model
GKS18V-25, GKS18V-25N
The Bosch GKS18V-25 is a cordless 18V circular saw in the PROFACTOR series designed for professional wood cutting applications. It features a brushless BITURBO motor, Vari-Torque clutch, and advanced dust management.
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Model details
Model number: GKS18V-25, GKS18V-25N
Also known as: Robert Bosch GmbH, GKS18V-25, GKS18V-25, GKS18V-25N
Symptoms
- The foot rocks on a flat surface, is bent or cracked, or moves despite locked adjustments.
The foot rocks on a flat surface, is bent or cracked, or moves 1. Remove the battery and place the foot on a known-flat surface, inspecting from
- The motor and shaft turn, but the blade stalls or slips on the washers during a normal supported cut.
The motor and shaft turn, but the blade stalls or slips on the 1. Release the trigger at the first slip, wait for the blade to stop, and remove the
- The correct battery is fitted, but pressing a lock-off button and the trigger produces no motor response.
The correct battery is fitted, but pressing a lock-off button and 1. Set the lock-off to rest, remove the battery, and screen the pack and tool for heat,
- No-load operation is smooth, but the saw bounces, chatters, or vibrates as soon as cutting begins.
No-load operation is smooth, but the saw bounces, chatters, 1. Release the trigger, keep the foot flat until the blade stops, and remove the
- The external structure is visibly cracked, loose, crushed, melted, or missing material even if the saw still runs.
The external structure is visibly cracked, loose, crushed, 1. Remove the battery and stop carrying or operating the saw until the complete
- The blade turns steadily, but wood cuts slowly, burns, or needs heavy feed pressure.
The blade turns steadily, but wood cuts slowly, burns, or 1. Stop forcing the saw, let the blade stop, remove the battery, and inspect teeth for
- With the blade clear of material, the saw sounds slow, hunts, or repeatedly rises and falls in speed.
With the blade clear of material, the saw sounds slow, hunts, 1. Remove the battery, inspect the blade and guards, and hand-turn the blade to feel
- The saw or pack smokes, leaks, sparks, melts, smells burned, swells, vents, or hisses.
The saw or pack smokes, leaks, sparks, melts, smells burned, 1. Stop, move away from the hazard, and remove the battery only if it can be done
- The foot can be set to an angle, but moves after the bevel lever is locked or drifts during cutting.
The foot can be set to an angle, but moves after the bevel 1. Stop cutting, remove the battery, and mark the selected bevel position.
- The 360-degree dust port is jammed or loose, or a compatible hose/coupler will not stay attached.
The 360-degree dust port is jammed or loose, or a compatible 1. Remove the battery and test the empty port through its swivel range without a
- At a locked 0-degree bevel, a sound blade is not square to the foot.
At a locked 0-degree bevel, a sound blade is not square to the 1. Remove the battery and verify a known-straight blade is correctly mounted and the
- A suitable bag or vacuum collects little dust while the port remains secure and aimed.
A suitable bag or vacuum collects little dust while the port 1. Remove the battery, detach the bag or hose, and clear dry chips from the
Failure Modes
- FM-08: FM-08 NO-LOAD SPEED IS WEAK, UNEVEN, OR SURGES
FM-08 NO-LOAD SPEED IS WEAK, UNEVEN, OR SURGES
- FM-07: FM-07 TRIGGER STICKS OR THE MOTOR CONTINUES AFTER RELEASE
Trigger sticks or the motor continues running after the trigger is released due to switch or trigger mechanism faults.
- FM-01: FM-01 TOOL IS COMPLETELY DEAD - NO MOTOR RESPONSE
The tool is completely dead with no motor response when the trigger is pressed, despite a correctly fitted battery.
- FM-37: FM-37 HOUSING, HANDLES, BATTERY RAILS, OR VENTS ARE CRACKED OR DAMAGED
FM-37 HOUSING, HANDLES, BATTERY RAILS, OR VENTS ARE CRACKED OR DAMAGED
- fm-p17-b-2db8b3a0: A compatible battery cannot travel fully into the housing or will
1. Remove the battery and inspect the complete rail and latch path before applying
- fm-p29-b-beec475a: The selected depth will not remain fixed after the depth lever is
1. Stop cutting, remove the battery, and mark the current depth position on the scale.
- FM-24: FM-24 LOWER GUARD WILL NOT CLOSE PROMPTLY
FM-29 BEVEL SETTING SLIPS OR WILL NOT HOLD THE
- FM-38: FM-38 SMOKE, BURNING ODOR, MELTING, LIQUID, SPARKS, OR BATTERY DAMAGE
The saw or battery exhibits smoke, burning odor, melting, liquid leakage, sparks, swelling, venting, or other signs of severe damage.
- FM-06: FM-06 LOCK-OFF DOES NOT BLOCK THE TRIGGER OR RETURN TO REST
FM-06 LOCK-OFF DOES NOT BLOCK THE TRIGGER OR RETURN TO REST
- FM-27: The selected depth will not remain fixed after the depth
Stop cutting, remove the battery, and mark the current depth position FM-27
- FM-04: The battery is latched in the saw and does not come
Support the battery, press the release, and slide it forward only to
- FM-33: FM-33 DUST PORT WILL NOT SWIVEL, HOLD POSITION, OR RETAIN THE HOSE
FM-33 DUST PORT WILL NOT SWIVEL, HOLD POSITION, OR RETAIN THE HOSE
Related troubleshooting
Common symptoms
- The foot rocks on a flat surface, is bent or cracked, or moves despite locked adjustments.
- The motor and shaft turn, but the blade stalls or slips on the washers during a normal supported cut.
- The correct battery is fitted, but pressing a lock-off button and the trigger produces no motor response.
- No-load operation is smooth, but the saw bounces, chatters, or vibrates as soon as cutting begins.
- The external structure is visibly cracked, loose, crushed, melted, or missing material even if the saw still runs.
- The blade turns steadily, but wood cuts slowly, burns, or needs heavy feed pressure.
- With the blade clear of material, the saw sounds slow, hunts, or repeatedly rises and falls in speed.
- The saw or pack smokes, leaks, sparks, melts, smells burned, swells, vents, or hisses.
- The foot can be set to an angle, but moves after the bevel lever is locked or drifts during cutting.
- The 360-degree dust port is jammed or loose, or a compatible hose/coupler will not stay attached.