Workpiece Support - Bosch GCM18V-10SD Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Dry Run
Be aware of the path of the
saw blade. Make a dry run
with the battery pack disconnected and the
saw switched OFF by conducting a simulated
cutting cycle, and observe the projected path
of the saw blade. Keep hands out of the path of
saw blade.
It is important to know where the blade will
intersect with the workpiece during cutting
operations. Always perform the simulated cut-
ting sequence with the battery pack disconnect-
ed and the power tool switched OFF to gain an
understanding of the projected path of the saw
blade. Mentally note where the path of the saw
blade will fall and set up your work to keep your
hands and arms out of the path of the spinning
blade. Adjust your clamps and fences so that the
smooth lower guard and cutting action are not
interfered with during cutting operation.
Lower Guard
The lower guard (Fig. 35,
26) may not automatically
open under certain cutting conditions; for ex-
ample, when trying to cut workpieces that are
near the maximum cutting height capacity. Un-
der these conditions or during the blade travel
motion of cut, the workpiece can stop the low-
er guard movement before the downward mo-
tion of the arm could pre-open the lower guard.
If this occurs:
Workpiece must be securely clamped with
clamp (Fig. 35 and Fig. 36, 42). This frees a
hand to raise the lower guard (26) by the lip just
enough to clear the workpiece.
Start the saw and begin your cut. Once you have
cleared the position where the lower guard may
bind, release the guard and it will continue to
operate automatically as you cut.
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Workpiece Support

Clamps
There may be extreme com-
pound cuts where a clamp
cannot be used. Support workpiece with your
hand outside the "No Hands" zone. Do not try
to cut short pieces that cannot be clamped and
cause your hand to be in the "No Hands" zone.
Be aware of the path of the
saw blade. Make a dry run
with the battery pack disconnected and the
saw switched OFF by conducting a simulated
cutting cycle, and observe the projected path
of the saw blade. Keep hands at least six (6)
inches (152mm) away from the projected path
of the saw blade.
Using the Workpiece Clamp – This clamp (Fig.
36, 42) easily secures a workpiece to the table
or base.
Fig. 36
42
Workpiece
1. Insert the clamp's knurled bar down into a
clamp post hole (Fig. 37, 40). There are two
post holes located in the base behind the
fence (Fig. 3). The knurled end must be in
the post at least 1/2" (13mm).
2. Slide the clamp down until its rubber foot
contacts the workpiece.
3. Adjust the clamp height so it does not touch
the sliding fence.
4. Rotate the clamp's knob until the workpiece
is firmly held in place.
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