Auxiliary Fence - Bosch CM8S Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Making an Auxiliary fence
Certain types of molding need a fence face extension
because of the size and position of the workpiece.
Holes are provided in the fence to attach an auxiliary
fence. The auxiliary fence is used with the saw in the 0°
bevel position only.
1. Use ¾" thick piece of wood (plywood is prefferd) to cut
an auxiliary fence based on dimensions shown in
Figure 49.
2. Place the auxiliary fence against the miter saw fence
(figure 48). Check that auxiliary fence does not
interfere with head assembly. Check for interference
between the auxiliary fence and the lower blade
guard. Make adjustments as necessary.
WARNING
componenents by performing a dry run. Fence
interference can prevent proper saw operation and
cause injury and/or tool damage.
3. Mark the locations of the support holes on the wood
from the back side of the fence (figure 48).
4. Drill and countersink the holes on the front of the
support board.
To fasten from front of fence:
1. Attach auxiliary fence using four (4) 3/16" x 1-1/2"
long flat head machine bolts. Secure behind metal
fence with washer and #5 machine nuts.
WARNING
Off by conducting a simulated cutting cycle, and
observe the projected path of the saw blade. Keep
hands at least six (6) inches away from the projected
path of the saw blade.
2. Make a full depth cut to create the blade slot.
To fasten from back of fence:
Use minimum 3/4" thick auxiliary fence and 1/4" round
head wood screws (3/4" long).
5-1/2"
2-3/4"
2"
Saw Operations

Auxiliary fence

Check for interference between
auxiliary fence and saw head
Be aware of the path of the saw
blade. Make a dry run with the saw
5"
1-1/2"
17-1/4"
FIG. 48
1. Drill four pilot holes through auxiliary fence and run
screws from rear of metal fence.
Be aware of the path of the saw
WARNING
blade. Make a dry run with the saw
Off by conducting a simulated cutting cycle, and
observe the projected path of the saw blade. Keep
hands at least six (6) inches away from the projected
path of the saw blade.
2. Make a full depth cut to create the blade slot.
FIG. 49
2-1/2"
1-1/2"
37.
Auxiliary
fence
Blade
Slot
flat Head Machine
Screws
4"
6"
2-3/4"
2"