Bosch 1640VS Operating Instructions - Page 4

BM 2610006360 03-09:BM 2610006360 03-09 3/18/09 1:42 PM Page 4 Safety Rules for Finecut™ Power Handsaw Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or its own cord. Contact with a "live" wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool "live" and shock the operator. Do not drill, fasten or break into existing walls or other blind areas where electrical wiring may exist. If this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all fuses or circuit breakers feeding this worksite. Never leave the trigger locked "ON". Before plugging the tool in, check that the trigger lock is "OFF". Accidental start-ups could cause injury. Keep hands away from cutting area. Do not reach under or near the saw blade. The proximity of the blade to your hand may be hidden from your sight. Keep hands from between the housing and saw blade. The reciprocating blade can pinch your fingers. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Protect saw teeth between uses with blade sleeve. Bent blade can break easily or cause kickback. Check the blade for excessive play between the blade, the guide and the tool. Replace the blade if excessive play cannot be eliminated. Under normal operation, vibration can loosen the fit of the saw blade to the guide. Before starting to cut, turn tool "ON" and allow the blade to come to full speed. Tool can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is too slow at beginning of cut and possibly kickback. Secure material before cutting. Never hold it in your hand or across legs. Small or thin material may flex or vibrate with the blade, causing loss of control. Make certain all adjusting screws and the blade guide are secure before making a cut. Loose adjusting screws and guide can cause the tool or blade to slip and loss of control may result. Keep hand and body away from and to the side of the blade while cutting. Blade could slip out of the material and strike you. Remove saw from work and allow blade to come to a complete stop before next cut or removing cut-off piece. Shutting off the saw after each cut allows time to set up next operation and avoids accidental contact with a moving saw blade. When removing the blade from the tool avoid contact with skin and use proper protective gloves when grasping the blade or accessory. Accessories may be hot after prolonged use. Safety Rules Miter Table Attachment (Optional Accessory) The miter table attachment must be clamped to a workbench before mounting the saw to the miter table attachment. Firmly fasten tool to the table. Table with tool mounted is not designed to stand alone and may fall if not clamped. When using the tool in the miter table attachment, the blade must never be used with the teeth pointing up. Contact with the blade while in use will cause an injury. The saw must not be used with other miter boxes. Other miter boxes are not designed for this saw. -4-