Footplate Angle Adjustment; Anti-Splinter Insert - Bosch 1581AVS Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

BM 2610991830 2-04 2/9/04
The following types of blades should only be
used with orbital Setting O:
1. Blades with teeth that point downward
(reverse-tooth blades).

FOOTPLATE ANGLE ADJUSTMENT

The footplate may be tilted to allow angle cuts
up to 45˚ in either direction. To adjust
footplate, loosen screw with allen wrench, slide
the footplate towards the front of the tool, and
rotate to the desired angle, as marked on the
ANGLE
SCALE
SCREW
FOOTPLATE
PROTRACTOR
(Not included)

ANTI-SPLINTER INSERT

To minimize splintering of the top surface of
the material being cut, place the anti-splinter
insert in the blade opening of the footplate.
ANTI-SPLINTER
INSERT
FOOTPLATE
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2. Blades with teeth that point straight out
rather than up or down.
3. Carbide-tipped blades.
4. Grit-edge blades.
angle scale. Detent slots will hold the footplate
firmly at 45˚, and there are additional position
marks for 15˚ and 30˚ angles. Intermediate
angles may be set with a protractor. After
positioning the footplate, securely tighten
screw).
DETENT SLOTS
Note: This insert will only work with blades
that have ground sides such as T301CD,
T101B, T101D, and T101DP.
SCREW
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