Saw Operations; Chop Cut; Slide Cut - Bosch CM8S Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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Making a Chop Cut
1. Slide the head assembly to the rear as far as it will go
(figure 37).
2. Tighten the slide rail lock knob.
3. Properly position workpiece. Make sure workpiece is
clamped firmly against the table and the fence. Use
clamping position that does not interfere with
operation. Before switching on, lower head assembly
to make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.
WARNING
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.
4. Activate the switch. Lower the head assembly and
make your cut.
5. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position and/or
removing workpiece.
WARNING
climb the workpiece causing KICKBACK.
Making a Slide Cut
1. Properly position workpiece. Make sure workpiece is
clamped firmly against the table and the fence.
Use clamping position that does not interfere with
operation. Before switching tool on, lower head
assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and head
assembly.
2. Loosen the slide rail lock knob.
WARNING
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.
3. Grasp the switch handle and pull the head assembly
away from the fence, until the blade clears the
workpiece or to its maximum extension if blade
cannot clear the workpiece (figure 38).
4. Activate the switch. Lower the assembly all the way
down and cut through the edge of the workpiece.
5. Push (but do not force) the head assembly towards
the fence to the full rear position to complete the cut.

Saw Operations

Be aware of the path of the saw
blade. Make a dry run with the saw
NEVER pull the saw toward you
during a cut. The blade can suddenly
Be aware of the path of the saw
blade. Make a dry run with the saw

Chop Cut

Slide Rail
lock Knob

Slide Cut

FIG. 38
6. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position and/or
removing workpiece.
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FIG. 37