Practical Advice; Maintenance And Servicing; Maintenance And Cleaning - Bosch PKS 1600 Multi Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Switching on/off (see figure C)
To start the power tool, first press the lock-off switch (1),
then press and hold the on/off switch (2).
Pressing the lock-off switch (1) also unlocks the plunge func-
tion and allows the power tool to be pushed down. This
causes the application tool to plunge into the workpiece.
Raising the power tool causes it to spring back into the start-
ing position and the plunge function locks again.
To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (2).
Note: For safety reasons, the on/off switch (2) cannot be
locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.

Practical advice

Protect saw blades against shock and impact.
Guide the power tool evenly, pushing it gently in the cutting
direction. Applying too much pressure to the power tool
when moving it in the cutting direction significantly reduces
the service life of the application 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.
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. This can lead to the chip ejector (20) becom-
ing clogged.
Beech and oak dust is especially detrimental to health.
Therefore, work only with dust extraction.
Sawing Plastic
Note: Sawing plastic, in particular PVC, produces long,
spiral-shaped chips that can be electrostatically charged.
This can lead to the chip ejector (20) becoming clogged.
Therefore, you should not work without dust extraction.
Switch on the power tool and bring it into contact with the
workpiece, sawing it carefully. Then continue working
quickly and without interruption so that the saw teeth do not
become stuck as quickly.
Sawing Non-ferrous Metal
Note: Only use a sharp saw blade that is suitable for non-fer-
rous metal. This guarantees a clean cut and will prevent the
saw blade from jamming.
Switch on the power tool and bring it into contact with the
workpiece, sawing it carefully. Then continue working with
less feed and without interruption.
For profiles, always begin the cut on the narrow side; for U-
shaped profiles, never begin the cut on the open side. Sup-
port long profiles to prevent the saw blade jamming and the
power tool kicking back.
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Cutting Tiles
When cutting tiles, take into account the statutory
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provisions and recommendations of the material man-
ufacturer.
The diamond cutting disc must be approved for cutting tiles.
Suitable diamond cutting discs are available from Bosch.
Diamond cutting discs become very hot while work-
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ing; do not touch them until they have cooled.
The power tool can become very hot near the diamond cut-
ting disc. For this reason, allow it to cool down between two
cuts.
Tiles may only be cut dry and with dust extraction.
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The dust extractor must be approved for extracting stone
dust. Suitable dust extractors are available from Bosch.
Plunge cuts (see figure D)
The marks on the base plate indicate the cutting edges on
the workpiece at the maximum cutting depth.
– Place the base plate (3) on the work surface. Make sure
that the rear mark on the base plate is in line with the start
of the cutting line.
– Switch on the power tool and wait for the saw blade (14)
to reach its operating speed.
– Slowly plunge the saw blade (14) into the workpiece.
Plunging the saw blade in too quickly can result in kick-
back. Guide the power tool along the cutting line. Do not
pull the power tool backwards!
– When you reach the end of the cutting line, lift the power
tool off the workpiece and leave it switched on for a few
more seconds.
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.
Cut marks (see figure E)
The viewing window for "CutControl" (7), which folds out to
the front, allows the power tool to be guided precisely along
the cutting line that is applied to the workpiece.
The cut mark (19) indicates the position of the application
tool when making a right-angled cut.
For a precise cut, place the power tool against the workpiece
as shown in the figure. We recommend making a test cut.

Maintenance and Servicing

Maintenance and cleaning

Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any
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work on the power tool.
To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep
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the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.
In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord
needs to be replaced, this must be done by or by an after-
sales service centre that is authorised to repair power tools.
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