Bosch GKS 18V-44 Professional Notice Originale page 12

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The clamping force of the clamping lever (26) can be read-
justed. To do so, unscrew the clamping lever (26) and
retighten it in a position offset by at least 30° in an anticlock-
wise direction.
Adjusting the mitre/bevel angle
We recommend that you place the power tool down on the
front side of the protective guard (15).
Loosen the wing bolt (7). Swivel the saw to the side. Set the
required mitre/bevel angle on the scale (8). Retighten the
wing bolt (7).
Note: When making mitre cuts, the cutting depth is less than
the value shown on the cutting depth scale (27).
Cut marks
The 0° cut mark (10) indic-
ates the position of the saw
blade when making a right-
angled cut. The 45° cut mark
0° 45°
(9) indicates the position of
the saw blade when making a
45° cut.
For a precise cut, place the
circular saw against the work-
piece as shown in the figure.
We recommend making a test cut.
Start-up
Switching on/off
Make sure that you are able to press the On/Off switch
u
without releasing the handle.
To start the power tool, first press the lock-off switch (1),
then press and hold the on/off switch (16).
To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (16).
Note: For safety reasons, the on/off switch (16) cannot be
locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.
Run-out brake
An integrated run-out brake shortens the time the saw blade
keeps running for after the power tool has been switched
off.
Practical advice
Before carrying out any work on the power tool (e.g.
u
maintenance, tool change etc.), remove the battery
from the power tool. There is risk of injury from uninten-
tionally pressing the on/off switch.
The width of cut varies depending on the saw blade used.
Protect saw blades against shock and impact.
Guide the power tool evenly, pushing it gently in the cutting
direction in order to achieve a high cut quality. Applying too
much pressure will significantly reduce the service life of ap-
plication tools and can damage the power tool.
The sawing performance and the quality of the cut essen-
tially depend on the condition and the tooth shape of the
saw blade. This is why you should only use sharp saw blades
that are suitable for the material being machined.
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Sawing wood
Choosing the right saw blade depends on the wood type,
wood quality and whether cuts with or against the grain are
required.
Making cuts in spruce with the grain produces long, spiral-
shaped chips.
Beech and oak dust is especially detrimental to health.
Therefore, work only with dust extraction.
Sawing with the Parallel Guide (see figure D)
The parallel guide (11) allows you to make precise cuts
along the edge of a workpiece and cut strips with the same
dimensions.
Slide the guide rod on the parallel guide (11) through the
guide into the base plate (5). Fit the parallel guide (11) us-
ing the screw (6).
Sawing with an auxiliary guide (see figure E)
For working on large workpieces or for cutting straight
edges, you can securely fasten a board or rail to the work-
piece as an auxiliary guide. The circular saw can be guided
along the path of this auxiliary guide with the base plate.
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance and Cleaning
Before carrying out any work on the power tool (e.g.
u
maintenance, tool change etc.), remove the battery
from the power tool. There is risk of injury from uninten-
tionally pressing the on/off switch.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep
u
the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.
The retracting blade guard must always be able to move
freely and retract automatically. It is therefore important to
keep the area around the retracting blade guard clean at all
times. Remove dust and chips with a paintbrush.
Non-coated saw blades can be protected against corrosion
using a thin layer of acid-free oil. Remove the oil again before
sawing as failure to do so will stain the wood.
Resin or glue residue on the saw blade has a detrimental ef-
fect on the quality of the cut. You should therefore clean saw
blades straight after use.
After-Sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-
ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare
parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on
spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com
The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you
with any questions about our products and their accessor-
ies.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always
include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate
of the product.
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