Bosch UniversalCut 18V-65 Cordless Saw User Manual
Quick guide for the Bosch UniversalCut 18V-65 cordless saw. Includes setup, battery handling, blade replacement, operation, and maintenance instructions.
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This cordless saw is intended for domestic use, specifically for cutting branches, slats, hardwood, softwood, and plastic. It is designed for straight cuts.
Product Description
The saw features a saw blade (1), base plate (2), riving knife (3), and a lock-off function for the on/off switch (5). The battery (7) is inserted into the battery holder until it clicks into place.

Assembly
Inserting/changing the saw blade:

- Wear protective gloves when fitting or changing the saw blade.
- Use the locking lever (10) to open the cover (9) of the saw blade receptacle.
- Insert the saw blade, ensuring the drive shaft and the end of the saw blade fit into the recess on the saw blade receptacle (13).
- Close the cover and lock it with the locking lever until it clicks into place.
- The chain of the saw blade is tensioned automatically.
Operation
Switching on/off:
- To switch on, press the lock-off button (4) to the left or right, then press and hold the on/off switch (5).
- To switch off, release the on/off switch (5).
Speed control: The sawing speed is continuously variable depending on how hard you press the on/off switch (5).
Working Advice



- Switch off the tool immediately if the saw blade becomes blocked.
- Always use a sturdy support when working on small or thin workpieces.
- Always cut from front to back or from top to bottom.
- The riving knife (3) prevents sawing against the running direction of the chain saw.
- Put the cover (12) on the saw blade (1) after finishing work to protect it.
Maintenance and Cleaning

- Remove the battery before any work on the tool (maintenance, tool change, etc.) and for transport/storage.
- Keep the tool and ventilation slots clean.
- Clean the saw blade and saw blade receptacle only dry. Use a fine brush to remove deeply ingrained dirt.
- The saw blade is maintenance-free; the chain does not need to be oiled.
Manufacturer information
Bosch
Practical help
Common problems
Switch off immediately, widen the cut with a suitable tool, and pull the saw out.
Battery temperature is outside the operating range or overload protection has triggered.
Open and close the saw blade receptacle cover.
Before use
- Ensure the battery is fully charged.
- Check that the saw blade is clean and the receptacle is free of chips/sawdust.
- Wear protective gloves when handling the blade.
- Ensure the footplate rests securely on the workpiece.
Specs in practice
- Rated voltage
- 18V
- Max. cutting depth
- 65 mm
- No-load speed
- 0-8000 min-1
Images and diagrams
- A: Inserting/changing the saw blade.
- B: Cutting direction (front to back).
- C: Cutting direction (top to bottom).
- D: Riving knife function.
- E: Cleaning the saw blade receptacle.
Model compatibility
- Compatible with PBA 18V series batteries.
- Not compatible with AL 1814 CV, AL 1820 CV, AL 1860 CV chargers.
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