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tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
or fumes.
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and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
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of electric shock if your body is earthed or
grounded.
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,87-2=287< Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
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reduces the risk of electric shock.
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an GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
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while operating power tools may result in
serious personal injury.
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such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard
hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate
conditions will reduce personal injuries.
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Carrying power tools with your finger on the
switch or energizing power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
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=>;7270 =1. 98@.; =88587 A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the
power tool may result in personal injury.
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+*5*7,.*= *55 =26.< This enables better
control of the power tool in unexpected
situations.
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clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
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><.-Use of dust collection can reduce dust-
related hazards.
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8 78= /8;,. =1. 98@.; =885 $<. =1.
,8;;.,=98@.; =885/8;B8>;*9952,*=287The
correct power tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
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cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
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and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
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The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
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WARNING
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untrained users.
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Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
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maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting
edges are less likely to bind and are easier to
control.
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*7-=1.@8;4=8 +. 9.;/8;6.-Use of the
power tool for operations different from those
intended could result in a hazardous situation.
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suitable for one type of battery pack may
create a risk of fire when used with another
battery pack.
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battery packs may create a risk of injury and
fire.
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Shorting the battery terminals together may
cause burns or a fire.
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battery may cause irritation or burns.
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;.9*2; 9.;<87 ><270 875B 2-.7=2,*5
;.95*,.6.7= 9*;=<This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
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<>;/*,.< @1.7 9.;/8;6270 *7 89.;*=287
@1.;.=1.,>==270=8856*B,87=*,=12--.7
@2;270 Cutting tool contacting a "live" wire
may make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator an
electric shock.
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<.,>;. *7- <>998;= =1. @8;492.,. =8 *
<=*+5.95*=/8;6 Holding the work by hand
or against your body leaves it unstable and
may lead to loss of control.
Do not drill, fasten or break into existing walls
or other blind areas where electrical wiring
may exist. If this situation is unavoidable,
disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers
feeding this worksite.
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78=;.*,1 >7-.; =1. 6*=.;2*5 +.270 ,>=
The proximity of the blade to your hand is
hidden from your sight.
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18><270 *7- <*@ +5*-. ,5*69 95>70.;
The reciprocating blade clamp (blade
plunger) can pinch your fingers.
878=><.->558;-*6*0.-+5*-.< Bent
blades can break easily or cause kickback.
./8;.<=*;=270=8 ,>==>;7 =885*7-
*558@=1.+5*-.=8,86.=8/>55<9..- Tool
can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is too
slow at beginning of cut and possibly
kickback.
5@*B< @.*; <*/.=B 08005.< 8; .B.
9;8=.,=287 @1.7 ><270 =12< =885 $<. *
-><=6*<4 8; ;.<92;*=8; /8; *9952,*=287<
@12,10.7.;*=.-><=
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185-2=27B8>;1*7-8;*,;8<<5.0< Small
or thin material may flex or vibrate with the
blade, causing loss of control.
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9;8->,=><270+*==.;B
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B8>; 9;8->,= 8; -2;.,= ;.95*,.6.7= *<
52<=.-27=1.,*=*5808;=12<6*7>*5 Do not
substitute any other charger. Use only Bosch
approved chargers with your product. See
Functional Description and Specifications.
878=-2<*<<.6+5.,1*;0.;8;89.;*=.=1.
,1*;0.;2/2= 1*< ;.,.2?.- *<1*;9+58@
+..7-;899.-8;8=1.;@2<.-*6*0.-27*7B
@*B !.95*,. -*6*0.- ,8;- 8; 95>0<
266.-2*=.5BIncorrect reassembly or damage
may result in electric shock or fire.
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.7?2;876.7=878=.A98<.,1*;0.;=8;*27
8; <78@ / +*==.;B,*<. 2< ,;*,4.- 8;
8=1.;@2<.-*6*0.--8 78= 27<.;= 27=8
,1*;0.; Battery short or fire may result.
1*;0.875B8<,1*99;8?.-;.,1*;0.*+5.
+*==.;2.<See Functional Description and
Specifications. Other types of batteries may
burst causing personal injury and damage.
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-.0;..<   -.0;..<  *7- +.58@
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=.69.;*=>;.<@25578=.A,..--.0;..<
-.0;..< This is important to prevent
serious damage to the battery cells.
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*7- =1. +5*-. ,5*69 *;. =201= +./8;.
6
*4270* ,>= Loose adjusting screws and
clamps can cause the tool or blade to slip and
loss of control may result.
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*?82- ,87=*,= @2=1<427 *7- ><. 9;89.;
9
;8=.,=2?.058?.<@1.70;*<9270=1.+5*-.
8;*,,.<<8;B Accessories may be hot after
prolonged use.
GFCI and personal protection devices like
electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
8 78= ><. 875B ;*=.-=885< @2=1*
98@.;<>995B While the tool may appear to
work, the electrical components of the AC
rated tool are likely to fail and create a hazard
to the operator.
..91*7-5.< -;B ,5.*7 *7- /;../;86825
*7- 0;.*<.Slippery hands cannot safely
control the power tool.
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/8;B8>;=885 &1.7 ,5.*7270 * =885 +.
,*;./>578==8 -2<*<<.6+5.*7B98;=2878/
=1. =885 <27,. 27=.;7*5 @2;.< 6*B +.
62<95*,.-8;927,1.-8;<*/.=B0>*;-;.=>;7
<9;270< 6*B +. 269;89.;5B 68>7=.-
Certain cleaning agents such as gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may
damage plastic parts.
7<>;. =1. <@2=,1 2< 27 =1. 8// 98<2=287
+./8;.27<.;=270+*==.;B9*,4 Inserting the
battery pack into power tools that have the
switch on invites accidents.
"86. -><= ,;.*=.- +B
98@.; <*7-270 <*@270
0;27-270 -;255270*7- 8=1.;,87<=;>,=287
*,=2?2=2.< ,87=*27<,1.62,*5< 478@7=8
,*><. ,*7,.; +2;=1 -./.,=< 8; 8=1.;
;.9;8->,=2?. 1*;6 "86. .A*695.< 8/
=1.<.,1.62,*5<*;.
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area, and
work with approved safety equipment, such as
those dust masks that are specially designed
to filter out microscopic particles.
--2=287*5"*/.=B&*;7270<
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WARNING
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WARNING
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&1.7 +*==.;2.<*;. 78= 27
=8858;,1*;0.;4..9=1.6
*@*B /;86 6.=*5 8+3.,=< For example, to
protect terminals from shorting D#
place batteries in a tool box or pocket with
nails, screws, keys, etc. Fire or injury may
result.
 # $# ##!" # ! !
' " # # They may
explode.
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8 78= *==.69= =8 -2<*<
<.6+5. =1. +*==.;B 8;
;.68?. *7B ,86987.7= 9;83.,=270 /;86
=1. +*==.;B =.;627*5< Fire or injury may
result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed
terminals with heavy insulating tape to
prevent shorting.
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If equipped with a lithium-ion battery, the battery
must be collected, recycled or disposed of in
an environ mentally sound manner.
The EPA certified RBRC
Battery Recycling Seal on the
lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery
indicates Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation is voluntarily
participating in an industry
program to collect and recycle these batteries
at the end of their useful life, when taken out
of service in the United States or Canada. The
RBRC program provides a convenient
alterative to placing used Li-ion batteries into
the trash or the munici pal waste stream, which
may be illegal in your area.
Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information
on Li-ion battery recycling and disposal
bans/restrictions in your area, or return your
batteries to a Skil/Bosch/Dremel Service
Center for recycling. Robert Bosch Tool
Corporation’s involvement in this program is
part of our commitment to preserving our
environment and conserving our natural
resources.”
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iquid is caustic and could cause chemical
burns to tissues. If liquid comes in contact with
skin, wash quickly with soap and water. If the
liquid contacts your eyes, flush them with water
for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical
attention.
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The charger and battery pack heat during
charging. Carpeting and other heat insulating
surfaces block proper air circulation which may
cause overheating of the charger and battery
pack. If smoke or melting of the case are
observed unplug the charger immediately and
do not use the battery pack or charger.
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 !## Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
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V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels, etc.
n
0
No load speed Rotational speed, at no load
n Rated speed Maximum attainable speed
.../min Revolutions or reciprocation Revolutions, strokes, surface speed,
per minute orbits etc. per minute
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed
Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II construction Designates Double Insulated
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Li-ion RBRC seal Designates Li-ion battery recycling
program
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Read manual symbol Alerts user to read manual
Wear eye protection symbol Alerts user to wear eye protection
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This symbol designates that this tool is listed by Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards
Association.
This symbol designates that this tool is listed by the Canadian Standards
Association, to United States and Canadian Standards.
This symbol designates that this tool complies to NOM Mexican Standards.
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 !## Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them
and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
This symbol designates that this tool is recognized by Underwriters Laboratories.
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8-.57>6+.r PS60
Voltage rating 10.8V/12V MAX
No load speed n
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FIG. 1
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RUBBERIZED
GRIP
BATTERY
RELEASE
TABS
BATTERY
PACK
BATTERY CHARGE CONDITION
INDICATOR LIGHTS
VARIABLE SPEED TRIGGER SWITCH
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
BLADE HOLDER
SAW BLADE
FOOTPLATE
LOCK-OFF SWITCH
RED INDICATOR LIGHT
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measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
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"#
No one blade can be efficient on all cutting
jobs. Different materials require specially
designed blades. Since your reciprocating saw
can cut so many materials, many types of
BOSCH blades are available. Be sure to use
the proper blade to ensure proper cutting
performance.
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1. Insert the blade into the blade holder by
twisting the collar in direction of arrow until it
stops (Fig. 2).
2. Insert a blade into blade slot until blades
shoulder rests against the collar.
3. Release collar and spring loaded collar will
securely clamp the blade. (8=. If the collar
does not return to it’s original position, rotate
the collar in direction opposite of the arrow.)
4 Push in and pull out on the blade to be
sure the pin in the clamp housing goes
through the hole in the blade to hold the blade
s
ecurely. The blade may be inserted with the
teeth facing down or up.
5. To remove the blade, rotate the collar in
direction of arrow while pulling the blade out of
the blade slot. (8=. be careful, blade may be
hot.)
Make sure that the front end
of the blade extends through
the footplate for the entire stroke length. Do
not use specialty blades that are very short or
those with a significant cant. Blade must not
contact footplate. A blade which is too short or
tilted could jam inside the foot and snap.
!##"#
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The lithium ion battery is protected against
deep discharging by the Electronic Cell
Protection (ECP)”. When the battery is empty,
the tool is switched off by means of a
protective circuit.
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Your tool is equipped with a lock-off switch
located above the trigger. This lever is
designed for locking the trigger in the "OFF"
position to help prevent accidental starts and
accidental battery discharge.
To activate the trigger lock, move the switch to
the far right position (Fig. 1).
To unlock trigger, move switch to the far left
position.
%!" #!
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Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
controlled trigger switch. The tool can be
turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or
releasing the trigger. The blade plunger stroke
rate can be adjusted from the minimum to
maximum nameplate stroke rate by the
pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more
pressure to increase the speed and release
pressure to decrease speed.
!
WARNING
Open
Position
COLLAR
BLADE SLOT
FIG. 2
!
WARNING
SAW BLADE
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our tool is equipped with charge condition
indicator lights (Fig. 1). The indicator lights
shows the charge condition of the battery for a
few second when the On/Off trigger is pressed
halfway or fully.
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#!#
Your tool has a red indicator light built into it
to protect the motor and battery (Fig. 1).
If the red indicator light illuminates continuously
t
he battery temperature is too hot and the tool
will automatically shut itself off. Turn tool off
and let the battery cool down before resuming
use.
If the red indicator light is blinking the tool has
stalled and tool will automatically shut itself
off. Simply take the tool out of the material
you were stalled in, and the tool will begin to
operate again at the selected speed.
"!#!"
##!( 
Release battery pack from tool by pressing
on both sides of the battery release tabs and
pull downward (Fig. 3).
To insert battery, align battery and slide
battery pack into tool until it locks into position.
Do not force.
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can fall out during operation.
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Continuous lighting 3 x green > 2/3
Continuous lighting 2 x green > 1/3
Continuous lighting 1 x green < 1/3
Flashing light 1 x green reserve
!
WARNING
BATTERY
RELEASE
TABS
FIG. 3
 !##!#"
1. The charger was designed to fast charge
the battery only when the battery
temperature is between 32˚F (0˚C) and
113˚F (45˚C). If the battery pack is too hot or
too cold, the charger will not fast charge the
battery. (This may happen if the battery pack
is hot from heavy use). When the battery
temperature returns to between 3F (0˚C)
and 113˚F (45˚C), the charger will
automatically begin charging.
2. A substantial drop in operating time per
charge may mean that the battery pack is
nearing the end of its life and should be
replaced.
3. Remember to unplug charger during
storage period.
4. If battery does not charge properly:
a. Check for voltage at outlet by plugging
in some other electrical device.
b. Check to see if outlet is connected to a
light switch which turns power off when
lights are turned off.
c. Check battery pack terminals for dirt.
Clean with cotton swab and alcohol if
necessary.
d. If you still do not get proper charging,
take or send tool, battery pack and charger
to your local Bosch Service Center. See
Tools, Electric in the Yellow Pages for
names and addresses.
8=. Use of chargers or battery packs not
sold by Bosch will void the warranty.
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The lithium ion battery is protected against
deep discharging by the Electronic Cell
Protection (ECP)”. When the battery is empty,
the tool is switched off by means of a
protective circuit.
The battery is supplied partially charged.
Completely charge the battery before using
your cordless screwdriver for the first time.
The lithium ion battery can be charged at any
time, without reducing its service life.
Interrupting the charging procedure does not
damage the battery.
Plug charger cord into your standard power
outlet, then insert battery pack into charger
(Fig. 4).
The charger’s green indicator light will begin to
BLINK. This indicates that the battery is
receiving a fast charge. Fast-charging will
automatically stop when the battery pack is
fully charged.
When the indicator light stops “BLINKING
(and becomes a steady green light) fast
charging is complete.
The battery pack may be used even though
the light may still be blinking. The light may
require more time to stop blinking depending
on temperature. When you begin the
charging process of the battery pack, a
steady red light could also mean the battery
pack is too hot or too cold.
The purpose of the green light is to indicate
that the battery pack is fast-charging. It does
not indicate the exact point of full charge.
The light will stop blinking in less time if the
battery pack was not completely discharged.
When charging several batteries in sequence,
the charge time may slightly increase.
When the battery pack is fully charged,
unplug the charger (unless you're charging
another battery pack) and slip the battery
pack back into the tool.
!##!( 8-.5
If the indicator lights are “OFF”, the charger
is not receiving power from power supply
outlet.
If the green indicator light is
“ON”, the charger is plugged in
but the battery pack is not
inserted, or the battery pack is fully charged
and is being trickle charged.
If the green indicator light is
“BLINKING”, the battery pack is
being fast-charged. Fast-
charging will automatically stop when the
battery pack is fully charged.
If the red indicator light is “ON”,
the battery pack is too hot or
cold for fast-charging. The
charger will switch to trickle charge, until a
suitable temperature is reached, at which
time the charger will switch automatically to
fast-charging.
If the red indicator light is
“BLINKING”, the battery pack
cannot accept a charge or the
contacts of the charger or battery pack are
contaminated. Clean the contacts of the
charger or battery pack only as directed in
these operating instructions or those
supplied with your tool or battery pack.
!!#!""("8-.5
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BATTERY
PACK
CHARGER
RED LIGHT
GREEN LIGHT
FIG. 4
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1. Securely clamp the work.
2. Mark the line of cut and grasp the tool with
one hand on the handle and the other
placed on the insulated rubber boot over
the front housing.
Always hold the saw by the
insulated boot on the front
housing. If you saw into a blind area where
live wiring exists, you may be shocked or
electrocuted.
3. Keep the saw footplate firmly against the
work to minimize counter-force (jumping)
and vibration.
4. Squeeze the trigger to start the tool. Let the
saw reach full speed before starting the cut.
Guide the saw so that the blade will move
along the marked line.
"&# "
Following a few simple tips will reduce the
wear on the workpiece, the tool and the
operator.
1. Blades cut on the draw or back stroke. On
fine work, such as paneling, fiberglass, etc.,
place the good side of workpiece facing
down.
2. Use the correct saw blade for the material
being cut and keep extra blades on hand to
use when others become dull. Replace
cracked or bent blades immediately.
3. Select the appropriate cutting speed.
4. To reduce the risk of injury, be sure the
blade always extends beyond the footplate
and work throughout the stroke. Blades
may shatter if the front on the blade hits the
work and/or the footplate.
5. When cutting metal:
- Apply a lubricant for easier, smoother,
faster cutting and longer blade life.
- For non-ferrous metals, aluminum,
bronze or brass, use a stick wax on the
blade.
- For ferrous metals, iron and steel, use
machine or cutting oil along the surface
to be cut.
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!
WARNING
&!!#
The manufacturer is not responsible for radio
interference caused by unauthorized
modifications to this equipment. Such
modifications could void the user’s authority
to operate the equipment.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
2) This device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
# This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide
reasonable protection against harmful
i
nterference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
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FIG. 5
FIG. 6
6
. When cutting thin metal, "sandwich" the
material between two pieces of scrap wood.
Clamp or put in a bench vise. One piece of
lumber on top of the metal can be used with
adequate clamping. Place your cut lines or
design on the wood.
7. Don’t force the cutting. Let the saw and
blade do the work.
# $$#"
The reciprocating saw can be used to make
plunge cuts into softer material, (for example,
wood or light building materials for walls),
without a starting hole (Fig. 5).
1. Mark the line to be cut clearly on the work.
2. Set the tool with one edge of the footplate
firmly against the material.
3. Place the tip of the blade (not running) on
the line to be cut.
4. Tilt the saw so that the blade clears the
work.
5
. Squeeze the trigger switch and carefully
engage the moving saw blade into the
material.
6. After the blade penetrates through the work,
continue sawing along the marked outline.
#"
To make plunge cutting easier, use a heavy
gauge blade, install the blade with the teeth
facing upward, and hold the saw upside down
as shown (Fig. 6).
Do not plunge cut in metal surfaces.
In thick materials and in harder materials, such
as metal, plunge cutting should not be
attempted. Such materials can be cut with the
recip saw only by starting the cut from the
edge of the material or from a hole drilled all
the way through the material that is large
enough to fit the saw blade.
The use of any accessories
not specified in this manual
may create a hazard.
!
WARNING
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7.,.<<*;B * ,8;- @2=1
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=885 6><= +. ><.- This will prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire
extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and
receptacles.
#The smaller the gauge number, the
heav i er the cord.
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8-10
10-12
12-16
18 16 16 14 0.75 0.75 1.5 2.5
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0
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25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120
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,8>5- ,*><. <.;28>< 1*C*;- We recom -
mend that all tool service be performed by a
Bosch Factory Service Center or Authorized
Bosch Service Station. SERVICE MEN:
Disconnect tool and/or charger from power
source before servicing.
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=1.2; .7- 8/ 52/. If you notice decreased
tool performance or significantly shorter
running time between charges then it is time
to replace the battery pack. Failure to do so
can cause the tool to operate improperly or
damage the charger.
#$!#
Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricated
and is ready for use.
#!"
The motor in your tool has been engineered
for many hours of dependable service. To
maintain peak efficiency of the motor, we
recommend it be examined every six
months. Only a genuine Bosch replacement
motor specially designed for your tool should
be used.
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Ventilation openings and switch levers must be
kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects
through opening.
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car bon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household detergents
that contain ammonia.
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WARNING
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WARNING
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CAUTION
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