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Tool Tips
Always be certain that smaller workpieces areY Most jigsaw blades have upward-pointing
securely fastened to a bench or other support.teeth, which helps to pull the jigsaw against the
Larger panels may be held in place by clampsworkpiece and minimizes vibration. Blades
on a bench or sawhorses.with upward-pointing teeth produce a clean
cut on the bottom of the workpiece.
To begin a cut, clearly mark the cutting line,
and rest the front of the footplate on the work.Y Blades with downward-pointing teeth
Engage the switch, and move the blade into(reverse-tooth blade) can be used to produce a
the work using only enough forward pressureclean cut on the top of the workpiece (that side
to keep the blade cutting steadily. DO NOTthat faces the jigsaw's footplate), such as
FORCE, as this will not make the saw cutwhen cutting an already-installed countertop
faster; let the blade do the work.from the top. When using reverse-tooth
blades, downward force must be applied to
When cutting metal, it is often advisable to use
the jigsaw.
a lubricant to cool the blade and extend its life.
Y Blades with teeth that point straight out
Choose blades carefully, as the ability of the
(rather than up or down) allow splinter-free
jigsaw to follow curves, provides smoother
cutting on both sides of the workpiece. When
finishes, or faster cutting is directly related to
using such blades, downward force must be
the type of blade used.
applied to the jigsaw.
BLADE SELECTION
Y The following types of blades should only be
Y Choose blades carefully, as the ability of the
used with orbital Setting O:
jigsaw to make the fastest cuts, to follow tight
curves, to achieve the smoothest finish and/or1. Blades with teeth that point downward
to maximize the life of the blade are directly(reverse-tooth blades).
related to the type of blade used.
2. Blades with teeth that point straight out
Y Always use a blade that is appropriate for therather than up or down.
cutting task.
3. Carbide-tipped blades.
Y Always make a test cut in a piece of scrap
4. Grit-edge blades.
material.
Maintenance
ServiceCARBON BRUSHES
Preventive maintenanceThe brushes and commutator in your tool
!WARNING
performed by unauthorizedhave been engineered for many hours of
personnel may result in misplacing ofdependable service. To maintain peak
internal wires and components whichefficiency of the motor, we recommend
could cause serious hazard. Weevery two to six months the brushes be
recommend that all tool service beexamined. Only genuine Bosch replacement
performed by a Bosch Factory Servicebrushes specially designed for your tool
Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.should be used.
TOOL LUBRICATIONBEARINGS
Your Bosch tool has been properlyAfter about 300-400 hours of operation, or at
lubricated and is ready to use. It isevery second brush change, the bearings
recommended that tools with gears beshould be replaced at Bosch Factory Service
regreased with a special gear lubricant atCenter or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
every brush change.Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy
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