Care Of Blades - Bosch CS20 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

BM 2610919169 10-03 10/23/03
Certain cleaning agents
CAUTION
!
and solvents
plastic parts. Some of these are: gasoline,
carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning
solvents, ammonia and household detergents
that contain ammonia.

CARE OF BLADES

Blades become dull even from cutting regular
lumber. If you find yourself forcing the saw
forward to cut instead of just guiding it
If an extension cord is
WARNING
!
necessary, a cord with
adequate size conductors that is capable
of carrying the current necessary for your
tool must be used. This will prevent
excessive voltage drop, loss of power or
overheating. Grounded tools must use 3-
wire extension cords that have 3-prong
plugs and receptacles.
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavier
the cord.
* Blade
* Wrench
** Rip Fence
* Carrying case (Model CS20K only)
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through the cut, chances are the blade is dull
damage
or coated with wood pitch.
When cleaning gum and wood pitch from
blade, unplug the saw and remove the blade.
Remember, blades are designed to cut, so
handle carefully. Wipe the blade with kerosene
or similar solvent to remove the gum and
pitch. Unless you are experienced in
sharpening blades, we recommend you do
not try.
Accessories
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION CORDS
120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT TOOLS
Cord Size in A.W.G.
Tool's
Ampere
Cord Length in Feet
Rating
25 50
3-6 18 16
6-8 18 16
8-10 18 16
10-12
16 16
12-16 14 12
(*= standard equipment)
(**= optional accessories)
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2
Wire Sizes in mm
Cord Length in Meters
100 150 15 30 60 120
16 14 0.75 0.75 1.5 2.5
14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
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