Bosch 3912 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual page 9

7. Blade
Use only 12" blades with 1" arbor hole.
8. Fence
Supports the workpiece. The fence has a cast in scale to
make repetitive cuts easy. The fence also has holes which
are used to secure an auxiliary fence if desired.
9. Kerf insert
Minimizes workpiece tear-out.
10. Tool Mounting Pads
The four corners of the saw provide areas to clamp, bolt or
nail the saw to a flat work surface.
11. Detent Override
Allows detent action to be locked out allowing for micro
adjustments to any miter angle.
12. Miter Lock Knob
The miter lock knob locks the miter saw table at any desired
miter angle.
13. Miter Detent Trigger
The trigger releases the table from the detent.
14. Miter Scale
This scale is cast in on the base of the saw. Allows you to
read the miter angles easily.
15. Detents
There are nine (9) miter detents for fast and accurate miter
cuts of common miter angles.
16. Table
Sits in base, provides workpiece support, rotates for desired
miter cuts and rotates the head assembly.
17. Workpiece Clamp Positions
There are six (6) positions around the base for the workpiece
clamp.
18. Base
Provides working surface to support workpiece.
19. Accessory Extension/Stop Holes (Standard Type)
Machined holes that accept the extension/stop accessory.
20. Accessory Pipe Extension/Stop Holes
Machined holes that accept the pipe extension/stop
accessory.
21. Sliding Base
This provides extra support and clamping area for compound
miter cuts.
22. Sliding Fence
Provides maximum height support for the workpiece and
slides to left for easy compound cuts.
23. Lock Pin
The compound miter saw is equipped with a lock pin used to
lock the head assembly in the lower position.
24. Dust Chute Elbow
The dust chute elbow rotates 360 ° and can accommodate
the dust bag or a 1-1/4" vacuum hose hookup.
25. Chip Deflector
This protects against large chips from entering the upper
guard.
26. Lower Guard Actuation Link
Allows for smooth movement of the lower guard.
27. Upper Blade Guard
Covers upper portion of the blade.
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28. Blade Wrench
Used for tightening/loosening blade and adjusting bevel
stops. Blade wrench is stored in the switch handle.
29. Bevel Detent Pin (Crown Molding Setting)
Allows you to easily move the head assembly to the bevel
angle of 33.9 °.
30. Dust Collection Bag
Attaches to the dust elbow and collects dust to help keep
work area clean.
31. Bevel Lock Handle
The bevel lock handle locks the head assembly at a desired
bevel angle. Handle ratchets for use in tight spaces.
32. 45 ° Bevel Stop
Adjustable stop for a quick and accurate 45 ° bevel index.
33. 0 ° Bevel Stop
Adjustable stop for a quick and accurate 0° bevel index.
34. Bevel Scale
This scale is cast in on the saw. Allows you to read the bevel
angles easily.
35. Hex Wrench
Used to adjust sliding base. Hex wrench is stored in the left
rear base.
36. Brush Caps
These caps keep the motor brushes in position and provide
easy access for inspecting and replacing brushes.
37. Quick Action Clamp
Provides fast clamping of workpiece.
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