Slide Cuts - Bosch GCM12SD Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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What's a Slide Cut?
• A "slide cut" is made with the head assem-
bly unlocked and able to move away from
the fence. This movement is supported and
precisely controlled by the axial glide sys-
tem. The maximum cross-cutting capacity
is utilized by using this method.
• A slide cut is best used for cross-cutting
workpieces wider than can be done with a
chop cut – pieces wider than 5-1/2" and up
to a maximum width of 13-3/8" across.
The blade can suddenly climb up on top of the
workpiece and force itself toward you.
Preparing for Slide Cut
1. Place the saw head in the UP position.
2. Disengage the mechanism lock lever (item
27 – page 11) by pushing down on the fin-
ger tab. With the head assembly in the UP
position, move it fully to the front and back
to check that axial glide system moves
smoothly.
3. Properly position your workpiece and clamp
it firmly to the table and/or fence.
with operation. Before switching "ON", lower
head assembly to make sure clamp clears
guard and head assembly.
run with the saw Off by conducting a simu-
lated cutting cycle, and observe the projected
path of the saw blade. Keep hands at least six
(6) inches away from the projected path of
the saw blade.
Making a Slide Cut
1. Grasp the switch handle and pull the saw
head assembly (in UP position) away from
the fence – see Arrow 1 in Figure 43.
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Saw Operations

Slide Cuts

NEVER pull the saw to-
ward you during a cut.
Use a clamping position
that does not interfere
Be aware of the path of
the saw blade. Make a dry
Fig. 43
2. Activate the switch, and then fully lower the
saw head assembly – on larger pieces, this
action may also start the cut – see Arrow 2
in Figure 43.
3. Push down and back so the saw head as-
sembly moves toward the fence and to the
full rear position until you complete the cut.
See Arrow 3 in Figure 43. NOTE: If high re-
sistance is felt, do not apply excessive force
– stop cutting, wait until blade stops and in-
vestigate problem.
4. Hold the saw head down until the blade
comes to a complete stop. Return the saw
head to the UP position and remove the
workpiece.