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Bosch Power Tools

External Dust Extraction

Connect the vacuum hose 

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 to a vacuum cleaner (accesso-

ry). An overview for connecting to various vacuum cleaners 
can be found at the end of this manual.

The machine can be plugged directly into the receptacle of a 
Bosch all-purpose vacuum cleaner with remote starting con-
trol. The vacuum cleaner starts automatically when the ma-
chine is switched on.

The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the material being 
worked.

When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to 
health or carcinogenic, use a special vacuum cleaner.

Operation

Operating Modes



Before any work on the machine itself, pull the mains 
plug.

Adjusting the Cutting Depth (see figure C)



Adjust the cutting depth to the thickness of the work-
piece. 

Less than a full tooth of the blade teeth should be 

visible below the workpiece.

Loosen the clamping lever 

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. For a smaller cutting depth, 

pull the saw away from the base plate 

15

; for a larger cutting 

depth, push the saw toward the base plate 

15

. Adjust the de-

sired cutting depth at the cutting-depth scale. Tighten the 
clamping lever 

26

 again.

The tightening tension of the clamping lever 

26

 can be read-

justed. For this, unscrew the clamping lever 

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, and screw it 

back again turned offset by at least 30° in anticlockwise direc-
tion.

Adjusting the Cutting Angle

It is best to place the machine on the face side of the blade 
guard 

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.

Loosen the wing bolts 

8

 and 

16

. Tilt the saw sidewards. Ad-

just the desired measure on the scale 

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. Tighten the wing 

bolts 

8

 and 

16

 again.

Note: 

For bevel cuts, the cutting depth is smaller than the set-

ting indicated on the cutting-depth scale 

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.

Cutting Marks

The 0 ° cutting mark (

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) indicates the position of the saw blade 

for straight cuts. The 45 ° cutting mark (

10

) indicates the po-

sition of the saw blade for 45 ° cuts without using the guide 
rail.

Starting Operation



Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage of the pow-
er 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, 

first

 push the lock-off button for the 

On/Off switch 

2

 and 

then

 press the On/Off switch 

1

 and keep 

it pressed.

To 

switch off

 the machine, release the On/Off switch 

1

.

Note: 

For safety reasons, the On/Off switch 

1

 cannot be 

locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.

To save energy, only switch the power tool on when using it.

Reduced starting current (GKS 55 GCE)

The electronic reduced starting current limits the power con-
sumption when switching the tool on and enables operation 
from a 13 ampere fuse.

Constant Electronic Control (GKS 55 GCE)

Constant electronic control holds the speed constant at no-
load and under load, and ensures uniform working perfor-
mance.

Speed preselection (GKS 55 GCE)

The required speed can be preselected with the thumbwheel 

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 (also while running).

The required speed depends on the saw blade being used and 
on the material being worked (see overview of saw blades at 
the end of these operating instructions).

Working Advice

Protect saw blades against impact and shock.

Guide the machine evenly and with light feed in the cutting di-
rection. Excessive feed significantly reduces the service life of 
the saw blade and can cause damage to the power tool.

Sawing performance and cutting quality depend essentially 
on the condition and the tooth form of the saw blade. There-
fore, use only sharp saw blades that are suited for the material 
to be worked.

Sawing Wood

The correct selection of the saw blade depends on the type 
and quality of the wood and whether lengthway or crossway 
cuts are required.

When cutting spruce lengthways, long spiral chips are 
formed.

Beech and oak dusts are especially detrimental to health. 
Therefore, work only with dust extraction.

Sawing Plastic (GKS 55 GCE)
Note: 

When sawing plastic, especially PVC, long spiral chips 

are formed that can be electrostatically charged. This can clog 
the sawdust ejector 

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 and cause the retracting blade guard 

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 to jam. It is best to work with dust extraction.

Guide the switched on power tool against the workpiece and 
carefully start the cut. Continue the cut with low feed and 
without interruption, so that the saw teeth do not gum up too 
quickly.

Sawing Non-ferrous Metals
Note: 

Use only a sharp saw blade that is suitable for non-fer-

rous metals. This ensures a clean cut and prevents blade bind-
ing.

Guide the switched on power tool against the workpiece and 
carefully start the cut. Continue the cut with low feed and 
without interruption.

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