Dust/Chip Extraction; Operating Modes - Bosch PST 18 LI Manual Original

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Saw Blade Storage (see figure D)
Up to six saw blades with lengths to 110 mm can
be stored in the saw blade storage 8. Insert the
saw blades with the T-shank into the recess of the
saw blade storage intended for this. Up to three
saw blades can be placed on top of each other.
Shut the saw blade storage and slide it to the
stop into the opening of the base plate 9.
Splinter Guard (see figure E)
The splinter guard 20 (accessory) can prevent
fraying of the surface while sawing wood. The
splinter guard can only be used for certain saw
blade types and only for cutting angles of 0°.
When sawing with the splinter guard, the base
plate 9 must not be moved back for cuts that are
close to the edge.
Press the splinter guard 20 from below into the
base plate 9 (with the notch facing upward as
shown in the figure).
"Cut Control"
"Cut Control" enables precise guiding of the
power tool along a cutting line marked on the
workpiece. The "Cut Control" kit includes the
viewing window 15 with cutting marks and the
base 13 for attachment to the power tool.
Attaching "Cut Control" to the Base Plate
(see figure F)
Clamp the "Cut Control" 15 viewing window in-
to the holders of the base 13. Then, lightly press
the base together and allow it to engage into the
lead 21 of the base plate 9.

Dust/Chip Extraction

Dusts from materials such as lead-containing
coatings, some wood types, minerals and
metal can be harmful to one's health. Touch-
ing or breathing-in the dusts can cause aller-
gic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infec-
tions of the user or bystanders.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are
considered as carcinogenic, especially in
connection with wood-treatment additives
(chromate, wood preservative). Materials
containing asbestos may only be worked by
specialists.
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– Use dust extraction whenever possible.
– Provide for good ventilation of the work-
ing place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-
class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your
country for the materials to be worked.
Dust Cover (see figures G–H)
Mount the dust cover 11 before connecting the
machine to the dust extraction.
Mount the dust cover 11 onto the machine in
such a manner that the centre holder engages
on the contact protector 16 and the two outer
holders engage in the openings on the casing.
Remove the dust cover 11 for applications with-
out dust extraction as well as when performing
mitre cuts. For this, push the dust cover togeth-
er at the two outer holders and pull it off toward
the front.
Connecting the Dust Extraction
Place a vacuum hose 6 (accessory) onto the vac-
uum connection 7. Connect the vacuum hose 6
with a vacuum cleaner (accessory). An overview
for the connection of various vacuum cleaners
can be found at the end of these instructions.
To enable optimum dust extraction, use the
splinter guard 20 if possible.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the ma-
terial being worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially det-
rimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special
vacuum cleaner.
Operation

Operating Modes

Before any work on the machine itself (e. g.
maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as
during transport and storage, remove the
battery from the power tool. There is danger
of injury when unintentionally actuating the
On/Off switch.
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