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Maintenance
ServiceCleaning
Preventive maintenanceTo avoid accidents always
!WARNING!WARNING
performed by unauthorizeddisconnect the tool from
personnel may result in misplacing ofthe power supply before cleaning or
internal wires and components whichperforming any maintenance. The tool may
could cause serious hazard. Webe cleaned most effectively with compressed
recommend that all tool service be performeddry air. Always wear safety goggles when
by a Bosch Factory Service Center or cleaning tools with 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 of
that 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 through
used.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 kerosene
Bearings which become noisy (due to heavyor similar solvent to remove the gum and pitch.
load or very abrasive material cutting) shouldUnless you are experienced in sharpening
be replaced at once to avoid overheating orblades, we recommend you do not try.
motor failure.
Accessories
If an extension cord isRECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
!WARNING120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors that is capable2
ToolOs Cord Size in A.W.G.Wire Sizes in mm
of carrying the current necessary for your
Ampere
Cord Length in FeetCord Length in Meters
tool must be used. This will preventRating
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or2550 100 15015 30 60 120
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-wire3-6181616140.75 0.75 1.5 2.5
extension cords that have 3-prong plugs and6-8181614120.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
receptacles.8-10181614120.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
10-12161614121.0 2.5 4.0 N
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the
12-161412NNN N NN
heavier the cord.
* Blade*= standard equipment
* Wrench**= optional accessories
** Rip Fence
** Carrying case
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