Maintenance - Bosch GKS18V-22L Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

To avoid accidents, always disconnect battery pack from tool before cleaning
or performing any maintenance.
Service
NO
PARTS INSIDE. Preventive
maintenance performed by un au thorized per-
sonnel may result in misplacing of internal
wires and components which could cause seri-
ous hazard. We recom mend that all tool service
be performed by a Bosch Factory Service Cen-
ter or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
Batteries
Be alert for battery packs that are nearing
their end of life. If you notice decreased tool
performance or significantly shorter running
time between charges then it is time to replace
the battery pack. Failure to do so can cause the
tool to operate improperly or damage the char-
ger.
Tool Lubrication
Your Bosch tool has been properly lubricated
and is ready for use.
Motors
The motor in your tool has been engineered for
many hours of dependable service. To maintain
peak efficiency of the motor, we recommend it
be examined every six months. Only a genuine
Bosch replacement motor specially designed for
your tool should be used.
Bearings
Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy
load or very abrasive material cutting) should
be replaced at once to avoid overheating and
motor failure.
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Maintenance

USER SERVICE-ABLE
Cleaning
Certain
and solvents damage plas-
tic parts. Some of these are: gasoline, car bon
tetrachloride, chlorinated cleaning solvents, am-
monia and household detergents that contain
ammonia.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be
kept clean and free of foreign matter. Do not
attempt to clean by inserting pointed objects
through opening.
Develop a periodic maintenance schedule for
your tool. When cleaning a tool be careful not
to disassemble any portion of the tool since
internal wires may be misplaced or pinched or
safety guard return springs may be improperly
mounted. Certain cleaning agents such as gaso-
line, carbon tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may
damage plastic parts.
Care of Blades
Blades become dull even from cutting regular
lumber. If you find yourself forcing the saw for-
ward to cut instead of just guiding it through the
cut, chances are the blade is dull or coated with
wood pitch.
When cleaning gum and wood pitch from blade,
remove the battery from the saw and remove
the blade. Remember, blades are designed to
cut, so handle carefully. Wipe the blade with
kerosene or similar solvent to remove the gum
and pitch. Unless you are experienced in sharp-
ening blades, we recommend you do not try.
cleaning agents
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