Bosch GCM 18V-216 D Professional Manual Original página 37

Setting Any Mitre Angle (see figure K)
The mitre angle can be set between 48° (left-hand side) and
48° (right-hand side).
– Loosen the locking knob (16) if it is tightened.
– Pull the lever (17) and at the same time press the locking
clamp (15) until this clicks into the slot provided for it.
This means the saw table can now move freely.
– Turn the saw table (12) left or right by the locking knob
until the angle indicator (58) shows the required mitre
angle.
– Retighten the locking knob (16).
– To loosen the lever (17) again (for setting standard mitre
angles), pull the lever upwards.
The locking clamp (15) springs back into its original posi-
tion and the lever (17) can click back into the detents
(20).
Adjusting bevel angles
The bevel angle can be set between 47° (left-hand side)
and 47° (right-hand side).
For quick and precise setting of frequently used bevel
angles, fixed positions have been provided for the angles 0°,
22.5° and 45°.
– Make sure that the clamping wheel (45) is fitted (see "Fit-
ting the Clamping Wheel (see figure A2)", page 34).
Setting Standard Bevel Angles (see figure L)
– Pull the adjustable fences (26) all the way out or remove
them completely.
– Release the clamping wheel (45).
– Pull the locking lever (46) out and engage it in the free
running position.
This enables you to use the complete bevel angle range
(left and right).
– Swivel the tool arm left or right by the handle (7) until the
angle indicator (28) shows the required standard bevel
angle.
– Turn the locking lever (46). The locking lever must be felt
to engage in the position of the required standard bevel
angle.
– Retighten the clamping wheel (45).
Setting any bevel angle
– Pull the adjustable fences (26) all the way out or remove
them completely.
– Release the clamping wheel (45).
– Pull the locking lever (46) out and engage it in the free
running position.
This enables you to use the complete bevel angle range
(left and right).
– Swivel the tool arm left or right by the handle (7) until the
angle indicator (28) shows the required bevel angle.
– Retighten the clamping wheel (45).
Bosch Power Tools
Start-up
Always tighten the locking knob (16) and the clamp-
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ing wheel (45) firmly before sawing. Otherwise the saw
blade can become wedged in the workpiece.
Switching on (see figure M)
– To switch on the power tool, first slide the lock-off
button (5) to the middle and then press and hold the on/
off switch (6).
Note: For safety reasons, the on/off switch (6) cannot be
locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.
Switching off
– To switch off, release the on/off switch (6).
Sawing
General sawing instructions
Always tighten the locking knob (16) and the clamp-
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ing wheel (45) firmly before sawing. Otherwise the saw
blade can become wedged in the workpiece.
For all cuts, it must first be ensured that the saw blade
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at no time can come in contact with the fence, screw
clamps or other machine parts. Remove any mounted
auxiliary stops or adjust them accordingly.
Protect the saw blade against impact and shock. Do not sub-
ject the saw blade to lateral pressure.
Only saw materials which are permitted within the scope of
the intended use.
Do not saw warped/bent workpieces. The workpiece must
always have a straight edge to face against the fence.
The free end of long and heavy workpieces must have some-
thing placed underneath it or be supported.
Make sure that the retracting blade guard operates properly
and that it can move freely. The retracting blade guard must
open when the tool arm is guided downwards. When the tool
arm is guided upwards, the retracting blade guard must
close again over the saw blade and lock in the uppermost po-
sition of the tool arm.
Position of the operator (see figure N)
Do not stand in line with the saw blade in front of the
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power tool. Always stand to the side of the saw blade.
This protects your body against possible kickback.
– Keep hands, fingers and arms away from the rotating saw
blade.
– Do not reach one hand across the other when in front of
the tool arm.
Sawing with slide movement
– For cuts made using the slide device (2) (wide work-
pieces), loosen the locking screw (1) if it is tightened.
– Set the required mitre and/or bevel angle as necessary.
– Press the workpiece firmly against the fences (25) and
(26).
– Firmly clamp the workpiece as appropriate for its dimen-
sions.
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