Maintenance And Lubrication; Service; Batteries; Care Of Blades - Bosch PROFACTOR GCM18V-10SDN14 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

To avoid accidents, always disconnect battery pack from tool before cleaning or perform-
ing any maintenance.

Service

All tool service should be per-
formed by a Bosch Factory Service
Center or an Authorized Bosch Service Station. Preventive
maintenance performed by unauthorized personnel may re-
sult in misplacing of internal wires and components which
could cause serious hazard.

Batteries

Be alert for battery packs that are nearing their end of
life. If you notice decreased tool performance or significantly
shorter running time between charges then it is time to re-
place the battery pack. Failure to do so can cause the tool to
operate improperly or damage the charger.

Care of Blades

Blades become dull even from cutting regular lumber. If you
find yourself forcing the saw forward to cut instead of just
guiding it through the cut, chances are the blade is dull or
coated with wood pitch.
When cleaning gum and wood pitch from blade, unplug the
saw and remove the blade. Remember, blades are designed to
cut, so handle carefully. Wipe the blade with kerosene or simi-
lar solvent to remove the gum and pitch. Unless you are expe-
rienced in sharpening blades, we recommend you do not try.

Tool Lubrication

Preventive maintenance performed by unauthorized
personnel may result in misplacing of internal wires and
components which could cause serious hazard. We recom-
mend that all tool service be performed by a Bosch factory
Service Center or Authorized Bosch Service Station.
Periodically lubricate moving parts with a silicone, or light oil
spray. Do not use grease because it tends to attract and hold
sawdust.

Maintenance and Lubrication

Bearings

All bearings in this tool are lubricated with a sufficient amount
of high-grade lubricant for the life of the unit under normal op-
erating conditions. No further lubrication is required.

Cleaning

of these are: gasoline, carbon tetrachloride, chlorinated
cleaning solvents, ammonia and household detergents
that contain ammonia.
Ventilation openings and switch levers must be kept clean and
free of foreign matter. Use a brush to remove dust and debris
from the vent openings and the guard mechanisms. Do not at-
tempt to clean by inserting pointed objects through openings.
Regularly check to make sure the lower guard and all moving
parts are working properly. Regularly check that the lower
guard can move from the fully open to fully closed position
without interference. Ensure that the lower guard moves to
the fully closed position when the Main Handle is moved to
the raised position.
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Certain cleaning agents and sol-
vents damage plastic parts. Some