Starting Operation; Working Advice - Bosch PFZ 700 PE Manual Original

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Starting Operation

Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage
of the power 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, press the On/Off switch 5
and keep it pressed.
To lock the pressed On/Off switch 5, press the
lock-on button 6.
To switch off the machine, release the On/Off
switch 5 or when it is locked with the lock-on
button 6, briefly press the On/Off switch 5 and
then release it.
Controlling/Presetting the Stroke Rate
Increasing or reducing the pressure on the
On/Off switch 5 enables stepless stroke-rate
control of the switched-on machine.
Light pressure on the On/Off switch 5 results in
a low stroke rate. Increasing the pressure also
increases the stroke rate.
When the On/Off switch 5 is locked, it is not
possible to reduce the stroke rate.
With the thumbwheel for stroke rate preselec-
tion 4, the stroke rate can be preset and
changed during operation.
The required stroke rate is dependent on the
material and the working conditions and can be
determined by a practical trial.
Reducing the stroke rate is recommended when
the saw blade engages in the material as well as
when sawing plastic and aluminium.
After longer periods of work at low stroke rate,
the machine can heat up considerably. Remove
the saw blade from the machine and allow the
machine to cool down by running it for approx.
3 minutes at maximum stroke rate.
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Working Advice

Tips
Note: Do not cover the ventilation slots under-
neath the tool holder with the hand.
Check wood, press boards, building materials,
etc. for foreign objects such as nails, screws or
similar, and remove them, if required.
Switch the machine on and guide it toward the
workpiece. Position the footplate 2 onto the sur-
face of the work and saw through the material
applying uniform contact pressure and feed. Af-
ter completing the working procedure, switch
the machine off.
If the saw blade should jam, switch the machine
off immediately. Widen the gap somewhat with
a suitable tool and pull out the machine.
Plunge Cutting (see figures C–D)
Use only short saw blades for plunge cutting.
Place the machine with the edge of the footplate
2 onto the workpiece and switch on. For power
tools with stroke speed control, set the maxi-
mum stroke speed. Press the power tool firmly
against the workpiece and allow the saw blade
to slowly plunge into the workpiece.
As soon as the footplate 2 fully lays on the sur-
face of the workpiece, continue sawing along-
side the desired cutting line.
When sawing light building materials, ob-
serve the statutory provisions and the rec-
ommendations of the material suppliers.
The plunge cutting procedure is only suita-
ble for treating soft materials such as wood,
plaster board or similar! Do not work metal
materials with the plunge cutting proce-
dure!
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