User manual BOSCH PKS18LI

[. . . ] Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mainsoperated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool. Work area safety  Keep work area clean and well lit. [. . . ] they could be injured by rotating parts. ς Do not work overhead with the saw. In this manner you do not have sufficient control over the power tool. ς Use appropriate detectors to determine if utility lines are hidden in the work area or call the local utility company for assistance. Contact with electric lines can lead to fire and electric shock. damaging a gas line can lead to explosion. Penetrating a water line causes property damage. ς Do not operate the power tool stationary. It is not designed for operation with a saw table. ς Do not use high speed steel (HSS) saw blades. Red hot chips can ignite the dust extraction. ς When working with the machine, always hold it firmly with both hands and provide for a secure stance. The power tool is guided more secure with both hands. A workpiece clamped with clamping devices or in a vice is held more secure than by hand. ς Always wait until the machine has come to a complete stop before placing it down. The tool insert can jam and lead to loss of control over the power tool. ς In case of damage and improper use of the battery, vapours may be emitted. Ventilate the area and seek medical help in case of complaints. The vapours can irritate the respiratory system. ς Use the battery only in conjunction with your Bosch product. This measure alone protects the battery against dangerous overload. ς Use only original Bosch batteries with the voltage listed on the nameplate of your power tool. [. . . ] Continue the cut with low feed and without interruption. When sawing profiles, always begin the cut from the narrow side; when sawing U-profiles, never start the cut from the open side. Support long profiles in order to avoid blade binding and kickback of the power tool. Starting Operation Inserting the battery  Use only original Bosch lithium ion batteries with the voltage listed on the nameplate of your power tool. [. . . ]