Basic Saw Operations; Body And Hand Position - Bosch 3915 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Basic Saw Operations

Position your body and hands prop-
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erly to make cutting easier and safer.
Observe the following instructions (Figure 18).
G
Never place hands near cutting area. Keep
hands outside the "No Hands" zone.
G The "No Hands Zone" is defined as the area
between marked lines on the left and right side of
the Base, including the entire Table and portions
of the Fence within these marked lines. This
zone is labeled by "No Hands" symbols placed
just inside the marked lines on the Base.
G Hold workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent
movement.
G
Keep hands in position until trigger has been
released and blade has stopped completely.
G
Never place hands on slide rails.
Correct
Figure 18. Hand Positions
G Keep feet firmly on the floor and maintain prop-
er balance.
G
Follow the miter arm when mitering left or right.
Stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.
G
Before making any cut, with the power off, lower
the blade to preview the blade path.

Body and Hand Position

Incorrect Use
19.
The lower guard may not automati-
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cally open under certain cutting con-
ditions. If this occurs:
G Typically this may occur when trying to cut work-
pieces that are near the maximum cutting height
capacity. Under these conditions, the workpiece
can stop the lower guard movement before the
downward motion of the arm could pre-open the
lower guard. If this occurs:
G Workpiece must be securely clamped. This
frees a hand to raise the guard by the lip just
enough to clear the workpiece (Figure 19).
G
Start the saw and begin your cut.
G
Once you have cleared the position where the
lower guard may bind, release the guard and it
will continue to operate automatically as you
cut.
Lower Guard
Open
Workpiece
Figure 19. Raising Lower Guard
Lip