Bosch GSA 10,8 V-LI Original Instructions Manual

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12 | English1 609 92A 0BG | (25.10.13) Bosch Power Tools Keep children and bystanders away while operating apower tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.Electrical safety Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modifythe plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs withearthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs andmatching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces,such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body isearthed or grounded. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions.Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electricshock. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying,pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord awayfrom heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts. Damagedor entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock. When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten-sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitablefor outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoid-able, use a residual current device (RCD) protectedsupply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.Personal safety Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use commonsense when operating a power tool. Do not use a powertool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs,alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while op-erating power tools may result in serious personal injury. Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eyeprotection. Protective equipment such as dust mask,non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection usedfor appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries. Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is inthe off-position before connecting to power sourceand/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Car-rying power tools with your finger on the switch or energis-ing power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turningthe power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a ro-tating part of the power tool may result in personal injury. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance atall times. This enables better control of the power tool inunexpected situations. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewel-lery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away frommoving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can becaught in moving parts. If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con-nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-duce dust-related hazards.Power tool use and care Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power toolfor your application. The correct power tool will do thejob better and safer at the rate for which it was designed. Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn iton and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled withthe switch is dangerous and must be repaired. Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or thebattery pack from the power tool before making anyadjustments, changing accessories, or storing powertools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk ofstarting the power tool accidentally. Store idle power tools out of the reach of children anddo not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool orthese instructions to operate the power tool. Powertools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users. Maintain power tools. Check for misalignment or bind-ing of moving parts, breakage of parts and any othercondition that may affect the power tool’s operation. Ifdamaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Manyaccidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools. Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintainedcutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bindand are easier to control. Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in ac-cordance with these instructions, taking into accountthe working conditions and the work to be performed.Use of the power tool for operations different from thoseintended could result in a hazardous situation.Battery tool use and care Recharge only with the charger specified by the manu-facturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of batterypack may create a risk of fire when used with another bat-tery pack. Use power tools only with specifically designated bat-tery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create arisk of injury and fire. When battery pack is not in use, keep it away from oth-er metal objects, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails,screws or other small metal objects, that can make aconnection from one terminal to another. Shorting thebattery terminals together may cause burns or a fire. Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected fromthe battery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally oc-curs, flush with water. If liquid contacts eyes, addition-ally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the batterymay cause irritation or burns.Service Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair per-son using only identical replacement parts. This will en-sure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.Safety Warnings for Sabre Saws Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, whenperforming an operation where the cutting accessorymay contact hidden wiring. Cutting accessory contactinga “live” wire may make exposed metal parts of the powertool “live” and could give the operator an electric shock. Keep hands away from the sawing range. Do not reachunder the workpiece. Contact with the saw blade canlead to injuries.OBJ_BUCH-1272-004.book Page 12 Friday, October 25, 2013 2:19 PM