GFZ 1635 AC Professional - Saw BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GFZ 1635 AC Professional BOSCH

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Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH

70538 Stuttgart

GERMANY

www.bosch-pt.com

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GFZ 16-35 AC Professional

BOSCH

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Sicherheitshinweise

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING

Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifica-

tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below 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 mains-operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

Work area safety

▶ Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents.

▶ Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or

dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.

▶ Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety

▶ Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching 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 is earthed or grounded.
▶ Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
▶ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outdoors, use an extension cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock.
▶ If operating a power tool in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.

Personal safety

▶ Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury.
▶ Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal injuries.
▶ Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result in personal injury.
▶ Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
▶ Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving

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parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards.
▶ Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools allow you to become complacent and ignore tool safety principles. A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care

▶ Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
▶ Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
▶ Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable, from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
▶ Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
- Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained power tools.
▶ Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less likely to bind and are easier to control.
▶ Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in accordance with these instructions, taking into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
▶ Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Service

▶ Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Instructions for reciprocating saws

▶ Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.

Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock.

▶ Use clamps or another practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the workpiece by hand or against your body leaves it unstable and may lead to loss of control.
When the cut is completed, switch off the power tool and then pull the saw blade out of the cut only after it has come to a standstill. In this manner you can avoid kickback and can place down the power tool securely.
▶ Always wait until the power tool has come to a complete stop before placing it down. The application tool can jam and cause you to lose control of the power tool.
▶ Use only undamaged saw blades that are in perfect condition. Bent or dull saw blades can break, negatively influence the cut, or lead to kickback.
▶ Do not brake the saw blade to a stop by applying side pressure after switching off. The saw blade can be damaged, break or cause kickback.
▶ Hold the power tool firmly with both hands and make sure you have a stable footing. The power tool can be more securely guided with both hands.
▶ Use suitable 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 or may cause an electric shock.

Products sold in GB only:

Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362). If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.

The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains socket elsewhere.

Product Description and Specifications

Read all the safety and general instructions. Failure to observe the safety and general instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.

Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this operating manual.

Intended Use

The machine is intended for free-hand sawing of wood, plastic and light building materials. It is suitable for straight and plunge cuts. The saw blade recommendations are to be observed.

Product features

The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram of the power tool on the graphics page.

(1) Saw blade body
(2) Auxiliary handle (insulated gripping surface)
(3) Stroke rate preselection thumbwheel
(4) Lock-off button for on/off switch
(5) On/off switch
(6) Handle (insulated gripping surface)
(7) Extraction hose ^A)
(8) Extraction outlet
(9) SDS button for saw blade release

(10) Cams for extraction outlet

(11) Saw blade guard

(12) Saw blade ^4

(13) Knurled screw for auxiliary handle

(14) Spacer tube for auxiliary handle

(15) Knurled nut for auxiliary handle

(16) Screw for auxiliary handle

(17) Saw blade driving pin

(18) Engaging pin for saw blade

(19) Saw blade guide

A) Accessories shown or described are not included with the product as standard. You can find the complete selection of accessories in our accessories range.

Technical data

Reciprocating Saw GFZ 16-35 AC
Article number		0 601 637 7..
Rated power input W 1600
No-load stroke rate n_0	min^-1	850-2600
Stroke mm 50
Blade body length mm 350
Weight according to EPTA-Procedure 01:2014	kg 5.8
Protection class		☐/II

The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 230 V. These specifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific models.

Noise/vibration information

Noise emission values determined according to EN 62841-2-11.

Typically, the A-weighted noise level of the power tool is: Sound pressure level 92 dB(A); sound power level 103 dB(A). Uncertainty K=5 dB.

Wear hearing protection

Vibration total values a_h (triax vector sum) and uncertainty K determined according to EN 62841-2-11:

Cutting boards with saw blade TF 350 M: a_n,B=5 m/s^2 , K=1.5 m/ s^2 ,

Cutting wooden beams with saw blade TF 350 M: a_w,WB=5 m/s^2 , K=1.5 m/ s^2 .

The vibration level and noise emission value given in these instructions have been measured in accordance with a standardised measuring procedure and may be used to compare power tools. They may also be used for a preliminary estimation of vibration and noise emissions.

The stated vibration level and noise emission value represent the main applications of the power tool. However, if the power tool is used for other applications, with different application tools or is poorly maintained, the vibration level and noise emission value may differ. This may significantly increase the vibration and noise emissions over the total working period.

To estimate vibration and noise emissions accurately, the times when the tool is switched off or when it is running but not actually being used should also be taken into account. This may significantly reduce vibration and noise emissions over the total working period.

Implement additional safety measures to protect the operator from the effects of vibration, such as servicing the power tool and application tools, keeping their hands warm, and organising workflows correctly.

Assembly

▶ Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.
For all work on the power tool, attach the saw blade guard to the saw blades.

Auxiliary handle

Fitting the auxiliary handle (see figures A-C)

Slide the spacer tube (14) into the opening on the housing and tighten it with the knurled screw (13). Extend the auxiliary handle (2) and place it over both ends of the spacer tube (14).

Insert the screw (16) into the auxiliary handle and spacer tube and tighten it with the knurled nut (15).

Repositioning the auxiliary handle (see figure D)

You can reposition the auxiliary handle (2) to any angle for a safe work posture that minimises fatigue. Loosen the knurled nut (15) and adjust the auxiliary handle (2) to the required position. Retighten the knurled nut.

Adjusting the auxiliary handle (see figure E)

When sawing close to edges, the auxiliary handle (2) can be moved to the side.

Loosen the knurled screw (13) and reposition the auxiliary handle (2) with the spacer tube (14) into the required position. Retighten the knurled screw.

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Inserting/Replacing Saw Blades

▶ When fitting or changing the saw blade, wear protective gloves. Blades are sharp and can become hot when used for prolonged periods of time.

Selecting the saw blades

Choose the saw blades according to the material being worked.

For sawing light building materials, only use carbide-tipped saw blades. Do not use saw blades intended for sawing wood or plastics.

Inserting saw blades (see figures G-H)

Turn the machine so that the base plate faces upward. Remove the extraction outlet (8) if necessary. To do this, pull the extraction outlet apart at the cams (10) and pull it off towards the rear.

Always insert first the saw blade that has the closest driving pin (17) to the motor.

Note: Each time the power tool is switched off, the driving pins (17) will be in a different position. The illustration shows a random position.

The lettering on the saw blade must always face outwards and correspond to the colour of the driving pin.

Press and hold the SDS button for saw blade release (9). This causes the engaging pin (18) to move back and allows the saw blades to be hooked in.

Hook the appropriate saw blade (12) into the driving pin (17) that is closest to the motor ①. Move the saw blade into the blade guide (19) and engage the nose of the saw blade in the grove on the blade body (1).

Hook the second saw blade into the free saw blade driving pin (17) ☑. Move the saw blade into the saw blade guide (19). Release the SDS button for saw blade release (9).

From above, press on the second saw blade (12) until the its nose engages in the grove on the blade body (1).

▶ Check that the saw blades are fitted securely. A loose saw blade can fall out and lead to injuries.

Fit the saw blade guard (11) onto the saw blades (12).

Removing saw blades (see figures I-J)

Press the SDS button for saw blade release (9). Simultaneously pull both saw blades (12) to the level of the saw blade driving pins (17) out of the saw blade guide (19) ①.

Slide the saw blades (12) along their length (2) and, one after the other, pull them out of the blade guide (19) (3). The saw blades will interlock if an attempt is made to remove both of them at the same time.

Dust/Chip Extraction

The dust from materials such as lead paint, some types of wood, minerals and metal can be harmful to human health. Touching or breathing in this dust can trigger allergic reactions and/or cause respiratory illnesses in the user or in people in the near vicinity.

Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are classified as carcinogenic, especially in conjunction with wood treatment additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials containing asbestos may only be machined by specialists.

- Use a dust extraction system that is suitable for the material wherever possible.

- Provide good ventilation at the workplace.

- It is advisable to wear a P2 filter class breathing mask.

The regulations on the material being machined that apply in the country of use must be observed.

- Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can easily ignite.

Connecting the dust extraction system (see figure F)

Attach the extraction outlet (8) below the handle (6) on the housing and allow it to engage in the cams (10).

Insert an extraction hose (7) (diameter 35 mm, accessory) into the extraction outlet (8). Connect the extraction hose (7) to a dust extractor (accessory).

You will find an overview of connecting to various dust extractors at the end of these operating instructions.

The dust extractor must be suitable for the material being worked.

When extracting dry dust that is especially detrimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special dust extractor.

Operation

▶ Products that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a residual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current of 30 mA or less.

Starting Operation

▶ Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the power source must match the voltage specified on the rating plate of the power tool. Power tools marked with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.

Switching on/off

▶ When switching on the machine, the saw blades must not be resting on, or touching, any objects.

To switch on the power tool, press the lock-off button (4) to the left or right. Then press the on/off switch (5) and keep it pressed.

To switch off the power tool, release the on/off switch (5).

Preselect the stroke rate

You can also preselect the stroke rate and change it during operation using the stroke rate preselection thumbwheel (3).

1-2: Low stroke rate

3-4: Medium stroke rate

5–6: High stroke rate

The required stroke rate depends on the material and the working conditions and can be ascertained through practical tests.

During prolonged periods of use at a low stroke rate, the power tool may heat up significantly. Remove the saw blades and cool down the power tool by running it for approx.

3 minutes at maximum stroke rate.

Working Advice

▶ Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.
▶ Switch the power tool off immediately if the saw blade becomes blocked.
When sawing lightweight materials, take into account the statutory provisions and recommendations of the material manufacturers.

Before sawing into wood, chipboard, building materials, etc., check for and remove any foreign objects such as nails, screws, etc.

▶ Ensure that the material is securely clamped. Do not support the workpiece using your hands or feet. Do not touch any objects or the floor with the saw while it is running. There is a risk of kickback.

Only remove the saw blade guard (11) for sawing.

Hold the power tool securely when it is switched on and positioned on the workpiece.

If the saw blades become jammed, switch off the machine immediately. Widen the sawing cut somewhat with a suitable tool and pull out the power tool.

Switch the power tool off after completing operation.

Do not use the blade body (1) for unintended purposes such as prying away sawn-off pieces of wood.

Plunge cutting (see figure K)

▶ Plunge cuts may only be applied to soft materials, such as softwood, gypsum board, etc.

Place the machine with the tip of the blade body facing against the workpiece and switch on. Carefully plunge the moving body of the saw into the workpiece until it is sawn through.

Hold the power tool to the workpiece at an angle and continue to saw alongside the cutting line.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

▶ Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any work on the power tool.

▶ To ensure safe and efficient operation, always keep the power tool and the ventilation slots clean.

In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord needs to be replaced, this must be done by Bosch or by an after-sales service centre that is authorised to repair Bosch power tools.

Clean the saw blade body (1), the blade guide (19) and the blades (12) after finishing the work.

The saw blades (12) and the saw blade guide (19) must not be lubricated, as this would impair dust extraction.

If the dust outlet becomes blocked, switch off the power tool, disconnect the dust extraction system and remove the dust and chips.

Accessories

Saw blade set for wood and plastics 2 608 632 120

Saw blade set for lightweight construction materials, carbide-tipped 2 608 632 123

After-Sales Service and Application Service

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concerning maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com

The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you with any questions about our products and their accessories.

In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always include the 10-digit article number given on the nameplate of the product.

Great Britain

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

P.O. Box 98

Broadwater Park

North Orbital Road

Denham Uxbridge

UB 9 5HJ

At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.

Tel. Service: [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-pt.com.au

www.bosch-pt.co.nz

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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]

Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia

Robert Bosch Ltd.

David Agmashenebeli ave. 61

0102 Tbilisi, Georgia

Tel. [phone]

www.bosch.com

Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan

TOO "Robert Bosch" Power Tools, After Sales Service

Muratbaev Ave., 180

050012, Almaty, Kazakhstan

Service Email: [e-mail]

Official Website: www.bosch.com, www.bosch-pt.com

Disposal

The power tool, accessories and packaging should be recycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

Do not dispose of power tools along with household waste.

Only for EU countries:

According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national law, power tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Français

Robert Bosch (France) S.A.S.

Calle Robert Bosch No. 405

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Bosch Service Center

Telegrafvej 3

2750 Ballerup

På www.bosch-pt.dk kan der online bestilles reservedele eller oprettes en reparations ordre.

Tlf. Service Center: 44898855

Fax: [phone]

E-Mail: [e-mail]

Bortskaffelse

Bosch Service Center

Telegrafvej 3

2750 Ballerup

Danmark

Tel.: [phone] (inom Sverige)

Fax: [phone]

Avfallshantering

Robert Bosch Sp. z o.o.

Bosch Service Center PT

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692 01 Mikulov

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