Safety Instructions For Miter Saws - Bosch GCM12SD Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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▶ Power tool use and care
Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-
rect power tool for your application. The
correct power tool will do the job better
and safer at the rate for which it was de-
signed.
Do not use the power tool if the switch
does not turn it on and off. Any power tool
that cannot be controlled with the switch is
dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect the plug from the power
source and/or remove the BATTERY pack,
if detachable, from the power tool before
making any adjustments, changing acces-
sories, or storing power tools Such preven-
tive safety measures reduce the risk of
starting the power tool accidentally.
Store idle power tools out of the reach of
children and do not allow persons unfamil-
iar with the power tool or these instruc-
tions to operate the power tool. Power
tools are dangerous in the hands of un-
trained users.
Maintain power tools and accessories.
Check for misalignment or binding of mov-
ing parts, breakage of parts and any other
condition that may affect the power tool's
Miter saws are intended to cut wood or
wood-like products, they cannot be used
with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting
ferrous material such as bars, rods, studs,
etc. Abrasive dust causes moving parts
such as the lower guard to jam. Sparks from
abrasive cutting will burn the lower guard,
the kerf insert and other plastic parts.
Use clamps to support the workpiece
whenever possible. If supporting the
workpiece by hand, you must always keep
your hand at least 100 mm (4") from ei-
ther side of the saw blade. Do not use this
saw to cut pieces that are too small to be
securely clamped or held by hand. If your
hand is placed too close to the saw blade,
there is an increased risk of injury from
blade contact.
The workpiece must be stationary and
clamped or held against both the fence
and the table. Do not feed the workpiece
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Safety Instructions for Miter Saws

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
operation. If damaged, have the power
tool repaired before use. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained power
tools.
Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Prop-
erly maintained cutting tools with sharp
cutting edges are less likely to bind and are
easier to control.
Use the power tool, accessories and tool
bits etc. in accordance with these instruc-
tions, taking into account the working con-
ditions and the work to be performed. Use
of the power tool for operations different
from those intended could result in a haz-
ardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry,
clean and free from oil and grease. Slip-
pery handles and grasping surfaces do not
allow for safe handling and control of the
tool in unexpected situations.
▶ Service
Have your power tool serviced by a qual-
ified repair person using only identical re-
placement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the power tool is maintained.
into the blade or cut "freehand" in any
way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces
could be thrown at high speeds, causing in-
jury.
Push the saw through the workpiece. Do
not pull the saw through the workpiece. To
make a cut, raise the saw head and pull it
out over the workpiece without cutting,
start the motor, press the saw head down
and push the saw through the workpiece.
Cutting on the pull stroke is likely to cause
the saw blade to climb on top of the work-
piece and violently throw the blade assem-
bly towards the operator.
Never cross your hand over the intended
line of cutting either in front or behind the
saw blade. Supporting the workpiece
"cross handed" i.e. holding the workpiece
to the right of the saw blade with your left
hand or vice versa is very dangerous.