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and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explo-
sion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or
may cause an electric shock.
 Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamp-
ing devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.
 Always wait until the machine has come to a complete
stop before placing it down. The tool insert can jam and
lead to loss of control over the power tool.
 Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains
plug.
 Clean the shank of the saw blade before inserting it. An
unclean shank cannot be fastened securely.
 Check the tight seating of the saw blade. A loose saw
blade can fall out and lead to injuries.
 The saw blade should not be longer than required for
the intended cut. Use a narrow saw blade when sawing
tight curves.
 If the saw blade is wedged or jammed when removing,
press the saw blade holder lightly toward the front (ap-
prox. 2 mm).
 Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings,
some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to
one's health and cause allergic reactions, lead to res-
piratory infections and/or cancer. Materials containing
asbestos may only be worked by specialists.
– As far as possible, use a dust extraction system suitable
for the material.
– 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. Dusts can
easily ignite.
 Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the pow-
er source must agree with the voltage specified on the
nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with
230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
 To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it.
 The contact protector attached to the casing (see fig-
ure 13, page 147) prevents accidental touching of the
saw blade during the working procedure and may not
be removed.
 Before sawing in wood, particle boards, building mate-
rials etc., check for foreign objects, such as nails,
screws, etc. and remove them as required.
 Plunge cuts may only be applied to soft materials, such
as wood, gypsum board, etc. For plunge cuts, use only
short saw blades.
 The sliding shoe can prevent the surface from being
scratched. The splinter guard can prevent fraying of
the surface while sawing wood. Do not use the splinter
guard for mitre cuts.
 Adapt the settings of your power tool to the respective
application. For example, reduce the stroke rate and or-
bital action when cutting metal or for tight curved cuts.
Bosch Power Tools
 For long and straight cuts in thick wood (>40 mm), the cut-
ting line can become inaccurate. In this case, using a Bosch
circular saw is recommended to achieve accurate cuts.
 When working small or thin workpieces, always use a
stable support or a saw station (Bosch PLS 300).
 In extreme conditions, always use dust extraction as
far as possible. Blow out ventilation slots frequently
and install a portable residual current device (PRCD).
When working metals, conductive dust can settle in the in-
terior of the power tool. The total insulation of the power
tool can be impaired.
 Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with a
BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse
(ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should
be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an
authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug
should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible
shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains
socket elsewhere.
Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current
device (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and under-
standing the operating instructions. Please take note of the
symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the
symbols will help you to use the machine in a better and safer
manner.
Symbol Meaning
PST Easy: Jigsaw
Grey-marked area: Handle (insulat-
ed gripping surface)
Read all safety warnings and all in-
structions
Before any work on the machine it-
self, pull the mains plug from the
socket outlet
Wear protective gloves
Additional information
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