Basic Saw Operations; Body And Hand Position - Bosch 4405 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Basic Saw Operations

Position your body and hands prop-
! WARNING
erly to make cutting easier and
safer. Observe the following instructions (Figure 18).
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Never place hands near cutting area. Keep
hands outside the "No Hands" zone.
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The "No Hands Zone" is defined as the entire
Table and fixed portions of the base and por-
tions of the fence within this boundary. This
zone is labeled by "No Hands" symbols placed
on the Base.
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Hold workpiece (outside of the "No Hands"
zone) firmly to the fence to prevent movement
(Fig 18).
Correct
Figure 18. Hand Positions
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Keep hands in position until trigger has been
released and blade has stopped completely.
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Never place hands on slide rails.
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Keep feet firmly on the floor and maintain prop-
er balance.
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Follow the miter arm when mitering left or right.
Stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.
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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-
! WARNING
cally open under certain cutting
conditions.
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Typically this may occur when trying to cut work-
pieces that are near the maximum cutting height
capacity (3.5"), or when making extreme bevel
cuts at 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:
1. Workpiece must be securely clamped. This
frees a hand to raise the guard by the lip just
enough to clear the workpiece (Figure 19).
2. Start the saw and begin your cut.
3. 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.
Figure 19. Raising Lower Guard
Lip
Lower Guard
Open
Workpiece