Footplate Angle Adjustment - Bosch GST18V-50B Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Protection Against Deep
Discharging
The lithium ion battery is protected against deep
discharging by the "Electronic Cell Protection
(ECP)". When the battery is empty, the tool is
switched off by means of a protective circuit.
Temperature-dependent
Overload Protection
In normal conditions of use, the tool cannot be
overloaded. However, if the power tool is over-
loaded or not kept within the permitted battery
temperature range, the speed is reduced or the
power tool switches off.
If the tool speed is automatically reduced in
such situations, the tool will run again at full
speed once the permitted battery temperature
is reached or the load is reduced. During auto-
matic shut-down, switch off the power tool, al-
low the battery to cool down, and then switch
the power tool back on.
Brake
When the trigger on the GST18V-50 is released
or the on/off switch on the GST18V-50B is set to
the off position, it activates the electrical brake
to stop the blade quickly. This feature is espe-
cially useful when making repeti tive cuts.
Blade Orbit Selector Lever
Maximum cutting efficiency can be obtained by
adjusting the blade orbit selector lever to suit
the material being cut.
The following chart will help you determine
which setting to use for your application. This
chart is intended as a guideline only, and test
cuts in scrap material should be performed first
to determine the best setting.
Setting 0
Hard materials such as metals or
thin sheet metals. This setting
can be used with knife blades,
grit edge blades, rasp work. and
down cutting blades.
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Operating Instructions

Footplate Angle Adjustment

(Fig. 10)
The footplate may be tilted to allow angle cuts
up to 45° in either direction.
Note: Before adjusting the footplate, remove
anti-splinter insert, if used.
To adjust footplate: loosen screw with Allen
Wrench 11 provided, slide the Footplate 12
slightly forward towards the front of tool, then
rotate to desired angle. The detent slots will
hold the footplate firmly at 45°, and there are
additional position marks for 15° and 30° an-
gles. Intermediate angles may be set with a pro-
tractor. After positioning the footplate, securely
tighten screw 22.
-15-
Setting 1
Soft materials where cleaner
cutting or delicate scrolling work
is performed.
Setting 2
Medium density materials such
as harder woods or particle
board.
Setting 3
Soft materials such as wood,
plastics, etc. and when fast cut-
ting is more important than a
clean cut.
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Fig. 10
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