Inserting The Battery; Switching On/Off - Bosch GKS 18V-68 GC Professional Originalbetriebsanleitung

GKS 18V-68 GC
The cutting depth can be set using the button for cutting
depth preselection (22).
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The cutting depth can be set using the lever for cutting depth
preselection (23).
For a smaller cutting depth, pull the saw away from the base
plate (13); for a larger cutting depth, push the saw towards
the base plate (13). Set the required cutting depth on the
scale (17).
Adjusting the mitre/bevel angle
We recommend that you place the power tool down on the
front side of the protective guard (16).
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Loosen the adjusting lever for mitre/bevel angle preselection
(5) and the wing bolt (15). Swivel the saw to the side. Set
the required mitre angle on the scale (7). Retighten the ad-
justing lever (5) and the wing bolt (15).
Note: When making mitre cuts, the cutting depth is less than
the value shown on the cutting depth scale (17).
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Loosen the adjusting lever for mitre/bevel angle preselec-
tion (5). Swivel the saw to the side. Set the required mitre/
bevel angle on the scale (7). Screw the adjusting lever (5)
back on again.
Note: When making mitre cuts, the cutting depth is less than
the value shown on the cutting depth scale (17).
Cut Marks
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The 0° cut mark (8) indicates the position of the saw blade
when making a right-angled cut. The 45° cut mark (9) indic-
ates 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.
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The 0° cut mark (9) indicates the position of the saw blade
when making a right-angled cut. The 45° cut mark (8) indic-
ates 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.
Using the FSN Guide Rail System
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When using the FSN guide rail system, the power tool can
stay in the holder for the guide rail when making mitre cuts.
(8)
Start-up

Inserting the battery

Push the charged battery (19) into the power tool until the
battery is securely locked.

Switching on/off

To start the power tool, first press the lock-off switch (1),
then press and hold the on/off switch (2).
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.
Protection Against Deep Discharging
The lithium-ion battery is protected against deep discharge
by the Electronic Cell Protection (ECP). When the battery is
discharged, the power tool is switched off by means of a pro-
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tective circuit: The application tool no longer rotates.
ECO Mode
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If the power tool is operated in the energy-saving ECO mode,
the battery life may be up to 30 % longer.
If the ECO mode is active, the symbol E is shown on the
speed setting/mode indicator (37).
User Interface (see figure C)
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The user interface (3) is used to preselect the speed and to
indicate the status of the power tool.
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Use only cut marks (8) when
making a right-angled cut
and a 45º cut with the guide
rail.
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