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Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Corrective Action
Saw will not start. Battery Pack 29 is not at-
tached.
Connect the Battery Pack 29.
Make sure that the Battery Pack
29 is fully inserted.
Thermal protection in the cir-
cuit board may have tripped.
The Battery Pack 29, motor, or
circuit board may need to cool
down.
The Battery Pack 29 had dis-
charged.
Check the battery fuel gauge
for the charge remaining.
Charge or replace the Battery
Pack 29.
The temperature of the Battery
Pack 29 is outside of the nor-
mal operating range.
Let the Battery Pack 29 cool
down until it reaches the
normal operating temperature
range. (See “Specifications”
on page 10 for the allowed
ambient temperature range.)
Electronic Motor Protection
turned the tool off.
Disconnect the Battery Pack 29
and replace it.
Other. 1. Have the tool reviewed by an Autho-
rized Bosch Service Center or Ser-
vice Station.
Blade does not come up to
speed.
Battery Pack has low charge
level.
Charge the Battery Pack 29.
The Battery Pack 29 is close to
end of life, and battery output
is reduced.
Replace the Battery Pack 29.
The tool or the Battery Pack 29
is overheated.
Let the tool and Battery Pack
29 cool down until it reaches
normal operating temperature.
(See “Specifications” on page
10 for the allowed ambient
temperature range.)
The temperature of the Battery
Pack 29 is too low.
Gradually warm up the Battery
Pack 29 in a warmer location
then replace in the saw once it
reaches normal operating tem-
perature. (See “Specifications”
on page 10 for the allowed
ambient temperature range.)
Low Power. Using a non-pro-core pack. The saw works best with an 8ah
or 12ah Pro Core battery pack.
The saw will run with other bat-
teries but with weaker power.
To avoid accidents, always disconnect the Battery Pack from the tool before
troubleshooting.
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