Bosch GSC 18V-16 Professional Notice Originale page 13

Operation
Starting Operation
Inserting the Battery
Push the charged battery (1) into the base of the power tool
until the battery is securely locked.
Switching On and Off
To switch on the power tool, slide the on/off switch (3) for-
wards so that I appears on the switch.
To switch off the power tool, slide the on/off switch (3)
backwards so that 0 appears on the switch.
Working Advice
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.
This power tool is not suitable for bench-mounted use.
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It must not be clamped into a vice or fastened to a work-
bench, for example.
Wear protective gloves during work. Make sure that
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cut sheet parts are not bent towards your body. Sharp
burrs develop on cut sheets; these can cause injury.
When necessary and while wearing gloves, press bending
sheet parts away from your body.
Apply the machine to the workpiece only when switched on.
80–90°
Guide the power tool at an angle of 80° to 90° to the surface
of the sheet metal and do not tilt it to the side.
Guide the power tool evenly, pushing it gently in the cutting
direction. Applying too much pressure to the power tool will
significantly reduce the service life of application tools and
can damage the power tool.
When cutting curves, make sure not to tilt the power tool lat-
erally and work with low feed rate only.
Maximum steel sheet cutting capacity
The maximum steel sheet cutting capacity d
the strength properties of the material to be cut.
The power tool allows for cutting of metal sheet to the follow-
ing thicknesses:
Material max. strength
(N/mm
Steel 400
600
Bosch Power Tools
depends on
max
d
max
2
) (mm)
1.6
1.2
Material max. strength
(N/mm
800
Aluminium 200
Adjusting cutter clearance "a"
The cutter clearance a (gap between the
cutters) depends on the sheet thickness
d to be cut.
max
The clearance a between the cutters should be 10 % of the
maximum sheet thickness (e.g. 0.1 mm cutter clearance for
1 mm sheet thickness).
For softer or more ductile materials, the clearance a must be
decreased; for harder or more brittle materials, it must be in-
creased.
Loosen the fastening screw (10) for the bottom cutter. Ad-
just the requested cutter clearance a with the set screw (9)
for the bottom cutter. The upper cutter (7) and the bottom
cutter (8) may not touch each other.
Check the clearance with a commercially available setting
gauge. Retighten the fastening screw (10) for the bottom
cutter with a tightening torque of 3–4 Nm.
Temperature Dependent Overload Protection
In normal conditions of use, the power tool cannot be over-
loaded. If the power tool is overloaded or the battery tem-
perature is outside the permitted range, the stroke rate is re-
duced or the power tool shuts down. When the stroke rate is
reduced, the power tool will not run at the full stroke rate
again until the battery temperature is back within the permit-
ted range. In the event of automatic shutdown, switch off the
power tool and allow the battery to cool down before switch-
ing the tool on again.
Recommendations for Optimal Handling of the Battery
Protect the battery against moisture and water.
Only store the battery within a temperature range of −20 to
50 °C. Do not leave the battery in your car in the summer, for
example.
Occasionally clean the ventilation slots on the battery using a
soft brush that is clean and dry.
A significantly reduced operating time after charging indic-
ates that the battery has deteriorated and must be replaced.
Follow the instructions on correct disposal.
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance and Cleaning
Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
u
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.
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d
max
2
) (mm)
0.7
2.2
1 609 92A 50C | (03.12.2019)