Dust/Chip Extraction - Bosch GKS Professional 18 V Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Mounting/Replacing the Saw Blade
Before any work on the machine itself (e. g.
maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as
during transport and storage, remove the
battery from the power tool. There is danger
of injury when unintentionally actuating the
On/Off switch.
When mounting the saw blade, wear protec-
tive gloves. Danger of injury when touching
the saw blade.
Only use saw blades that correspond with
the characteristic data given in the operat-
ing instructions.
Do not under any circumstances use grind-
ing discs as the cutting tool.
Selecting a Saw Blade
An overview of recommended saw blades can
be found at the end of this manual.
Removal of the Saw Blade (see figure A)
For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place
the machine on the face side of the motor hous-
ing.
– Press the spindle lock button 4 and keep it
pressed.
The spindle lock button 4 may be actuated
only when the saw spindle is at a standstill.
Otherwise, the power tool can be damaged.
– With the Allen key 6, unscrew the clamping
bolt 20 turning in rotation direction
– Tilt back the retracting blade guard 12 and
hold firmly.
– Remove the clamping flange 21 and the saw
blade 22 from the saw spindle 24.
Mounting the Saw Blade (see figure A)
For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place
the machine on the face side of the motor hous-
ing.
– Clean the saw blade 22 and all clamping
parts to be assembled.
– Tilt back the retracting blade guard 12 and
hold firmly.
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– Place the saw blade 22 on to the mounting
flange 23. The cutting direction of the teeth
(direction or arrow on saw blade) and the di-
rection-of-rotation arrow on the blade guard
17 must correspond.
– Mount the clamping flange 21 and screw in
the clamping bolt 20 turning in rotation di-
rection . Observe correct mounting posi-
tion of mounting flange 23 and clamping
flange 21.
– Press the spindle lock button 4 and keep it
pressed.
– With the Allen key 6, tighten the clamping
bolt 20 turning in rotation direction
tightening torque is between 6–9 Nm, which
corresponds to hand tight plus ¼ turn.

Dust/Chip Extraction

Before any work on the machine itself (e. g.
maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as
during transport and storage, remove the
battery from the power tool. There is danger
of injury when unintentionally actuating the
On/Off switch.
Dusts from materials such as lead-containing
coatings, some wood types, minerals and
metal can be harmful to one's health. Touch-
ing or breathing-in the dusts can cause aller-
gic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infec-
tions of the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are
considered as carcinogenic, especially in
.
connection with wood-treatment additives
(chromate, wood preservative). Materials
containing asbestos may only be worked by
specialists.
– Use dust extraction whenever possible.
– Provide for good ventilation of the work-
ing place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-
class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your
country for the materials to be worked.
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