Selecting And Changing The Blade; Using The Correct Blade - Bosch 4100XC Instrucciones De Funcionamiento

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Fig. 9
Selecting and Changing the
Blade
plug from power source before changing
blades.

USING THE CORRECT BLADE

IMPORTANT: The saw blade provided on this
tool has a carbide-tipped kerf width of .102"
(2.6mm) and a plate (body) thickness that is
.071" (1.8mm) thick. When looking for a re-
placement blade, select one with dimensions
close to the original blade. This information
may not be printed on the blade's packaging.
If not, check the manufacturer's catalog or
website. Bosch offers an extensive line of Pre-
mium-Quality Professional Saw Blades that
match the requirements for this tool. You
must select a blade with a kerf width of .092"
(2.3mm) or more and a plate (body) thick-
ness .088" (2.2mm) or less (Fig. 10).
kerf saw blades. The kerf of the blade must
be wider than .092" (2.3mm). Extra thin kerf
saw blades (less than .092" [2.3mm]) may
cause the work piece to bind against the riv-
ing knife during cutting. It is recommended
Assembly
To prevent personal in-
jury, always disconnect
To reduce the risk of in-
jury, do not use extra thin
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Fig. 10
.09"
(2.3mm)
Must be .092"
(2.4mm) or more
MUST BE LESS THAN
.088" (2.2mm)
that the kerf of the replacement blade used
on this saw be .092" (2.3mm) or more.
blades made with a thick body plate. If the
replacement saw blade's plate thickness is
greater than .088" (2.2mm), the riving knife
would not properly serve as an aid to reduce
kickback. The replacement blade's plate
thickness must be less than .088" (2.2mm).
"dampeners," "stabilizers," or "stiffening
collars" on both sides of a replacement
blade. These are metal plates positioned
against the sides of the blade to reduce de-
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RIVING KNIFE
KERF WIDTH
BLADE TEETH
BLADE BODY
PLATE
To reduce the risk of in-
jury, do not use saw
To reduce the risk of in-
jury, do not use blade
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