Bosch Professional GST 160 CE Original Instructions Manual page 17

Attach the hood (18) to the power tool so that the bracket
locks into place on the shock protection guard (13).
Remove the hood (18) when working without a dust extrac-
tion system and for mitre/bevel cuts. To do this, pull the
hood forwards off the shock protection guard (13).
Connecting the dust extraction (see figures F–G)
Fit the extraction outlet (19) in the recesses of the base
plate (6).
Ensure that the cam on the extraction outlet slots into the
corresponding recess of the base plate (6) as shown in the
figure F.
Connect a dust extraction hose (20) (accessory) to the ex-
traction outlet (19). Connect the dust extraction hose (20)
to a dust extractor (accessory).
You will find an overview of connecting to various dust ex-
tractors at the end of these operating instructions.
For optimum dust extraction, where possible use the anti-
splinter guard (17).
Switch off the sawdust blower device when you have con-
nected the dust extraction system.
The dust extractor must be suitable for the material being
worked.
When extracting dry dust that is especially detrimental to
health or carcinogenic, use a special dust extractor.
Operation
Products that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a resid-
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ual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current
of 30 mA or less.
Operating modes
Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any
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work on the power tool.
Pendulum action settings
The pendulum action can be adjusted using four different
settings, allowing the cutting speed, cutting capacity and the
cut itself to be optimally adapted to the material that you
want to cut.
You can also adjust the pendulum action during operation
using the adjusting lever (8).
Level 0 No pendulum action
Level I Low pendulum action
Level II Moderate pendulum action
Level III High pendulum action
The optimum pendulum level for each application can be de-
termined by a practical test. Note the following recommend-
ations:
– Select a lower pendulum level or switch off the pendulum
action completely if you wish to produce a finer or cleaner
cutting edge.
– Switch off the pendulum action when machining thin ma-
terials (e.g. sheets).
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– Work on hard materials (e.g. steel) with low pendulum ac-
tion.
– You can work on soft materials and saw wood in the direc-
tion of the grain using maximum pendulum action.
Adjusting the mitre/bevel angle (see figure H)
The base plate (6) can be swivelled to the right or left to
make mitre cuts up to 45°.
The hood (18), the extraction outlet (19) and the anti-
splinter guard (17) cannot be used while mitre/bevel cuts
are being made.
– Push the extraction outlet (19) gently upwards and pull it
out of the base plate (6).
– Remove the hood (18) and the anti-splinter guard (17).
– Open the base plate clamping lever (22) and push the
base plate (6) slightly towards the power cable.
– The base plate has lock-in points on the left and right so
that precise mitre/bevel angles can be set. Swivel the
base plate (6) to the required position according to the
scale (21). Other mitre/bevel angles can be adjusted us-
ing a protractor.
– Then push the base plate (6) towards the saw blade (11)
as far as it will go.
– Close the clamping lever (22) to lock the base plate in the
set position.
Moving the base plate (see figure H)
You can move the base plate (6) back for sawing close to
edges.
Open the base plate clamping lever (22) and push the base
plate (6) towards the power cable as far as it will go. Close
the clamping lever to lock the base plate.
Sawing with an offset base plate (6) is only possible with a
mitre angle of 0°. In all other cases the anti-splinter guard
(17) may not be used.
Sawdust blower device
The cutting line can be kept clear of chips using the airflow
from the sawdust blower device.
Switch on the sawdust blower device for work in wood,
plastic, etc. with a high level of material removal. Do this by
sliding the switch (7) to the "I" position.
Switch off the sawdust blower device when working in metal
or with a dust extraction system connected. Do this by slid-
ing the switch (7) to the "0" position.
Starting Operation
Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the
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power source must match the voltage specified on the
rating plate of the power tool. Power tools marked
with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
Switching on the LED worklight
To switch the worklight (12) on or off, press the worklight
button (1).
Do not look directly into the worklight; it can blind
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you.
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