Table Of Contents; Electric Brake; Functional Description And Specifications - Bosch 3924-24 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Safety ...................................................................................2-6
General Safety Rules for Benchtop Tools.......................2-3
Safety Rules for Miter Saws ............................................3-5
Battery/Charger...................................................................6
Battery Care ........................................................................6
Battery Disposal ..................................................................6
Table of Contents ..................................................................7
Electric Brake ......................................................................7
Functional Description and Specifications..........................7
Getting to Know your Miter Saw ......................................8-9
Assembly.........................................................................26-32
Tools needed for Assembly and Alignment .....................26
Unpacking and Checking Contents..................................28
Installation of Miter Lock Knob..........................................28
Installation and removal of the Blade ...............................30
Assembling Dust Elbow and Dust Bag.............................32
Adjustments....................................................................34-44
Blade square to Table (90°)..............................................34
Blade 45° to Table ............................................................36
Blade Square to Fence .....................................................38
Miter Scale and Vernier Scale Usage ..............................40
Miter Scale (Vernier) Indicator Adjustment.......................42
Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric brake which is
designed to stop the blade from spinning in about five (5)
seconds after you release the trigger switch. It is useful when
making certain cuts in wood where a coasting blade would
result in a wide, imprecise cut.
The electric blade brake of your miter saw has been designed
for highest degree of reliability, but unexpected circumstances
such as contamination on the commutator and brushes or
failure of motor's components can cause the brake not to
activate. If this condition occurs, turn the saw "ON" and "OFF"
four to five times without contacting the workpiece. If the tool

Functional Description and Specifications

Cordless Miter Saw
Model number
Voltage rating
No load speed
Charger
Battery pack
Amperage rating
Voltage rating

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Electric Brake

3918 3924-24
18 V 24 V
n 3,600/min n 3,600/min
0 0
BC001-6, BC016, BC004, BC006, BC016,
BC130 & BC230 BC130 & BC230
BAT025, BAT026 BAT030, BAT031
BAT180, & BAT181 & BAT240
2.4 A 2.5 A
120 V 60 Hz 120 V
BC006 charger requires 12 V DC input
NOTE: ONLY USE CHARGERS LISTED ABOVE
Crown Molding Detent Adjustment (Bevel) ......................42
Installation......................................................................44, 46
Mounting Applications.......................................................46
Basic Saw Operations ...................................................48-54
Body and Hand Position ...................................................48
Workpiece Support .....................................................50, 52
Switch Activation ...............................................................52
Detent Override.................................................................54
Sliding Base/Fence Extension..........................................54
Saw Operations ..............................................................56-72
Miter Cut............................................................................56
Bevel Cut...........................................................................58
Compound Cuts ................................................................60
Base Molding ....................................................................62
Cutting Crown Molding .....................................................65
Special Cuts ......................................................................72
Charging Battery Pack ..................................................74-81
Accessories..........................................................................82
Extension Cords ..................................................................82
Maintenance and Lubrication.......................................84-86
Trouble Shooting ..........................................................88- 90
operates but the brake does not consistently stop the blade in
about five (5) seconds, DO NOT use saw and have it serviced
immediately.
The brake action of this saw is not intended
!
WARNING
as a safety feature. Remember to let the
saw blade come to a complete stop before removing from the
workpiece. As always the guard system is your best
protection against unintentional contact with a spinning saw
blade. NEVER wedge open or defeat the closing action of the
lower guard.
Maximum Capacities
Blade
Depth of cut at 90°
Depth of cut at 45°
60 Hz
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10"
3-1/2"
2"