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Bosch GKS18V-26L User Manual

Bosch GKS18V-26L
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Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes d’utilisation/de sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento y seguridad
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Bosch GKS18V-26L Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandBosch
ModelGKS18V-26L
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Operating and Safety Instructions

Licenses

Safety Symbols and Definitions

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Work Area and Electrical Safety

Guidelines for maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring electrical safety.

Personal Safety Precautions

Essential personal safety measures to prevent injury during tool operation.

General Safety Warnings - Part 2

Battery Tool Use and Care

Specific guidance on using and maintaining battery packs to ensure safety and longevity.

Circular Saw Safety Instructions

Cutting Procedures and Kickback Prevention

Best practices for making cuts and avoiding dangerous kickback situations with the saw.

Circular Saw Operational Safety

Lower Guard Functionality

Instructions for checking and ensuring the proper operation of the saw's lower guard.

Additional Saw Safety Measures

Extra safety guidelines for using the circular saw, including material preparation and handling.

Advanced Saw Safety and Environmental Warnings

Kickback Avoidance and Maintenance Safety

Detailed advice on preventing kickback and safety considerations for tool maintenance.

Health Warnings from Dust Exposure

Information on potential health hazards from dust generated during operation and protective measures.

Tool Symbols and Indicators

Safety and Certification Symbols

Getting to Know Your Cordless Circular Saw

Product Specifications and Intended Use

Intended Use and Material Restrictions

Defines the proper use of the saw and warns against cutting specific materials like metal or masonry.

Saw Assembly and Blade Attachment

Inserting and Releasing Battery Pack

Instructions on how to correctly install and remove the battery pack from the tool.

Attaching the Saw Blade

Detailed procedure for safely mounting the correct saw blade onto the tool.

Saw Assembly Details and Dust Extraction

Vari-Torque Clutch Functionality

Explains the purpose and operation of the Vari-Torque Clutch for kickback reduction.

Dust Extraction Setup

Guidance on connecting dust extraction systems, including dust bags and hoses.

Saw Assembly Connections and Brake Action

Vacuum Cleaner Connectivity

Instructions for connecting various vacuum hoses and adapters to the dust port.

Automatic Electric Brake Function

Describes how the electric brake works to stop the saw blade and when to seek service.

Operating Instructions: Depth Adjustment

Operating Instructions: Angle and Line Guides

90° Cutting Angle Check

Steps to ensure the saw blade is at a precise 90° angle to the footplate.

Bevel Adjustment Procedure

How to set and adjust the bevel angle for angled cuts.

Cutting Line Guide Notches

Using guide notches on the footplate to accurately follow cut lines.

Operating Instructions: Handling and Controls

Fitting the Hanging Hook

How to install the optional hanging hook for convenient storage.

Lock-off Release Buttons and Switch Operation

Using safety lock-off buttons and the main trigger switch for tool operation.

General Cutting Practices

Best practices for all cuts, including grip, saw movement, and resuming interrupted cuts.

Operating Instructions: Specific Cut Types

Plunge Cutting Technique

Step-by-step instructions and safety warnings for making plunge cuts.

Cutting Large Sheets Safely

How to properly support and cut large panels to prevent binding and kickback.

Operating Instructions: Rip Cuts and Guides

Rip Cuts with Rip Fence

Using the rip fence to make accurate rip cuts along the grain of the wood.

Using a Rip Board Guide

How to use a clamped board as a guide for rip cuts on large sheets.

Tool Maintenance and Care

Service and Component Care

Advice on tool service, battery care, motor, bearings, cleaning, and blade maintenance.

Accessories and Attachments

Limited Warranty Information

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