Dust/Chip Extraction; Starting Operation; Worklight; Working Advice - Bosch 3 601 F4E 2 Originalbetriebsanleitung

with a 1/2" universal shank. The saw blade should not be
longer than required for the intended cut.
Inserting the saw blade (see figure A)
Turn the locking sleeve (4) approx. 90° in the direction of
the arrow and hold it firmly. Push the saw blade (1) into the
saw blade receptacle (3). Release the locking sleeve again.
Check that it is seated securely by pulling the saw
u
blade. A loose saw blade can fall out and lead to injuries.
For particular jobs, the saw blade (1) can also be flipped
180° (teeth point upwards) and refitted.
Removing the Saw Blade (see figure B)
Let the saw blade cool down before removing it. There
u
is a risk of injury when touching the hot saw blade.
Turn the locking sleeve (4) approx. 90° in the direction of
the arrow and hold it firmly. Remove the saw blade (1).

Dust/Chip Extraction

Dust from materials such as lead-containing coatings, some
wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to one's
health. Touching or breathing-in the dust can cause allergic
reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or
bystanders.
Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, is considered carci-
nogenic, especially in connection with wood-treatment ad-
ditives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials containing
asbestos may only be worked by specialists.
– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the ma-
terials to be worked.
Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can
u
easily ignite.
Operation
Products that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a resid-
u
ual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current
of 30 mA or less.

Starting Operation

Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the
u
power source must match the voltage specified on the
rating plate of the power tool. Power tools marked
with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.

Worklight

The worklight (9) lights up when connected to the mains
power and improves visibility in the immediate work area.
Do not look directly into the worklight; it can blind
u
you.
Switching on/off
To switch on the power tool, press the lock-off switch (6)
first. Then press the on/off switch (7) and keep it pressed.
To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (7).
Bosch Power Tools
Note: For safety reasons, the on/off switch (7) cannot be
locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.
Constant Electronic control
The Constant Electronic control keeps the stroke rate at no
load and under load virtually consistent, guaranteeing uni-
form performance.
Controlling the stroke rate
You can variably adjust the stroke rate of the power tool
when it is on by pressing in the on/off switch (7) to varying
extents.
Applying light pressure to the on/off switch (7) results in a
low stroke rate. Applying increasing pressure to the switch
increases the stroke rate.
The required stroke rate is dependent on the material and
the work conditions and can be determined using practical
tests.
It is recommended that you reduce the stroke rate when
placing the saw blade on the workpiece and when sawing
plastic and aluminium.
During prolonged periods of use at a low stroke rate, the
power tool may heat up significantly. Remove the saw blade
and let the power tool run at the maximum stroke rate for
around three minutes to cool down.
Pendulum action
The pendulum action is permanently in operation in order to
achieve a high cutting speed.

Working Advice

Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any
u
work on the power tool.
Switch the power tool off immediately if the saw blade
u
becomes blocked.
Tips
When sawing lightweight materials, take into account
u
the statutory provisions and recommendations of the
material manufacturers.
Before sawing into wood, chipboard, building materials,
etc., check for any foreign objects such as nails, screws, etc.
and use a suitable saw blade.
Switch on the power tool and guide it towards the workpiece
you wish to work on. Place the base plate (2) on the surface
of the workpiece and saw through the material applying even
pressure and feed. Switch the power tool off once you have
finished your work.
Switch the power tool off immediately if the saw blade jams.
Widen the sawing gap slightly with a suitable tool and pull
the power tool out.
Swivelling, pull-out base plate
(see figures C−D)
Thanks to its mobility, the base plate (2) adopts the required
angle position of the surface.
Depending on the application and the saw blade used, the
base plate (2) can be moved to three different settings
lengthwise.
English | 13
1 609 92A 4TJ | (06.05.2019)