Bosh 1582 Vs User Manual

							Operating/Safety Instructions
Consignes de fonctionnement/sécurité
Instrucciones de funcionamiento 
y seguridad
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1584VS
1584AVS
1584DVS
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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
other.)  This plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way.  If the plug does not fit fully in
the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does
not fit, contact a qualified electrician to
install a polarized outlet.  Do not change
the plug in any way.Double Insulation
eliminates the need for the three wire
grounded power cord and grounded power
supply system.  Before plugging in the tool, be
certain the outlet voltage supplied is within the
voltage marked on the nameplate. Do not use
“AC only” rated tools with a DC power supply.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces
such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
refrigerators.  There is an increased risk of
electric shock if your body is grounded.  If
operating the power tool in damp locations is
unavoidable, a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
must be used to supply the power to your tool.
Electrician’s rubber gloves and footwear will
further enhance your personal safety.
Dont 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
to carry the tools or pull the plug from an
outlet. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Replace damaged
cords immediately.Damaged cords increase
the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use
an outdoor extension cord marked W-Aor W. These cords are rated for outdoor use
and reduce the risk of electric shock.  Refer to
“Recommended sizes of Extension Cords” in
the Accessory section of this manual.
Personal Safety
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and
use common sense when operating a
power tool. Do not use tool while tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication.A moment of inattention while
operating power tools may result in serious
personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your
hair, clothing, and gloves away from
moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long
hair can be caught in moving parts. Keep
handles dry, clean and free from oil and
grease.
Avoid accidental starting.  Be sure switch is
“OFF” before plugging in.  Carrying tools
with your finger on the switch or plugging in
tools that have the switch “ON” invites
accidents.
Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before
turning the tool “ON”.  A wrench or a key
that is left attached to a rotating part of the
tool may result in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.  Proper footing and
balance enables better control of the tool in
unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment.  Always wear eye
protection.  Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be
used for appropriate conditions.
Tool Use and Care
Use clamps or other practical way to
secure and support the workpiece to a
stable platform.Holding the work by hand or
against your body is unstable and may lead to
loss of control.
Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for
your application. The correct tool will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
Read and understand all instructions.  Failure to follow all instructions
listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!WARNING
Power Tool Safety Rules
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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 plugging the tool in, check that the
trigger lock is OFF.Accidental start-ups
could cause injury.
Be aware of the location and setting of
the switch Lock-ON button.If the switch
is locked ON during the use, be ready for
emergency situations to switch it OFF,  by
first pulling the trigger then immediately
releasing it without pressing the Lock-ON
button.Keep hands away from cutting area.  Do
not reach under the material being cut.
The proximity of the blade to your hand is
hidden from your sight.
Keep hands from between the gear
housing and saw blade holder.The
reciprocating blade holder can pinch your
fingers.
Do not use dull or damaged blades.Bent
blade can break easily or cause kickback.
Before starting to cut, turn tool ON and
allow the blade to come to full speed.
Tool can chatter or vibrate if blade speed is
too slow at beginning of cut and possibly
kickback. 
Always wear safety goggles or eye
protection when using this tool.  Use a
dust mask or respirator for applications
which generate dust.
Secure material before cutting.  Never
hold it in your hand or across legs.Small
Do not use tool if switch does not turn it
“ON” or “OFF”.Any tool that cannot be
controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments,
changing accessories, or storing the tool.
Such preventive safety measures reduce the
risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children
and other untrained persons.Tools are
dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting
tools sharp and clean.Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges
are less likely to bind and are easier to
control. Any alteration or modification is a
misuse and may result in a dangerous
condition.
Check for misalignment or binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, and any
other condition that may affect the tools
operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are
caused by poorly maintained tools. Developa periodic maintenance schedule for your
tool.
Use only accessories that are
recommended by the manufacturer for
your model.Accessories that may be
suitable for one tool, may become
hazardous when used on another tool.
Service
Tool service must be performed only by
qualified repair personnel.Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified
personnel could result in a risk of injury.  For
example: internal wires may be misplaced or
pinched, safety guard return springs may be
improperly mounted. 
When servicing a tool, use only identical
replacement parts. Follow instructions in
the Maintenance section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow
Maintenance Instructions may create a risk
of electric shock or injury. Certain cleaning
agents such as gasoline, carbon
tetrachloride, ammonia, etc. may damage
plastic parts.
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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 and after completion of
sawing.Spontaneous combustion, may in
time, result from mixture of oil or water with
dust particles. Be extremely careful of dust
disposal, materials in fine particle form may be
explosive. Do not throw contents on an open
fire. Some dust created by
power sanding, sawing,
grinding, drilling, and other construction
activities contains chemicals known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other
reproductive harm.  Some examples of
these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement
and other masonry products, and
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically-
treated lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies,
depending on how often you do this type of
work. To reduce your exposure to these
chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,
and work with approved safety equipment,
such as those dust masks that are specially
designed to filter out microscopic particles.!WARNING
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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 Revolutions or reciprocation per minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, 
orbits etc. per minute
0 Off position Zero speed, zero torque...
1, 2, 3, ... Selector settings Speed, torque or position settings.
I, II, III, Higher number means greater speed
Infinitely variable selector with off Speed is increasing from 0 setting
Arrow Action in the direction of arrow
Alternating current Type or a characteristic of current
Direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Alternating or direct current Type or a characteristic of current
Class II  construction Designates Double Insulated 
Construction tools.
Earthing terminal Grounding terminal
Warning symbol Alerts user to warning messages
Ni-Cad RBRC seal Designates Ni-Cad battery recycling
program
Symbols
0
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
the Canadian Standards
Association.This symbol designates
that this tool is listed to
Canadian Standards by
Underwriters Laboratories.
This symbol
designates
that
this tool
complies
to NOM
Mexican
Standards.
This symbol designates
that this tool is listed by
Underwriters Laboratories,
and listed to Canadian
Standards by Underwriters
Laboratories.
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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
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
CHIP
BLOWER
LEVER
VACUUM
HOSE
DUST PORT
CONNECTOR
(1584DVS)
VARIABLE
SPEED
DIAL
DUST PORT
(1584DVS) BLADE
PLUNGER
BLADE
DUST COVER
(1584DVS)
CUTTING
GUIDE SLOTS
BLADE ORBIT
SELECTOR
LEVERFOOTPLATE
BLADE ROLLER
GUIDE
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
VENTILATION
OPENINGS
SLIDE
SWITCH
Maximum  capacities:
Material Size
Wood 2-3/8  (60mm)
Plastic 1-1/4  (32mm)
Aluminum 3/4  (20mm)
Non-ferrous metal 3/4  (20mm)
Mild steel 3/8  (10mm)
Stainless steel 1/8  (3mm)
Alloy steel 1/8  (3mm)
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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)
PLUNGER SPEED
The jigsaw cutting speed or stroke rate
required depends on the material being cut,
the type of blade used, and the feed rate
preferred by the operator.  The best speed for
a particular application is largely determined by
experience, though as a general rule, slower
speeds are for denser materials and faster
speeds for soft materials.  Note that when the
jigsaw is used at low speed settings for anylength of time, the motor temperature will rise
due to the slower speed of the internal cooling
fan.  In such cases, it is necessary to
occasionally run the tool at full speed for a few
minutes to keep the motor operating at high
efficiency.
BLADE ORBIT
Maximum cutting efficiency can be obtained
by adjusting the blade orbit selector lever to
suit the material being cut.  The following chart
will help you determine which setting to use for
your application.  This chart is intended as a
guideline only, and test cuts in scrap material
should be performed first to determine the
best setting.
Setting Ohard materials such as metals 
or thin sheet metals and used 
with knife blades, grit edge 
blades or rasp work
Setting Isoft materials where cleaner 
cutting or delicate scrolling 
work is performed
Setting IImedium density materials
such as harder woods or 
particle board
Setting IIIsoft materials such as wood, 
plastics, etc.
Operating Instructions
BLADE INSTALLATION
Set the blade orbit selector lever to position III.
Push blade change button downward as far as
it will go and turn the top handle three turns
counterclockwise (viewed from the top of the
tool).
Insert the blade into blade plunger at a 90˚
angle to the cutting direction.  With a slight
upward pressure, turn the blade teeth forward
(direction of cut) and guide the back of the
blade into the groove in the center of blade
roller guide.  Pull gently down on the blade to
seat the blade tabs in the plunger.With the blade in the proper position, turn  top
handle clockwise until a noticable “Clic” sound
is heard, indicating that the blade is locked in
place.
Push blade change button upward to its
original position (flush with the top of the top
handle), and the saw is ready for  use.
Removing the blade is essentially the reverse
of the installation procedure, however, take
note that once the blade change button is
loosened, gently push the blade upward to
release the blade tabs from the plunger.
1.2. 3x3.4.clic5.
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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).
On model 1584DVS, screw (A) is covered by
sliding cover, which should be closed after
making the footplate adjustment.  Note that
when the footplate is used on an angle, dust
cover must be removed, and chip collection
efficiency will be reduced.
FOOTPLATE INSERTS
(1584AVS & 1584DVS)
Model 1584AVS & 1584DVS will accept two
footplate inserts which may be changed by
removing the six screws (B).  The steel insert is
used for most general cutting operations, and
the smooth plastic insert may be used to
minimize scratches on fine surfaces.ANTI-SPLINTER INSERT
To minimize splintering of the top surface of
the material being cut, place the anti-splinter
insert in the blade opening of the footplate.
Note:  This insert will only work with blades
that have ground sides such as T301CD,
T101B, T101D, and T101DP.
SCREW (A)
FOOTPLATE
PROTRACTOR
(Not included)
ANTI-SPLINTER
INSERT
SCREW (A)
SCREW (B) 
(1584AVS & 1584DVS)
FOOTPLATE
COVER (1584DVS)
DUST PORT
(1584DVS)
FOOTPLATE INSERT
(1584AVS & 1584DVS)
The following types of blades should only be
used with orbital Setting O: 
1. Blades with teeth that point downward
(reverse-tooth blades).2. Blades with teeth that point straight out
rather than up or down.
3. Carbide-tipped blades.
4. Grit-edge blades.
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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 connector, than attach the dust port
connector to the dust port. Connect the other
end of hose to a shop vacuum cleaner withadapter (optional accessories).  For maximum
efficiency, dust covermust be in place. 
Model 1584AVS can be converted to dustless
by adding the Dust Collection Adapter Kit
which is available from Bosch Service Centers
or Distributors.
FLUSH CUTTING
To allow the saw to make a perpendicular cut
close to a vertical surface, the footplate may
be repositioned as follows.  Remove screw (A),
move footplate to the front mounting slot, and
be sure the detent notch is aligned with thedetent slot in the footplate.  Re-insert screw (A)
into the threaded hole closest to the detent
notch, and securely tighten.  Note that when
the footplate is retracted in this manner, only
90˚cuts are possible, and dust cover or
optional cutting guide may not be used.
4530150
SCREW (A)
ANGLE SCALE
DETENT NOTCH
* COVER
* DUST PORT
CONNECTOR
* DUST PORT 
FOOTPLATE
PLATE
* COVER 
FOOTPLATE INSERT
SCREW (B)
SCREW (A)
* Included in Dust Collection Adapter Kit
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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 commutator in your tool
have been engineered for many hours of
dependable service. To maintain peakefficiency of the motor, we recommend
every two to six months the brushes be
examined. Only genuine Bosch replacement
brushes specially designed for your tool
should be used.
BEARINGS
After about 300-400 hours of operation, or at
every second brush change, the bearings
should be replaced at Bosch Factory Service
Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
Bearings which become noisy (due to heavy
load or very abrasive material cutting) should
be replaced at once to avoid overheating or
motor failure.
Cleaning
To avoid accidents always
disconnect the tool from
the power supply before cleaning or
!WARNING
Maintenance
Always be certain that smaller workpieces are
securely fastened to a bench or other support.
Larger panels may be held in place by clamps
on a bench or sawhorses.
To begin a cut, clearly mark the cutting line,
and rest the front of the footplate on the work.
Engage the switch, and move the blade into
the work using only enough forward pressure
to keep the blade cutting steadily. DO NOT
FORCE, as this will not make the saw cut
faster; let the blade do the work.
When cutting metal, it is often advisable to use
a lubricant to cool the blade and extend its life.  
Choose blades carefully, as the ability of the
jigsaw to follow curves, provides smoother
finishes, or faster cutting is directly related to
the type of blade used.
BLADE SELECTION 
• Choose blades carefully, as the ability of the
jigsaw to make the fastest cuts, to follow tight
curves, to achieve the smoothest finish and/or
to maximize the life of the blade are directly
related to the type of blade used. 
• Always use a blade that is appropriate for the
cutting task. 
• Always make a test cut in a piece of scrap
material. • Most jigsaw blades have upward-pointing
teeth, which helps to pull the jigsaw against the
workpiece and minimizes vibration. Blades
with upward-pointing teeth produce a clean
cut on the bottom of the workpiece.
• Blades with downward-pointing teeth
(reverse-tooth blade) can be used to produce a
clean cut on the top of the workpiece (that side
that faces the jigsaws footplate), such as
when cutting an already-installed countertop
from the top. When using reverse-tooth
blades, downward force must be applied to
the jigsaw. 
• Blades with teeth that point straight out
(rather than up or down) allow splinter-free
cutting on both sides of the workpiece. When
using such blades, downward force must be
applied to the jigsaw. 
• The following types of blades should only be
used with orbital Setting O: 
1. Blades with teeth that point downward
(reverse-tooth blades).
2. Blades with teeth that point straight out
rather than up or down.
3. Carbide-tipped blades.
4. Grit-edge blades.
Tool Tips
!WARNING
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