Bosch GCM12SD Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 5

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Do not reach behind the fence with either
hand closer than 100 mm (4") from either
side of the saw blade, to remove wood
scraps, or for any other reason while the
blade is spinning. The proximity of the spin-
ning saw blade to your hand may not be ob-
vious and you may be seriously injured.
Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If
the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp
it with the outside bowed face toward the
fence. Always make certain that there is
no gap between the workpiece, fence and
table along the line of the cut. Bent or
warped workpieces can twist or shift and
may cause binding on the spinning saw
blade while cutting. There should be no
nails or foreign objects in the workpiece.
Do not use the saw until the table is clear
of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for
the workpiece. Small debris or loose
pieces of wood or other objects that con-
tact the revolving blade can be thrown with
high speed.
Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked
multiple workpieces cannot be adequately
clamped or braced and may bind on the
blade or shift during cutting.
Ensure the miter saw is mounted or placed
on a level, firm work surface before use. A
level and firm work surface reduces the risk
of the miter saw becoming unstable.
Plan your work. Every time you change the
bevel or miter angle setting, make sure the
adjustable fence is set correctly to sup-
port the workpiece and will not interfere
with the blade or the guarding system.
Without turning the tool "ON" and with no
workpiece on the table, move the saw blade
through a complete simulated cut to assure
there will be no interference or danger of
cutting the fence.
Provide adequate support such as table
extensions, saw horses, etc. for a work-
piece that is wider or longer than the table
top. Workpieces longer or wider than the
miter saw table can tip if not securely sup-
ported. If the cut-off piece or workpiece
tips, it can lift the lower guard or be thrown
by the spinning blade.
Safety Instructions for Miter Saws
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Do not use another person as a substitute
for a table extension or as additional sup-
port. Unstable support for the workpiece
can cause the blade to bind or the work-
piece to shift during the cutting operation
pulling you and the helper into the spinning
blade.
The cut-off piece must not be jammed or
pressed by any means against the spin-
ning saw blade. If confined, i.e. using
length stops, the cut-off piece could get
wedged against the blade and thrown vio-
lently.
Always use a clamp or a fixture designed
to properly support round material such
as rods or tubing. Rods have a tendency to
roll while being cut, causing the blade to
"bite" and pull the work with your hand into
the blade.
Let the blade reach full speed before con-
tacting the workpiece. This will reduce the
risk of the workpiece being thrown.
If the workpiece or blade becomes
jammed, turn the miter saw off. Wait for
all moving parts to stop and disconnect
the plug from the power source and/or re-
move the battery pack. Then work to free
the jammed material. Continued sawing
with a jammed workpiece could cause loss
of control or damage to the miter saw.
After finishing the cut, release the switch,
hold the saw head down and wait for the
blade to stop before removing the cut-off
piece. Reaching with your hand near the
coasting blade is dangerous.
Hold the handle firmly when making an in-
complete cut or when releasing the switch
before the saw head is completely in the
down position. The braking action of the
saw may cause the saw head to be sud-
denly pulled downward, causing a risk of in-
jury.
Avoid overheating the saw blade tips.
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