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Ensures a clean and well-lit work area to prevent accidents and ignition risks.
Covers precautions regarding plugs, grounding, rain, wet conditions, and cord usage to prevent electric shock.
Emphasizes staying alert, using common sense, wearing protective equipment, and avoiding distractions for injury prevention.
Guidelines for proper tool usage, including avoiding force, checking switches, disconnecting power, and proper storage.
Instructions for using correct chargers, handling batteries safely, and proper charging procedures to prevent risks.
Ensures power tool safety and performance by using qualified repair persons and identical replacement parts.
Essential safety guidelines for handling the saw during cutting operations, focusing on hand placement and workpiece security.
Explains kickback causes and provides detailed precautions for maintaining control and preventing injury.
Details on checking, operating, and maintaining the lower guard for safe automatic retraction during use.
Covers warnings related to dust ejectors, overhead use, utility lines, stationary operation, blade types, and metal sawing.
Emphasizes secure grip, workpiece securing, waiting for stops, and safe battery handling and usage.
Defines the machine's purpose for cutting wood with straight and mitre cuts on the workpiece.
Lists and describes the various components and parts of the circular saw, referencing numbered illustrations.
Provides detailed technical specifications for the GKS 18 V-LI circular saw, including dimensions and performance metrics.
Details base plate size and maximum/minimum saw blade diameters.
Specifies the tool's weight and the mounting bore diameter for the saw blade.
Instructions on using compatible chargers and ensuring full battery capacity before initial use.
Explains the 'Electronic Cell Protection' against deep discharging and NTC temperature control for charging.
Step-by-step guide on how to safely remove the battery pack from the power tool.
How to read the LED indicators to check the battery's charge status and identify a defective battery.
Detailed steps for safely removing the saw blade using the spindle lock and Allen key.
Instructions for correctly installing a new saw blade, ensuring proper orientation and tightening torque.
Guide on setting the correct cutting depth relative to the workpiece thickness for safe and effective cuts.
Instructions for setting bevel angles using the wing bolt and scale, noting depth adjustments.
Explanation of the 0° and 45° cutting marks for precise alignment with the workpiece edge.
Steps for inserting the battery and switching the tool on and off, including run-on brake function.
Tips for guiding the machine, feed rate, and the importance of sharp, suitable saw blades for performance.
Guidance on connecting extraction adapters and vacuum hoses for effective dust and chip removal.
Instructions for connecting a vacuum cleaner, emphasizing suitability for the material being worked.
Advice on selecting appropriate saw blades based on wood type, quality, and cut direction.
Using the parallel guide for accurate cuts along workpiece edges and for cutting strips of consistent dimension.
Using a clamped board or strip as an auxiliary guide for sawing large workpieces or straight edges.
Instructions for using a guide rail for straight cuts, including placement and fastening for optimal results.
Recommendations for protecting the battery against moisture, storing it correctly, and cleaning ventilation slots.
How to identify when a battery is used and needs replacement based on significantly reduced working periods.
Ensuring the machine and ventilation slots are clean for safe and proper working.
Keeping the retracting blade guard area clean to ensure free movement and automatic retraction.
Protecting uncoated blades from corrosion and cleaning resin/glue residue for better cuts.
Details on obtaining maintenance, repair, and spare parts information from Bosch service centers.
Information on how to contact Bosch for application service and questions concerning products and accessories.
Contact details for Robert Bosch, Inc. in the Philippines, including service center information.
Contact details for Robert Bosch (S.E.A.) Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia, including toll-free service numbers.
Contact details for Robert Bosch Ltd. in Thailand, including service and training center information.
Contact details for Robert Bosch (SEA) Pte. Ltd. in Singapore, including customer service hotline.
Contact details for Robert Bosch Vietnam Co. Ltd in Ho Chi Minh City.
Contact details for Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd. for Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands.
Guidelines for transporting lithium-ion batteries subject to Dangerous Goods Legislation.
Instructions for environmentally friendly recycling of tools, batteries, accessories, and packaging.
Lists compatible battery chargers (AL 1860 CV, AL 1820 CV) for 14.4/18 V Li-Ion batteries.
Features the 18 V (Li-Ion) battery pack and the L-BOXX 238 storage box.
Details compatible vacuum cleaner hoses (Ø 35 mm) for various Bosch wet/dry vacuum models.
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Suggests Speedline wood blades for fast and efficient cutting of wood.
Features Construct wood blades designed for construction applications requiring fast cutting.