Splintering Protector
A
To prevent the splintering of the surface when sawing
wood, insert the splintering protector into the base
plate 5 from below.
The splintering protector can be used only with certain
types of saw blades.
Tips
After working for a long period with a low stroke rate,
allow the machine to cool by running for approx.
3 minutes without a saw blade and at maximum stroke
rate.
For narrow curves, use a thin saw blade.
When sawing metal or similar material, apply a cooling
or lubricating agent along the cutting line.
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Parallel Guide/Circle Cutter
E
F
(Accessory)
Maximum material thickness: 30 mm
/
Plunge Sawing
G
H
Plunge cutting may be used only on soft materi-
als such as wood, aerated concrete, gypsum
plaster boards, etc.!
Use only short saw blades.
Place the front edge of the base plate on the work-
piece and switch on. Press the machine firmly against
the workpiece and plunge the saw blade slowly into
the workpiece.
As soon as the complete surface of the base plate
rests on the work piece, continue to saw along the
cutting line.
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before any work on the machine itself, pull the
s
mains plug.
For safe and efficient working, always keep the ma-
s
chine and the ventilation slots clean.
To avoid malfunctions, do not work with materials that
produce large amounts of dust from below or over-
head. Clean the saw blade holder regularly, for exam-
ple, by lightly tapping the machine on a flat surface.
In extreme working conditions, conductive dust
s
can accumulate in the interior of the machine when
working with metal. The protective insulation of the
machine can be degraded. The use of a stationary
extraction system is recommended in such cases
as well as the frequent blowing out of the ventilation
slots and the installation of a residual current circuit
breaker (FI).
Lubricate the guide roller 9 from time to time with a
drop of oil and check for wear. If it is worn, it must be
replaced.
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WARNING
Important instructions for connecting a new 3-
pin plug to the 2-wire cable.
The wires in the cable are coloured according to the
following code:
Strain relief
Live = brown
Neutral = blue
Do not connect the blue or brown wire to the earth ter-
minal of the plug.
Important: If the plug on the cable of this machine
must be replaced, dispose of the old plug to prevent
misuse.
If the machine should fail despite the care taken in
manufacture and testing, repair should be carried out
by an authorised customer services agent for Bosch
power tools.
For all correspondence and spare parts orders, always
include the 10-digit order number of the machine.
Environmental Protection
Recycle raw materials instead of disposing as
waste.
The Machine, accessories and packaging should be
submitted for environment-friendly recycling.
These instructions are printed on recycled paper man-
ufactured without chlorine.
The plastic components are labelled for categorized
recycling.
Declaration of conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that this prod-
uct is in conformity with the following standards or
standardization documents:
EN 50 144 according to the provisions of the direc-
tives 89/336/EEC, 98/37/EC.
Dr. Gerhard Felten
Robert Bosch GmbH, Geschäftsbereich Elektrowerkzeuge
Specification subject to alteration without notice
English–4
To be fitted
by qualified
professionals only
Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen