Bosch GSA18V-083 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 4

d. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery, avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid
additionally seek medical help. Liquid
ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
e. Do not use a battery pack or tool that is
damaged or modified. Damaged or
modified batteries
unpredictable behaviour resulting in fire,
explosion or risk of injury.
f. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to
fire or excessive temperature. Exposure
to fire or temperature above 265 °F may
cause explosion.
g. Follow all charging instructions and do
not charge the battery pack or tool
outside the temperature range specified
Safety Rules for Cordless Reciprocating Saws
a. Hold the power tool by insulated
gripping surfaces, when performing an
operation where the cutting accessory
may contact hidden wiring. Cutting
accessory contacting a "live" wire may
make exposed metal parts of the power
tool "live" and could give the operator
an electric shock.
b. Use clamps or another practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform. Holding the workpiece
by hand or against your body leaves it
unstable and may lead to loss of control.
c. Do not drill, fasten or break into
existing walls or other blind areas
where electrical wiring may exist. If
this situation is unavoidable, disconnect
all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this
worksite.
d. Keep hands away from cutting area. Do
not reach under the material being cut.
The proximity of the blade to your hand
is hidden from your sight.
e. Keep hands from between the gear
housing and saw blade clamp (plunger).
The reciprocating blade clamp (blade
plunger) can pinch your fingers.
f. Do not use dull or damaged blades.
Bent blades can break easily or cause
kickback.
General Power Tool Safety Warnings
contacts
may
in the instructions. Charging improperly
or at temperatures outside the specified
range may damage the battery and
eyes, increase the risk of fire.
6. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a
qualified repair person using only
exhibit
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the power tool is
maintained.
b. Never service damaged battery packs.
Service of battery packs should only be
performed by the manufacturer or
authorized service providers.
g. Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON"
and allow the blade to come to full
speed. Tool can chatter or vibrate if
blade speed is too slow at beginning of
cut and possibly kickback.
h. Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool. Use a
dust mask or respirator for applications
which generate dust.
i. Secure material before cutting. Never
hold it in your hand or across legs.
Small or thin material may flex or vibrate
with the blade, causing loss of control.
j. Make certain all adjusting screws
(knobs) and the blade clamp are tight
before making a cut. Loose adjusting
screws and clamps can cause the tool or
blade to slip and loss of control may
result.
k. When removing the blade from the tool
avoid contact with skin and use proper
protective gloves when grasping the
blade or accessory. Accessories may be
hot after prolonged use.
l. When using the utility hook always be
aware that the blade is exposed. Always
hang the tool in area where you or
bystanders cannot accidentally make
contact with the blade.
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