Bosch GKS 12V-26 Professional Manual

Safety Notes

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

• Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.
• Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Electrical safety
• Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
• Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
• Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
• Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
• When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
• If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

• Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
• Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
• Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
• Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
• Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
• Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
• If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.

Power tool use and care

• Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the battery pack from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

Battery tool use and care

• Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack.
• Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire.
• When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from other metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shorting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a fire.
• Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Warnings for Circular Saws
Cutting procedures

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  Keep hands away from the cutting area and the saw blade.
• Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard cannot protect you from the blade below the workpiece.
• Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
• Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control.
• Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces only, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring. Contact with a "live" wire will also make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.
• When ripping, always use a rip fence or straight edge guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the chance of blade binding.
• Always use blades with correct size and shape (diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentrically, causing loss of control.
• Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt. The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for your saw, for optimum performance and safety of operation.
• Kickback causes and related warnings
  • Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator;
  • When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator;
  • If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.

Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below.

• Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your arms to allow you to resist kickback force. Always stay to the side of the saw blade, never putting the saw blade in line with your body. The saw can jump backwards in the event of kickback, but the operator can control kickback force if proper precautions are taken.
• When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding.
• When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not engaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is restarted.
• Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
• Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kickback.
• Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback.
• Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause kickback. Lower guard function
• Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
• Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
• Lower guard may be retracted manually only for special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound cuts". Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically.
• Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released.

Additional safety warnings

• Do not reach into the chip ejector with your hands. They could be injured by rotating parts.
• Do not work overhead with the saw. In this manner you do not have sufficient control over the power tool.
• Use appropriate detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage.
• Do not operate the power tool stationary. It is not designed for operation with a saw table.
• Do not use high speed steel (HSS) saw blades. Such saw blades can easily break.
• Do not saw ferrous metals. Red hot chips can ignite the dust extraction.
• Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.
• Always wait until the machine has come to a complete stop before placing it down. The tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control over the power tool.
• Do not open the battery. Danger of short-circuiting.

Protect the battery against heat, e. g., against continuous intense sunlight, fire, water, and moisture. Danger of explosion.

• In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system.
• Use the battery only in conjunction with your Bosch power tool. This measure alone protects the battery against dangerous overload.
• The battery can be damaged by pointed objects such as nails or screwdrivers or by force applied externally. An internal short circuit can occur and the battery can burn, smoke, explode or overheat.

Product Description and Specifications

Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
While reading the operating instructions, unfold the graphics page for the machine and leave it open.

Intended Use
The machine is intended for lengthways and crossways cutting of wood with straight cutting lines as well as mitre cuts in wood while resting firmly on the workpiece.
The light of this power tool is intended to illuminate the power tool's direct area of working operation and is not suitable for household room illumination.

Product Features
The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the machine on the graphics page.

1. Battery pack
2. Battery unlocking button
3. Lock-off button for On/Off switch
4. On/Off switch
5. Hex key
6. Spindle lock button
7. Base plate
8. Fastening bolt for parallel guide
9. Scale for mitre angle
10. Wing bolt for bevel-angle preselection
11. Cutting mark, 45°
12. Cutting mark, 0°
13. Blade guard
14. Handle (insulated gripping surface)
15. Battery charge-control indicator
16. Temperature control/overload protection indicator
17. Wing bolt for cutting depth preselection
18. Cutting-depth scale
19. Lever for retracting blade guard
20. Saw spindle
21. Retracting blade guard
22. Mounting flange
23. Saw blade
24. Clamping flange
25. Clamping bolt
26. "PowerLight"
27. Reference mark for mitre angle setting
28. Fastening screw for extraction adapter
29. Extraction adapter*
30. Vacuum hose*
31. Reference mark for cutting depth setting
32. Parallel guide/guide rail adapter*
33. Set of screw clamps*
34. Guide rail*

*Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard delivery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data

* depending on the battery pack being used
** Limited performance at temperatures <0°C

* depending on the battery pack being used
** Limited performance at temperatures <0°C

Noise/Vibration Information
Sound emission values determined according to EN 60745-2-5.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are: Sound pressure level 90 dB(A); Sound power level 101 dB(A). Uncertainty K =3 dB.

Wear hearing protection!
Vibration total values a_h (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 60745-2-5: Cutting wood: a_h=2.5 m/s², K=1.5 m/s²
The vibration level given in this information sheet has been measured in accordance with a standardised test given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of exposure. The declared vibration emission level represents the main applications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different applications, with different accessories or insertion tools or is poorly maintained, the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly increase the exposure level over the total working period.
An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also take into account the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may significantly reduce the exposure level over the total working period.
Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

Assembly

Battery Charging

• Use only the battery chargers listed on the accessories page. Only these battery chargers are matched to the lithium-ion battery of your power tool.

Note: The battery supplied is partially charged. To ensure full capacity of the battery, completely charge the battery in the battery charger before using your power tool for the first time. The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging procedure does not damage the battery.
The lithium-ion battery is protected against deep discharging by the "Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)". When the battery is empty, the machine is switched off by means of a protective circuit: The inserted tool no longer rotates.

• Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the machine has been automatically switched off. The battery can be damaged.
  Observe the notes for disposal.

Removing the battery
The battery 1 is equipped with two locking levels that should prevent the battery from falling out when pushing the battery unlocking button 2 unintentionally. As long as the battery is inserted in the power tool, it is held in position by means of a spring.
To remove the battery 1, press the battery unlocking button 2 and pull the battery out of the power tool toward the rear. Do not exert any force.

Battery Charge-control Indication
The three green LEDs of the battery charge-control indicator 15 indicate the charge condition of the battery 1. For safety reasons, it is only possible to check the status of the charge condition when the machine is at a standstill. Press the On/Off switch 4 halfway or completely through to indicate the charge condition.

When no LED lights up after pressing the On/Off switch 4, the battery is defective and must be replaced.

Mounting/Replacing the Saw Blade

• Before any work on the power tool, remove the battery.
• When mounting the saw blade, wear protective gloves. Danger of injury when touching the saw blade.
• Only use saw blades that correspond with the characteristic data given in the operating instructions.
• Do not under any circumstances use grinding discs as the cutting tool.

Selecting a Saw Blade
An overview of recommended saw blades can be found at the end of this manual.

Removal of the Saw Blade (see figure A)
For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place the machine on the face side of the motor housing.

• Press the spindle lock button6 and keep it pressed.
  • The spindle lock button 6 may be actuated only when the saw spindle is at a standstill. Otherwise, the power tool can be damaged.
• With the hex key5, unscrew the clamping bolt 25 turning in rotation direction ‹.
• Tilt back the retracting blade guard21 and hold firmly.
• Remove the clamping flange24 and the saw blade 23 from the saw spindle 20.

Mounting the Saw Blade (see figure A)
For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place the machine on the face side of the motor housing.

• Clean the saw blade23 and all clamping parts to be assembled.
• Tilt back the retracting blade guard21 and hold firmly.
• Place the saw blade23 onto the mounting flange 22. The cutting direction of the teeth (direction of arrow on the saw blade) and the direction-of-rotation arrow on the retracting blade guard 21 must correspond.
• Mount the clamping flange24 and screw in the clamping bolt 25 turning in rotation direction ›. Observe correct mounting position of mounting flange 22 and clamping flange 24.
• Press the spindle lock button6 and keep it pressed.
• With the hex key5, tighten the clamping bolt 25 turning in rotation direction ›. The tightening torque is between 6–9 Nm, which corresponds to hand tight plus ¼ turn.

Dust/Chip Extraction

• Before any work on the power tool, remove the battery.
• Dust from materials such as lead-containing coatings, some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to one's health. Touching or breathing-in the dust can cause allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the user or bystanders.

Certain dust, such as oak or beech dust, is considered carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treatment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.

• To achieve a high level of dust extraction, use a suitable dust extractor together with this power tool.
• Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
• It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator. Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the materials to be worked.

Mounting the Extraction Adapter (see figure B)
Fasten the extraction adapter 29 to the base plate 7 with the fastening screw 28.
A vacuum hose with a diameter of 19 mm can be connected to the extraction adapter 29.

• The extraction adapter may not be mounted when no external dust extraction is connected. Otherwise the extraction channel can become clogged.
• Do not connect a dust bag to the extraction adapter. Otherwise the extraction system can become clogged.
  To ensure optimum extraction, the extraction adapter 29 must be cleaned regularly.

External Dust Extraction
Connect the vacuum hose 30 to a vacuum cleaner (accessory). An overview for connecting to various vacuum cleaners can be found at the end of this manual.
The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material being worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.

Operation

Operating Modes

• Before any work on the power tool, remove the battery. Adjusting the Cutting Depth (see figure C)
• Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be visible below the workpiece.
  Loosen wing bolt 17. For a smaller cutting depth, pull the machine from the base plate 7; for a larger cutting depth, push the machine toward the base plate 7. Adjust the desired cutting depth at the cutting-depth scale 18. Tighten wing bolt 17 again.
  When setting the cutting depth, use the reference mark 31 to the side of the cutting-depth scale 18.

Adjusting the Cutting Angle
It is best to place the machine on the face side of the blade guard 13.
Loosen wing bolt 10. Tilt the saw sidewards. Adjust the desired setting at the scale 9. Tighten wing bolt 10 again.
When setting the mitre angle, use the reference mark 27 (upper edge of the holder).
Note: For bevel cuts, the cutting depth is smaller than the setting indicated on the cutting-depth scale 18.

Cutting Marks
The 0° cutting mark 12 indicates the position of the saw blade for right-angled cuts. The 45° cutting mark 11 indicates the position of the saw blade for 45° cuts.

Starting Operation

Inserting the battery

• Use only original Bosch lithium-ion batteries with the voltage listed on the nameplate of your power tool. Using other batteries can lead to injuries and pose a fire hazard.
  Insert the charged battery 1 from the front into the base of the power tool. Push the battery completely into the base until the red stripe can no longer be seen and the battery is securely locked.

Switching On and Off
To start the machine, first push the lock-off button for the On/Off switch 3 and then press the On/Off switch 4 and keep it pressed.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 4.
Note: For safety reasons, the On/Off switch 4 cannot be locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation. To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it.

Run-on Brake
An integrated run-on brake reduces the run-on period of the saw blade after switching off the machine.

Temperature Control/Overload Protection Indicator
The red LED indicator 16 will help you in protecting the battery against overheating and the motor against overloading.
When the LED indicator 16 continuously lights up red, the temperature of the battery is too high and the machine switches off automatically.

• Switch the power tool off.
• Allow the battery to cool down before continuing to work.

The LED indicator 16 flashes red, the power tool is blocked and switches off automatically. Remove the power tool from the workpiece.
The power tool will continue to work as soon as the blockage is rectified.

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 machine is switched off by means of a protective circuit: The inserted tool no longer rotates.

Switching on the LED Work Area Illumination
The power light 26 lights up when the On/Off switch 4 is slightly or completely pressed, and allows the work area to be illuminated when lighting conditions are insufficient.

Working Advice
Protect saw blades against impact and shock.
Guide the machine evenly and with light feed in the cutting direction. Excessive feed significantly reduces the service life of the saw blade and can cause damage to the power tool.
Sawing performance and cutting quality depend essentially on the condition and the tooth form of the saw blade. Therefore, use only sharp saw blades that are suited for the material to be worked.

Sawing Wood
The correct selection of the saw blade depends on the type and quality of the wood and whether lengthway or crossway cuts are required.
When cutting spruce lengthways, long spiral chips are formed.
Beech and oak dusts are especially detrimental to health.
Therefore, work only with dust extraction.

Sawing with Parallel Guide (see figure D)
The parallel guide 32 enables exact cuts along a workpiece edge and cutting strips of the same dimension.
Set the desired cutting width at the outer edge of the base plate using the scale on the guides of the parallel guide/guide rail adapter (see figure D).

Sawing with Auxiliary Guide (see figure F)
For sawing large workpieces or straight edges, a board or strip can be clamped to the workpiece as an auxiliary guide; the base plate of the circular saw can be guided alongside the auxiliary guide.

Sawing with Guide Rail (see figure E)
The guide rail 34 is used to carry out straight cuts.
Note: Use the guide rail 34 only for right-angled cuts. When using for mitre cuts, the guide rail 34 can become damaged.
The adhesive coating prevents the guide rail from slipping and protects the surface of the workpiece. The coating of the guide rail allows the circular saw to glide easily.
Fasten the guide rail 34 to the workpiece using suitable clamping devices, e.g. screw clamps. Put the power tool with mounted guide rail adapter on the guide rail. Note: Mount the parallel guide/guide rail adapter 32 on the power tool with the Bosch logo facing down.
The guide rail 34 must not extend beyond the face side of the workpiece where the cut is to be started. Switch the machine on and guide it in the cutting direction applying moderate and steady feed.

Working with parallel guide/guide rail adapter and vacuum hose
First mount the extraction adapter 29 with vacuum hose 30 and then the parallel guide/guide adapter 32.
Note: Use only the intended screws to fix the parallel guide/guide adapter 32 and the extraction adapter 29!

Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the Battery
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Store the battery only within a temperature range between –20°C and 50°C. As an example, do not leave the battery in the car in summer.
Occasionally clean the venting slots of the battery using a soft, clean and dry brush.
A significantly reduced working period after charging indicates that the battery is used and must be replaced. Observe the notes for disposal.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

• Before any work on the machine itself (e. g. maintenance, tool change, etc.) as well as during transport and storage, remove the battery from the power tool. There is danger of injury when unintentionally actuating the On/Off switch.
• For safe and proper working, always keep the machine and ventilation slots clean.

The retracting blade guard must always be able to move freely and retract automatically. Therefore, always keep the area around the retracting blade guard clean. Remove dust and chips by blowing out with compressed air or with a brush.
Saw blades that are not coated can be protected against corrosion with a thin coat of acid-free oil. Before use, the oil must be removed again, otherwise the wood will become soiled.
Resin and glue residue on the saw blade produces poor cuts. Therefore, clean the saw blade immediately after use.

After-sales Service and Application Service
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found under: www.bosch-pt.com
Bosch's application service team will gladly answer questions concerning our products and their accessories.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.

Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.
Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109
E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com

Ireland
Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: (01) 4666700
Fax: (01) 4666888

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169 Customer Contact Center Inside Australia:
Phone: (01300) 307044 Fax: (01300) 307045 Inside New Zealand:
Phone: (0800) 543353 Fax: (0800) 428570 Outside AU and NZ: Phone: +61 3 95415555 www.bosch.com.au

Republic of South Africa
Customer service
Hotline: (011) 6519600

Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg
Tel.: (011) 4939375 Fax: (011) 4930126
E-Mail: bsctools@icon.co.za

KZN – BSC Service Centre
Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: (031) 7012120
Fax: (031) 7012446
E-Mail: bsc.dur@za.bosch.com

Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: (021) 5512577
Fax: (021) 5513223
E-Mail: bsc@zsd.co.za

Bosch Headquarters Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: (011) 6519600
Fax: (011) 6519880
E-Mail: rbsa-hq.pts@za.bosch.com

Transport
The contained lithium-ion batteries are subject to the Dangerous Goods Legislation requirements. The user can transport the batteries by road without further requirements. When being transported by third parties (e.g.: air transport or forwarding agency), special requirements on packaging and labelling must be observed. For preparation of the item being shipped, consulting an expert for hazardous material is required.
Dispatch batteries only when the housing is undamaged. Tape or mask off open contacts and pack up the battery in such a manner that it cannot move around in the packaging. Please also observe possibly more detailed national regulations