Bosch RS5 User Manual

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Power Tool Safety Rules

WARNING

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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

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.

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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.

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 Reciprocating Saws

Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will

make exposed metal parts of the tool "live"
and shock the operator. Do not drill, fasten

or break into existing walls or other blind
areas where electrical wiring may exist. If
this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all
fuses or circuit breakers feeding this
worksite.

Never leave the trigger locked "ON".
Before plugging the tool in, check that the
trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups

could cause injury.

Keep hands away from cutting area. Do
not reach under the material being cut.

The proximity of the blade to your hand is
hidden from your sight.

Keep hands from between the gear
housing and saw blade holder. The

reciprocating blade holder can pinch your
fingers.

Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent
blade can break easily or cause kickback.

Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and
allow the blade to come to full speed.

Tool can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is
too slow at beginning of cut and possibly
kickback.

Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool. Use a
dust mask or respirator for applications
which generate dust.

Secure material before cutting. Never
hold it in your hand or across legs. Small

or thin material may flex or vibrate with the
blade, causing loss of control.

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Make certain all adjusting screws and the
blade holder are tight before making a
cut. Loose adjusting screws and holders

can cause the tool or blade to slip and loss
of control may result.

When removing the blade from the tool
avoid contact with skin and use proper
protective gloves when grasping the
blade or accessory. Accessories may be

hot after prolonged use.

When using the utility hook always be
aware that the the blade is exposed.

Always hang 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,

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