Slide Cuts - Bosch GCM18V-12SD Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Slide Cuts

What's a Slide Cut?
NEVER pull the saw toward
you during a cut. The blade
can suddenly climb up on top of the workpiece
and force itself toward you.
• A "slide cut" is made with the head assem-
bly (Fig. 44, 28) unlocked and able to move
away from the fence (12). This movement
is supported and precisely controlled by
the slide system (35). The maximum cross-
cutting capacity is utilized by using this
method.
Fig. 44
1
7
35
12
15
• 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"
(140mm) and up to a maximum width of
14" (356mm) across.
Preparing for Slide Cut
Use a clamping position that
does not interfere with op-
eration. Before switching "ON," lower head as-
sembly (Fig. 44, 28) to make sure clamp clears
guard and head assembly.
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)
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Saw Operations
28
22
18
19
inches (152mm) away from the projected path
of the saw blade.
1. Place the saw head assembly (Fig. 44, 28) in
the UP position.
2. Loosen the slide rail lock knob (7) by turning
it counterclockwise (to the left).
3. With the head assembly (28) in the UP po-
sition, move it fully to the front and back
to check that the slide system (35) moves
smoothly.
4. Properly position your workpiece and clamp
it firmly to the table (22), the fence (12), or
both.
Making a Slide Cut
1. With the head assembly (Fig. 44, 28) in the
UP position, grasp the main handle (1) and
move the head assembly fully to the front
and away from the fence (12).
2. Activate the switch (Fig. 1, 3), and then fully
lower the saw head assembly (Fig. 44, 28)
(Fig. 45, actions 1 and 2). On larger pieces,
this action may also start the cut.
Fig. 45
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3. Push down and back so the saw head assem-
bly moves toward the fence (Fig. 44, 12) and
to the full rear position until you complete
the cut (Fig. 45, action 3).
NOTE: If high resistance is felt, do not ap-
ply excessive force – stop cutting, wait until
blade stops and investigate 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.
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