Bosch GKS 18 V-LI Professional Original Operating Instructions page 11

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The lithium ion battery can be charged at any
time without reducing its service life. Interrupt-
ing 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
WARNING
On/Off switch after the ma-
chine has been automatically switched off. The
battery can be damaged.
The battery is equipped with an NTC tempera-
ture control which allows charging only within a
temperature range of between 0 °C and 45 °C. A
long battery service life is achieved in this man-
ner.
Observe the notes for disposal.
Removing the Battery
The battery 3 is equipped with two locking levels
that should prevent the battery from falling out
when pushing the battery unlocking button 23
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 3, press the battery un-
locking button 23 and pull the battery out of the
power tool toward the rear. Do not exert any
force.
Mounting/Replacing the Saw Blade
Before any work on the power tool, remove
the battery.
When mounting the saw blade, wear protec-
tive 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 grind-
ing discs as the cutting tool.
Selecting a Saw Blade
An overview of recommended saw blades can be
found at the end of this manual.
Bosch Power Tools
Removal of the Saw Blade (see figure A)
For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place
the power tool on the face side of the motor
housing.
– Press the spindle lock button 14 and keep it
pressed.
The spindle lock button 14 may be actuated
only when the saw spindle is at a standstill.
Otherwise, the power tool can be damaged.
– With the hex key 16, unscrew the clamping
bolt 21 turning in rotation direction
– Tilt back the retracting blade guard 7 and hold
firmly.
– Remove the clamping flange 20 and the saw
blade 19 from the saw spindle 17.
Mounting the Saw Blade (see figure A)
For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place
the power tool on the face side of the motor
housing.
– Clean the saw blade 19 and all clamping parts
to be assembled.
– Tilt back the retracting blade guard 7 and hold
firmly.
– Place the saw blade 19 onto the mounting
flange 18. The cutting direction of the teeth
(direction of arrow on the saw blade) and the
direction-of-rotation arrow on the retracting
blade guard 7 must correspond.
– Mount the clamping flange 20 and screw in
the clamping bolt 21 turning in rotation direc-
tion . Observe correct mounting position of
mounting flange 18 and clamping flange 20.
– Press the spindle lock button 14 and keep it
pressed.
– Tighten the clamping bolt 21 with the hex key
16 by turning in rotation direction
tightening torque is 6–9 Nm, which corre-
sponds to hand tight plus ¼ turn or
3 graduation marks of the marks 22 on the
blade guard 4.
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