Functional Description - Bosch GKS 235 PROFESSIONAL Operating Instructions Manual

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Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharp-
ened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf,
causing excessive friction, blade binding and kick-
back.
Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking
levers must be tight and secure before mak-
ing cuts. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it
may cause binding and kickback.
Use extra caution when making a "plunge
cut" into existing walls or other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that can
cause kickback.
Check lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if lower
guard does not move freely and close
instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard
into the open position. If saw is accidentally
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 sluggishly
due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, 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 enters
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 cover-
ing the blade before placing saw down on
bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade
will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting what-
ever 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 explosion. Pene-
trating a water line causes property damage or may
cause an electric shock.
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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.
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.
Do not work materials containing asbestos.
Asbestos is considered carcinogenic.
Take protective measures when dust can
develop during working that is harmful to
one's health, combustible or explosive. Exam-
ple: Some dusts are regarded as carcinogenic.
Wear a dust mask and work with dust/chip extrac-
tion when connectable.
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.
Do not use the power tool with a damaged
cord. Do not touch the damaged cord and pull
the plug from the outlet when the cord is dam-
aged while working. Damaged cords increase
the risk of an electric shock.

Functional Description

Read all safety warnings and all
instructions. Failure to follow the warn-
ings 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.
Intended Use
The power tool is intended for cutting wood lengthways
and crossways in straight lines and at bevel angles of
up to 45° on a firm surface.
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