Bosh 1582 Vs User Manual

Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento 
y seguridad
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1584VS
1584AVS...

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Work Area
Keep your work area clean and well lit.
Cluttered benches and 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 by-standers, children, and visitors
away while operating a power tool.
Distractions can cause you to lose control.
Electrical Safety
Double Insulated tools are equipped with a
polarized plug (one blade is wider than the...

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Safety Rules for Jigsaws
Hold tool by insulated gripping surfaces
when performing an operation where the
cutting tool may contact hidden wiring or
its own cord.Contact with a live wire will
make exposed metal parts of the tool live
and shock the operator.  Do not drill, fasten
or break into existing walls or other blind
areas where electrical wiring may exist.  If
this situation is unavoidable, disconnect all
fuses or circuit breakers feeding this
worksite.
Never leave the trigger locked ON.
Before...

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or thin material may flex or vibrate with the
blade, causing loss of control.
Make certain all adjusting screws and the
blade holder are tight before making a
cut.Loose adjusting screws and holders
can cause the tool or blade to slip and loss
of control may result.
When removing the blade from the tool
avoid contact with skin and use proper
protective gloves when grasping the
blade or accessory.Accessories may be
hot after prolonged use.
If your tool is equipped with a dust bag,
empty it frequently...

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IMPORTANT:Some of the following symbols may be used on your tool.  Please study them
and learn their meaning.  Proper interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the
tool better and safer.
Symbol Name Designation/Explanation
V Volts Voltage (potential)
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
kg Kilograms Weight
min Minutes Time
s Seconds Time
Diameter Size of drill bits, grinding wheels,  etc. 
n0No load speed Rotational speed, at no load 
.../min...

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Functional Description and Specifications
Disconnect the plug from the power source before making any
assembly, adjustments or changing accessories.  Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.!WARNING
Jigsaws
1
1
BLADE CHANGE
BUTTON
TOP HANDLE
ALLEN
WRENCH
5MM
CHIP
BLOWER
LEVER
SLIDE
SWITCH
BLADE ORBIT
SELECTOR
LEVER BLADE PLUNGER
FOOTPLATE
BLADECUTTING
GUIDE SLOTS
BLADE ROLLER
GUIDEVARIABLE
SPEED
DIAL
BLADE CHANGE
BUTTON
TOP HANDLE
ALLEN
WRENCH
5MM...

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Assembly
SLIDE ON-OFF SWITCH
The Tool is switched ON by the slide switch
located at the side of the motor housing.
TO TURN TOOL ON: slide the switch
forward.
TO TURN TOOL OFF: slide the switch
backward.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL
This tool is equipped with a Variable Speed
Dial. The stroke rate of the Blade Plunger may
be controlled by presetting the dial in any one
of six positions. 
Setting SPM rating (strokes per minute)
1-2 Low stroke  (1 = 500 SPM)
3-4 Medium stroke
5-6 High stroke  (6 = 3100SPM)...

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FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT
The footplate may be tilted to allow angle cuts
up to 45˚ in either direction.  To adjust
footplate, loosen screw (A) with allen wrench,
slide the footplate towards the front of the tool,
and rotate to the desired angle, as marked on
the angle scale.  Detent slots will hold the
footplate firmly at 0˚, and there are additional
position marks for 15˚ and 45˚ angles.Intermediate angles may be set with a
protractor.  After positioning the footplate,
securely tighten screw (A)....

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CHIP BLOWER
The jigsaw is equipped with a three-position
chip blower to help keep the cutting line clear
of chips.  By adjusting the chip blower lever,
the force of the discharged air may be altered
as follows;Strongest blowing action for working in
woods and similar materials.
Medium blowing action.
No blowing action
DUST EXTRACTION (1584AVS & 1584DVS)
Model 1584DVS is equipped with a dust port
for chip extraction. To use this feature, attach
vacuum hose (optional accessory) to the dust
port...

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Service
Preventive maintenance
performed by unauthorized
personnel may result in misplacing of
internal wires and components which
could cause serious hazard.We
recommend that all tool service be
performed by a Bosch Factory Service
Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
TOOL LUBRICATION
Your Bosch tool has been properly
lubricated and is ready to use. It is
recommended that tools with gears be
regreased with a special gear lubricant at
every brush change.
CARBON BRUSHES
The brushes and...