Bosch GST18V-50B Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 12

Blade Installation And Removal
Ensure tool speed setting is
less than or equal to the
speed rating of the blade. Operating tool at
speed higher than blade speed rating may result
in serious personal injury and property damage.
(Fig. 3, 4, 5)
This jigsaw is equipped with a Bosch tool-less
blade changing system for fast and easy chang-
es of T-shank blades. (Note: This jigsaw does
not accept U-shank blades.)
If blade is not properly installed, then the blade
may unexpectedly dislodge from jigsaw when
tool is energized.
1. Pull the Blade Release Lever 3 to the point
that the slots on the blade clamp's ring line
up with the slot in the center of the clamp
(Fig. 3 & 4).
Blade Release Lever
Slot
Blade Clamp Ring
2. To remove a previously-used blade, simply
pull it out of the blade clamp (Fig. 5).
3. Insert the Saw Blade 17 (teeth in cutting
direction) in until the "T" part of the blade
shank is completely inserted in to the Blade
Clamp 2. When inserting the saw blade, the
back of the blade must rest in the groove of
the Guide Roller 16 (Fig. 4).
4. When Blade Release Lever 3 is released, it
will spring back to its closed position.
5. Verify that the Blade Clamp 2 has also re-
turned to its closed position (which is the
point where slots were previously).
Attaching Non-Marring Overshoe
(Fig. 6)
Your tool is equipped with a protective plastic
overshoe that protects finer surfaces.
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Assembly
Fig. 4
(3)
(17)
Fig. 5
Fig. 3
(3)
Slot
Slot
(17)
Fig. 6
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(16) (2)
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