Bosch GCM18V-12GDC Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Seguridad página 37

Use sliding base extensions, sliding fence, and addi-
tional workpiece supports (see page 38) to properly
support the workpiece and hold or clamp it outside of
the "No Hands Zone".
Workpiece can be held against table and fence by hand
only outside of the "No Hands Zone".
• Hold workpiece firmly against table and fence to
prevent movement.
• Keep hands in position until trigger has been
released and blade has completely stopped.
• Never place hands on mechanism components.
• Keep feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper
balance.
• Follow the miter arm when mitering left or right.
Stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.
Be aware of the path of the
saw blade. Make a dry run
with the saw "OFF" by conducting a simulated cut-
ting cycle, and observe the projected path of the
saw blade. Keep hands out of the path of saw blade.
DRY RUN – It is important to know where the blade will
intersect with the workpiece during cutting operations.
Always perform the simulated cutting sequence with
the power tool switched "OFF" to gain an understand-
ing of the projected path of the saw blade. Mentally note
where the path of the saw blade will fall and set up your
work to keep your hands and arms out of the path of
the spinning blade. Adjust your clamps and fences so
that the smooth lower guard and cutting action is not
interfered with during cutting operation.
Preparing for Saw Operations
Fig. 33
The lower guard may not
automatically open under
certain cutting conditions; for example, when trying
to cut workpieces that are near the maximum cut-
ting height capacity. Under these conditions or
during the blade travel motion of cut, the workpiece
can stop the lower guard movement before the
downward motion of the arm could pre-open the
lower guard.
If this occurs:
Workpiece must be securely clamped with clamp 30.
This frees a hand to raise the guard 4 by the lip just
enough to clear the workpiece (see Fig. 33).
Start the saw and begin your cut. Once you have cleared
the position where the lower guard may bind, release
the guard and it will continue to operate automatically
as you cut.
30
Workpiece
Lip
4
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