Working Advice; Vibration Damping; Maintenance And Service; Maintenance And Cleaning - Bosch GSA 18V-32 Professional Manual Original

Working Advice

Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
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ing out work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance,
changing tool, etc.). The battery should also be re-
moved for transport and storage. There is risk of injury
from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.
Switch the power tool off immediately if the saw blade
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becomes blocked.
Tips
When sawing lightweight materials, take into account
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the statutory provisions and recommendations of the
material manufacturers.
Before sawing into wood, chipboard, building materials,
etc., check for any foreign objects such as nails, screws, etc.
and use a suitable saw blade.
Switch on the power tool and guide it towards the workpiece
you wish to work on. Place the base plate (2) on the surface
of the workpiece and saw through the material applying even
pressure and feed. Switch the power tool off once you have
finished your work.
Switch the power tool off immediately if the saw blade jams.
Widen the sawing gap slightly with a suitable tool and pull
the power tool out.
Swivelling and removable base plate (see figure C)
Thanks to its mobility, the base plate (2) adopts the required
angle position of the surface.
Depending on the application and the saw blade used, the
base plate (2) can be moved to three different settings
lengthwise.
Press the release button (10) and slide the base plate (2)
into the required position. Release the release button and
check whether the base plate has securely clicked into
place. If required, slide the base plate until it securely clicks
into place.
To clean the saw blade receptacle (14), you can also com-
pletely pull out the base plate (2) when the release button
(10) is pressed. After cleaning, slide the base plate back into
its holder until it engages.
Do not press the release button during operation. You
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could lose control over the power tool and injure yourself.
Plunge cutting (see figure D)
Plunge cuts may only be applied to soft materials,
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such as wood, gypsum board, etc. Do not plunge cut
metal materials.
Use only saw blades with a maximum length of
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100 mm for plunge cutting. When longer saw blades are
used, the base plate cannot be rested on the workpiece
and the power tool does not have the required hold.
Place the power tool so that the edge of the base plate (2)
rests on the workpiece, without the saw blade (1) touching
the workpiece, and switch it on. When using power tools
with stroke rate control, select the maximum stroke rate.
Press the power tool firmly against the workpiece and allow
the saw blade to plunge slowly into the workpiece.
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As soon as the base plate (2) rests fully on the workpiece,
continue sawing along the required cutting line.
For particular jobs, the saw blade (1) can also be fitted after
being turned 180° in order to operate the power tool the
other way around.
Flush sawing (see figure E)
Protruding components such as water pipes, for example,
can be cut directly at the wall using elastic bi-metal saw
blades.
Ensure that the saw blade is always longer than the
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diameter of the workpiece. There is a risk of kickback.
Place the saw blade directly against the wall and bend it
slightly by applying lateral pressure to the power tool until
the base plate is flush with the wall. Switch on the power tool
and saw through the workpiece applying consistent lateral
pressure.
Utility hook (see figure F)
Your power tool is equipped with a utility hook (4) for
hanging it, e. g., from a ladder. Simply fold out the utility
hook to the required position.
When the power tool is hung up, take care that the
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saw blade is protected from accidental contact. This
poses a risk of injury.
Fold the utility hook (4) in again when you want to begin
work with the power tool.
Coolant/lubricant
As the material heats up along the cutting line when cutting
metal, you should apply coolant or lubricant.

Vibration damping

The integrated vibration
damping function reduces
the generated vibration.
The softgrip reduces the risk
of the tool slipping and therefore ensures a better grip and
better handling of the power tool.
Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the Battery
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Only store the battery within a temperature range of −20 to
50 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for
example.
Occasionally clean the ventilation slots on the battery using a
soft brush that is clean and dry.
A significantly reduced operating time after charging indic-
ates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.
Follow the instructions on correct disposal.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
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ing out work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance,
changing tool, etc.). The battery should also be re-
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