Bosch GKS18V-26L Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 14

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and shake it vigorously until all the dust
and debris fall from it. Close zipper and
reattach the bag.
NOTE: Clean the bag at the end of the
cutting session and before transporting or
storing the saw.
CONNECTION TO VACUUM CLEANER /
DUST ExTRACTOR
Connect the vacuum cleaner hose to the
dust port (Fig. 3).
- Bosch VH-series hoses - The VX120 hose
adapter is required (included with VH-
series hoses).
before setting the tool down. The brake
action of this circular saw is not intended
as a safety feature. Unintended contact
with a rotating saw blade can cause
property damage and/or personal injury.
electric braking action is initiated ONLY
by the release of the trigger switch and in
a tool that has power available. When
electrical power is lost due to a
discharged battery or other causes, the
electric brake will not operate and the
motor will
Unexpected run down time may cause
property damage and/or personal injury.
Your circular saw is equipped with an
automatic electric brake, which is designed
to stop the saw blade from spinning in
approximately two (2) seconds after you
release the trigger switch. This feature
helps improve jobsite productivity.
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Saw Assembly
Brake Action
Let the saw blade come
to a complete stop
Know the charge state
of your battery. The
gradually slow down.
- Other 35mm and 22mm hoses, such as
the Bosch VAC-series hoses - Connect
hose directly to the tool.
- Common 1¼" or 1½" hoses - The Bosch
VAC024 adapter is required (sold
separately).
Connect the vacuum hose to a vacuum
cleaner.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for
the material being worked on.
When vacuuming dry dust that is
especially detrimental to health or
carcinogenic, use a special vacuum
cleaner / dust extractor.
Braking starts once the power is turned off.
The brake requires a charged battery to
function. Stopping
depending on, among other factors, saw
blade used, and number of actuations. The
electric brake of your circular saw has been
designed for a high degree of reliability, but
unexpected circumstances such as
contamination or failure of the motor's
components can cause the brake to not
activate. If the tool operates but the brake
does not consistently stop the blade in
about 2 seconds, DO NOT use the circular
saw and have it serviced by a Bosch
Factory Service Center or Bosch authorized
service facility.
time will vary