Safety Instructions For Miter Saws - Bosch GCM18V-12GDCN Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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a. Miter saws are intended to cut wood or
wood-like products, they cannot be used
with abrasive cut-off wheels for cutting fer-
rous material such as bars, rods, studs, etc.
b. Use clamps to support the workpiece when-
ever possible. If supporting the workpiece
by hand, you must always keep your hand
at least 100 mm (4") from either side of the
saw blade. Do not use this saw to cut pieces
that are too small to be securely clamped
or held by hand.
c. The workpiece must be stationary and
clamped or held against both the fence and
the table. Do not feed the workpiece into
the blade or cut "freehand" in any way.
d. Push the saw through the workpiece. Do
not pull the saw through the workpiece. To
make a cut, raise the saw head and pull it
out over the workpiece without cutting,
start the motor, press the saw head down
and push the saw through the workpiece.
e. Never cross your hand over the intended
line of cutting either in front or behind the
saw blade.
f. Do not reach behind the fence with either
hand closer than 100 mm (4") from either
side of the saw blade, to remove wood
scraps, or for any other reason while the
blade is spinning.
g. Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If
the workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp
it with the outside bowed face toward the
fence. Always make certain that there is no
gap between the workpiece, fence and
table along the line of the cut.
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h. Do not use the saw until the table is clear
of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except for
the workpiece.
i. Cut only one workpiece at a time.
j. Ensure the miter saw is mounted or placed
on a level, firm work surface before use.
k. Plan your work. Every time you change the
bevel or miter angle setting, make sure the
adjustable fence is set correctly to support
the workpiece and will not interfere with
the blade or the guarding system.
l. Provide adequate support such as table ex-
tensions, saw horses, etc. for a workpiece
that is wider or longer than the table top.
m. Do not use another person as a substitute
for a table extension or as additional sup-
port.
n. The cut-off piece must not be jammed or
pressed by any means against the spinning
saw blade.
o. Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to
properly support round material such as
rods or tubing.
p. Let the blade reach full speed before con-
tacting the workpiece.
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