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▶ Service
P r e v e n t i v e
m a i n t e n a n c e
performed by unauthorized per so n nel
may result in misplacing of internal
wires and components which could
cause serious hazard.
We recommend
that all tool service be performed by a
Bosch Factory Service Center or Autho -
rized Bosch Service Station.
▶ Tool Lubrication
Y o u r B o s c h t o o l h a s b e e n p r o p e r l y
lubricated and is ready to use. It is
recommended that tools with gears be
regreased with a special gear lubricant
at every brush change.
▶ Carbon Brushes
The brushes and commutator in your
tool have been engineered for many
h o u r s o f d e p e n d a b l e s e r v i c e . T o
maintain peak efficiency of the motor,
we recommend every two to six months
the brush es be examined. Only genuine
Bosch replace ment brushes specially
designed for your tool should be used.
▶ Bearings
Bearings which become noisy (due to
heavy load or very abrasive material cut -
ting) should be replaced at once to
avoid overheating or motor failure.
▶ Cleaning
C e r t a i n
c l e a n i n g
agents and solvents
damage plastic parts.
Some of these
are: gasoline, car bon tetrachloride,
chlorinated cleaning solvents, ammonia
and household detergents that contain
ammonia.
Ventilation openings and switch levers
must be kept clean and free of foreign
matter. Do not attempt to clean by
i n s e r t i n g p o i n t e d o b j e c t s t h r o u g h
opening.
Periodically remove the blade, clean
the upper, lower guards and the hub
area with kerosene and wipe it dry.
Preventive maintenance and properly
o p e r a t i n g g u a r d w i l l r e d u c e t h e
probability of an accident.
▶ Care of Blades
Blades become dull even from cutting
r e g u l a r l u m b e r . I f y o u f i n d y o u r s e l f
forcing the saw forward to cut instead
o f j u s t g u i d in g i t t h r o u g h t h e c u t ,
chances are the blade is dull or coated
with wood pitch.
When cleaning gum and wood pitch
from blade, unplug the saw and remove
t h e b l a d e . R e m e m b e r , b l a d e s a r e
designed to cut, so handle carefully.
Wipe the blade with kerosene or similar
sol vent to remove the gum and pitch.
U n l e s s
y o u
a r e
e x p e r i e n c e d
i n
sharpening blades, we recommend you
do not try.
Maintenance
fence through slots in foot to desired
width as shown and secure with the
thumb screw (not included).
▶ Rip Board Guide
When rip cutting large sheets, the rip
fence may not allow the desired width
of cut.
Clamp or nail a straight piece of 1" (25
mm) lumber to the sheet as a guide
(Fig. 15).
Use the right side of the foot against the
board guide.
To avoid accidents, always disconnect the tool and/or charger from the
power supply before servicing or cleaning.
Operating Instructions
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