Operating Modes - Bosch GST Professional 14,4 V Original Instructions Manual

Operation

Operating Modes

Before any work on the machine itself (e.g.
maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as
during transport and storage, remove the
battery from the power tool. There is danger
of injury when unintentionally actuating the
On/Off switch.
Orbital Action Settings
The four orbital action settings allow for optimal
adaptation of cutting speed, cutting capacity
and cutting pattern to the material being sawed.
The orbital action can be adjusted with the ad-
justing lever 7, even during operation.
Setting 0 No orbital action
Setting I Small orbital action
Setting II Medium orbital action
Setting III Large orbital action
The optimal orbital action setting for the respec-
tive application can be determined through
practical testing. The following recommenda-
tions apply:
– Select a lower orbital action setting (or
switch it off) for a finer and cleaner cutting
edge.
– For thin materials such as sheet metal,
switch the orbital action off.
– For hard materials such as steel, work with
low orbital action.
– For soft materials and when sawing in the di-
rection of the grain, work with maximum or-
bital action.
Adjusting the Cutting Angle (see figure D)
The base plate 5 can be swivelled by 45° to the
left or right for mitre cuts.
Loosen the screw 15 and lightly slide the base
plate 5 in the direction of the saw blade 12.
Various cutting angles can be precisely adjusted
with an angle measurer.
Afterwards, push the base plate 5 toward the
battery 4 to the stop.
Tighten the screw 15 again.
The splinter guard 13 can not be inserted for
mitre cuts.
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Offsetting the Base Plate (see figure D)
For sawing close to edges, the base plate 5 can
be offset to the rear.
Loosen screw 15 and push the base plate 5 to-
ward the battery 4 to the stop.
Tighten the screw 15 again.
Sawing with the base plate 5 offset is possible
only with a mitre angle of 0°. In addition, the
parallel guide with circle cutter 18 (accessory)
as well as the splinter guard 13 may not be used.
Sawdust Blower Device
With the air jet of the sawdust blower device 6,
the cutting line can be kept free of dust and
chips.
Switching on the sawdust blower de-
vice:
For working with wood, plastic and
similar materials, push switch 6 to
position " ".
Switching off the sawdust blower
device:
For working with metals and when
cooling or lubricating agents are
used, push switch 6 to position " ".
Starting Operation
Inserting the Battery
Use only original Bosch O-pack batteries
with the voltage given on the type plate of
your machine. The use of other batteries can
lead to injuries and danger of fire.
Insert the charged battery 4 into the handle until
it can be felt to engage and faces flush against
the handle.
Switching On and Off
To start the machine, firstly press on the safety
switch 1 next to the symbol
Then press and hold the On/Off switch 2.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off
switch 2. Activate the safety switch 1 by press-
ing on it next to the symbol .
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to deactivate it.
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