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Orbital Action Settings
The adjustable orbital action allows for optimal adaptation of
cutting speed, cutting capacity and cutting pattern to the ma-
terial being worked.
The level of orbital action can be set with rotary switch 6, even
during operation.
Orbital action switched off (level 0):
For working thin or hard material such as sheet metal or steel.
For achieving clean cutting edges.
Pendulum action level 1:
For working non-ferrous metals, hardwood, plastics or mate-
rials of medium density.
Pendulum action level 2:
For working non-ferrous metals, hardwood, plastics or mate-
rials of medium density.
For working soft materials, e. g., soft building materials, insu-
lation material, softwood, tree wood.
Pivoting and Retractable Footplate
(see figure B)
Due to its movability, the adjustable footplate 2 adapts to the
required angular position of the surface.
Depending on the saw blade being used and the application,
the footplate 2 can be moved in lengthway direction in three
steps. Press the release button for the footplate 13 and slide
the footplate 2 to the required position. Release the footplate
release button 13 and check that the footplate 2 is firmly
latched. Slide the footplate 2 as required until it is firmly
latched.
To clean the saw blade holder 16, you can also completely
pull out the footplate 2 when the release button 12 is
pressed. After cleaning, slide the footplate back into its hold-
er until it engages.
Do not press the release button 13 during operation.
You could lose control over the power tool and injure your-
self.
Switching On and Off
Switching on: Press the lock-off button 10 forward. Press
the On/Off switch 11 upward and keep it pressed.
Switching off: Release the On/Off switch 11.
Air deflector
The air deflector 7 guides the exhaust air from the drive away
from the operator. If the air deflector 7 comes loose, click it
back in.
Working Advice
Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains
plug.
When sawing light building materials, observe the stat-
utory provisions and the recommendations of the ma-
terial suppliers.
Ensure that the saw blade is always longer than the di-
ameter of the workpiece, see Figure D. There is a risk of
kickback.
Bosch Power Tools
Check wood, press boards, building materials, etc. for foreign
objects such as nails, screws or similar, and remove them, if
required.
Switch the machine on and guide it toward the workpiece. Po-
sition the base plate 2 onto the surface of the work and saw
through the material applying uniform contact pressure and
feed. After completing the working procedure, switch the ma-
chine off.
If the saw blade should jam, switch the machine off immedi-
ately. Widen the gap somewhat with a suitable tool and pull
out the machine.
Heavy contamination of the machine can lead to malfunc-
tions. Therefore, do not saw materials that produce a lot of
dust from below or overhead.
Plunge Cutting (see figure C)
The plunge cutting procedure is only suitable for treat-
ing soft materials such as wood, plaster board or simi-
lar! Do not work metal materials with the plunge cut-
ting procedure!
Use only saw blades with a maximum length of 100 mm
for plunge cutting. When longer saw blades are used, the
footplate 2 cannot be rested on the workpiece and the
power tool does not have the required hold.
Place the machine with the edge of the footplate 2 onto the
workpiece and switch on. For power tools with stroke speed
control, set the maximum stroke speed. Press the power tool
firmly against the workpiece and allow the saw blade to slowly
plunge into the workpiece.
As soon as the footplate 2 fully lays on the surface of the work-
piece, continue sawing alongside the desired cutting line.
For certain work, the saw blade 1 can also be inserted turned
through by 180° and the sabre saw can be guided accordingly
in a reversed manner.
Flush Cuts (see figure D)
Using elastic bimetal saw blades, items still attached to a wall
(e. g. projecting building elements such as water pipes, etc.)
can be sawn off flush at the wall.
Position the saw blade directly against the wall and apply
some lateral pressure via the tool until the footplate faces
against the wall. Switch the power tool on and saw through
the workpiece, applying constant lateral pressure.
Utility Hook (see figure E)
Your tool is equipped with a utility hook 5 for hanging it, e. g.,
to a ladder, etc. Simply fold out the utility hook 5 to the re-
quired position.
When the power tool is hung up, take care that the saw
blade is protected from accidental contact. This poses a
risk of injury.
Fold the utility hook 5 back in again when you are ready to
continue working.
Coolant/Lubricant
When sawing metal, coolant/lubricant should be applied
alongside cutting line because of the material heating up.
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