Special Cuts - Bosch CM12SD Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Cutting bowed material and round material are only
two examples of special cuts.
WARNING
Before switching on, lower head assembly to
make sure clamp clears guard and head
assembly.
WARNING
saw Off by conducting a simulated cutting cycle,
and observe the projected path of the saw blade.
Keep hands at least six (6) inches away from the
projected path of the saw blade.
WARNING
blade, extend the sliding fence and base
extensions when making extreme bevel, miter or
compound cuts.
Cutting Bowed Material
If workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the
outside bowed face toward the fence. Always make
certain that there is no gap between the workpiece,
fence and table along the line of cut. Bent or warped
workpieces can twist or rock and may cause binding
on the spinning saw blade while cutting (figure 50).
Cutting Round or Irregularly
For round material such as dowel rods or tubing,
always use a clamp or a fixture designed to clamp the
workpiece firmly against the fence and table. Rods
have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the
blade to "bite" and pull the work with your hand into
the blade (figure 51).
Saw Operations

Special Cuts

Use clamping position that does
not interfere with operation.
Be aware of the path of the saw
blade. Make a dry run with the
To provide sufficient (minimum
6") spacing from hand to saw
Shaped Material
Fence
Bowed
Material
Fence
Round
Material
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FIG. 50
Clamp
No Gap at
This Point
FIG. 51
Clamp