Chop Cuts - Bosch GCM18V-07S Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Chop Cuts

What's a Chop Cut?
• A "chop cut" is a cross-cut made when the
saw is held to the rearmost position and is
operated like a conventional (non-sliding)
miter saw. Using the chop cut method low-
ers the cross-cutting capacity. However,
many users prefer this method because it
is quicker when making repeat cuts. This
method can also produce more accurate
cuts because the saw head is locked in the
retracted position.
• This saw has bevel angle stops that ac-
curately stop at critical angles: 45° Left/
Right and 0° Right. It comes factory-set
and should not require adjustment. How-
ever, after extensive use or if the tool has
received a hard impact, it may require an
adjustment.
• A chop cut can cut pieces with a width of
3-3/4" (95mm) or less.
Preparing for Chop Cut
Use clamping position that
does not interfere with op-
eration. Before switching "ON", lower head as-
sembly to make sure clamp clears guard and
head assembly.
Be aware of the path of the
saw blade. Make a dry run
with the battery pack disconnected and the
saw switched OFF by conducting a simulated
cutting cycle, and observe the projected path
of the saw blade. Keep hands at least six (6)
inches (152mm) away from the projected path
of the saw blade.
1. With the saw head assembly (Fig. 37, 24) in
the UP position, push it back over the fence
to the rear.
2. Turn the slide rail lock knob (Fig. 38, 33)
clockwise to lock it.
3. Properly position your workpiece and clamp
it firmly to the table (Fig. 37, 19), the fence
(11), or both.
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Saw Operations
Fig. 37
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Fig. 38
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Making a Chop Cut
1. Activate the switch (Fig. 1, 3), then fully low-
er the saw head assembly (Fig. 37, 24) to
make the cut.
2. Hold the saw head assembly down until the
blade comes to a complete stop. Return the
the saw head assembly to the UP position.
Remove workpiece.
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