Bosch Professional GCM 18V-216 D Original Instructions Manual page 22

– Pull the locking lever (46) out and engage it in the free
running position.
This enables you to use the complete bevel angle range
(left and right).
– Swivel the tool arm left or right by the handle (7) until the
angle indicator (28) shows the required standard bevel
angle.
– Turn the locking lever (46). The locking lever must be felt
to engage in the position of the required standard bevel
angle.
– Retighten the clamping wheel (45).
Setting any bevel angle
– Pull the adjustable fences (26) all the way out or remove
them completely.
– Release the clamping wheel (45).
– Pull the locking lever (46) out and engage it in the free
running position.
This enables you to use the complete bevel angle range
(left and right).
– Swivel the tool arm left or right by the handle (7) until the
angle indicator (28) shows the required bevel angle.
– Retighten the clamping wheel (45).
Start-up
Always tighten the locking knob (16) and the clamp-
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ing wheel (45) firmly before sawing. Otherwise the saw
blade can become wedged in the workpiece.
Switching on (see figure M)
– To switch on the power tool, first slide the lock-off
button (5) to the middle and then press and hold the on/
off switch (6).
Note: For safety reasons, the on/off switch (6) cannot be
locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.
Switching off
– To switch off, release the on/off switch (6).
Sawing
General sawing instructions
Always tighten the locking knob (16) and the clamp-
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ing wheel (45) firmly before sawing. Otherwise the saw
blade can become wedged in the workpiece.
For all cuts, it must first be ensured that the saw blade
u
at no time can come in contact with the fence, screw
clamps or other machine parts. Remove any mounted
auxiliary stops or adjust them accordingly.
Protect the saw blade against impact and shock. Do not sub-
ject the saw blade to lateral pressure.
Only saw materials which are permitted within the scope of
the intended use.
Do not saw warped/bent workpieces. The workpiece must
always have a straight edge to face against the fence.
The free end of long and heavy workpieces must have some-
thing placed underneath it or be supported.
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Make sure that the retracting blade guard operates properly
and that it can move freely. The retracting blade guard must
open when the tool arm is guided downwards. When the tool
arm is guided upwards, the retracting blade guard must
close again over the saw blade and lock in the uppermost po-
sition of the tool arm.
Position of the operator (see figure N)
Do not stand in line with the saw blade in front of the
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power tool. Always stand to the side of the saw blade.
This protects your body against possible kickback.
– Keep hands, fingers and arms away from the rotating saw
blade.
– Do not reach one hand across the other when in front of
the tool arm.
Sawing with slide movement
– For cuts made using the slide device (2) (wide work-
pieces), loosen the locking screw (1) if it is tightened.
– Set the required mitre and/or bevel angle as necessary.
– Press the workpiece firmly against the fences (25) and
(26).
– Firmly clamp the workpiece as appropriate for its dimen-
sions.
– Pull the tool arm away from the fence (25) until the saw
blade is in front of the workpiece.
– Switch the power tool on.
– Slowly guide the tool arm downwards using the handle
(7).
– Now push the tool arm towards the fences (25) and (26)
and saw through the workpiece with uniform feed.
– Switch off the power tool and wait until the saw blade has
come to a complete stop.
– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.
Sawing without slide movement (cutting off) (see figure
O)
– For cuts without slide movement (small workpieces),
loosen the locking screw (1) if it is tightened. Push the
tool arm all the way towards the fence (25) and retighten
the locking screw (1).
– Set the required mitre and/or bevel angle as necessary.
– Press the workpiece firmly against the fences (25) and
(26).
– Firmly clamp the workpiece as appropriate for its dimen-
sions.
– Switch the power tool on.
– Slowly guide the tool arm downwards using the handle
(7).
– Saw through the workpiece applying uniform feed.
– Switch off the power tool and wait until the saw blade has
come to a complete stop.
– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.
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