•DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts. Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
•USE SAFETY EQUIPMENT. WEAR SAFETY GOGGLES or glasses with side shields. Wear hearing protection during ex- tended use of power tools and dust mask for dusty operations.
•STAY ALERT. USE COMMON SENSE. Watch what you are doing. Do not operate tool when you are tired or under influence of drugs.
•REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
•AVOIDACCIDENTALSTARTING. Don’t carry plugged in tool with finger on switch. Be sure the switch is OFF before being plugged in.
•DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper foot- ing and balance at all times.
•BEFORE CONNECTING THE TOOL to a power supply (receptacle, outlet, etc.) be sure the voltage supplied is the same as that speci- fied on the tool’s nameplate. A power supply with voltage greater than that specified for the tool can result in serious injury to the user - as well as damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TOOL. Using a power supply with voltage less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the motor.
“Volts AC” designated tools are for Alternating Current
Tool Use and Care
•DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
•USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a
•SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool.
•DON’T ABUSE CORD. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord from heat, oil, and sharp edges. Always keep cord away from the spinning blade, bits or any other moving part while the tool is in use.
•OUTDOOR USE EXTENSION CORDS. When tool is used outdoors, use only extension cords suitable for use outdoors and marked with suffix
•DISCONNECT TOOLS. When not in use, before servicing, or when changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
•STORE IDLE TOOLS. When not in use, tools should be stored in dry, high or locked up place - out of the reach of children.
•DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL. These tools are precision built. Any alterations or modifications not specified is misuse and may result in a dangerous condition.
•THE USE OF ANY ACCESSORIES not specified in this manual may create a hazard.
•MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for better and safer perfor- mance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories. Inspect tool cords peri- odically and if damaged, have repaired by au- thorized service facility. Inspect extension cordsperiodicallyandreplaceifdamaged. Keep handles dry, clean and free from oil and grease.
•CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before fur- ther use of the tool, a guard or other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to deter- mine that it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of moving parts, break- age of parts, mounting, and any other condi- tions that may affect its operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be promptly and properly repaired or replaced. Have defec- tive switches replaced. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off.
•ALL REPAIRS, ELECTRICAL OR ME- CHANICAL, should be attempted only by trained repairmen. Contact the nearest Bosch Factory Service Center, or Bosch Authorized Service Center or other competent repair cen- ter. Use only Bosch replacement parts, any other may create a hazard.
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