Bosch 3924B-24 User Manual
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Safety
“READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS” — Failure to follow the SAFETY RULES identified by BULLET (•) symbol listed
BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury.
BELOW and other safety precautions, may result in serious personal injury.
General Safety Rules
For Benchtop Tools
Work Area
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Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches
and dark areas invite accidents.
and dark areas invite accidents.
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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.
atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
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Keep bystanders, children and visitors away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to
lose control.
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Store idle tools out of reach of children and other
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
untrained persons. Tools are dangerous in the hands
of untrained users.
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Do not leave tool running unattended, turn power off.
Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop.
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MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlock,
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
master switches, or by removing starter keys.
Electrical Safety
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.
the tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged cords
immediately. Damaged cords may create a fire.
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A battery operated tool with integral batteries or a
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of fire when used with another battery.
separate battery pack must be recharged only with
the specified charger for the battery. A charger that
may be suitable for one type of battery may create a
risk of fire when used with another battery.
•
Use battery operated tool only with specifically
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fire.
designated battery pack. Use of any other batteries
may create a risk of fire.
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.
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.
serious personal injury.
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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.
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.
Roll long sleeves above elbows. Rubber gloves and non-
skid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors.
skid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors.
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Avoid accidental starting. Be sure switch is in the
locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting
the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites
accidents.
locked or off position before inserting battery pack.
Carrying tools with your finger on the switch or inserting
the battery pack into a tool with the switch on invites
accidents.
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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 will be thrown.
the tool “ON”. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool will be thrown.
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Do not overreach, keep proper footing and balance
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
at all times. Proper footing and balance enables better
control of the tool in unexpected situations.
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Do not stand on tool or its stand. Serious injury may
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or
near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the
tool or its stand to reach them.
occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is
accidentally contacted. Do not store materials on or
near the tool such that it is necessary to stand on the
tool or its stand to reach them.
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Use safety equipment. Always wear safety goggles.
Dust mask, safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection
must be used for appropriate conditions. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses. They are
NOT safety glasses.
Dust mask, safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection
must be used for appropriate conditions. Everyday
eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses. They are
NOT safety glasses.
Tool Use and Care
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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. It
allows for work to shift, causes binding of the tool and
loss of control.
support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding
the work by hand or against your body is unstable. It
allows for work to shift, causes binding of the tool and
loss of control.
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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. Do not use the
tool for purpose not intended - for example; do not use
the miter saw for slicing meats.
application. The correct tool will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it is designed. Do not use the
tool for purpose not intended - for example; do not use
the miter saw for slicing meats.
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Do not use tool if switch does not turn it “ON” or
“OFF”. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous.
“OFF”. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the
switch is dangerous.
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Disconnect battery pack from tool before
performing any assembly, adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
performing any assembly, adjustments, changing
accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool
accidentally.
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Keep cutting tools sharp and clean.
Properly
maintained tools, with sharp cutting edges, are less likely
to bind and easier to control. When mounting saw
blades be certain that the arrow on the blade matches
the direction of the arrow marked on the tool and that the
teeth are also pointing in the same direction.
to bind and easier to control. When mounting saw
blades be certain that the arrow on the blade matches
the direction of the arrow marked on the tool and that the
teeth are also pointing in the same direction.
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