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Power Tool Safety Rules

WARNING

!

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.

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.

Before plugging in the

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

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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.

Rotary Cutter Safety Rules

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.

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

Always make sure the work surface is free
from nails and other foreign objects.

Cutting into a nail can cause the bit and the
tool to jump and damage the bit.

Never hold the workpiece in one hand and
the tool in the other hand when in use.
Never place hands near or below cutting
surface. Clamping the material and guiding

the tool with both hands is safer.

If cutting into existing

Never lay workpiece on top of hard
surfaces, like concrete, stone, etc...

Protruding cutting bit may cause tool to jump.

Always wear safety goggles and dust
mask. Use only in well ventilated area.

Using personal safety devices and working in
safe environment reduces risk of injury.

After changing the bits or making any
adjustments, make sure the collet nut and
any other adjustment devices are
securely tightened. Loose adjustment

device can unexpectedly shift, causing loss
of control, loose rotating components will be
violently thrown.

Never start the tool when the bit is
engaged in the material. The bit cutting

edge may grab the material causing loss of
control of the cutter.

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Always hold the tool with two hands
during start-up. The reaction torque of the

motor can cause the tool to twist.

When routing or cutting, the direction of
feed with the bit’s cutting edge into the
material is very important. Always feed
the bit into the material in the same
direction as the cutting edge is exiting
from the material. When viewing the tool

from the top, the bit rotates clockwise. If the
tool is between the workpiece and your body,
then feed the tool to your right. If the
workpiece is between the tool and your body,
then feed the tool to your left. Feeding the
tool in the wrong direction causes the cutting
edge of the bit to climb out of the work and
pull the tool in the direction of this feed.

START

HERE

WORK

BIT

DIRECTION OF

FEED

Never use dull or damaged bits. Sharp
bits must be handled with care. Damaged

bits can snap during use. Dull bits require
more force to push the tool, possibly causing
the bit to break.

Never touch the bit during or immediately
after the use. After use the bit is too hot to

be touched by bare hands.

Never lay the tool down until the motor
has come to a complete standstill. The

spinning bit can grab the surface and pull the
tool out of your control.

Never use bits that have a cutting
diameter greater than the opening in the
base.

Do not use the tool for drilling purposes.

This tool is not intended to be used with drill
bits.

Always use the tool with the depth guide
securely attached and positioned flat
against material being cut. The guide

securely positioned on the material improves
the stability and control of your tool.

Do not use the Zipmate attachment
without the hard auxiliary control handle.

The soft band handle does not provide a
sufficient control for grinding operation.

WARNING

!

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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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 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.

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Functional Description and Specifications

WARNING

!

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.

Spiral Saw™

FIG. 1

INTAKE

AIR VENTS

EXHAUST

AIR VENTS

BUMP-OFF SLIDE

"ON/OFF" SWITCH

SOFT BAND

HANDLE

SHAFT LOCK

COLLET NUT

DEPTH GUIDE

BRACKET

DEPTH GUIDE

LOCKING

SCREW

LOCK LEVER

DEPTH

GUIDE

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

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Assembly

WARNING

!

making any assembly, adjustments or
changing accessories. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting
the tool accidentally. Make certain that the
collet nut is securely tightened before turning
the tool on.

INSTALLING BITS (Keyless models)

The bits are held by a keyless collet system
designed specifically for spiral saw bits with
1/8" (.125"), 1/4" (.250") or 5/32" (.156") shanks.

WARNING

!

caution.
Depress and hold the shaft-lock in and rotate

the keyless chuck and shaft until the shaft­lock engages and holds the shaft.

!

CAUTION

braking devise to stop the tool from rotating.
Rotate the keyless chuck (counter-clockwise)

(Fig. 5). Remove the old bit (if there is one)
insert the new bit as far in as possible, but
not so far that the bit flutes engage the jaws
of the chuck (leave approximately 1/8" of
shank exposed) Re-engage the shaft-lock
and securely tighten the keyless chuck
(clockwise) by hand.

Disconnect the plug from
the power source before

The bit flutes are sharp and
should be handled with

To prevent damage to tool.

Never use the shaft lock as a

FIG. 2

1/8"

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE

The depth guide assembly consists of the
depth guide, locking screw and bracket.

In order to remove the depth guide from the
tool, release the locking lever and pull the
entire assembly straight off of the tool. To
reattach the assembly, fully replace the guide
onto the tool collar and lock the clamp lever
(Fig. 1).

Note: When using 1/4" & 5/32" bits it may be
necessary to use a wrench on the front of the
keyless chuck to securely tighten the bit.

The bits are held by a collet system. Use either
the 1/8" (.125"), 1/4" (.250") or 5/32" (.156")
collet depending on the size of the bit shank.

Depress and hold the shaft-lock in and rotate
the collet nut and shaft until the shaft-lock
engages and holds the shaft.

Use the standard equipment wrench to
loosen nut (counter-clockwise) (Fig. 6).

DEPTH GUIDE ASSEMBLY

INSTALLING BITS (Standard models)

FIG. 3

SHAFT

LOCK

1/8"

COLLET

NUT

SHAFT

LOCK

KEYLESS

CHUCK

Remove the old bit (if there is one) insert the
new bit as far in as possible, but not so far
that the bit flutes engage the collet (leave
approximately 1/8" of shank exposed)
Re-engage the shaft-lock and tighten the nut
(clockwise) by hand and then with the
wrench until bit is held securely.

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The 1/8" collet is used with 1/8" diameter

CHANGING THE COLLET

bits, the 1/4" collet is used with 1/4" diameter
bits and the 5/32" collet is used with 5/32"
diameter bits. To change collets, first
remove the bit. Continue to loosen and
unscrew the collet nut until you can remove it
from the tool. Remove the collet and replace
it with the other (Fig. 4). (Each collet is
double-ended, and either end is acceptable
to use.) By hand, re-tighten the collet nut
around the collet in a clockwise direction.
You are now ready to insert a new bit as
instructed in Installing Bits (Fig. 2 or 3).

REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE HARD

AUXILIARY CONTROL HANDLE

Turn the tool OFF and unplug it. Firmly grasp
the tool. Depress and hold lock pin from either
side of the handle. While depressing the lock
pin, depress release button so lock pin is
engaged, then remove handle (Fig. 5).

With the lock pin engaged, gently engage the
two (2) front latches on handle into the tool and
push handle until it snaps securely into place.

Your handle is equipped with a bit and collet
storage area. To open door, pull tab on door
downward away from tool. To close door, lift

FIG. 4

COLLET

COLLET

NUT

OUTPUT SHAFT

door upward toward the tool. Be sure door is
closed to prevent bits from falling out.

LOCK

PIN

BIT / COLLET

STORAGE

FIG. 5

RELEASE

BUTTON

TAB

DOOR

REMOVING AND INSTALLING

THE SOFT BAND HANDLE (Old Style)

WARNING

!

Always use auxiliary handle
for maximum control over

torque reaction or kick-back. Using the tool

without the handle could cause loss of control.
To remove, insert a flat tip screwdriver

between tab and clip as shown, rotate
screwdriver counter-clockwise lifting tab until
clip releases from housing (Fig. 6).

To attach, first insert one side of latch into tool

TAB

CLIP
HOUSING

FIG. 6

ousing, then firmly push the other latch into

h
housing while applying pressure in direction
of arrow until clip locks securely into housing
(Fig. 6a).

LATCH

CLIP

Repeat this procedure on opposite end of
strap.

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FIG. 6a

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REMOVING AND INSTALLING

THE SOFT HANDLE (New Style)

1 Depress and hold top clip release (Fig. 7).
2 Pull strap away from tool (Fig. 7).
While top clip hook release is depressed, pull

handle strap straight away from tool (Fig. 7).

FIG. 7

TOP CLIP

Operating Instructions

BUMP-OFF SLIDE "ON/OFF" SWITCH

This tool is switched "ON" by the slide switch
located on the front of the motor housing
(Fig. 9).

TO TURN THE TOOL "ON" slide the switch
button up.

TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF" slide the switch
button down or "0" position.

WARNING

!

torque from the motor can cause the tool to
twist.

Hold the tool with both
hands while starting, since

3 Squeeze from each side and hold both
bottom clip releases (Fig. 8).

4 Lift the back of the clip up and away from
tool (Fig. 8).

While depressing both bottom clip release
tabs, lift the back of the clip away from the
tool (Fig.8).

FIG. 8

BOTTOM

CLIP

FIG. 9

BUMP-OFF SLIDE

"ON/OFF" SWITCH

DEPTH GUIDE ADJUSTMENT

Use the depth guide to adjust the depth of
cut. Using the end of the standard wrench,
loosen (counter clockwise) the screw enough
to enable the depth guide to slide up or down
to the desired depth of cut
greater than material thickness) and
retighten the locking screw (clockwise)
(Fig. 10).

(about 1/8"

DEPTH GUIDE

LOCKING

SCREW

1/8"

FIG. 10

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MAKE A FEW PRACTICE CUTS

After installing the Zip Bit into the tool and
adjusting your depth guide, you should make
a few practice cuts with the tool before
attempting an actual job.

A few exercises will give you the necessary
practice to make clean, professional cuts.

Step 1: Make certain that the collet nut is
securely tightened before turning the tool on.

Step 2: Hold the tool firmly and turn the tool
ON to your desired speed.

Step 3: While holding the tool firmly, insert
the Zip Bit into the material at a 45
(Fig. 11).

Step 4: Slowly bring it to a 90
the cut (Fig. 12). The base guide should be
flush to the material surface. For all materials
(EXCEPT cutting around outlet boxes in
drywall), steer the tool in a clockwise
direction with slow, steady pressure to make
the cut.

IMPORTANT USER TIP

° angle

° angle to begin

FIG. 11

Step 5: After completing your cut, turn off the
tool and carefully remove it from the material.
Do not attempt to use this tool to make cut­outs around any fixture or opening which has
live electrical wires, or any wall which may
have live electrical wiring behind it, as the Zip
Bit could conduct current to the tool, creating
an electrocution hazard for the operator.
Shut off breakers or remove fuses to
disconnect the circuit. Always hold the tool
by its thermoplastic housing, and always
wear eye protection when operating a Spiral
Saw power tool.

NOTE: Because of the rotating cutting
action of the Zip Bit, there will be a slight pull
when cutting. The slower you cut, the more
control you have. Excessive pressure or fast
cutting will cause excessive heat and may
shorten the life of the Zip Bit.

NOTE: When cutting on a vertical surface,
avoid ending your cut at the bottom of the
hole. If possible, start and end your cut at
the top so the scrap part will not drop onto
the rotating Zip Bit. Turn the tool off and
remove it from the material.

FIG. 12

ILLUSTRATED INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERFECT OUTLET

OPENINGS IN DRYWALL

The following procedure will illustrate cutting out a standard 2 1/8" X 3 3/4" electrical box.

MAKING DRYWALL CUT OUTS

After assembling the bit into the tool as
described earlier, it will be necessary to
review the instructions provided below and
make some practice cut-outs with this tool
before attempting an actual job. The best
method is to take some scrap pieces and nail

or screw them in place over wall studs which
have an electrical box or other feature in
place. A few such exercises will give you the
necessary practice to make clean,
professional cutouts around whatever is
behind the drywall you are installing.

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WARNING

!

around any fixture or opening which has
live electrical wires, or on any wall which
may have live electrical wiring behind it,
as the bit could conduct current to the
tool, creating an electrocution hazard for
the operator. Shut off breakers or remove

fuses to disconnect the circuit. Always hold
the tool by its thermoplastic housing, and
always wear eye protection when operating
this device.

Step 2: Slide switch to turn the tool on. While
holding the Spiral Saw power tool firmly with
both hands plunge the Zip Bit through the
mark you made. Then guide the Zip Bit to the
right until you feel and hear the Zip Bit touch
the inside edge of the box.

Do not attempt to use this
tool to make cut-outs

Step 1: Be certain that the box or fixture

which requires a cut-out is firmly mounted
and all wires or other obstructions around the
opening are pushed back out of the way. The
drywall cut-out bit uses the outer edge of the
box or fixture as a guide, so it is important
that there is nothing in the way which can
prevent it from guiding completely around the
opening. For the purposes of this instruction
manual, the procedure discussed will be to
make a cut-out around a standard 2 1/8" x 3
3/4" electrical box.

Step 3: Pull the Zip Bit out far enough to slip it
over the edge of the box so it is now against
the outside of the box.

Step 4: While keeping the Zip Bit in contact
with the outside of the box move the tool
counter clockwise while applying light inward
and upward pressure until you feel and hear it
come to the corner. As you round the corner
apply light pressure left and downward.

Step 5: While moving slowly and
continuously along the top contour you will
feel the Zip Bit come to the next corner.
Round the corner and apply light down and
inward pressure until the bottom corner is
reached.

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Step 6: Move the Zip Bit right and upward
maintaining light continuous pressure toward
the box.

Step 8: The completed box, executed quickly,
neatly and in a fraction of the time taken by
other methods.

These step-by-step instructions are
generalized to acquaint you with the Spiral
Saw power tool operation. After some
practice, you may develop a motion
technique with which you are more
comfortable. However, you must always
begin the cut somewhat centrally, and MOVE
THE SPIRAL SAW POWER TOOL ONLY
COUNTERCLOCKWISE to take advantage
of the “hugging” action of the rotating Zip Bit
along the contours of the template.

Step 7: Round the right bottom corner and
begin moving the bit upward while applying light
pressure left toward the box until you meet
initial upward cut. Push Spiral Saw power tool
switch to off.

Remember to use a smooth continuous
motion.

ILLUSTRATED INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAKING PERFECT

CUT-OUTS WITH THE TRACING XBIT™

WARNING

!

around any fixture or opening which has
live electrical wires, or on any wall which
may have live electrical wiring behind it, as
the bit could conduct current to the tool,
creating an electrocution hazard for the
operator. Shut off breakers or remove fuses

to disconnect the circuit. Always hold the tool
by its thermoplastic housing, and always wear
eye protection when operating this device.

Do not attempt to use this
tool to make cut-outs

Step 1: Make sure your workpiece is securely

mounted to the template.
Remember that a roughed out window

opening or other "closed loop" of construction
lumber can serve as your template when
cutting OSB or house sheathing. All
obstructions including wiring and insulation
should be pinned away from the template.

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Step 2: Slide switch to turn the tool on.
While holding the spiral saw firmly with both
hands, plunge the XBit through workpiece
anywhere inside the closed loop of the
template. Guide the tool to the right until you
feel and hear the XBit touch the inside edge
of the template.

Step 4: Continue to follow the inside of the
template, always maintaining light pressure
in the direction of the template as you cut in
a clockwise direction. Be prepared to
support the scrap piece being removed with
a second person, or make the cut-out such
that gravity pulls the scrap piece away from
you and the tool.

Step 3: While keeping the XBit in contact
with the template, move the tool clockwise
while applying light outward pressure until
you feel and hear it come to a corner. As
you round the corner, continue to apply light
outward pressure toward the template.

Maintenance

Service

WARNING

!

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.

Preventive maintenance
performed by unauthorized

Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricated

TOOL LUBRICATION

and is ready to use. It is recommended that
tools with gears be regreased with a special
gear lubricant at every brush change.

CHUCK LUBRICATION

The wrenchless chuck has been properly
lubricated and is ready to use. If the chuck's
jaws begin to stick during use, the chuck

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requires lubrication. To lubricate the chuck,
first remove debris from the inside of the
chuck with compressed air. Apply a pea­sized amount of general-purpose grease to
the sides of the jaws, and adjust the chuck
through its full range of motion to distribute
the grease.

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

WARNING

!

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.

CAUTION

!

plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household
detergents that contain ammonia.

To avoid accidents always
disconnect the tool from

Certain cleaning agents
and solvents damage

Extension Cords

WARNING

!

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

RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS

120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS

Tool’s

Ampere

Rating

3-6
6-8

8-10
10-12
12-16

If an extension cord is
necessary, a cord with

Cord Size in A.W.G.

Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters

25 50 100 150 15 30

18 16 16 14 0.75 0.75 1.5 2.5
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
14 12 — — — — — —

Wire Sizes in mm

60 120

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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

Tool’s

Ampere

Rating

3-6
6-8

8-10
10-12
12-16

(Model RZ25 only)

Cord Size in A.W.G.

Cord Length in Feet Cord Length in Meters

50 100 30 60

16 14 1.5 2.5
14 12 2.5 4.0
14 12 2.5 4.0
14 12 4.0 —
—— ——

Wire Sizes in mm

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Accessories & Attachments

WARNING

!

hazardous when used on another tool.

Zipmate abrasive Cut Off Attachment
Dust Extractor
Circle Cutting Guides
Straight Edge Guide

Zip®Bits

Robert Bosch Tool Corporation's patented
line of versatile Zip Bits and accessories
provide you with the flexibility to quickly move
from one material to another and one job to
another, without the hassle of changing tools.
SC5, TC1, DC1, GP10, GP10, WD1 & FBR1.

Use only Robert Bosch Tool Corporation’s recommended accessories with
this tool. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool, may become

Attachments that are compatible with Rotozip Spiral Saws are the following:

(Items may be sold separately)

Plunge Router
Jigsaw Handle
Flex Shaft
Grout Removal

X-BITS™
X-BITS are designed for serious
professionals. They offer the strength and

pee d of 5/3 2" bits with the precision of 1/8"

s
bits, to cut through even toughest materials in
seconds-flat. XB-DWZ, XB-LF1, XB-MC1, XB­MPG-P2, XB-TC1, XB-UL1, XB-MP2.

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