Footplate Adjustment; Using The Saw; Sawing Tips - Bosch RS5 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

blade could result in broken blades and/or
damage to the material being cut.

FOOTPLATE ADJUSTMENT

The footplate tilts in order to keep as much of
its surface in contact with the work surface
Fig. 5. To adjust, hold saw firmly and pivot
footplate to desired position.
UTILITY HOOK
Your tool is equipped with a convenient
utility hook for hanging your tool. To use,
simply lift up hook until it snaps into the
open position (Fig. 6).
When not in use, always lower hook until it
snaps into the closed position.
1. Securely clamp the work.
2. Mark the line of cut and grasp the tool with
one hand on the handle and the other
placed on the insulated rubber boot over
the front housing.
Always hold the saw by the
WARNING
!
insulated boot on the front
housing. If you saw into a blind area where
live wiring exists, you may be shocked or
electrocuted.
3. Keep the saw footplate firmly against the
work to minimize counter-force (jumping)
and vibration.
4. Squeeze the trigger to start the tool. Let the
saw reach full speed before starting the
cut. Guide the saw so that the blade will
move along the marked line.
Note: When scroll cutting intricate designs,
we recommend using a scroll cutting blade.
However, a standard blade can be used.
FIG. 5
FIG. 6

Using the Saw

Following a few simple tips will reduce the
wear on the workpiece, the tool and the
operator.
1. Blades cut on the draw or back stroke. On
fine work, such as paneling, fiberglass,
etc., place the good side of workpiece
facing down.
2. Use the correct saw blade for the material
being cut and keep extra blades on hand to
use when others become dull. Replace
cracked or bent blades immediately.
3. Select the appropriate cutting speed.
4. To reduce the risk of injury, be sure the
blade always extends beyond the footplate
and work throughout the stroke. Blades
may shatter if the front on the blade hits the
work and/or the footplate.
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PIVOTING
FOOTPLATE
UTILITY
HOOK

SAWING TIPS