Bosch Professional 18 V Cordless Brushless Jigsaw - 95 mm Cutting Depth (GST 183-LI) - Tool Only (Battery and Charger NOT Included)

Compact, Cordless Precision and Agility for Intricate Cutting Tasks

NOTE: Battery, Charger, and Carry Case are NOT INCLUDED (Sold separately).

 

The Bosch Professional GST 183-LI Cordless Jigsaw is a highly nimble, professional-grade cutting solution engineered to take the strain out of complex curve profiles, cutouts, and straight-line separations. Driven by a powerful, high-performance brushless motor, this tool delivers excellent material progression and cutting efficiency that keeps pace with conventional corded models. Its ultra-compact, lightweight barrel-grip design lets you maneuver freely in tight spaces and awkward overhead positions where bulkier tools falter. As a "Bare Tool" (Skin Only) configuration packed with a specialized jigsaw blade and anti-splinter guard, this SKU allows contractors to instantly upgrade their cutting capabilities while utilizing their existing infrastructure within the global Bosch Professional 18V System or the AMPShare battery alliance.

 

Key Features

• Powerful Brushless Motor: Engineered to deliver high-speed cutting efficiency and extended tool life with zero carbon brush replacements required.

• 4-Stage Orbital Action: Allows users to quickly toggle between fast, aggressive material removal or clean, tear-free finish cuts to suit different working conditions.

• Tool-Free Bosch SDS System: Features an intuitive, rapid-release blade mechanism for hot blade changes without touching the metal or requiring additional hand tools.

• Variable Speed Preselection Wheel: Dial-controlled stroke rate adjustments enable precise matching to a wide array of dense timbers, laminates, plastics, or sheet metals.

• 45° Adjustable Die-Cast Footplate: Rigid, adjustable base plate can be tilted effortlessly up to 45° in both directions to accommodate accurate bevel and miter cuts.

• Unrestricted Compact Agility: Strips away the safety risks and handling limits of tangled power cables, fitting comfortably into standard toolboxes for easy transport.

 

Technical Specifications

• Battery Voltage: 18.0 V

• Motor Type: Brushless

• Tool Holder: T-Shank (Standard)

• Stroke Rate at No Load: 0 – 3,300 spm

• Stroke Height: 20 mm

• Bevel Angle Range: -45° to 45°

• Maximum Cutting Depth:

  • Wood: 95 mm

  • Aluminium: 15 mm

  • Unalloyed Steel: 5 mm

• Dimensions (L x W x H): 233 mm x 79 mm x 178 mm

• Weight: 1.6 kg (Excl. battery)

 

Ideal For

• Cabinet Making & Kitchen Installations: Cutting precise openings for sinks, routing electrical cable outlets through backboards, and trimming decorative filler panels.

• Carpentry & Shopfitting: Executing smooth, sweeping curves in thick softwood, hardwood joists, and structural timber panels.

• On-Site Drywalling & Renovation: Trimming composite plastics, vinyl flooring tiles, and lightweight metal profiles.

• Contractors on the Bosch Platform: A cost-saving fleet expansion for pros who already own compatible Bosch Blue 18V lithium-ion batteries.

 

What’s in the Box? (06015B7020)

• 1 x Bosch Professional GST 183-LI Cordless Jigsaw (Body Only)

• 1 x Anti-Splinter Guard (Part No. 2 601 016 065)

• 1 x Jigsaw Blade T 111 C (Basic for Wood)

• 1 x Instruction and Safety Manual

• Supplied in a Protective Retail Cardboard Box

• NOTE: Battery, Charger, and Carry Case are NOT INCLUDED (Sold separately).

 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Does this jigsaw accept standard U-shank blades? No. The professional-grade SDS tool holder on the GST 183-LI is explicitly engineered for standard T-shank jigsaw blades, which provide superior clamping force, higher accuracy, and tool-free quick ejection.

2. Why should I use the included anti-splinter guard? The anti-splinter guard clips directly over the shoe plate surrounding the blade path. It presses down firmly against the wood fibers as the blade cuts on the upward stroke, significantly reducing unsightly top-surface fraying and tear-out on delicate laminated boards or veneers.

3. Is this a barrel-grip or a bow-handle jigsaw? This model is a classic compact bow-handle (D-handle) jigsaw layout featuring an integrated top trigger loop, which provides an exceptionally secure and comfortable grip when pushing through deep, straight timber sections.

4. Can I safely cut thin sheet metals with this machine? Yes. By pairing the machine with a specialized metal-cutting T-shank blade (such as a Bosch T 118 series blade), lowering the preselection speed wheel, and switching the orbital action to "0" (no orbital movement), you can cut sheet steel up to 5 mm and aluminum up to 15 mm thick.