PLS 300 - Measuring tool BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Sawing station
Brand	BOSCH
Model	PLS 300
Intended use	Jigsaw for wood, aluminum, plastics; tile cutting with PTC 1 set
Max. cutting length (crosscut 90°)	315 mm
Max. cutting height	25 mm
Horizontal miter angle	-45° to +45°
Vertical bevel angle	0° to 45°
Weight (EPTA 01/2003)	3.4 kg (PLS 300); 3.6 kg (set with PTC 1)
Max. blade tooth length	76 mm
Compatible materials	Hardwood, softwood, aluminum, plastics, ceramic and earthenware tiles (up to 10 mm)
Main components	Base unit, slide with slot, stops, extensions, bridge, locking lever, angle indicator
Supplied accessories	PTC 1 set (tile cutter, stop, fracturing cones) – optional
Routine maintenance	Blow with compressed air or use a brush after each use
Repairability	Send to an authorized Bosch after-sales service; provide the 10-digit article number
Safety standards	Disconnect the tool before adjustment; assemble on a stable, flat surface; wear gloves for tiles
Customer service France	0811360122 (local call rate)
Customer service Belgium/Luxembourg	[phone]
Customer service Switzerland	[phone]
Support website	www.bosch-do-it.com/pls300

Frequently Asked Questions - PLS 300 BOSCH

What types of cuts can I make with the PLS 300 sawing station?

With the PLS 300, you can make longitudinal and cross cuts in wood, aluminum, and plastics. Horizontal and vertical miter angles are adjustable up to ±45°.

Which saw blades should I use with the PLS 300?

Only use saw blades recommended by Bosch. The maximum total length is 100 mm and the maximum tooth length is 76 mm. A blade that is too thin may leave the cutting line.

How do I adjust the horizontal miter angle?

Loosen the locking knob 12, rotate the slide to the desired angle (graduation visible on indicator 13), then retighten. The slide locks into place at 0° and 45° for quick adjustment.

Can I cut tiles with the PLS 300?

Yes, with the additional set PTC 1 (sold separately). The set allows cutting ceramic and earthenware tiles up to 10 mm thick, with horizontal miter angles of ±45°.

Why does the saw blade leave the cutting line?

Possible causes: slide not locked properly, blade too thin, feed rate too high, base plate angle incorrectly set, worn blade, or pendulum motion activated. Consult the troubleshooting table in the manual.

How do I maintain the sawing station?

After each use, blow away dust and chips with compressed air or a brush. Avoid sawing into the slide or bridge, as this voids the warranty.

What is the weight of the PLS 300?

The weight according to EPTA procedure 01/2003 is 3.4 kg. With the PTC 1 set, the total weight is approximately 3.6 kg.

How do I set up the station for a longitudinal cut?

Mount the support extensions 6 and additional supports 7. Place the workpiece face down against the stop, align the cut line with mark 11, then lock the slide with lever 10 and button 3.

Where can I find technical support in France?

Contact Bosch Customer Service at 0811360122 (local call rate) or visit the website www.bosch-do-it.com/pls300 for usage advice.

Which materials cannot be cut with the PLS 300?

The station is not designed to cut marble, granite, or natural stone tiles. Use it only for wood, aluminum, plastics, and ceramic/earthenware tiles with the PTC 1 set.

USER MANUAL PLS 300 BOSCH

Power Tools Division

70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

Germany

www.bosch-pt.com

1609929 W68 (2010.03) PS/224 UNI

1609929W68

PLS 300

PLS 300 Set

BOSCH

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Danish. Page 65

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Norwegian. Page 80

Finnish. Page 87

Greek. Page 95

Turkish. Page 104

Polish. Page 112

Czech. Page 121

Slovak. Page 129

Hungarian. Page 138

General Safety Rules

Read all warning notes and instructions enclosed with the sawing station and the power tool to be mounted. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Safety Warnings for Sawing Stations

Pull the plug from the mains receptacle and/or remove the battery from the power tool before making adjustments on the tool or changing tool accessories. Unintentional switching on of the power tool is the cause of many accidents. - Assemble the sawing station in the proper manner before mounting the power tool. Safe guiding of the power tool is possible only when the sawing station is properly assembled. - Place the sawing station on a firm, level and horizontal surface. If the sawing station can slip off or wobbles, the power tool or the workpiece cannot be uniformly and securely guided. Attach the power tool securely to the sawing station before using it. Slipping off of the power tool on the sawing station can lead to loss of control. Take care that the cable of the power tool does not come between the base unit and the guide rail. When the cable is damaged or cut through, there is danger of electric shock. - Remove the power tool before modifying the sawing station or folding up the guide rails. The power tool can fall down, become damaged or cause injuries. Do not use a defective sawing station. Only an intact sawing station can guide the power tool securely.

Ensure that long and heavy workpieces do not affect the equilibrium of the sawing station. Long and/or heavy workpieces must be supported at the free end. Wear protective gloves when cutting tiles. Sharp edges develop on broken tiles and can cause injuries to the operator. Use the saw station only for cutting the materials listed under Intended Use. Marble or granite as well as tiles with a rough surface structure and natural stone tiles cannot be cut.

Functional Description

Intended Use

PLS 300: Together with the power tool, the sawing station is intended for sawing straight lengthway and crossway cuts in boards and profiles of hardwood and softwood, as well as aluminium and plastic.

Horizontal metre angles from a maximum of -45° to +45° as well as bevel angles from a maximum of 0° to 45° can be set.

The sawing station is intended for operation exclusively with jigsaws from the Bosch PST DIY program.

Only use the saw blades recommended by Bosch (see page 223). When using saw blades that are too thin, there is a danger that the cut runs out of center.

PLS 300 Set, PTC 1: Together with the tile cutter, the sawing station is intended for cutting ceramic and non-vitreous tiles to a maximum thickness of 10 mm.

Horizontal miter angles from a maximum of -45° to +45° can be set.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features refers to the illustration of the sawing station on the graphics pages.

PLS 300

1 Base unit 2 Scale for miter angle (horizontal) 3 Locking knob for height adjustment 4 Guide rail with sawing slot 5 Side stops of the guide rail 6 Support extension 7 Additional support 8 Bridge

9 End stop for bevel cuts 10 Locking lever of the guide rail 11 Alignment mark 12 Locking knob for various miter angles (horizontal) 13 Angle indicator (horizontal)

PTC 1*

14 Tile cutter 15 Stop with scale 16 Break-off cones

• only in combination with PLS 300 Set

Technical Data

Sewing station	PLS 300		PLS 300 Set (PLS 300 + PTC 1)
Article number		3 603 M04 0..	3 603 M04 1..
Sewing
- Max. cutting length for crossway cuts (90°)	mm	315	315
- Max. cutting height	mm	25	25
- Mitre/Bevel Angle
Horizontal	°	±45	±45
Vertical	°	±45	±45
Cutting tiles
- Max. cutting length for crossway cuts (90°)	mm	-	340
- Max. cutting height	mm	-	10
- Mitre/Bevel Angle
Horizontal	°	-	±45
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01/2003	kg	3.4	3.4 + 0.2

Dimension of suitable saw blades

Max. overall length	mm	100
Max. toothed length	mm	76

Only use the saw blades recommended by Bosch (see page 223). When using saw blades that are too thin, there is a risk that the cut runs out of center.

Operation Sawing

Preparing for Operation

The saw station must be assembled depending on the respective sawing application:

Sawing Panels (e.g., laminate flooring panels) Sawing Profiles (e.g., baseboards)

The use of screws/bolts is not required.

Panel (cross section) (see figures A1-A3)

• Mount the support extensions 6 left and right to the base unit 1. Depending on the workpiece size, mount the additional supports 7 to the inner or outer guide of the support extensions.
• Loosen the locking knob 3 a few turns.
• Turn the locking lever 10 of the guide rail leftward and fold the guide rail 4 upward.
• Mark the desired cutting line on the workpiece.
• Place the workpiece with the visible side flat against the stop of the base unit 1.
• Fold the guide rail downward and align the workpiece to the cutting line of mark 11.
• Lock the guide rail 4 with locking lever 10.
• Tighten the locking knob 3.

Panel (mitre cuts) (see figure B)

The horizontal mitre angle can be set in the range from 45° (left side) to 45° (right side).

• Loosen locking knob 12.
• Turn the guide rail 4 left or right until the angle indicator 13 indicates the requested mitre angle.
• Tighten the locking knob 12 again.

For swift and precise adjustment of standard mitre angles, the guide rail engages at 0° and 45°.

• For additional worksteps, see "Panel (cross section)" on page 19.

Profile (bevel cuts) (see figures C1-C3)

• Mount the support extensions 6 left and right at the front position of the bridge 8.
• Fold the red end stop 9 by 180° to the rear.
• Loosen the locking knob 3 a few turns.
• Turn the locking lever 10 of the guide rail leftward and fold the guide rail 4 upward.
• Mark the desired cutting line on the workpiece.
• Place down the workpiece flat against the stop of the support extensions 6.
• Fold the guide rail downward and align the workpiece to the cutting line of mark 11.
• Lock the guide rail 4 with locking lever 10.
• Tighten the locking knob 3.
• Adjust the base plate of the jigsaw accordingly to the desired angle. Notes on the adjustment are given in the operating instructions of the jigsaw.

Note: The folded back red end stop 9 is used as the stop for the base plate of the power tool.

Panel (lengthway cuts, recesses) (see figure D)

• Loosen the locking knob 3 a few turns.
• Remove the guide rail 4 and the bridge 8 from the base unit 1.
• Mount the support extensions 6 left and right to the base unit 1. Depending on the workpiece length, mount the additional supports 7 reversed (see figure D) into the inner or outer guide of the support extensions.

Take care that the cutting line in the notched area is between the additional supports, to ensure that you do not saw into the saw station.

Note: When sawing lengthway cuts, the saw station is used only as a supporting surface. The workpiece cannot be clamped. Therefore, hold it tightly while sawing.

Working Advice

Only use the saw blades recommended by Bosch (see page 223). When using saw blades that are too thin, danger is given that the cut runs out of centre.

The base plate of the jigsaw must always be in the front position.

The thickness of the material to be cut depends on the sawing capacity of the respective jigsaw. For further information, see the operating instructions of your jigsaw.

To ensure optimal operational safety, the workpiece must always be affixed.

Sawing

Position the base plate of the power tool in such a manner on the guide rail 4 that you always saw in the direction of locking knob 3. - Switch on the machine. - Saw through the workpiece applying uniform feed. - Switch off the machine and wait until the saw blade has come to a complete stop. - Remove the power tool from the guide rail and release the workpiece.

Transport

• Remove the power tool before transporting.

Practical Advice

The following tips are for performing length or litre cuts (90° / 45°)

Problem	Cause	Corrective Measure
Cut runs out of centre	Guide rail 4 not affixed	Affix guide rail according to height of workpiece; provide for firm clamping of the workpiece
	Saw blade too thin	Use the provided saw blade T144DP
	Sawing feed too high (apply less feed with power tool)	Saw through workpiece applying less and uniform feed
		Do not apply pressure against the side stops 5
	Angle adjustment of base plate to saw chain incorrect	Align base plate to saw chain and retighten
	Saw blade does not run in guide roller (see figure E)	Adjust guide roller in such a manner that the saw blade is guided (see operating instructions of the jigsaw)
Wood surface unsatisfactory after cut	Workpiece was sawn with the visible side facing up	Saw workpiece with the visible side facing down (see figure A3)
	Saw blade worn	Insert new saw blade
	Sawing feed too high (apply less feed with power tool)	Saw through workpiece applying less and uniform feed
		Do not apply pressure against the side stops 5
	Sawing was carried out with orbital action switched on	Switch orbital action off

For working instructions and practical advice on the PLS 300 saw station, log onto: www.bosch-do-it.com/pls300

For further questions, please refer to our customer hotline:

Great Britain

Tel: [phone]

Australia, New Zealand

Phone: [phone]

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Operation Cutting tiles

Preparing for Operation

When the sawing station is to be used for cutting tiles, the additional PTC 1 kit is to be used.

The stop 15 is supplied as two parts, folded together.

Before using for the first time, put the two parts of the stop 15 together, so that they cannot be taken apart afterwards.

Lengthway Cuts (see figures F1-F3)

• Loosen the locking knob 3 a few turns.
• Turn the locking lever 10 of the guide rail leftward and fold the guide rail 4 upward.
• Place stop 15 centred in the groove of bridge 8 and slide it flush into base unit 1.
• Mark the desired cutting line on the workpiece.
• Place down the workpiece with the visible side up, flat against the stop 15.
• Fold the guide rail 4 down and align the workpiece cutting line to the scale of the stop 15.
• Press down the guide rail 4 in the area of the workpiece with your flat hand.
• Tighten the locking knob 3.
• Lock the guide rail 4 with locking lever 10.

Diagonal Cuts (see figure G)

The horizontal miter angle can be set in the range from 45° (left side) to 45° (right side).

• Loosen locking knob 12.
• Turn the guide rail 4 left or right until the angle indicator 13 indicates the requested miter angle.
• Tighten the locking knob 12 again.

For swift and precise adjustment of standard miter angles, the guide rail engages at 0° and 45°.

• For additional worksteps, see "Lengthwise Cuts" on page 22.

Working Advice

Cutting Tiles (see figures H1-H3)

• Insert the tile cutter 14 into the sawing slot of the guide rail 4 above stop 15. The arrow on the tile cutter must face you. Pull the tile cutter 14 over the complete tile with uniform pressure.
• Remove the tile cutter 14 from the guide rail 4.
• Turn the locking lever 10 of the guide rail leftward and fold the guide rail 4 upward.
• Place the break-off cones 16 on a firm surface.

Place the tile on the break-off cones in such a manner that the break-off cones are positioned below the cutting line and at the edges of the tile.

For diagonal cuts, the break-off cones should be positioned below the cutting line and somewhat further toward the inside.

• Apply both of your thumb balls at the same time to the outer sides of the tile until the tile breaks.

Practical Advice

Problem	Cause	Corrective Measure
Tile does not break along the cutting line	Scoring line not continuous from front to end	Apply more pressure (uniformly) when scoring the tiles and score over the complete surface
	Tile cutter 14 incorrectly inserted	Insert tile cutter correctly (see figure H1)
	Surface structure of tile uneven	Apply more pressure (uniformly) when scoring and increase the scoring (cutting) speed
	Break-off cones incorrectly positioned when breaking the tile	Position break-off cones below the cutting line and at the edges of the tile (see figure H3) For diagonal cuts, position the break-off cones somewhat further toward the inside
	Scoring line not continuous from front to end	Increase scoring pressure when cutting the tiles

For working instructions and practical advice on the PLS 300 saw station, log onto:

www.bosch-do-it.com/pls300

For further questions, please refer to our customer hotline:

Great Britain

Tel: [phone]

Australia, New Zealand

Phone: [phone]

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

If the saw station should fail or become damaged despite the care taken in manufacture and testing, repair should be carried out by an authorised customer services agent for Bosch power tools.

In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of the saw station.

Cleaning

Remove dust and chips after each working procedure by blowing out with compressed air or with a brush.

Warranty Condition

Through faulty usage, sawing into the guide rail 4 or bridge 8 can occur. No warranty claims whatsoever shall arise thereof, as this does not affect the function of the saw station.

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After-sales Service and Customer Assistance

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can also be found under:

www.bosch-pt.com

Our customer service representatives can answer your questions concerning possible applications and adjustment of products and accessories.

Great Britain

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)

P.O.Box 98

Broadwater Park

North Orbital Road

Denham

Uxbridge

UB 95HJ

Tel. Service: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Ireland

Origo Ltd.

Unit 23 Magna Drive

Magna Business Park

City West

Dublin 24

Tel. Service: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands

Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.

Power Tools

Locked Bag 66

Clayton South VIC 3169

Customer Contact Center

Inside Australia:

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Inside New Zealand:

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Outside AU and NZ:

Phone: [phone]

www.bosch.com.au

Republic of South Africa

Customer service

Hotline: [phone]

Gauteng - BSC Service Centre

35 Roper Street, New Centre

Johannesburg

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

KZN - BSC Service Centre

Unit E, Almar Centre

143 Crompton Street

Pinetown

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Western Cape - BSC Service Centre

Democracy Way, Prosperity Park

Milnerton

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Bosch Headquarters

Midrand, Gauteng

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Disposal

The saw station, accessories and packaging should be sorted for environmental-friendly recycling.

Subject to change without notice.

Robert Bosch (France) S.A.S.

Bosch Service Center

Telegrafvej 3

2750 Ballerup

Tel. Service Center: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Disposal

Bosch Service Center

Telegrafvej 3

2750 Ballerup

Denmark

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Waste management

Safety instructions

General safety instructions

Bosch San. ve Tic. A.S.

Ahi Evran Cad. No:1 Kat:22

Polaris Plaza

80670 Maslak/Istanbul

Customer Service: [phone]

Customer Service Line: [phone]

Liquidation

Robert Bosch Sp. z o.o.

Bosch Service Center PT

K Vapence 1621/16

692 01 Mikulov

Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

www.bosch.cz

Waste disposal

Application instructions

Use only Bosch recommended dust extraction hoses (see page 223). When using very fine dust extraction hoses, there is a risk of mixing with the sawing dust.

The extraction hose of the power tool must always be in the front position.

The thickness of the material to be sawed depends on the performance of the corresponding power tool. You will find the corresponding instructions in the operating manual of the power tool.

Application instructions

Cutting tiles (see figures H1-H3)

Insert the tile cutter 14 into the guide groove 4 on the base plate 15. The pin on the tile cutter must point towards your side. Push the tile cutter 14 to the end of the groove, pressing evenly on it. Pull the tile cutter 14 out of the guide groove 4. Turn the guide groove 4 to the left and lift the guide groove 4 upwards. Place the tile 16 on a stable surface. Place the tile on the guide groove in such a way that the guide groove is under the cutting line of the tile. When cutting, the guide groove must be positioned under the cutting line with slight lateral movement. Press simultaneously with both hands on the outer sides of the tile so that it breaks.

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Application tips

Component illustration

The numbering of the illustrated components refers to the illustration on the graphics page at the beginning of the manual.

PLS 300

1 Base plate 2 Scale for setting the horizontal cutting angle 3 Locking lever for the cutting depth 4 Guide for the cutting line 5 Side stops for the cutting line 6 Extraction hose 7 Extraction adapter 8 Crosspiece

9 Stop for vertical cutting angles 10 Lever for fixing the cutting line 11 Mark for cutting 12 Lever for fixing the vertical cutting angle and horizontal cutting angle 13 Indicator for the horizontal angle

PTC 1*

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Technical data

When using the device, the necessary complete set of PTC 1 is required.

The device is supplied in a partially disassembled state.

The pre-installation of the device parts is done in such a way that it cannot be further disassembled.

Adjustment of the device (Fig. A1-F3)

• Loosen the fixing handle 3 by turning it several times. Turn the adjusting screw of the clamp to the direct position of the plate and press the direct plate 4 upward. Insert the device 15 into the center of the groove of the limiter 8 and push it evenly to the base unit 1.
• Adjustment of the workpiece. - Place the workpiece with the side facing up in a horizontal position to the device 15. - Press the direct plate 4 down and align the workpiece adjustment with the device scale 15. - Press the handle of the direct plate 4 down to the workpiece. Tightly close the fixing handle 3. Fix the direct plate 4 with the help of lever 10.

Adjustment of the angle (Fig. A1. G)

The horizontal angle of adjustment can be set in the range from 45° (left) to 45° (right).

• Loosen the fixing handle 12. Turn the direct plate 4 left or right until the angle indicator 13 shows the required angle of adjustment.
• Tighten the fixing handle 12 again.

For precise and accurate adjustment of the angles, the direct plate enters the engagement of the angles 0° and 45°

Instructions for use. See "Commissioning" on page 156.

Work instructions

Saw chain (see figure A1-A3)

Insert the chain 14 into the groove for the guide bar 4 and around the sprocket 15. The chain direction must match the arrow on your guide bar. Pull the chain 14 to the end of the guide bar, pressing evenly on it. Remove the chain 14 from the guide bar 4. Turn the adjusting wheel 10 counterclockwise and lift the guide bar 4 upward. Place the guide bar with the slot 16 on a stable surface.

Place the chain on the guide bar so that the drive links are positioned in the groove of the guide bar and along the edges of the bar.

Before mounting the guide bar and chain, it is necessary to place them under the chain guard with the sprocket slightly recessed inward.

Press evenly on both sides of the chain while pulling it outward, so that it does not come off.

After-sales service and application service

Bosch Service Center

Str. Horia Macelariu Nr. 30-34,

013937 Bucuresti

Tel. Service scule electrice: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Tel. Consultanta tehnica: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

www.bosch-romania.ro

Disposal

The tool must not be disposed of with screws.

Panels (cross cuts) (See figure A1-A3)

Insert the moistened support surface flush with the base plate. Depending on the size of the part, insert the support plates into the inner or outer recesses of the support surface. - Loosen the clamping lever about 10 turns. Turn the guide to the left until it stops to clamp the guide. Then loosen the guide and turn it upwards. - Mark the cutting line on the part. Place the part with its front side on the support base. Lower the guide and align the part so that the cutting line coincides with the marking 11. - Clamp the guide with about 10 turns. Then tighten the clamping lever.

Panels (cutting surfaces in horizontal plane) (See figure B)

The cutting angle in the horizontal plane can be adjusted from -45° (left) to +45° (right).

• Loosen the clamping lever 12. Turn the guide 7 to the left or right until the arrow 13 points away from you.
• Then tighten the clamping lever to secure the angle.

For quick and precise adjustment of the standard angles in the range of 0° and 45°, the guide has a stop.

• For more detailed work steps, see "Panels (cross cuts)" on page 169.

Bevels (cuts under inclination in vertical plane) (See figures C1-C3)

Insert the moistened support surface flush into the front base plate 8. - Turn the limit stop 9 by 180°. Loosen the clamping lever about 10 turns. Turn the guide to the left until it stops to clamp the guide. Then loosen the guide and turn it upwards. - Mark the cutting line on the part. Place the part with its front side on the work surface 6 and align it against the support. Lower the guide and align the part so that the cutting line coincides with the marking 11. Clamp the guide with about 10 turns. - Then tighten the clamping lever.

• The test probe base is designed in a way that is unique and fits the standard. The instructions for how to connect it are given in the manual for the test probe.

Warning: The red trigger moves backward and limits the 9 functions as a safety stop for the main base and the electrical instruments.

General safety instructions