Functional Description - Bosch GKS 18 V-LI Professional Original Operating Instructions

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dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the
lower guard with the retracting handle and
make sure it moves freely and does not touch
the blade or any other part, in all angles and
depths of cut.
Check the operation of the lower guard
spring. If the guard and the spring are not
operating properly, they must be serviced
before use. Lower guard may operate slug-
gishly due to damaged parts, gummy depos-
its, or a build-up of debris.
Lower guard should be retracted manually
only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts
and compound cuts". Raise lower guard by
retracting handle and as soon as blade en-
ters the material, the lower guard must be
released. For all other sawing, the lower
guard should operate automatically.
Always observe that the lower guard is cov-
ering the blade before placing saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting
blade will cause the saw to walk backwards,
cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the
time it takes for the blade to stop after switch
is released.
Do not reach into the saw dust ejector with
your hands. They could be injured by rotating
parts.
Do not work overhead with the saw. In this
manner, you do not have sufficient control
over the power tool.
Use suitable detectors to determine if utility
lines are hidden in the work area or call the
local utility company for assistance. Contact
with electric lines can lead to fire and electric
shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explo-
sion. Penetrating a water line causes property
damage.
Do not operate the power tool stationary. It
is not designed for operation with a saw table.
Do not use high speed steel (HSS) saw
blades. Such saw blades can easily break.
Do not saw ferrous metals. Red hot chips can
ignite the dust extraction.
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When working with the power tool, always
hold it firmly with both hands and provide
for a secure stance. The power tool is guided
more secure with both hands.
Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped
with clamping devices or in a vice is held more
secure than by hand.
Always wait until the power tool has come to
a complete stop before placing it down. The
tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control
over the power tool.
Avoid unintentional switching on. Ensure the
On/Off switch is in the off position before in-
serting battery pack. Carrying the power tool
with your finger on the On/Off switch or in-
serting the battery pack into power tools that
have the switch on invites accidents.
Do not open the battery. Danger of short-cir-
cuiting.
Protect the battery against heat, e.g., al-
so against continuous sun irradiation and
fire. There is danger of explosion.
In case of damage and improper use of the
battery, vapors may be emitted. Provide for
fresh air and seek medical help in case of
complaints. The vapors can irritate the respi-
ratory system.
When the battery is defective, liquid can es-
cape and come into contact with adjacent
components. Check any parts concerned.
Clean such parts or replace them, if required.
Use the battery only in conjunction with your
Bosch power tool. This measure alone pro-
tects the battery against dangerous overload.

Functional Description

Read all safety warnings and all in-
structions. Failure to follow the
warnings and instructions may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious
injury.
While reading the operating instructions, unfold
the graphics page for the tool and leave it open.
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