.
Slippery hands cannot safely
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.
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.
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 tools operation.
If damaged, have the power tool repaired
before use.
poorly maintained power tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp
Many accidents are caused by
Any power tool
Such preventive safety
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 and in the manner intended
for the particular type of power tool,
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.
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.
or against your body is unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
Holding the work by hand
Service
Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only identical
replacement parts.
safety of the power tool is maintained.
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.
gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc.
may damage plastic parts.
Risk of injury to user, power cord must only
be serviced by a Bosch Factory Service
Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
Certain cleaning agents such as
This will ensure that the
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.
make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and
shock the operator.
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.
Contact with a "live" wire will
Do not drill, fasten or
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.
against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
Never leave the trigger locked "ON".
Before plugging the tool in, check that the
trigger lock is "OFF".
could cause injury.
Holding the work by hand or
Accidental start-ups
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Keep hands away from cutting area. Do
not reach under the material being cut.
proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden
from your sight.
Keep hands from between the gear
housing and saw blade holder.
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.
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.
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
Small or thin
The
The
Tool
protective gloves when grasping the blade
or accessory. Accessories may be hot after
prolonged use.
When using the saw hook always be aware
that the the blade is exposed.
the tool in an area where yourself and
bystandards can not accidently make contact
with the blade.
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WARNING
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.
Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
Always hang
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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.
n
0
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
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
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
orbits etc. per minute
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
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 by
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Standards by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that
this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories,
and listed to Canadian
Standards by Underwriters
Laboratories.
This symbol
designates
that
this tool
complies
to NOM
Mexican
Standards.
Intertek Testing Services.
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Functional Description and Specifications
WARNING
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m
easures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
assembly, adjustments or changing accessories
Reciprocating Saw
FIG. 1
SAW BLADE
PIVOTING
FOOTPLATE
LockJaw™ BLADE HOLDER
RUBBER BOOT
BLADE ORBIT
SELECTOR
. Such preventive safety
VIBRATION DAMPER
HANDLE / SAW MECHANISM
“LOCK-ON” BUTTON
VARIABLE SPEED
CONTROLLED TRIGGER
RUBBERIZED
SOFT GRIP
FOOTPLATE
RELEASE LEVER
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
VARIABLE SPEED
DIAL
NOTE: For tool specifications refer to the nameplate on your tool.
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SWIVEL
CORD
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Assembly
Preparing the Saw
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 ensure proper cutting
performance.
!
or making any adjustments.
1. Insert the blade into the LockJaw™ blade
holder until the locking collar automatically
rotates clockwise and locks the blade in place
(Fig. 2).
automatically, rotate the locking collar counter-
FIG. 2
BLADE SELECTION
INSTALLING A BLADE
WARNING
LOCKING
COLLAR
Unplug tool from power
source before changing blade
Note: if the blade will not lock
BLADE HOLDER
BLADE
LockJaw
™
clockwise until it clicks and locks in the open
position (Fig. 3).
2 Push in and pull out on the blade to be
sure the pin in the clamp housing goes
through the hole in the blade to hold the blade
securely. The blade may be inserted with the
teeth facing down or up.
3. To remove the blade, rotate the locking
collar counter-clockwise and the blade will
automatically eject from the LockJaw™ blade
holder and lock the collar in the open position.
WARNING
!
the footplate for the entire stroke length. Do
not use specialty blades that are very short or
those with a significant cant. Blade must not
contact footplate. A blade which is too short or
tilted could jam inside the foot and snap.
Make sure that the front end
of the blade extends through
FIG. 3
Open
Position
LOCKING COLLAR
Operating Instructions
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 (Fig. 1).
"LOCK-ON" BUTTON
The "Lock-ON" button, located in the handle of
your tool allows for continuous operation at
maximum SPM without holding the trigger
(Fig. 1).
TO LOCK TRIGGER "ON": squeeze trigger,
depress button and release trigger.
TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger
and release it without depressing the "LockON" button.
WARNING
!
the trigger can not be released.
VIBRATION DAMPER HANDLE /
The integrated vibration damper in the main
handle and saw mechanism reduces
vibrations to the main handle (Fig. 1).
If the “Lock-ON” button is
continuously being depressed,
SAW MECHANISM
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Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
dial. The blade stroke rate may be adjusted
during cutting operation by presetting the dial
on or between any one of the six numbers
(Fig. 1).
S
etting SPM rating (strokes per minute)
1- Low stroke speed
2-3 Medium stroke speed
4 High stroke speed
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. The
non-orbit position (metal), move the orbit
selector lever toward the and for a full orbit
(wood), move the selector lever toward the
(Fig. 4).
The non-orbit gives the best cutting advance
and extends blade life when cutting steel and
similar hard materials which have more
Higher speed settings are generally used for
fast cutting or when softer cutting materials
such as wood, composite materials, and
plastics. Slower speed settings are generally
used when precision is required or when
cutting harder materials. Materials typically cut
using slower speeds include sheet metal,
c
onduit, and pipe.
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.
FIG. 4
The footplate tilts in order to keep as much of
FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT
its surface in contact with the work surface
a)
(Fig. 5
(a)
(b)
FIG. 5
The footplate assembly can also be locked
into the most optimal position to increase
blade life and/or to reduce blade protrusion
beyond the end of the footplate, such as when
cutting into large diameter pipe or into walls.
To adjust the footplate position, simply lift up
the footplate release lever, rotate lever
counter-clockwise 1 to 2 turns (Fig. 6). Move
the footplate into desired position (Fig. 5
To lock footplate, rotate lever clockwise until
you hear it click and then lower lever returning
it to its' pocket before using saw (Fig. 6).
FOOTPLATE
RELEASE LEVER
FIG. 6
TIGHTEN
The locking mechanism can be locked into the
optimized position suitable for the application.
If the footplate is pulled out so far that a notch
shows at the other end of the shaft, the
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b).
LOOSEN
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footplate assembly is extended too far out,
and must be retracted to a different position
(Fig. 5
b).
WARNING
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sawing. It will cause the footplate to release
f
rom the desired settings and you may lose
control and be injured.
WARNING
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beyond the footplate and all the way through
the workpiece throughout the stroke. Blades
may shatter if the blade hits the footplate or
hits the work at an angle that is nearly headon (Fig. 7).
Do not lift up or rotate the
footplate release lever while
To reduce the risk of injury,
be sure the blade extends
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 insulated rubber boot over
the front housing.
WARNING
!
housing. If you saw into a blind area where
live wiring exists, you may be shocked or
electrocuted.
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.
Following a few simple tips will reduce the
wear on the workpiece, the tool and the
operator.
1. Blades cut on the draw or back stroke. On
fine work, such as paneling, fiberglass, 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. Select the appropriate cutting speed.
Always hold the saw by the
insulated boot on the front
SAWING TIPS
FIG. 7
!
WARNING
extends beyond the footplate and work
throughout the stroke. Blades may shatter if
the front on the blade hits the work and/or the
footplate.
WRONG RIGHT
4. When cutting metal:
- Apply a lubricant for easier, smoother,
faster cutting and longer blade life.
- 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.
Don’t force the cutting. Let the saw and
6.
blade do the work.
To reduce the risk of injury,
be sure the blade always
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POCKET CUTS
The reciprocating saw can be used to make
plunge cuts into softer material, (for example,
wood or light building materials for walls),
without a starting hole (Fig. 8).
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.
To make plunge cutting easier, use a heavy
gauge blade, install the blade with the teeth
facing upward, and hold the saw upside down
as shown (Fig. 9).
Do not plunge cut in metal surfaces.
In thick materials and in harder materials,
such as metal, plunge cutting should not be
attempted. Such materials can be cut with the
recip saw only by starting the cut from the
edge of the material or from a hole drilled all
the way through the material that is large
enough to fit the saw blade.
!
may create a hazard.
POCKET/PLUNGE CUTS
NOTES:
WARNING
The use of any accessories
not specified in this manual
FIG. 8
FIG. 9
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