Transporting And Mounting - Bosch GCM12SD Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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WARNING
the BUllET ( ) symbol.
Never lift this saw by grasping the base
extensions when they are in the extended
position.
Unplug electric cord and wind up. Use the
hook and loop strap to hold the wrapped cord
together.
Never lift the saw by gripping any of the
mechanism parts. The saw may move and
cause severe injuries to your fingers or hands.
To avoid back injury, hold the tool close to
your body when lifting. Bend your knees so
you can lift with your legs, not your back. Lifting
the saw from the back is the preferred method.
This will tip the tool toward your body.
Never lift tool by holding switch handle. This
may cause serious damage.
Never lift the miter saw by the power cord or
the operational handle. Attempting to lift or
carry the tool by the power cord will damage
the insulation and the wire connections,
resulting in electric shock or fire.
place the saw on a firm, level surface where
there is plenty of room for handling and
properly supporting the workpiece.
ONlY lift this saw by the cast-in carry handles
at each side of the bottom of the base (see
Figure 27).

Transporting and Mounting

To avoid injury, follow
statements identified below by
all
Cast-In
Carry
Handle
Bevel Lock Lever
lifting Saw from Rear
1. Set bevel angle at 0° and lock in place using the
bevel lock lever.
2. Rotate table to the extreme left position and lock
in place using miter lock knob.
3. Push saw head back and lock in DOWN position
using the head assembly lock pin.
4. Engage mechanism lock lever so the saw is
locked in the retracted position.
5. Check that each base table extension is in the
closed position and locked in place.
6. Use both hands and reach down to grip each cast-
in carry handle. Whenever possible, lift from the
back of the saw.
26.
Head Assembly
Lock Pin
Cast-In Carry
Handle
Miter Lock Knob
figure 27