Slide Cuts - Bosch PROFACTOR GCM18V-10SDN14 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Slide Cuts

What's a Slide Cut?
NEVER pull the saw toward you
during a cut. The blade can sud-
denly climb up on top of the workpiece and force itself to-
ward you.
• A "slide cut" is made with the head assembly (Fig. 44,
28) unlocked and able to move away from the fence
(12). This movement is supported and precisely con-
trolled by the slide system (35). The maximum cross-
cutting capacity is utilized by using this method.
• A slide cut is best used for cross-cutting workpieces
wider than can be done with a chop cut – pieces wider
than 5-1/2" (140mm) and up to a maximum width of
14" (356mm) across.
Preparing for Slide Cut
Fig. 44
7
35
12
18 18
15
Use a clamping position that does
not interfere with operation. Be-
fore switching "ON," lower head assembly (Fig. 44, 28) to
make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.
Be aware of the path of the saw
blade. Make a dry run with the bat-
tery pack disconnected and the saw switched OFF by con-
ducting a simulated cutting cycle, and observe the pro-
jected path of the saw blade. Keep hands at least six (6)
inches (152mm) away from the projected path of the saw
blade.
1. Place the saw head assembly (Fig. 44, 28) in the UP posi-
tion.
Saw Operations
1
28
22
19
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2. Loosen the slide rail lock knob (7) by turning it counter-
clockwise (to the left).
3. With the head assembly (28) in the UP position, move it
fully to the front and back to check that the slide system
(35) moves smoothly.
4. Properly position your workpiece and clamp it firmly to
the table (22), the fence (12), or both.
Making a Slide Cut
1. With the head assembly (Fig. 44, 28) in the UP position,
grasp the main handle (1) and move the head assembly
fully to the front and away from the fence (12).
2. Activate the switch (Fig. 1, 3), and then fully lower the
saw head assembly (Fig. 44, 28) (Fig. 45, actions 1 and
2). On larger pieces, this action may also start the cut.
Fig. 45
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3. Push down and back so the saw head assembly moves
toward the fence (Fig. 44, 12) and to the full rear position
until you complete the cut (Fig. 45, action 3).
NOTE: If high resistance is felt, do not apply excessive
force – stop cutting, wait until blade stops and investi-
gate problem.
4. Hold the saw head down until the blade comes to a com-
plete stop. Return the saw head to the UP position and
remove the workpiece.
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