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If an extension cord is
necessary, a cord with
a d e q u a t e s i z e c o n d u c t o r s t h a t i s
c a p a b l e o f c a r r y i n g t h e c u r r e n t
necessary for your tool must be used.
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.
NOTE:
The smaller the gauge number,
the higher the cord capacity.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF ExTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Extension Cords
Tool’s
Ampere
Rating
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Wire Sizes in mm
2
Cord Length in Feet
Cord Length in Meters
25
50
100
150
15
30
60
120
3-6
6-8
8-10
10-12
12-16
18
18
18
16
14
16
16
16
16
12
16
14
14
14
–
14
12
12
12
–
0.75
0.75
0.75
1.0
–
0.75
1.0
1.0
2.5
–
1.5
2.5
2.5
4.0
–
2.5
4.0
4.0
–
–
P r e v e n t i v e
m a i n -
tenance performed by
unautho rized personnel may result in
m i s p l a c i n g o f i n t e r n a l w i r e s a n d
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
Certain cleaning agents
a n d s o l v e n t s d a m a g e
plastic parts.
Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachlo ride, chlo rinated cleaning
s o l v e n t s , a m m o n i a a n d h o u s e h o l d
detergents that contain ammonia.
Ventilation openings and switch levers
must be kept clean and free of foreign
m a t t e r . D o n o t a t t e m p t t o c l e a n b y
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
openings.
▶ 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 of
just guid ing it through the cut, chances
are the blade is dull or coated with
wood pitch.
When cleaning gum and wood pitch from
blade, unplug the saw and remove the
blade. Remember, blades are designed
to cut, so handle carefully. Wipe the
blade with kerosene or similar sol vent to
remove the gum and pitch. Unless you
are experienced in sharpening blades,
we recommend you do not try.
Maintenance
To avoid accidents always dis connect the tool from the power supply
before cleaning or performing any main tenance.
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