Use and Care Guide

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Troubleshooting
Read instruction manual first! Remove plug from the power source before
making adjustments or assembling the blade.
PROBLEM REMEDY
SAW WILL NOT START
1. Power cord is not plugged in.
2. Power source fuse or circuit break-
er tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
4. Burned out switch.
5. Trigger does not turn tool on.
1. Plug saw in.
2. Replace fuse or reset tripped circuit breaker.
3. Inspect cord for damage. If damaged, have cord re-
placed by an Authorized Bosch Service Center or
Service Station.
4. Have switch replaced by an Authorized Bosch Ser-
vice Center or Service Station.
5. Have switch replaced by an Authorized Bosch Ser-
vice Center or Service Station.
BLADE DOES NOT COME UP TO SPEED
1. Extension cord too light or too long.
2. Low house voltage.
1. Replace with adequate cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
EXCESSIVE VIBRATION
1. Blade out of balance.
2. Workpiece not clamped or sup-
ported properly.
1. Discard Blade and use different blade.
2. Clamp or support workpiece as shown on pages
12 - 14.
CUT BINDS, BURNS, STALLS MOTOR WHEN RIPPING
1. Dull blade with improper tooth set.
2. Warped sheet.
3. Blade binds.
4. Improper workpiece support.
1. Discard blade and use a different blade.
2. Make sure concave or hollow side is facing DOWN.
Feed slowly. See page 12.
3. Assemble blade and tighten Vari-Torque clutch per
“Assembly Instructions”, see page 10.
4. Clamp or support workpiece as shown on pages
12 - 14.
BLADE SLIPPING
1. Tool does not cut workpiece. 1. Assemble blade and tighten Vari-Torque clutch per
“Assembly Instructions”, see page 10.
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