Bosch PST 18 LI Notice Originale page 19

The stated vibration level and noise emission value repres-
ent the main applications of the power tool. However, if the
power tool is used for other applications, with different ap-
plication tools or is poorly maintained, the vibration level
and noise emission value may differ. This may significantly
increase the vibration and noise emissions over the total
working period.
To estimate vibration and noise emissions accurately, the
times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but
not actually being used should also be taken into account.
This may significantly reduce vibration and noise emissions
over the total working period.
Implement additional safety measures to protect the oper-
ator from the effects of vibration, such as servicing the
power tool and application tools, keeping their hands warm,
and organising workflows correctly.
Assembly
Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
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ing out work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance,
changing tool, etc.). The battery should also be re-
moved for transport and storage. There is risk of injury
from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.
Battery Charging (see figure A)
Use only the chargers listed in the technical data. Only
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these chargers are matched to the lithium-ion battery of
your power tool.
Note: The battery is supplied partially charged. To ensure
full battery capacity, fully charge the battery in the charger
before using your power tool for the first time.
The lithium-ion battery can be charged at any time without
reducing its service life. Interrupting the charging process
does not damage the battery.
The lithium-ion battery is protected against deep discharge
by the "Electronic Cell Protection (ECP)". When the battery
is discharged, the power tool is switched off by means of a
protective circuit: The application tool no longer rotates.
Do not continue to press the On/Off switch after the
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power tool has automatically switched off. The battery
can be damaged.
To remove the battery (4), press the release button (5) and
pull the battery upwards and out of the power tool. Do not
use force to do this.
Battery charge indicator
The battery charge indicator (3) indicates the charge condi-
tion of the battery when the power tool is switched on. It
consists of three green LEDs.
LED
Continuous lighting 3 x green
Continuous lighting 2 x green
Continuous lighting 1 x green
Slowly flashing light 1 x green
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Inserting/changing the saw blade
When fitting or changing the saw blade, wear protect-
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ive gloves. Blades are sharp and can become hot when
used for prolonged periods of time.
Selecting the saw blade
You will find an overview of recommended saw blades at the
end of these operating instructions. Only use saw blades
with a single lug shank (T shank) or with a 1/4" universal
shank (U shank). The saw blade should not be longer than
required for the intended cut.
Use a narrow saw blade when sawing tight curves.
Inserting the saw blade (see figure B)
Clean the shaft on the saw blade before inserting it.
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A dirty shaft cannot be securely fixed in place.
If necessary, remove the hood (11) (see "Hood (see fig-
ures G and H)", page 20).
Push the saw blade receptacle (17) upwards in the direction
of the arrow. Push the saw blade (14), with the teeth in the
cutting direction, into the saw blade receptacle as far as it
will go.
Make sure when inserting the saw blade that the back of the
saw blade is in the groove on the guide roller (12).
Check that the saw blade is seated securely. A loose
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saw blade can fall out and lead to injuries.
Removing the saw blade (see figure C)
Push the saw blade receptacle (17) upwards in the direction
of the arrow and remove the saw blade (14).
Saw blade storage compartment (see figure D)
You can keep up to six saw blades that are no longer than
110 mm in the saw blade storage compartment (8). Insert
the saw blades with single lug shank (T shank) into the saw
blade storage compartment in the recess intended for these.
You can place up to three saw blades on top of each other.
Close the saw blade storage compartment and push it as far
as it will go into the recess in the base plate (9).
Anti-splinter guard (see figure E)
The anti-splinter guard (20) (accessory) can prevent splin-
tering of the surface while sawing wood. The anti-splinter
guard can only be used with certain saw blade types and only
at a cutting angle of 0°. When sawing with the anti-splinter
guard, the base plate (9) must not be moved to the rear for
sawing close to edges.
Push the anti-splinter guard (20) into the base plate (9)
from below (as shown in the figure with the groove facing up-
wards).
Capacity
Cut Control
≥ 66%
Cut Control enables the power tool to be guided precisely
along a cutting line marked on the workpiece. Cut Control
33–66%
includes the viewing window (15) with cut marks and the
11–33%
base (13) for securing to the power tool.
≤ 10%
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