General Power Tool Safety Warnings - Bosch GCM18V-12SD Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Slide Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Miter Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Bevel Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2x@45 Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Compound Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Cutting Base Molding . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Cutting Crown Molding . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Special Cuts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Maintenance and Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . 53
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustrations and specifications provid-
ed with this power tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or
battery-operated (cordless) power tool.
1. Work area safety
a. Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-
tered or dark areas invite accidents.
b. Do not operate power tools in explosive
atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power
tools create sparks which may ignite the
dust or fumes.
c. Keep children and bystanders away while
operating a power tool. Distractions can
cause you to lose control.
2. Electrical safety
a. Power tool plugs must match the outlet.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do
not use any adapter plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs
and matching outlets will reduce risk of
electric shock.
b. Avoid body contact with earthed or
grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is an
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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Care of Blades. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Tool Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Bearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Troubleshooting Guide - Electrical . . . 54
Troubleshooting Guide - General . . . . 55
Attachments and Accessories. . . . . . . . . . 56
increased risk of electric shock if your body
is earthed or grounded.
c. Do not expose power tools to rain or wet
conditions. Water entering a power tool will
increase the risk of electric shock.
d. Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord
for carrying, pulling or unplugging the
power tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving parts. Damaged or
entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
e. When operating a power tool outdoors,
use an extension cord suitable for outdoor
use. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric shock.
f. If operating a power tool in a damp loca-
tion is unavoidable, use a Ground Fault Cir-
cuit Interrupter (GFCI) protected supply.
Use of an GFCI reduces the risk of electric
shock.
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