Operating Instructions - Bosch RS5 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Preparing the Saw
BLADE SELECTION
No one blade can be efficient on all cutting
jobs. Different materials require specially
designed blades. Since your reciprocating
saw can cut so many materials, many types of
BOSCH blades are available. Be sure to use
the proper blade to insure proper cutting
performance.
INSTALLING A BLADE
Unplug tool from power
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source before changing blade
or making any adjustments.
INSTALLING A BLADE
Simply rotate the blade release knob
clockwise to open the tool-less clamp; insert
FIG. 2
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
controlled trigger switch. The tool can be
turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or
releasing the trigger. The blade plunger stroke
rate can be adjusted from the minimum to
maximum nameplate stroke rate by the
pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more
pressure to increase the speed and release
pressure to decrease speed (Fig. 1).
SCROLL COLLAR
Your tool is equipped with a scroll collar that
permit 360˚ rotation of the saw blade, so
intricate designs may be cut with minimum
effort.
To permit rotation of tool, push scroll button
away from the blade to unlock collar, hold
Assembly
the blade until it stops and release the knob
(Fig. 2). The spring-loaded mechanism will
lock the clamp against the blade (Fig. 3).
Push in and pull out on the blade to be sure
the pin in the clamp housing goes through the
hole in the blade to hold the blade securely.
The blade may be inserted with the teeth
facing down or up.
the footplate for the entire stroke length. Do
not use specialty blades that are very short or
those with a significant cant. Blade must not
contact footplate. A blade which is too short
or canted could jam inside the foot and snap.
FIG. 3

Operating Instructions

collar firmly and rotate tool by the handle to
desired position (Fig. 4).
To lock the saw collar, align desired mark on
collar with alignment mark on scroll button
and push toward the blade to the lock
symbol
The tool can also be locked in (4) positions,
90˚ apart. Excessive side pressure to the
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Make sure that the front end
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of the blade extends through
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RUBBERIZED
SCROLL
COLLAR
SCROLL
BUTTON
FIG. 4