Bosch GSA 1300 PCE Professional, Original Instructions Manual

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Assembly
Replacing/Inserting the Saw Blade
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
f
When mounting the saw blade, wear protec-
tive gloves.
Danger of injury when touching
the saw blade.
f When changing the saw blade, take care
that the saw blade holder is free of material
residue, e. g. wood or metal shavings.
Selecting a Saw Blade
An overview of recommended saw blades can
be found at the beginning of these instructions.
Use only ½" universal shank saw blades. The
saw blade should not be longer than required
for the intended cut.
Use a thin saw blade for narrow curve cuts.
Inserting the Saw Blade (see figure A)
Turn the locking sleeve 4 approx. 90° in the di-
rection of the arrow and hold. Push the saw
blade
1 into the saw blade holder 3 . Release the
locking sleeve 4 again.
f
Check the tight seating of the saw blade. A
loose saw blade can fall out and lead to inju-
ries.
For certain work, the saw blade 1 can also be
turned through 180° (with the teeth pointed up-
wards) and re-inserted again.
Removing the Saw Blade (see figure B)
Turn the locking sleeve 4 approx. 90° in the di-
rection of the arrow and hold. Remove the saw
blade
1 .
Dust/Chip Extraction
f 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.
– 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.
f
Prevent dust accumulation at the work-
place.
Dusts can easily ignite.
Operation
Operating Modes
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull
the mains plug.
Pivoting and Retractable Footplate
(see figure C)
Due to its movability, the adjustable footplate 2
adapts to the required angular position of the
surface.
Depending on the saw blade being used and the
application, the footplate
2 can be moved in
lengthway direction in three steps. Press the re-
lease button for the footplate
9 and slide the
footplate 2 to the required position. Release the
footplate release button 9 and check that the
footplate 2 is firmly latched. Slide the footplate
2 as required until it is firmly latched.
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