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Bosch GKS 18 V-LI User Manual

Bosch GKS 18 V-LI
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Robert Bosch GmbH
Power Tools Division
70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
www.bosch-pt.com
1 609 92A 01D (2013.02) T / 57 ASIA
GKS 18 V-LI Professional
en Original instructions
cn
正本使用说明书
tw 原始使用說明書
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OBJ_BUCH-765-002.book Page 1 Monday, February 11, 2013 11:28 AM
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Bosch GKS 18 V-LI Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBosch
ModelGKS 18 V-LI
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Work Area Safety

Ensures a clean and well-lit work area to prevent accidents and ignition risks.

Electrical Safety

Covers precautions regarding plugs, grounding, rain, wet conditions, and cord usage to prevent electric shock.

Personal Safety

Emphasizes staying alert, using common sense, wearing protective equipment, and avoiding distractions for injury prevention.

Power Tool Use and Care

Safe Operation and Maintenance

Guidelines for proper tool usage, including avoiding force, checking switches, disconnecting power, and proper storage.

Battery Tool Use and Care

Battery Handling and Charging

Instructions for using correct chargers, handling batteries safely, and proper charging procedures to prevent risks.

Service Information

Professional Tool Servicing

Ensures power tool safety and performance by using qualified repair persons and identical replacement parts.

Circular Saw Safety Warnings

Cutting Procedures

Essential safety guidelines for handling the saw during cutting operations, focusing on hand placement and workpiece security.

Kickback Prevention

Explains kickback causes and provides detailed precautions for maintaining control and preventing injury.

Lower Guard Functionality

Details on checking, operating, and maintaining the lower guard for safe automatic retraction during use.

Additional Safety Warnings

Handling and Operational Precautions

Covers warnings related to dust ejectors, overhead use, utility lines, stationary operation, blade types, and metal sawing.

Battery Safety and Usage

Emphasizes secure grip, workpiece securing, waiting for stops, and safe battery handling and usage.

Product Description and Specifications

Intended Use

Defines the machine's purpose for cutting wood with straight and mitre cuts on the workpiece.

Product Features Overview

Lists and describes the various components and parts of the circular saw, referencing numbered illustrations.

Technical Data

Provides detailed technical specifications for the GKS 18 V-LI circular saw, including dimensions and performance metrics.

Circular Saw Technical Specifications

Base Plate and Blade Dimensions

Details base plate size and maximum/minimum saw blade diameters.

Weight and Mounting Bore

Specifies the tool's weight and the mounting bore diameter for the saw blade.

Battery Management

Battery Charging Procedures

Instructions on using compatible chargers and ensuring full battery capacity before initial use.

Battery Protection Features

Explains the 'Electronic Cell Protection' against deep discharging and NTC temperature control for charging.

Removing the Battery

Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove the battery pack from the power tool.

Battery Charge-Control Indicator

How to read the LED indicators to check the battery's charge status and identify a defective battery.

Saw Blade Replacement

Removing the Saw Blade

Detailed steps for safely removing the saw blade using the spindle lock and Allen key.

Mounting the Saw Blade

Instructions for correctly installing a new saw blade, ensuring proper orientation and tightening torque.

Operation and Working Advice

Adjusting Cutting Depth

Guide on setting the correct cutting depth relative to the workpiece thickness for safe and effective cuts.

Adjusting the Cutting Angle

Instructions for setting bevel angles using the wing bolt and scale, noting depth adjustments.

Cutting Marks

Explanation of the 0° and 45° cutting marks for precise alignment with the workpiece edge.

Starting Operation

Steps for inserting the battery and switching the tool on and off, including run-on brake function.

Working Advice

Tips for guiding the machine, feed rate, and the importance of sharp, suitable saw blades for performance.

Dust and Chip Extraction

Dust Extraction Setup

Guidance on connecting extraction adapters and vacuum hoses for effective dust and chip removal.

External Dust Extraction

Instructions for connecting a vacuum cleaner, emphasizing suitability for the material being worked.

Sawing Techniques

Sawing Wood

Advice on selecting appropriate saw blades based on wood type, quality, and cut direction.

Sawing with Parallel Guide

Using the parallel guide for accurate cuts along workpiece edges and for cutting strips of consistent dimension.

Sawing with Auxiliary Guide

Using a clamped board or strip as an auxiliary guide for sawing large workpieces or straight edges.

Sawing with Guide Rail

Instructions for using a guide rail for straight cuts, including placement and fastening for optimal results.

Battery Handling and Disposal

Optimal Battery Handling

Recommendations for protecting the battery against moisture, storing it correctly, and cleaning ventilation slots.

Battery Replacement Indication

How to identify when a battery is used and needs replacement based on significantly reduced working periods.

Maintenance and Cleaning

General Maintenance

Ensuring the machine and ventilation slots are clean for safe and proper working.

Blade Guard Maintenance

Keeping the retracting blade guard area clean to ensure free movement and automatic retraction.

Saw Blade Care

Protecting uncoated blades from corrosion and cleaning resin/glue residue for better cuts.

After-Sales Service and Application Support

Service Center Information

Details on obtaining maintenance, repair, and spare parts information from Bosch service centers.

Contacting Bosch Support

Information on how to contact Bosch for application service and questions concerning products and accessories.

Regional Contact Information

Philippines Contact

Contact details for Robert Bosch, Inc. in the Philippines, including service center information.

Malaysia Contact

Contact details for Robert Bosch (S.E.A.) Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia, including toll-free service numbers.

Thailand Contact

Contact details for Robert Bosch Ltd. in Thailand, including service and training center information.

Singapore Contact

Contact details for Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, including customer service hotline.

Vietnam Contact

Contact details for Robert Bosch Vietnam Co. Ltd in Ho Chi Minh City.

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands Contact

Contact details for Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd. for Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands.

Transport and Disposal

Transporting Lithium-Ion Batteries

Guidelines for transporting lithium-ion batteries subject to Dangerous Goods Legislation.

Disposal of Tools and Batteries

Instructions for environmentally friendly recycling of tools, batteries, accessories, and packaging.

Accessory Overview

Battery Chargers

Lists compatible battery chargers (AL 1860 CV, AL 1820 CV) for 14.4/18 V Li-Ion batteries.

Battery Pack and Storage Box

Features the 18 V (Li-Ion) battery pack and the L-BOXX 238 storage box.

Vacuum Cleaner Hoses

Details compatible vacuum cleaner hoses (Ø 35 mm) for various Bosch wet/dry vacuum models.

Saw Blade Recommendations

Optiline Wood Blades

Recommends Optiline wood saw blades for general wood cutting applications.

Speedline Wood Blades

Suggests Speedline wood blades for fast and efficient cutting of wood.

Construct Wood Blades

Features Construct wood blades designed for construction applications requiring fast cutting.

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