Bosch GCM18V-12SD Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 31

Fig. 34
44
12
Dry Run
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 out of the path of
saw blade.
It is important to know where the blade will
intersect with the workpiece during cutting
operations. Always perform the simulated cut-
ting sequence with the battery pack disconnect-
ed and the power tool switched OFF to gain an
understanding of the projected path of the saw
blade. Mentally note where the path of the saw
blade will fall and set up your work to keep your
hands and arms out of the path of the spinning
blade. Adjust your clamps and fences so that the
smooth lower guard and cutting action are not
interfered with during cutting operation.
Lower Guard
The lower guard (Fig. 34,
26) may not automatically
open under certain cutting conditions; for ex-
ample, when trying to cut workpieces that are
near the maximum cutting height capacity. Un-
der these conditions or during the blade travel
motion of cut, the workpiece can stop the low-
er guard movement before the downward mo-
tion of the arm could pre-open the lower guard.
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Preparing for Saw Operations
Lip
26
22
Workpiece
If this occurs:
Workpiece must be securely clamped with
clamp (Fig. 34 and Fig. 35, 44). This frees a
hand to raise the lower guard (26) by the lip just
enough to clear the workpiece.
Fig. 35
44
Workpiece
Start the saw and begin your cut. Once you have
cleared the position where the lower guard may
bind, release the guard and it will continue to
operate automatically as you cut.
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