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Power Tools Division
70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
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Kundendienst und Kundenberatung

Der Kundendienst beantwortet Ihre Fragen zu Reparatur und English
Wartung Ihres Produkts sowie zu Ersatzteilen. Explosions-
zeichnungen und Informationen zu Ersatzteilen finden Sie Safety Notes
auch unter:
www.bosch-pt.com General Power Tool Safety Warnings
Das Bosch-Kundenberater-Team hilft Ihnen gerne bei Fragen
zu Kauf, Anwendung und Einstellung von Produkten und Zu- WARNING Read all safety warnings and all in-
structions. Failure to follow the warnings
behören.
and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or seri-
www.bosch-do-it.de, das Internetportal für Heimwerker und ous injury.
Gartenfreunde.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
www.dha.de, das komplette Service-Angebot der Deutschen
Heimwerker Akademie. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-
operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless)
Deutschland power tool.
Robert Bosch GmbH
Work area safety
Servicezentrum Elektrowerkzeuge
Zur Luhne 2 f Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas
37589 Kalefeld – Willershausen invite accidents.
Tel. Kundendienst: +49 (1805) 70 74 10* f Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres,
Fax: +49 (1805) 70 74 11* such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or
(*Festnetzpreis 14 ct/min, höchstens 42 ct/min aus Mobil- dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust
funknetzen) or fumes.
E-Mail: [email protected] f Keep children and bystanders away while operating a
Tel. Kundenberatung: +49 (1803) 33 57 99 power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.
(Festnetzpreis 9 ct/min, höchstens 42 ct/min aus Mobilfunk-
netzen) Electrical safety
Fax: +49 (711) 7 58 19 30 f Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify
E-Mail: [email protected] the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with
earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and
Österreich matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
Tel.: +43 (01) 7 97 22 20 10 f Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,
Fax: +43 (01) 7 97 22 20 11 such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
E-Mail: [email protected] There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
Schweiz earthed or grounded.
Tel.: +41 (044) 8 47 15 11 f Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.
Fax: +41 (044) 8 47 15 51 Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric
shock.
Luxemburg
Tel.: +32 2 588 0589 f Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,
Fax: +32 2 588 0595 pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away
E-Mail: [email protected] from heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damaged
or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
Entsorgung f When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-
Elektrowerkzeuge, Zubehör und Verpackungen sollen einer sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable
umweltgerechten Wiederverwertung zugeführt werden. for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
Werfen Sie Elektrowerkzeuge nicht in den Hausmüll! f If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-
able, use a residual current device (RCD) protected
Nur für EU-Länder:
supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Gemäß der Europäischen Richtlinie
2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik- Personal safety
Altgeräte und ihrer Umsetzung in nationales f Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
Recht müssen nicht mehr gebrauchsfähige sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power
Elektrowerkzeuge getrennt gesammelt und tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,
einer umweltgerechten Wiederverwertung alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while op-
zugeführt werden. erating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
Änderungen vorbehalten. f Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye
protection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,
non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used
for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.

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f Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in Safety Warnings for Circular Saws
the off-position before connecting to power source
and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Cutting procedures
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or en- f DANGER: Keep hands away from cutting area and the
ergising power tools that have the switch on invites acci- blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle, or
dents. motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they
cannot be cut by the blade.
f Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning
the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a ro- f Do not reach underneath the workpiece. The guard can-
tating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. not protect you from the blade below the workpiece.
f Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at f Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the work-
all times. This enables better control of the power tool in piece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be
unexpected situations. visible below the workpiece.
f Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel- f Never hold piece being cut in your hands or across your
lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from leg. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is im-
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be portant to support the work properly to minimize body ex-
caught in moving parts. posure, blade binding, or loss of control.
f If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex- f Hold the power tool by the insulated gripping surfaces
traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con- only, when performing an operation where the cutting
nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re- tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact
duce dust-related hazards. with a “live” wire will also make exposed metal parts of the
power tool “live” and could give the operator an electric
Power tool use and care shock.
f Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool f When ripping always use a rip fence or straight edge
for your application. The correct power tool will do the guide. This improves the accuracy of cut and reduces the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. chance of blade binding.
f Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it f Always use blades with correct size and shape (dia-
on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with mond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not
the switch is dangerous and must be repaired. match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentri-
f Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or the cally, causing loss of control.
battery pack from the power tool before making any f Never use damaged or incorrect blade washers or bolt.
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power The blade washers and bolt were specially designed for
tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of your saw, for optimum performance and safety of opera-
starting the power tool accidentally. tion.
f Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and f Kickback causes and related warnings
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or – Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or
these instructions to operate the power tool. Power misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to lift
tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. up and out of the workpiece toward the operator;
f Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind- – When the blade is pinched or bound tightly by the kerf
ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other closing down, the blade stalls and the motor reaction
condition that may affect the power tool’s operation. If drives the unit rapidly back toward the operator;
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. – If the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut,
Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top
tools. surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the
f Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained kerf and jump back toward the operator.
cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect oper-
and are easier to control. ating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by tak-
f Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac- ing proper precautions as given below.
cordance with these instructions, taking into account f Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and po-
the working conditions and the work to be performed. sition your arms to resist kickback forces. Position
Use of the power tool for operations different from those your body to either side of the blade, but not in line with
intended could result in a hazardous situation. the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump back-
wards, but kickback forces can be controlled by the opera-
Service
tor, if proper precautions are taken.
f Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair per-
f When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for
son using only identical replacement parts. This will en-
any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw mo-
sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
tionless in the material until the blade comes to a com-
plete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the
work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in mo-

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tion or kickback may occur. Investigate and take correc- f Do not operate the power tool stationary. It is not de-
tive actions to eliminate the cause of blade binding. signed for operation with a saw table.
f When restarting a saw in the workpiece, centre the saw f Do not use high speed steel (HSS) saw blades. Such saw
blade in the kerf and check that saw teeth are not en- blades can easily break.
gaged into the material. If saw blade is binding, it may f Do not saw ferrous metals. Red hot chips can ignite the
walk up or kickback from the workpiece as the saw is re- dust extraction.
started.
f When working with the machine, always hold it firmly
f Support large panels to minimise the risk of blade with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The
pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under power tool is guided more secure with both hands.
their own weight. Supports must be placed under the pan-
f Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped with clamp-
el on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of
ing devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand.
the panel.
f Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or im- f Always wait until the machine has come to a complete
properly set blades produce narrow kerf causing excessive stop before placing it down. The tool insert can jam and
friction, blade binding and kickback. lead to loss of control over the power tool.
f Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must be Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with an
tight and secure before making cut. If blade adjustment BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA
shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and kickback. approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be
f Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls or
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an author-
other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects
ised customer service agent. The replacement plug should
that can cause kickback.
have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
Lower guard function The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible
f Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains sock-
Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move et elsewhere.
freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current de-
guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally vice (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or less.
dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard
with the retracting handle and make sure it moves freely Product Description and Specifica-
and does not touch the blade or any other part, in all angles
and depths of cut. tions
f Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the Read all safety warnings and all instruc-
guard and the spring are not operating properly, they tions. Failure to follow the warnings and in-
must be serviced before use. Lower guard may operate structions may result in electric shock, fire
sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or a and/or serious injury.
build-up of debris.
f Lower guard may be retracted manually only for spe- Intended Use
cial cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”.
The machine is intended for lengthways and crossways cut-
Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as
ting of wood with straight cutting lines as well as mitre cuts in
blade enters the material, the lower guard must be re-
wood while resting firmly on the workpiece. With suitable saw
leased. For all other sawing, the lower guard should oper-
blades, thin-walled non-ferrous metals, e. g., profiles, can al-
ate automatically.
so be sawed.
f Always observe that the lower guard is covering the Working ferrous metals is not permitted.
blade before placing saw down on bench or floor. An un-
protected, coasting blade will cause the saw to walk back- Product Features
wards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware of the time The numbering of the product features refers to the illustra-
it takes for the blade to stop after switch is released. tion of the machine on the graphics page.
Additional safety warnings 1 Lock-off button for On/Off switch
f Do not reach into the saw dust ejector with your hands. 2 On/Off switch
They could be injured by rotating parts. 3 Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)
f Do not work overhead with the saw. In this manner you 4 Spindle lock button
do not have sufficient control over the power tool.
5 Scale for mitre angle
f Use suitable detectors to determine if utility lines are 6 Allen key
hidden in the work area or call the local utility company
7 Wing bolt for bevel-angle preselection
for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire
and electric shock. Damaging a gas line can lead to explo- 8 Wing bolt for parallel guide
sion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage or 9 “CutControl” – Viewing window for cutting line
may cause an electric shock. (PKS 55 A/PKS 66 A/PKS 66 AF)

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10 Parallel guide 23 Vacuum hose*

11 Retracting blade guard 24 Deflection tube for chips
12 Base plate 25 Dust/chip box*
13 Lever for retracting blade guard 26 Slider of dust/chip box
14 Wing bolt for bevel-angle preselection 27 Clamping lever for cutting-depth preselection
15 Blade guard 28 Cutting-depth scale
16 Sawdust ejector 29 Cutting mark, 45°
17 Handle (insulated gripping surface) 30 Cutting mark, 0°
18 Clamping bolt with washer 31 Guide rail*
19 Clamping flange 32 Button for guide-rail lock
20 Saw blade* 33 Material clamp*
21 Mounting flange *Accessories shown or described are not part of the standard de-
22 Saw spindle livery scope of the product. A complete overview of accessories
can be found in our accessories program.

Technical Data
Circular Saw PKS 55 PKS 55 A PKS 66 A
PKS 66 AF*
Article number 3 603 E00 0.. 3 603 E01 0.. 3 603 E02 0..
Rated power input W 1200 1200 1600
No-load speed min-1 5600 5600 5000
Cutting depth, max.
– for 0° bevel angle mm 55 55 66
– for 45° bevel angle mm 38 38 48
Spindle lock z z z
CutControl – z z
Dust/chip box – z z
Base plate dimensions mm 288 x 153 288 x 153 327 x 160
Saw blade diameter, max. mm 160 160 190
Saw blade diameter, min. mm 150 150 184
Blade thickness, max. mm 1.8 1.8 1.8
Mounting bore mm 20 20 30
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 kg 3.9 3.9 5.4
Protection class / II / II / II
The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of 230 V. For different voltages and models for specific countries, these values can vary.
Starting cycles generate brief voltage drops. Interference with other equipment/machines may occur in case of unfavourable mains system conditions.
Malfunctions are not to be expected for system impedances below 0.36 ohm.
* PKS 66 AF with guide rail

Noise/Vibration Information given in EN 60745 and may be used to compare one tool with
Measured sound values determined according to EN 60745. another. It may be used for a preliminary assessment of expo-
sure.
Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the product are: The declared vibration emission level represents the main ap-
Sound pressure level 92 dB(A); Sound power level plications of the tool. However if the tool is used for different
103 dB(A). Uncertainty K =3 dB. applications, with different accessories or poorly maintained,
Wear hearing protection! the vibration emission may differ. This may significantly in-
Vibration total values ah (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K crease the exposure level over the total working period.
determined according to EN 60745: An estimation of the level of exposure to vibration should also
Cutting wood: ah =4.0 m/s2, K=1.5 m/s2, take into account the times when the tool is switched off or
Cutting metal: ah =3.0 m/s2, K=1.5 m/s2. when it is running but not actually doing the job. This may sig-
The vibration emission level given in this information sheet nificantly reduce the exposure level over the total working pe-
has been measured in accordance with a standardised test riod.

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Identify additional safety measures to protect the operator – Place the saw blade 20 on to the mounting flange 21. The
from the effects of vibration such as: maintain the tool and the cutting direction of the teeth (direction or arrow on saw
accessories, keep hands warm, organise work patterns. blade) and the direction-of-rotation arrow on the blade
guard 15 must correspond.
Declaration of Conformity – Mount the clamping flange 19 and screw in the clamping
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product de- bolt 18 turning in rotation direction o. Observe correct
scribed under “Technical Data” is in conformity with the fol- mounting position of mounting flange 21 and clamping
lowing standards or standardization documents: EN 60745 flange 19.
according to the provisions of the directives 2011/65/EU, – Press the spindle lock button 4 and keep it pressed.
2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC. – With the Allen key 6, tighten the clamping bolt 18 turning
Technical file (2006/42/EC) at: in rotation direction o. The tightening torque is between
Robert Bosch GmbH, PT/ETM9, 6–9 Nm, which corresponds to hand tight plus ¼ turn.
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Dust/Chip Extraction (see figures B – E)
Dr. Egbert Schneider Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains
Senior Vice President Engineering Director
plug.
Engineering PT/ESI
f Dusts from materials such as lead-containing coatings,
some wood types, minerals and metal can be harmful to
one’s health. Touching or breathing-in the dusts can cause
allergic reactions and/or lead to respiratory infections of
Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division the user or bystanders.
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are considered
07.02.2012
as carcinogenic, especially in connection with wood-treat-
ment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials
Assembly containing asbestos may only be worked by specialists.
– As far as possible, use a dust extraction system suita-
Mounting/Replacing the Saw Blade ble for the material.
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains – Provide for good ventilation of the working place.
plug. – It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class respirator.
f When mounting the saw blade, wear protective gloves. Observe the relevant regulations in your country for the
Danger of injury when touching the saw blade. materials to be worked.
f Prevent dust accumulation at the workplace. Dusts can
f Only use saw blades that correspond with the charac-
easily ignite.
teristic data given in the operating instructions.
Note: While sawing, always use the deflection tube 24 or the
f Do not under any circumstances use grinding discs as
dust/chip box 25 so that you will not be hit by thrown about
the cutting tool.
chips.
Selecting a Saw Blade The deflection tube 24 can be used with or without dust/chip
An overview of recommended saw blades can be found at the extraction. Depending on the application, turn the deflection
end of this manual. tube 24 in such a manner that you are not hit by chips and in-
Removal of the Saw Blade (see figure A) sert it firmly into the sawdust ejector 16.
For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place the machine External Dust Extraction (see figure B)
on the face side of the motor housing. Mount the vacuum hose 23 (accessory) on to the saw dust
– Press the spindle lock button 4 and keep it pressed. ejector 16. Connect the vacuum hose 23 to a vacuum cleaner
f The spindle lock button 4 may be actuated only when (accessory). An overview for connecting to various vacuum
the saw spindle is at a standstill. Otherwise, the power cleaners can be found at the end of this manual.
tool can be damaged. The machine can be plugged directly into the receptacle of a
– With the Allen key 6, unscrew the clamping bolt 18 turning Bosch all-purpose vacuum cleaner with remote starting con-
in rotation direction n. trol. The vacuum cleaner starts automatically when the ma-
– Tilt back the retracting blade guard 11 and hold firmly. chine is switched on.
– Remove the clamping flange 19 and the saw blade 20 from The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material being
the saw spindle 22. worked.
Mounting the Saw Blade (see figure A) When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to
For changing the cutting tool, it is best to place the machine health or carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.
on the face side of the motor housing. Integrated Dust Extraction (see figures C–E)
– Clean the saw blade 20 and all clamping parts to be assem- For smaller jobs, the dust/chip box 25 can be used with the
bled. slider 26 shut. For larger jobs, the slider 26 should be open so
– Tilt back the retracting blade guard 11 and hold firmly. that the chips can fall out.

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Insert the dust/chip box 25 firmly into the chip ejector 16. Cutting Marks (PKS 55)
Empty the dust/chip box 25 in time to maintain optimum effi- The 0° cutting mark (30) indicates the position of the saw
ciency. blade for right-angled cuts. The 45° cutting mark (29) indi-
To empty the dust/chip box 25, pull it off of the sawdust ejec- cates the position of the saw blade for 45° cuts.
tor 16. Press the slider 26 upward, turn the dust/chip box 25
aside and empty it.
Before reattaching, clean the connection sleeve of the dust/
chip box 25.

Operation 29 30
Operating Modes
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains
plug.
Adjusting the Cutting Depth (see figure F) For precise cuts, position the circular saw against the work-
f Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the work- piece as shown in the figure. It is best to carry out a trial cut.
piece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be
visible below the workpiece. Starting Operation
Loosen the clamping lever 27. For a smaller cutting depth, f Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the pow-
pull the saw away from the base plate 12; for a larger cutting er source must agree with the voltage specified on the
depth, push the saw toward the base plate 12. Adjust the de- nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with
sired cutting depth at the cutting-depth scale. Tighten the 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
clamping lever 27 again. Switching On and Off
Adjusting the Cutting Angle To start the machine, first push the lock-off button for the
Loosen the wing bolts 7 and 14. Tilt the saw sidewards. Ad- On/Off switch 1 and then press the On/Off switch 2 and keep
just the desired measure on the scale 5. Tighten the wing it pressed.
bolts 7 and 14 again. To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 2.
Note: For bevel cuts, the cutting depth is smaller than the set- Note: For safety reasons, the On/Off switch 2 cannot be
ting indicated on the cutting-depth scale 28. locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.
Cutting Marks (see figure G) When not using the power tool, switch it off in order to save
(PKS 55 A/PKS 66 A/PKS 66 AF) energy.
The “CutControl” 9 viewing window, which folds out to the
Working Advice
front, is used for precise guiding of the circular saw alongside
the cutting line on the workpiece. The “CutControl” 9 viewing Protect saw blades against impact and shock.
window has a mark each for right-angled cuts and for 45° Guide the machine evenly and with light feed in the cutting di-
cuts. rection. Excessive feed significantly reduces the service life of
The 0° cutting mark (30) indicates the position of the saw the saw blade and can cause damage to the power tool.
blade for right-angled cuts. The 45° cutting mark (29) indi- Sawing performance and cutting quality depend essentially
cates the position of the saw blade for 45° cuts. on the condition and the tooth form of the saw blade. There-
fore, use only sharp saw blades that are suited for the material
to be worked.
Sawing Wood
The correct selection of the saw blade depends on the type
and quality of the wood and whether lengthway or crossway
cuts are required.
When cutting spruce lengthways, long spiral chips are
formed.
Beech and oak dusts are especially detrimental to health.
Therefore, work only with dust extraction.

For precise cuts, position the circular saw against the work-
piece as shown in the figure. It is best to carry out a trial cut.

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Sawing Non-ferrous Metals Maintenance and Service

Note: Use only a sharp saw blade that is suitable for non-fer-
rous metals. This ensures a clean cut and prevents blade bind- Maintenance and Cleaning
ing.
f Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains
Guide the switched on power tool against the workpiece and plug.
carefully start the cut. Continue the cut with low feed and
f For safe and proper working, always keep the machine
without interruption.
and ventilation slots clean.
When sawing profiles, always begin the cut from the narrow
The retracting blade guard must always be able to move freely
side; when sawing U-profiles, never start the cut from the
and retract automatically. Therefore, always keep the area
open side. Support long profiles in order to avoid blade bind-
around the retracting blade guard clean. Remove dust and
ing and kickback of the power tool.
chips by blowing out with compressed air or with a brush.
Sawing with Parallel Guide (see figure H) Saw blades that are not coated can be protected against cor-
The parallel guide 10 enables exact cuts along a workpiece rosion with a thin coat of acid-free oil. Before use, the oil must
edge and cutting strips of the same dimension. be removed again, otherwise the wood will become soiled.
Loosen wing bolt 8 and slide the scale of the parallel guide 10 Resin and glue residue on the saw blade produces poor cuts.
through the guide in the base plate 12. Adjust the desired cut- Therefore, clean the saw blade immediately after use.
ting width as the scale setting at the respective cutting mark If the replacement of the supply cord is necessary, this has to
30 or 29; see Section “Cutting Marks”. Tighten wing bolt 8 be done by Bosch or an authorized Bosch service agent in or-
again. der to avoid a safety hazard.
Sawing with Guide Rail (see figures I–K) If the machine should fail despite the care taken in manufac-
The guide rail 31 is used to carry out straight cuts. turing and testing procedures, repair should be carried out by
The adhesive coating prevents the guide rail from slipping and an after-sales service centre for Bosch power tools.
protects the surface of the workpiece. In all correspondence and spare parts order, please always in-
The guide rail 31 can be extended. For this, turn around both clude the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of
guide rails 31 by 180° and connect both guide rails 31 by in- the machine.
serting them. Press button 32 to lock the guide rails. To disas-
After-sales Service and Customer Assistance
semble the guide rails, press the opposite button 32 and pull
the guide rails 31 apart. Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-
ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare
The guide rail 31 has two marks on the top side. The side with
parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can al-
the “90°” mark is used for right-angled cuts, and the side with
so be found under:
the “45°” mark is used for all other mitre cuts.
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The rubber lip on the guide rail acts as a splinter guard for 90° Our customer service representatives can answer your ques-
and 45° cuts; it prevents fraying of the surface while sawing tions concerning possible applications and adjustment of
wooden materials. products and accessories.
Upon initial sawing, the rubber lip is adapted to your circular
Great Britain
saw, and slightly cut off in this process.
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
Note: On the workpiece side where the cut is being started,
P.O. Box 98
the guide rail 31 must always face flush against the work-
Broadwater Park
piece, and may not project beyond it.
North Orbital Road
Should the guide rail 31 project beyond the workpiece end, Denham
do not rest the circular saw on the guide rail 31 without hold- Uxbridge
ing the circular saw. The guide rail 31 is made of plastic and UB 9 5HJ
cannot hold the circular saw. Tel. Service: +44 (0844) 736 0109
Fasten the guide rail 31 to the workpiece using the special Fax: +44 (0844) 736 0146
screw clamps 33. Take care that the cam on the inside of the E-Mail: [email protected]
screw clamp 33 is seated in the corresponding recess of the
Ireland
guide rail 31.
Origo Ltd.
Switch the machine on and guide it in the cutting direction ap- Unit 23 Magna Drive
plying moderate and steady feed. Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: +353 (01) 4 66 67 00
Fax: +353 (01) 4 66 68 88

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