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Bosch GKT 18V-52 GC Professional Cordless Plunge Saw Instruction Manual
Quick guide for the Bosch GKT 18V-52 GC Professional Cordless Plunge Saw. Includes setup, operation, maintenance, and safety instructions.
Table of contents
Quick guide from the manual
The Bosch GKT 18V-52 GC is a cordless plunge saw designed for straight and miter cuts in wood, light building materials, and plastics. It features constant electronic control, speed preselection, and Bluetooth connectivity for data transfer.
Safety
Always wear personal protective equipment, including eye protection. Keep hands away from the cutting area and the blade. Ensure the guard closes properly before each use. Do not use the saw above head level. Secure the workpiece with clamping devices.
Operation
Setting cutting depth: Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece. Use the slider (36) to set the depth on the scale (10).
Adjusting miter angle: Loosen wing bolts (13) and (16), tilt the saw, set the angle on the scale (11), and retighten the bolts.
Switching on/off: Press the lock-off switch (2), then press and hold the on/off switch (1).
Maintenance
Keep the tool and ventilation slots clean. The protective guard (15) must move freely. Clean the dust/chip bag, chip ejector, base plate, and guide rail regularly. Clean saw blades immediately after use to remove resin or glue residue.
Technical Data
- Rated voltage: 18V
- No-load speed: 2800–5500 min⁻¹
- Max. cutting depth (0°): 52 mm
- Max. cutting depth (45°): 32 mm
- Saw blade diameter: 140 mm
Manufacturer information
Bosch
Practical help
Common problems
Tool does not start or stops during operation
Check battery charge level. If the temperature indicator (43) is red, let the tool cool down. If the status indicator (42) flashes red, restart protection is triggered; switch off and on again.
Chip ejector clogged
Clean the chip ejector (18) regularly. Ensure the dust extraction system is suitable for the material being cut.
Before use
- Ensure the battery is fully charged.
- Check that the saw blade is sharp and suitable for the material.
- Verify the protective guard moves freely.
- Ensure the cutting depth and miter angle are correctly set and locked.
- Secure the workpiece with clamps.
Specs in practice
- No-load speed
- The rotational speed of the blade when not cutting, adjustable between 2800 and 5500 min⁻¹.
- Max. cutting depth (0°)
- The maximum thickness of material the saw can cut at a 0° angle (52 mm).
Images and diagrams
- Page 3: Overview of components including the on/off switch (1), lock-off button (2), saw blade change lever (3), and depth scale (10).
- Page 4: Illustration of plunge cutting (B) and the user interface (D) showing battery status (37) and speed settings (40).
- Page 6: Chip ejector (18) and dust bag connection (51).
Model compatibility
- Compatible with Bosch FSN guide rail system.
- Compatible with GBA 18V and ProCORE18V batteries.
- Bluetooth connectivity requires GCY 42 module.
Manual page author
Emily Carter
User documentation editor
Prepares concise manual descriptions and highlights the most useful setup, operation, and maintenance information for readers.