Bosch GSA18V-083 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 9

reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
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 ensure proper cutting
performance.
Installing and Removing
a Blade
1. Insert the blade into the blade holder by
twisting the collar in direction of arrow
until it stops (Fig. 2).
FIG. 2
FOOTPL TE
S W BL DE
BL DE SLOT
COLL R
2. Insert a blade into blade slot until blades
shoulder rests against the collar.
3. Release collar and spring loaded collar
will securely clamp the blade. (Note: If
the collar does not return to it's original
position, rotate the collar in direction
opposite of the arrow.)
4 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.
5. To remove the blade, rotate the collar in
direction of arrow while pulling the blade
out of the blade slot. (Note: be careful,
blade may be hot.)
blade extends through the footplate
for the entire stroke length. Do not use
specialty blades that are very short or
those with a significant cant. Blade must
Disconnect battery pack from tool before making any assembly,
adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures
Open
Position
Make sure that the
front end of the
Assembly
not contact footplate. A blade which is
too short or tilted could jam inside the
foot and snap.
Inserting and Releasing
Battery Pack
before inserting battery pack. Inserting
the battery pack into power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
Slide charged battery pack into the
housing until the battery pack locks into
position (Fig. 3).
FIG. 3
B TTERY P CK
Your tool is equipped with a secondary
locking latch to prevent the battery pack
from completely falling out of the
handle, should it become loose due to
vibration.
To remove the battery pack, press the
battery pack release button and slide
the battery pack forward (Fig. 4).
Press the battery pack release button
again and slide the battery pack
completely out of tool housing (Fig. 4).
B TTERY P CK
RELE SE BUTTON
1
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Ensure the switch is
in the off position
FIG. 4
2