? DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose? DON?T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by
clothing or jewelry. They can be caught incord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle.
moving parts. Wear protective hair covering toKeep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
contain long hair.Always keep cord away from the spinning
blade, bits or any other moving part while the
? USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. WEAR
SAFETY GOGGLES or glasses with sidetool is in use.
shields. Wear hearing protection during ex-? OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS.
tended use of power tools and dust mask forWhen tool is used outdoors, use only extension
dusty operations.cords suitable for use outdoors and marked with
suffix W-A (for UL), or W (for CSA). Refer to
? STAY ALERT. USE COMMON SENSE.
Watch what you are doing. Do not operate toolsection ?Extension Cords?, for proper cord use.
when you are tired or under influence of drugs.? DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use,
? REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS ANDbefore servicing, or when changing blades,
bits, cutters, etc.
WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that
keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from? STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use,
tool before turning it on.tools should be stored in dry, high or locked up
place - out of the reach of children.
? AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Don?t
carry plugged in tool with finger on switch. Be? DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL.
sure the switch is OFF before being plugged in.These tools are precision built. Any alterations
? DON?T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot-or modifications not specified is misuse and
may result in a dangerous condition.
ing and balance at all times.
? BEFORE CONNECTING THE TOOL to a? THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORIES not
specified in this manual may create a hazard.
power supply (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure
the voltage supplied is the same as that speci-? MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep
fied on the tool?s nameplate. A power supplytools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor-
with voltage greater than that specified for themance. Follow instructions for lubricating and
tool can result in serious injury to the user - aschanging accessories. Inspect tool cords peri-
well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOTodically and if damaged, have repaired by au-
PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power supplythorized service facility. Inspect extension
with voltage less than the nameplate rating iscords periodically and replace if damaged. Keep
harmful to the motor.handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
?Volts AC? designated tools are for Alternating? CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur-
Current 50-60 Hz only. ?Volts DC? designatedther use of the tool, a guard or other part that is
tools are for Direct Current. Do not use ACdamaged should be carefully checked to deter-
designated tools with DC power supply. Do notmine that it will operate properly and perform
use electronic speed controlled tools with DCits intended function. Check for alignment of
power supply.moving parts, binding of moving parts, break-
age of parts, mounting, and any other condi-
Tool Use and Caretions that may affect its operation. A guard or
? DON?T FORCE TOOL. It will do the jobother part that is damaged should be promptly
better and safer at the rate for which it wasand properly repaired or replaced. Have defec-
designed.tive switches replaced. Do not use tool if switch
does not turn it on or off.
? USE RIGHT TOOL. Don?t force small tool
or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.? ALL REPAIRS, ELECTRICAL OR ME-
Don?t use tool for purpose not intended - forCHANICAL, should be attempted only by
example; don?t use a circular saw for cuttingtrained repairmen. Contact the nearest Bosch
tree limbs or logs.Factory Service Center, or Bosch Authorized
Service Center or other competent repair cen-
? SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to
hold work. It?s safer than using your hand andter. Use only Bosch replacement parts, any
it frees both hands to operate the tool.other may create a hazard.
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