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Maintenance
ServiceCleaning
Preventive maintenanceTo avoid accidents always disconnect the
!WARNING
performed by unauthorizedtool from the power supply before
personnel may result in misplacing ofcleaning or performing any maintenance.
internal wires and components whichThe tool may be cleaned most effectively with
could cause serious hazard. Wecompressed dry air. Always wear safety
recommend that all tool service be performedgoggles when cleaning tools with
by a Bosch Factory Service Center or compressed air.
Authorized Bosch Service Station.Ventilation openings and switch levers must
be kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do
TOOL LUBRICATION
not attempt to clean by inserting pointed
Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricated
objects through openings.
and is ready to use. It is recommended that
tools with gears be regreased with a specialCertain cleaning agents
!CAUTION
gear lubricant at every brush change.and solvents damage
plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
CARBON BRUSHES
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
The brushes and commutator in your tool
solvents, ammonia and household detergents
have been engineered for many hours ofthat contain ammonia.
dependable service. To maintain peak
efficiency of the motor, we recommend everyCARE OF BLADES
two to six months the brushes be examined.Blades become dull even from cutting regular
Only genuine Bosch replacement brusheslumber. If you find yourself forcing the saw
specially designed for your tool should beforward to cut instead of just guiding it
used.through the cut, chances are the blade is dull
or coated with wood pitch.
BEARINGS
After about 300-400 hours of operation, or atWhen cleaning gum and wood pitch from
every second brush change, the bearingsblade, unplug the saw and remove the blade.
should be replaced at Bosch Factory Service Remember, blades are designed to cut, so
Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.handle carefully. Wipe the blade with
Bearings which become noisy (due to heavykerosene or similar solvent to remove the gum
load or very abrasive material cutting) shouldand pitch. Unless you are experienced in
be replaced at once to avoid overheating orsharpening blades, we recommend you do
motor failure.not try.
Accessories
If an extension cord isRECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
!WARNING
necessary, a cord with120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
adequate size conductors that is capableCord Size in A.W.G.Wire Sizes in mm2
ToolOs
of carrying the current necessary for yourAmpere
tool must be used. This will preventRatingCord Length in FeetCord Length in Meters
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or2550 100 15015 30 60 120
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-3-618161614.75 .75 1.5 2.5
wire extension cords that have 3-prong6-818161412.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
plugs and receptacles.8-1018161412.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
10-12161614121.0 2.5 4.0 N
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
12-161412NNN N NN
the cord.
* Blade(*= standard equipment)
* Wrench(**= optional accessories)
** Rip Fence
* Carrying case (Model 1655K only)
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