Bosch GHO12V-08 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 11

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any assembly, adjustments or changing
accessories. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
before each use. Do not operate tool if the
blade guard does not move freely and
close instantly. Never clamp or tie the
blade guard in the open position. Hands
contacting the blade can cause serious
personal injury.
contacting the blade can cause serious
personal injury.
TRIGGER "ON/OFF" SWITCH
tool, since torque from the motor can
cause the tool to twist.
TO TURN THE TOOL "ON": Depress the
"Lock-OFF" button 3 on either side of the tool
and squeeze the trigger switch 4.
TO TURN THE TOOL "OFF": Simply release
the trigger switch 4.
To increase switch life, do not turn switch on
and off while tool and drum are held against a
workpiece.
BATTERY CHARGE CONDITION
INDICATOR
Your tool is equipped with charge condition
indicator lights 10 (Fig. 1). The indicator lights
show the charge condition of the battery for a
few seconds after tool activation.
LED
3 continuous green lights
2 continuous green lights
1 continuous green light
1 flashing green light
CONVENIENCE BRAKE
When the trigger is released it activates the
electrical brake to stop the blade quickly. This
feature is especially useful when making
repetitive cuts.
PLANING ACTION
Proper planing action helps to achieve the
Operating Instructions
Disconnect battery pack
from tool before making
Check the blade guard
for proper closing
Keep hands away from
the blade. Hands
Hold the tool with both
hands while starting the
Capacity
> 2/3
> 1/3
< 1/3
reserve
FIG. 8
13
desired result. With practice and experience, it
will become second nature. Make sure that the
workpiece is held in place securely on your
work surface, and standing comfortably, hold
the planer firmly with both hands.
1. With the planer fully adjusted, place the front
shoe 13 on the workpiece, (be certain that
the blade 16 is not in contact with the work)
and start the planer as described earlier.
FIG. 9
13 31
32
2. With pressure on the front shoe 13 feed the
planer steadily until the full length of the rear
shoe 9 passes over the edge of the
workpiece. (Fig. 8)
3. Then gradually transfer pressure to the rear
shoe 9, and continue planing to the end of
the cut.
4. If pressure is not maintained over the rear
shoe 9 through the end of the cut, a divot
may be created in the workpiece once the
front shoe 13 clear the end of the workpiece
30. To minimize this possibility, use a 3-way
edge clamp 32 (not included) to hold a piece
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3 4
16 9 26
9
30