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Bosch 1640VS - Flush Cut VS Miter Saw Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Bosch 1640VS - Flush Cut VS Miter Saw Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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  • Page 2: General Power Tool Safety Warnings

    BM 2610006360 03-09:BM 2610006360 03-09 3/18/09 1:42 PM Page 2 General Power Tool Safety Warnings Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE The term “power tool”...

  • Page 3: Additional Safety Warnings

    Risk of injury to user. The power cord must only Do not use AC only rated tools with a DC be serviced by a Bosch Factory Service Center power supply. While the tool may appear to or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
  • Page 4 BM 2610006360 03-09:BM 2610006360 03-09 3/18/09 1:42 PM Page 4 Safety Rules for Finecut Power Handsaw ™ Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and when performing an operation where the allow the blade to come to full speed. Tool cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is too slow its own cord.
  • Page 5 BM 2610006360 03-09:BM 2610006360 03-09 3/18/09 1:42 PM Page 5 Symbols IMPORTANT: Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the tool better and safer.

  • Page 6: Functional Description And Specifications

    BM 2610006360 03-09:BM 2610006360 03-09 3/18/09 1:42 PM Page 6 Functional Description and Specifications Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any assembly, adjustments or changing accessories. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally. Finecut ™...
  • Page 7 BM 2610006360 03-09:BM 2610006360 03-09 3/18/09 1:42 PM Page 7 Functional Description and Specifications (cont.) Finecut ™ Power Handsaw with Optional Miter Table Attachment (FS2000)
  • Page 8 Assembly INSERTING AND CHANGING THE BLADE If necessary, wipe the blade clean. Only then The machine is equipped with a Bosch should the saw teeth protector be removed. "Clic" blade-clamping device. This feature Insert plug into power source and turn tool...
  • Page 9 BM 2610006360 03-09:BM 2610006360 03-09 3/18/09 1:42 PM Page 9 If necessary, wipe the blade clean. Only then should the saw teeth protector be removed. Insert plug into power source and turn tool on briefly (See Operating Instructions Section). This will allow the saw blade pin to engage into the blade, which drives the blade back and forth.

  • Page 10: Dust Extraction

    BM 2610006360 03-09:BM 2610006360 03-09 3/18/09 1:42 PM Page 10 ADJUSTING THE ANGLE INDICATOR DUST EXTRACTION If necessary, the position of the angle indicator The miter table attachment is equipped with a can be re-adjusted. dust port for dust extraction. To use this feature, attach a vacuum hose to the dust port, Loosen the screws on the underside of the and then attach opposite end to a shop vacuum...
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  • Page 12: Free-Hand Sawing

    BM 2610006360 03-09:BM 2610006360 03-09 3/18/09 1:42 PM Page 12 When sawing profile strips, start sawing on FREE-HAND SAWING After blade is positioned properly,turn the tool the edge, not on a radius (Fig. 18). on and move into the workpiece. Use only enough pressure to keep the blade cutting steadily.

  • Page 13: Setting The Miter Angle

    BM 2610006360 03-09:BM 2610006360 03-09 3/18/09 1:42 PM Page 13 SETTING THE MITER ANGLE CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE Loosen the locking screw (Fig. 20). Securely clamp the workpiece against the fence with the special workclamp (not Press and hold the preset angle release included) (Fig.

  • Page 14: Tool Lubrication

    After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at Preventive maintenance every second brush change, the bearings performed by unauthorized should be replaced at Bosch Factory Service personnel may result in misplacing of Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station. internal wires and components which...
  • Page 15 BM 2610006360 03-09:BM 2610006360 03-09 3/18/09 1:42 PM Page 15 Accessories Flush-cut saw blades: Fine tooth* FS200ABU Fine tooth bi-metal** FS100ABF General purpose saw blades: Fine tooth** FS180ATU Coarse tooth** FS180DUT FS2000 Miter table attachment** *= standard equipment) (**= optional accessories)
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