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Operating Instructions
Assembly
Disconnect battery pack
from tool before making
any assembly, adjustments or changing
accessories
. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
Preparing the Saw
BLADE SELECTION
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.
INSTALLING A BLADE
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. (
Note:
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
securely. 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. (
Note:
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.
PROTECTION AGAINST DEEP
DISCHARGING
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.
LOCK-OFF SWITCH
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.
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
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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