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Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that this
product is in conformity with the following standards
or standardization documents: EN 60745 according
to the provisions of the directives 89/336/EEC,
98/37/EC.
Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
Senior Vice President Head of Product
Engineering Certification
09.11.2006, Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
D-70145 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Assembly
Battery Charging
A battery that is new or has not been used for a longer
period does not develop its full capacity until after
approx. 5 charging/discharging cycles.
To remove the battery 9 press the unlocking buttons
8 and pull out the battery downwards. Do not exert
any force.
The battery is equipped with a NTC temperature con-
trol which allows charging only within a temperature
range of between 0 °C and 45 °C. A long battery serv-
ice life is achieved in this manner.
A significantly reduced working period after charging
indicates that the battery is used and must be
replaced.
Observe the notes for disposal.
Replacing/Inserting the Saw Blade
Before any work on the power tool, remove
the battery.
When mounting the saw blade, wear protec-
tive gloves. Danger of injury when touching the
saw blade.
When changing the saw blade, take care that
the saw blade holder is free of material resi-
due, e. g. wood or metal shavings.
Selecting a Saw Blade
Use only saw blades suitable for the material being
worked.
An overview of recommended saw blades can be
found at the beginning of these operating instructions.
Use only saw blades with single-nose shank. The saw
blade should not be longer than required for the
intended cut.
Use a thin saw blade for narrow curve cuts.
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Inserting the Saw Blade (see figure A)
Insert the saw blade 1 into the saw blade holder 3.
The locking sleeve 4 automatically rotates approx. 90°
and locks the saw blade.
If the saw blade 1 is not locked, rotate the locking
sleeve 4 approx. 90° in anticlockwise direction until it
locks in the open position and a click can be heard.
Then, insert the saw blade 1 once more into the saw
blade holder 3.
Check the tight seating of the saw blade. A
loose saw blade can fall out and lead to injuries.
For certain work, the saw blade 1 can also be turned
through 180° (with the teeth pointed upwards) and
re-inserted again.
Ejecting the Saw Blade (see figure B)
When ejecting the saw blade, hold the
machine in such a manner that no persons or
animals can be injured by the ejected saw
blade.
Turn the locking sleeve 4 approx. 90° in anticlockwise
direction and pull out the saw blade 1.
Operation
Starting Operation
Inserting the Battery
Use only original Bosch O-pack batteries
with the voltage given on the type plate of
your machine. The use of other batteries can
lead to injuries and danger of fire.
Insert the charged battery 9 into the handle until it can
be felt to engage and faces flush against the handle.
Switching On and Off
To start the machine, press the On/Off switch 6 and
keep it depressed.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch
6.
Controling the Stroke Rate
Increasing or reducing the pressure on the On/Off
switch 6 enables stepless stroke-rate control of the
switched-on machine.
The required stroke rate is dependent on the material
and the working conditions and can be determined by
a practical trial.
Reducing the stroke rate is recommended when the
saw blade engages in the material as well as when
sawing plastic and aluminium.
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