Bosch GCM 12 GDL Professional Original Instructions Manual page 17

removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand
near the coasting blade is dangerous.
Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete cut
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or when releasing the switch before the saw head is
completely in the down position. The braking action of
the saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled
downward, causing a risk of injury.
Keep your work area clean. Material mixtures are partic-
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ularly hazardous. Light metal dust may catch fire or ex-
plode.
Do not use dull, cracked, bent or damaged saw blades.
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Unsharpened or improperly set saw blades produce
narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding
and kickback.
Do not use saw blades made from high speed steel
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(HSS). Such saw blades can easily break.
Always use saw blades with correct size and shape
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(diamond versus round) of arbour holes. Saw blades
that do not match the mounting hardware of the saw will
run off-centre, causing loss of control.
Do not replace the integrated laser with a laser of an-
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other type. A laser that is not compatible with this power
tool could pose a risk to persons.
Never remove cuttings, wood chips, etc. from the cut-
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ting area while the power tool is running. Always guide
the tool arm back to the neutral position first and then
switch the power tool off.
Do not touch the saw blade after working before it has
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cooled. The saw blade becomes very hot while working.
Never make warning signs on the machine unrecognis-
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able.
Products sold in GB only:
Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric
plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be
cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an au-
thorised customer service agent. The replacement plug
should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible
shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains
socket elsewhere.
Do not make any modifications to the laser equip-
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ment. The setting options described in these operating
instructions can be used safely.
Do not direct the laser beam at persons or
animals and do not look directly into the
laser beam or at its reflection. Doing so
could lead to blindless, or could cause acci-
dents or damage to the eyes.
Warning! If operating or adjustment devices other
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than those specified here are used or other proced-
ures are carried out, this can lead to dangerous expos-
ure to radiation.
Bosch Power Tools
Symbols
The following symbols may be important for the operation of
your power tool. Please take note of these symbols and their
meaning. Correctly interpreting the symbols will help you to
operate the power tool more effectively and safely.
Symbols and their Meaning
Laser class 1
Keep hands away from the cutting
area while the power tool is running.
Contact with the saw blade can lead to
injuries.
Wear a dust mask.
Wear safety goggles.
Wear hearing protection. Exposure
to noise can cause hearing loss.
Danger area! Keep hands, fingers or
arms away from this area.
Keep your fingers away from the
moving parts of the glide arm. There
is a risk of fingers being crushed and
severely injured.
Take note of the dimensions of the saw
25.4
Ø
305 mm
Ø
mm
blade. The hole diameter must fit the
tool spindle without play. If it is neces-
sary to use reducers, ensure that the
dimensions of the reducer are suitable
for the base blade thickness and the
saw blade hole diameter, as well as the
tool spindle diameter. Wherever pos-
sible, use the reducers provided with
the saw blade.
The saw blade diameter must match
the information specified on the sym-
bol.
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