Working Advice

Note: Do not keep the ventilation slots (4) on the power tool closed when working as this will reduce the service life of the power tool.

The oscillating drive causes the accessory to oscillate back and forth up to 20000 times per minute. This enables precise work in the tightest of spaces.

Use a consistent, low contact pressure when performing work; otherwise, the performance will be impaired and the accessory may jam.

While working, move the power tool back and forth to prevent the accessory overheating and jamming.

  • Use only undamaged saw blades that are in perfect condition. Bent or dull saw blades can break, negatively influence the cut, or lead to kickback.
  • When sawing lightweight materials, take into account the statutory provisions and recommendations of the material manufacturers.
  • Plunge cuts may only be applied to soft materials, such as wood, gypsum board, etc.

Before using HCS saw blades to saw into wood, chipboard, building materials, etc., check these saw blades for foreign objects, such as nails, screws, etc. Remove the foreign objects as required or use bi-metal saw blades.

Note: When cutting wall tiles, please bear in mind that the accessories are subject to high wear if used for extended periods.

The material removal rate and sanding result are primarily determined by the choice of sanding sheet, the preselected orbital stroke rate level and the contact pressure.

Only immaculate sanding sheets achieve good sanding performance and make the power tool last longer.

Be sure to apply consistent contact pressure in order to increase the lifetime of the sanding sheets.

Excessively increasing the contact pressure will not lead to increased sanding performance, rather it will cause more severe wear of the power tool and of the sanding sheet.

To sand corners, edges and hard-to-reach areas accurately, you can also work with the tips alone or with an edge of the sanding plate.

The sanding sheet may heat up significantly when used to sand specific points rather than entire surfaces. Reduce the orbital stroke rate and contact pressure and allow the sanding sheet to cool down at regular intervals.

Do not use a sanding sheet for other materials after it has been used to work on metal.

Use only original Bosch-sanding accessories.

Always connect a dust extraction system for sanding.

Select a high orbital stroke rate level for scraping.

Work on a soft surface (e.g. wood) at a flat angle and with low contact pressure. Failure to do so may cause the scraper to cut into the surface underneath.

In normal conditions of use, the power tool cannot be overloaded. If the power tool is overloaded or not kept within the permitted battery temperature range, the speed is reduced or the power tool switches off. At reduced speed, the power tool will run again at full speed once the permitted battery temperature is reached or the load is reduced. If it automatically shuts down, switch the power tool off, allow the battery to cool down, then switch the power tool back on.