Workpiece Support - Bosch CM8S Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Using the Workpiece Clamp

This clamp easily secures a workpiece to the table or

base, figure 29.

1. Insert the clamp's knurled bar down into a clamp

post hole. there are two post holes located in the

base behind the fence. The knurled end must be in

the post at least 1/2".

The 60˚ Auxiliary Clamp Hole is used to clamp

material at angles from 55˚ to 60˚ right (figure 30).

For installation instructions see page 12.

2. Slide the clamp down until its rubber foot contacts

the workpiece.

3. Adjust the clamp height so it does not touch the

sliding fence.

4. Rotate the clamp's knob until the workpiece is

firmly held in place.

5. Move saw head up and down and forward and

back to be sure it clears the clamp.

WARNING

used. Support workpiece with your hand outside

the "No Hands" zone. Do not try to cut short

pieces that cannot be clamped and cause your

hand to be in the "No Hands" zone.

WARNING

saw Off by conducting a simulated cutting cycle,

and observe the projected path of the saw blade.

Keep hands at least six (6) inches away from the

projected path of the saw blade.

Other hold-down devices such as C-clamps can be

used to hold the workpiece firmly against the table

and the fence. Make sure the clamps are clear of the

cutting path.

preparing for Saw Operations