Bosch GCM12SD Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 47

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Bevel Angle Stops and Detents
• The saw has bevel angle stops that accu-
rately stop at critical angles: 45° left, 0°, and
45°. It comes factory-set and should not
need to be adjusted. However, after exten-
sive use or if the tool has received a hard im-
pact, it may require an adjustment.
• The saw has a bevel angle detent pin which
can only be engaged at 33.9° left or right -
this is the bevel angle required when cutting
38° "spring angle" crown molding flat on the
table. NOTE: If the bevel detent pin automat-
ically engages at 33.9° and prevents tilting
the saw to another angle, simply pull it to
the front and rotate its cross pin 1/4 turn so
it rests in the disengaged position. If pin is
sticking in, tilt and rock saw head side to
side as you pull on it (see Figure 52).
Setting Saw to Make a Bevel Cut
1. Lift up the bevel lock lever to unlock (see
item 14 – page 11).
2. Choose the desired bevel range using the
bevel range selector knob. NOTE: If in the 0°
position and moving to "0-45° Range," it
may be necessary to move the head assem-
bly slightly to the left before the selector
knob can be turned.
3. Grasp the main handle and tilt the saw head
assembly to the desired angle while watch-
ing one of the bevel angle pointers – watch
the right pointer when tilting to the left or
the left pointer when tilting to the right.
4. Continue to hold saw and push down on the
bevel lock lever (with your left hand) to lock.
Let go of tool.
5. Follow the chop cut or slide cut procedures
in this manual.
Saw Operations
Bevel Cuts
For bevel cutting, adjust sliding fence clear of blade path and guard system.
Fig. 52
Bevel Angle
Detent Pin
Fig. 53
Bevel Angle
Detent Pin
Cross Pin
Cross Pin
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