Maintenance and Cleaning

Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.

To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.

In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be replaced, this must be done by Bosch or by an after-sales service centre that is authorised to repair Bosch power tools.

Clean the saw blade receptacle regularly. For this, remove the saw blade from the power tool and lightly tap out the power tool on a level surface.

If the power tool becomes very dirty, this can lead to serious faults. For this reason, do not cut materials which generate large quantities of dust from below or overhead.

In extreme conditions, always use a dust extractor if possible. Blow out ventilation slots frequently and install a residual current device (RCD) upstream. When machining metals, conductive dust can settle inside the power tool, which can affect its protective insulation.

If the dust outlet becomes blocked, switch off the power tool, disconnect the dust extraction system and remove the dust and chips.

Apply a drop of oil to the guide roller (10) from time to time.

Check the guide roller (10) regularly. If worn, it must be replaced through an authorised Bosch after-sales service centre.

Regularly spray the saw blade receptacle (15) with penetrating oil (see figure I).