Items Included - Bosch GTS 18V-216 Professional Notice Originale

ficantly reduce noise emissions over the total working
period.
Assembly
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.

Items included

Check to ensure that all the parts listed below have been
supplied before using the power tool for the first time:
– Table saw with fitted saw blade (26) and riving knife (4)
– Angle guide (2)
– Parallel guide (5)
– Additional parallel guide (43)
– "Additional parallel guide" fastening set (44) (2 fastening
screws, 2 washers, 2 wing nuts)
– Protective cover (3)
– Hex key (10)
– Ring spanner (9) with slotted screwdriver tip
– Push stick (12)
– Table insert (25)
Note: Check the power tool for possible damage.
Before continuing to use the power tool, carefully check that
all protective devices or slightly damaged parts are working
perfectly and according to specifications. Check that the
moving parts are working perfectly and without jamming;
check whether any parts are damaged. All parts must be fit-
ted correctly and all the conditions necessary to ensure
smooth operation must be met.
If the protective devices or any parts become damaged, you
must have them properly repaired or replaced by an author-
ised service centre.
Extra tools required (not included in the
delivery):
– Cross-headed screwdriver
– Angle gauge
Fitting individual components
– Carefully remove all parts included in the delivery from
their packaging.
– Remove all packing material from the power tool and the
accessories provided.
– Turn the locking screws (34) as far as possible in the "Un-
lock" direction using the tip of the ring spanner (9) and
open the base grid (33) (see figure a).
Remove the packing material under the motor block.
The following tool elements are attached directly to the tool
housing: Push stick (12), ring spanner (9), hex key (10),
parallel guide (5), angle guide (2), extraction adapter (31),
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additional parallel guide (43) with fastening set (44), pro-
tective cover (3).
– If you require one of these parts, remove it carefully from
its storage location.
Positioning the riving knife (see figures b1–b2)
Note: If necessary, clean all parts to be fitted before you po-
sition them.
– Turn the crank (15) clockwise as far as possible so that
the saw blade (26) is in the highest possible position
above the saw table.
– Release the clamping lever (36) clockwise until it points
upwards.
– Slide the riving knife (4) towards the clamping lever (36)
until it can be pulled upwards.
– Pull the riving knife all the way up until it is positioned ex-
actly over the centre of the saw blade.
– Allow both pins (37) to engage in the lower bore holes in
the riving knife and then retighten the clamping lever
(36).
The markings (35) on the clamp and clamping lever (36)
must be aligned as shown.
Fitting the table insert (see figure c)
– Place the table insert (25) over the riving knife (4) and
into the tool chamber.
– Turn the locking screw (38) as far as it will go in the
"Lock" direction using the tip of the ring spanner (9).
The front side of the table insert (25) must lie flush with or a
little below the saw table; the rear must lie flush with or a
little above the saw table.
Fitting the protective cover (see figures d1–d2)
Note: Only fit the protective cover when the riving knife is in
the top position directly over the centre of the saw blade
(see figure b2). Do not fit the protective cover when the riv-
ing knife is in the bottom position (position when delivered/
position for sawing grooves) (see figure b1).
– Loosen the clamping lever (39) and remove the protect-
ive cover (3) from the bracket (11).
– Hold the saw blade guard (upper metal rail) of the pro-
tective cover (3) with one hand, while using the other
hand to move the clamping lever (39) up.
– Push the guide pin (40) backwards into the groove on the
riving knife (4).
– Move the protective cover (3) down until the saw blade
guard (upper metal rail) is parallel with the surface of the
saw table (23).
– Push the clamping lever (39) down. The clamping lever
must be felt and heard to engage; the protective cover (3)
must be securely and safely fitted.
Always check that the blade guard can move properly
u
before use. Do not use the power tool if the blade
guard cannot move freely and does not close immedi-
ately.
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