Use a dry cloth to clean the plastic surfaces. Never use solvents or aggressive agents. SOS electronic Finding the Official Manual If you have the specific 10-digit part number
Open the blade access cover. You will see a small steel roller. The exclusive manual states: “The roller should just kiss the back of the blade—no more than 0.1mm gap.” Too much gap causes blade wander; too tight causes overheating. Use a feeler gauge (0.004 inches) to set this. bosch kl 1206 manual exclusive
Look underneath the plastic housing near the front. You’ll find a small rubber plug (many owners never notice it). The factory manual exclusive reveals that this plug covers the pendulum lever pivot. Apply of non-detergent SAE 20 oil every 50 operating hours. Do not use WD-40 or spray grease—it attracts sawdust. Use a dry cloth to clean the plastic surfaces
The is more than a set of instructions—it’s a key to preserving a piece of power tool history. While Bosch has moved on to laser-guided, brushless, battery-powered jigsaws, the KL 1206 remains a testament to straightforward, repairable design. With the exclusive insights provided in this guide—from the hidden lubrication plug to the asymmetric brush sizes—you can keep your KL 1206 cutting straight and smoothly for another 30 years. You will see a small steel roller