GST 100 BCE variable speed bow handle jig saw
The GST 100 BCE is a bow handle jig saw manufactured by Bosch.
The machine is powered by a 650 watt brushed electric motor from a power outlet.
Exterior
The machine has a dark blue plastic housing with a curved handle positioned above the motor housing and a large black trigger switch on the underside.
The lower front part is made out of aluminium and has a black switch for the orbital actions on the side and a sliding lever switch on the front to eject the saw blade without any tools.
The titlable base is made out of aluminium with black plastic on the underside to prevent scratching the work piece. A vacuum adapter can be inserted in the back of the base for dust extraction.
Operation
To turn the machine on a safety button on the handle has to be depressed before the trigger switch on the under side of bow handle can be pressed. The trigger switch is large enough for several fingers.
On the top there is a variable speed setting dial which can be used to set the number of strokes per minute from 500 to 3000.
On the side there is a four step orbital actions (0 to 3) selector and a blower switch.
On the bottom there is a hex nut which has to be loosened to tilt the base up to 45º.
Five transparent plastic anti splinter guards are included and can be mounted in the base.
Variants
- GST 100 has a barrel grip
- GST 100 CE has a variable speed setting and barrel grip
- GST 100 B had no variable speed setting