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Technical file (2006/42/EC) at:
Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, PT/ECS,
70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY
Henk Becker Helmut Heinzelmann
Executive Vice President Head of Product Certification
Engineering PT/ECS
Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH
70538 Stuttgart, GERMANY
Stuttgart, 01.01.2017
Assembly
Battery Charging
 Use only the chargers listed in the technical data. Only
these chargers are matched to the lithium-ion battery of
your power tool.
Note: The battery supplied is partially charged. To ensure full
capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the
battery charger before using your power tool for the first time.
The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without re-
ducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure
does not damage the battery.
The lithium-ion battery is protected against deep discharging
by the "Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)". When the battery is
empty, the machine is switched off by means of a protective
circuit: The inserted tool no longer rotates.
 Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the
machine has been automatically switched off. The bat-
tery can be damaged.
Observe the notes for disposal.
Removing the battery (see figure A)
The battery 5 is equipped with two locking levels that should
prevent the battery from falling out when pushing the battery
unlocking button 10 unintentionally. As long as the battery is
inserted in the power tool, it is held in position by means of a
spring.
To remove the battery 5, press the battery unlocking button
10 and pull the battery out of the power tool toward the rear.
Do not exert any force.
Battery Charge-control Indication (see figure A)
The three green LEDs of the battery charge-control indicator
11 indicate the charge condition of the battery 5. For safety
reasons, it is only possible to check the status of the charge
condition when the machine is at a standstill.
Press button 11 to indicate the charge condition. This is also
possible when the battery 5 is removed.
LED
Continuous lighting 3 x green
Continuous lighting 2 x green
Continuous lighting 1 x green
Flashing light 1 x green
Bosch Power Tools
When no LED lights up after pushing button 11, then the bat-
tery is defective and must be replaced.
Replacing/Inserting the Saw Blade
 Before any work on the power tool, remove the battery.
 When mounting the saw blade, wear protective gloves.
Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.
 When changing the saw blade, take care that the saw
blade holder is free of material residue, e. g. wood or
metal shavings.
Selecting a Saw Blade
Use only saw blades suitable for the material being worked.
An overview of recommended saw blades can be found at the
beginning of these instructions. Use only ½" universal shank
saw blades. The saw blade should not be longer than required
for the intended cut.
Use a thin saw blade for narrow curve cuts.
Inserting the Saw Blade (see figure B)
Turn the locking sleeve 3 approx. 90° in the direction of the
arrow and hold. Push the saw blade 1 into the saw blade hold-
er 12. Release the locking sleeve 3 again.
 Check the tight seating of the saw blade. A loose saw
blade can fall out and lead to injuries.
For certain work, the saw blade 1 can also be turned through
180° (with the teeth pointed upwards) and re-inserted again.
Removing the Saw Blade (see figure C)
Turn the locking sleeve 3 approx. 90° in the direction of the
arrow and hold. Remove the saw blade 1.
Dust/Chip Extraction
 Dust from materials such as lead-containing coatings,
some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to
one's health. Touching or breathing-in the dust can cause
allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of
the user or bystanders.
Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, is considered car-
cinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treatment
additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials con-
taining asbestos may only be worked by specialists.
– Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator.
Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the
materials to be worked.
 Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can
easily ignite.
Operation
Starting Operation
Capacity
Inserting the battery
≥2/3
 Use only original Bosch lithium-ion batteries with the
≥1/3
voltage listed on the nameplate of your power tool.
<1/3
Using other batteries can lead to injuries and pose a fire
hazard.
Reserve
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