Bosch GST 700 Professional Original Instructions Manual page 8

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Assembly
Replacing/Inserting the Saw Blade
 When mounting the saw blade, wear protective gloves.
Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.
Selecting a Saw Blade
An overview of recommended saw blades can be found at the
end of these instructions. Use only T-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/Replacing the Saw Blade (see figure A)
 Insert the saw blade 10 until it latches in the SDS saw
blade receptacle 8.
While inserting the saw blade, pay attention that the back
of the saw blade is positioned in the groove of the guide
roller 9.
 Check the tight seating of the saw blade. A loose
saw blade can fall out and lead to injuries.
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Slide the cover of the saw blade holder 8 upwards in the
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direction of the arrow and remove the saw blade 10.
Splinter Guard (see figure B)
The splinter guard 14 (accessory) can prevent fraying of the
surface while sawing wood. The splinter guard can be used
only at a cutting angle of 0°.
Press the splinter guard 14 from the bottom into the base
plate 6.
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
Operating Modes
Orbital Action Settings
The four orbital action settings allow for optimal adaptation of
cutting speed, cutting capacity and cutting pattern to the ma-
terial being sawed.
The orbital action can be adjusted with the adjusting lever 7,
even during operation.
1 609 92A 3BC | (16.5.17)
O No orbital action
I Small orbital action
II Medium orbital action
III Large orbital action
The optimal orbital action setting for the respective applica-
tion can be determined through practical testing. The follow-
ing recommendations apply:
– Select a lower orbital action setting (or switch it off) for a
finer and cleaner cutting edge.
– For thin materials such as sheet metal, switch the orbital
action off.
– For hard materials such as steel, work with low orbital
action.
– For soft materials and when sawing in the direction of the
grain, work with maximum orbital action.
Adjusting the Cutting Angle (see figure C)
The base plate 6 can be swivelled by 45° to the left or right for
mitre cuts.
Loosen the screw 15 with the Allen key 4 and slide the base
plate 6 slightly towards the saw blade 10.
For adjustment of precise mitre angles, the base plate has ad-
justment notches on the left and right at 0° and 45°. Swivel
the base plate 6 to the desired position according to the scale
16. Other mitre angles can be adjusted using a protractor.
Afterwards, push the base plate 6 to the stop toward the
mains cable.
Tighten the screw 15 again.
The splinter guard 14 can not be inserted for mitre cuts.
Controlling/Presetting the Stroke Rate
With the thumbwheel for stroke rate preselection 3, the
stroke rate can be preset and changed during operation.
The required stroke rate is dependent on the material and the
working conditions and can be determined by a practical trial.
Reducing the stroke rate is recommended when the saw
blade engages in the material as well as when sawing plastic
and aluminium.
After longer periods of work at low stroke rate, the machine
can heat up considerably. Remove the saw blade from the ma-
chine and allow the machine to cool down by running it for ap-
prox. 3 minutes at maximum stroke rate.
Starting Operation
 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.
Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current de-
vice (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
Switching On and Off
To switch on the power tool, press the On/Off switch 2 and
keep it pressed.
To lock the pressed On/Off switch 2, push the lock-on button
1 toward the right or left.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 2. When
the On/Off switch 2 is locked, press it first and then release it.
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