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External Dust Extraction

Connect the vacuum hose 31 to a vacuum cleaner (accesso-

ry). An overview for connecting to various vacuum cleaners

can be found at the end of this manual.

The machine can be plugged directly into the receptacle of a

Bosch all-purpose vacuum cleaner with remote starting con-

trol. The vacuum cleaner starts automatically when the ma-

chine is switched on.

The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material being

worked.

When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to

health or carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.

Operation

Operating Modes

 Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains

plug.

Adjusting the Cutting Depth (see figure C)

 Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the work-

piece. Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be

visible below the workpiece.

Loosen the clamping lever 26. For a smaller cutting depth,

pull the saw away from the base plate 15; for a larger cutting

depth, push the saw toward the base plate 15. Adjust the de-

sired cutting depth at the cutting-depth scale. Tighten the

clamping lever 26 again.

The tightening tension of the clamping lever 26 can be read-

justed. For this, unscrew the clamping lever 26, and screw it

back again turned offset by at least 30° in anticlockwise direc-

tion.

Adjusting the Cutting Angle

It is best to place the machine on the face side of the blade

guard 18.

Loosen the wing bolts 8 and 16. Tilt the saw sidewards. Ad-

just the desired measure on the scale 6. Tighten the wing

bolts 8 and 16 again.

Note: For bevel cuts, the cutting depth is smaller than the set-

ting indicated on the cutting-depth scale 27.

Cutting Marks

The 0° cutting mark (9) indicates the position of the saw blade

for straight cuts. The 45° cutting mark (10) indicates the po-

sition of the saw blade for 45° cuts without using the guide

rail.

Starting Operation

 Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the pow-

er source must agree with the voltage specified on the

nameplate of the machine. Power tools marked with

230 V can also be operated with 220 V.

Switching On and Off

To start the machine, first push the lock-off button for the

On/Off switch 2 and then press the On/Off switch 1 and keep

it pressed.

To switch off the machine, release the On/Off switch 1.

Note: For safety reasons, the On/Off switch 1 cannot be

locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.

To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it.

Reduced starting current (GKS 55 GCE)

The electronic reduced starting current limits the power con-

sumption when switching the tool on and enables operation

from a 13 ampere fuse.

Constant Electronic Control (GKS 55 GCE)

Constant electronic control holds the speed constant at no-

load and under load, and ensures uniform working perfor-

mance.

Speed preselection (GKS 55 GCE)

The required speed can be preselected with the thumbwheel

3 (also while running).

The required speed depends on the saw blade being used and

on the material being worked (see overview of saw blades at

the end of these operating instructions).

Working Advice

Protect saw blades against impact and shock.

Guide the machine evenly and with light feed in the cutting di-

rection. Excessive feed significantly reduces the service life of

the saw blade and can cause damage to the power tool.

Sawing performance and cutting quality depend essentially

on the condition and the tooth form of the saw blade. There-

fore, use only sharp saw blades that are suited for the material

to be worked.

Sawing Wood

The correct selection of the saw blade depends on the type

and quality of the wood and whether lengthway or crossway

cuts are required.

When cutting spruce lengthways, long spiral chips are

formed.

Beech and oak dusts are especially detrimental to health.

Therefore, work only with dust extraction.

Sawing Plastic (GKS 55 GCE)

Note: When sawing plastic, especially PVC, long spiral chips

are formed that can be electrostatically charged. This can clog

the sawdust ejector 17 and cause the retracting blade guard

13 to jam. It is best to work with dust extraction.

Guide the switched on power tool against the workpiece and

carefully start the cut. Continue the cut with low feed and

without interruption, so that the saw teeth do not gum up too

quickly.

Sawing Non-ferrous Metals

Note: Use only a sharp saw blade that is suitable for non-fer-

rous metals. This ensures a clean cut and prevents blade bind-

ing.

Guide the switched on power tool against the workpiece and

carefully start the cut. Continue the cut with low feed and

without interruption.

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