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Preparing the Saw
BLADE SELECTION
No one blade can be efficient on all cutting
jobs. Different materials require specially
designed blades. Since your reciprocating saw
can cut so many materials, many types of
BOSCH blades are available. Be sure to use
the proper blade to ensure proper cutting
performance.
INSTALLING A BLADE
Unplug tool from power
WARNING
source before changing blade
or making any adjustments.
1. Insert the blade into the blade holder by
twisting the collar in direction of arrow until it
stops (Fig. 2).
2. Insert a blade into blade slot until blades
shoulder rests against the collar.
3. Release collar and spring loaded collar will
securely clamp the blade. (Note: If the collar
does not return to it's original position, rotate
the collar in direction opposite of the arrow.)
4 Push in and pull out on the blade to be
sure the pin in the clamp housing goes
through the hole in the blade to hold the blade
VARIABLE SPEED CONTROLLED
TRIGGER SWITCH
Your tool is equipped with a variable speed
controlled trigger switch. The tool can be
turned "ON" or "OFF" by squeezing or
releasing the trigger. The blade plunger stroke
rate can be adjusted from the minimum to
maximum nameplate stroke rate by the
pressure you apply to the trigger. Apply more
pressure to increase the speed and release
pressure to decrease speed (Fig. 1).
"LOCK-ON" BUTTON
The "Lock-ON" button, located in the handle of
your tool allows for continuous operation at
maximum SPM without holding the trigger
(Fig. 1).
TO LOCK TRIGGER "ON": squeeze trigger,
depress button and release trigger.
TO UNLOCK THE TRIGGER: squeeze trigger
and release it without depressing the "Lock-
ON" button.
*Always follow manufacturer instructions*
Operating Instructions
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Assembly
securely. The blade may be inserted with the
teeth facing down or up.
5. To remove the blade, rotate the collar in
direction of arrow while pulling the blade out of
the blade slot. (Note: be careful, blade may be
hot.)
WARNING
the footplate for the entire stroke length. Do
not use specialty blades that are very short or
those with a significant cant. Blade must not
contact footplate. A blade which is too short or
tilted could jam inside the foot and snap.
FIG. 2
COLLAR
2
WARNING
the trigger can not be released.
CONSTANT ORBIT
Your tool is equipped with the constant orbit
mechanism that was designed to achieve the
best cutting speeds in various materials
(Fig. 1).
VIBRATION DAMPER HANDLE /
The integrated vibration damper in the main
handle / mechanism reduces vibrations
(Fig. 1).
FOOTPLATE ADjUSTMENT
The footplate tilts in order to keep as much of
its surface in contact with the work surface
Fig. 3 (a).
(Model RS428 only)
The footplate assembly can also be locked
into one of three projection positions to
optimize blade life and/or to reduce blade
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Make sure that the front end
of the blade extends through
Open
Position
1
BLADE
SLOT
If the "Lock-ON" button is
continuously being depressed,
MECHANISM