Bosch GST18V-50 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 4

f. Do not expose a battery pack or tool to fire
or excessive temperature. Exposure to fire
or temperature above 265 °F may cause ex-
plosion.
g. Follow all charging instructions and do not
charge the battery pack or tool outside the
temperature range specified in the instruc-
tions. Charging improperly or at tempera-
tures outside the specified range may dam-
age the battery and increase the risk of fire.
a. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping
surfaces, when performing an operation
where the cutting accessory may contact
hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contacting
a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts
of the power tool "live" and could give the
operator an electric shock.
b. Use clamps or another practical way to se-
cure and support the workpiece to a stable
platform. Holding the workpiece by hand or
against your body leaves it unstable and may
lead to loss of control.
c. Do not drill, fasten or break into existing
walls or other blind areas where electrical
wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoid-
able, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers
feeding this worksite.
d. Disconnect battery pack from tool or place
the switch in the locked or off position be-
fore making any assembly, adjustments or
changing accessories. Such preventive safe-
ty measures reduce the risk of starting the
tool accidentally.
e. Never leave the trigger locked "ON". Before
inserting the battery pack, check that the
trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups
could cause injury.
f. Keep hands away from cutting area. Do
not reach under the material being cut. The
proximity of the blade to your hand is hidden
from your sight.
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Safety Rules for Cordless Jig Saws
6. Service
a. Have your power tool serviced by a quali-
fied repair person using only identical re-
placement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
b. Never service damaged battery packs. Ser-
vice of battery packs should only be per-
formed by the manufacturer or authorized
service providers.
g. Keep hands from between the gear hous-
ing and saw blade holder. The reciprocating
blade holder can pinch your fingers.
h. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Bent
blade can break easily or cause kickback.
i. Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and
allow the blade to come to full speed. Tool
can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is too
slow at beginning of cut and possibly kick-
back.
j. Secure material before cutting. Never hold
it in your hand or across legs. Small or thin
material may flex or vibrate with the blade,
causing loss of control.
k. Make certain all adjusting screws and the
blade holder are tight before making a cut.
Loose adjusting screws and holders can
cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of
control may result.
When removing the blade from the tool
l.
avoid contact with skin and use proper
protective gloves when grasping the blade
or accessory. Accessories may be hot after
prolonged use.
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