Bosch GST18V-50B Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 14

Disconnect battery pack from tool or place the switch in the locked or off posi-
tion before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such
preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Switch Lock (GST18V-50)
(Fig. 1)
The Switch Lock 5 is designed to prevent ac-
cidental starts. To operate switch, press the
switch lock button with your thumb to the un-
lock symbol . To lock the switch, press the
switch lock button to the lock symbol .
Variable Speed Trigger Switch
(GST18V-50)
(Fig. 1)
Your tool is equipped with a Variable Speed
Trigger Switch 6a. The tool can be turned "ON"
or "OFF" by squeezing or releasing the trigger.
The speed can be adjusted from the minimum
to maximum nameplate SPM by the pressure
you apply to the trigger. Apply more pressure to
increase the speed and release pressure to de-
crease speed.
Switching On and Off (GST18V-50B)
(Fig. 2)
Make sure that you are able to press the On/Off
switch without releasing the handle.
To switch on the power tool, push the right or
left On/Off Switch 6b all the way forward and
let it go.
Note: When switching on, the On/Off Switch 6b
needs to be pressed forwards for longer than
when switching off in order to prevent uninten-
tional activation.
To switch off the power tool, push the right or
left On/Off Switch 6b all the way forward again
and let it go.
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Operating Instructions
Variable Speed Dial
speed rating of the blade. Operating tool at
speed higher than blade speed rating may result
in serious personal injury and property damage.
(Fig. 1, 2)
Your jig saw is equipped with a Variable Speed
Dial 7. The blade stroke rate may be adjusted by
presetting the dial on or between any one of the
six numbers.
Work Light
(Fig. 1, 2)
Your tool is equipped with a Work Light 4 for
better visibility during operation. When the tool
is turned on, the light turns on. When the tool
is turned off, there is a slight delay before the
light turns off.
Chip Blower
(Fig. 1, 2)
Your jig saw is equipped with a chip blower to
help keep the cutting line clear of chips.
amounts of sawdust.
collection accessory.
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Ensure tool speed setting is
less than or equal to the
Default Stroke Speed Settings
1 500/min
2 1300/min
3 1800/min
4 2200/min
5 3100/min
6 3500/min
Blower switched on
For working with wood, plastic and
similar material that produce large
Blower switched off
For working with metals and when
cooling agents are used, or with dust
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