Basic Table Saw Operation; Safety Power Switch; Smart Guard System - Bosch GTS1031 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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SAfETy pOWER SWITCH

NOTE: This table saw has a safety feature that
helps prevent accidental starting.
To turn saw on: lift switch lever by pinching side
walls and pulling up. This action starts the saw (Fig. 30)
To turn off power: push switch lever down to its
original position (Fig. 31).
To prevent unauthorized use, the switch can accom-
modate a padlock with a long, 3/16" or 1/4" diameter
shackle (not provided with table saw), (Fig. 31).

SMART gUARd SySTEM

The Bosch Smart Guard has been designed for
modularity, enabling the use of multiple combina-
tions of the three main components – Main barrier
guards, Anti-kickback device, and riving knife. Ad-
ditionally, the riving knife can be quickly adjusted to
three positions (high, middle, and stored), depend-
ing on the application requirement.
COMpONENT pARTS (fIgURE 32):
Riving Knife
The Riving Knife is the central element of the
Bosch Smart Guard blade guarding system,
serving as the attachment point for both the Main
Barrier Guard and the Anti-Kickback Device. In
the event that the Main Barrier Guard and Anti-
Kickback Device are removed, the Riving Knife
maintains its functionality as material splitter, and
is adjustable to three positions. Because of this
adjustability, the Riving Knife can be appropri-
ately positioned for all cutting applications.
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Main barrier guard
The main guard is comprised of a pair of plastic
barriers attached to the metal upper barrier
guard. The side barriers (one to the left and one
to the right of the blade) operate independently
of one another, maintaining maximum blade cov-
erage during cutting operations. The main guard
incorporates a quick-connect attachment point
and can be attached or removed from the blade
guarding system independent of the Anti-Kick-
back Device and Riving Knife.
Note: To best secure the main guard for relocation,
adjust the blade to its lowest position. This keeps the
guard tight to the table surface and prevents dam-
age related to the guard swinging during relocation.
If transporting over a longer distance on/off the job,
place guard in it's below table storage position. (See
figure 33, on page 23).

basic Table Saw Operation

FIG. 30
FIG. 31
FIG. 32
The three primary components of the Smart Guard
blade guarding system are designed for rapid at-
tachment, adjustment, and/or removal without the
need for additional tools.
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3
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Anti-Kickback device
In the event of kickback, the Anti-Kickback De-
vice, (also known as dogs, or pawls) is intended
to help prevent the board from being thrown in
the direction of the user. The sharp teeth of the
pawls are intended to "catch" the material in the
event of kickback.
ATTACHMENT/REMOVAl
(see pages 12 & 13 for detailed instructions)