Track Assembly - Bosch GKT13-225L Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Blade"), the blade will slip when it
encounters ex cessive resistance, thus
reducing saw's tendency to kickback.
One setting may not be sufficient for
cutting all materials. If ex cessive blade
▼ ADAPTING THE FOOT PLATE TO
VARIOUS TRACKS
The GKT13-225 is designed specifically
for precision straight cutting while using
a track for guidance.
The Bosch tracks (sold separately) are
available in five sizes:
FSN800
FSN1100
FSN1600
FSN2100
▼ PREPARING TRACK
Prior to using a track for the first time,
the track's rubber anti-splinter edge 42
must be adapted to the specific saw and
blade to be used.
A. Place the complete length of track
onto a scrap workpiece that is at
least 3/4" (19mm) thick.
B. Secure the tracks as described in
"SECURING TRACKS" further.
C. Place the saw onto the tracks and
adjust the accuracy of its fit using
the two knurled alignment knobs 35
(Fig. 4).
- Clockwise rotation of the knobs
tightens the fit of the saws footplate
on to the track's guiderail
- Counterclockwise rotation of the
knobs loosens the fit of the saws
footplate on to the track's guiderail.
D. Move cutting-depth indicator 8 to its
upper position (See Fig. 21).
E. Make sure that the cutting depth
indicator 8 is in position b (Fig. 21)
Saw Assembly

Track Assembly

31.5" (800 mm)
43.3" (1100 mm)
63" (1600 mm)
82.7" (2100 mm)
slippage occurs, tighten the blade stud a
fraction of a turn more (less than 1/8
turn). OVERTIGHTENING THE BLADE
STUD NULLIFIES THE EFFECTIVENESS
OF THE CLUTCH.
Fig. 4
35
Fig. 5
35
42
0.36"
(9mm)
1/8"
(3mm)
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