Bosch GCM18V-12GDC Instrucciones De Funcionamiento Y Seguridad página 43

Slide Cuts
WHAT'S A SLIDE CUT?
• A "slide cut" is made with the head assembly
unlocked and able to move away from the fence. This
movement is supported and precisely controlled by
the axial glide system. The maximum cross-cutting
capacity is utilized by using this method.
• A slide cut is best used for cross-cutting workpiec-
es wider than can be done with a chop cut – pieces
wider than 5-1/2" (140mm) and up to a maximum
width of 13-3/8" (340mm) across.
NEVER pull the saw toward
you during a cut. The blade
can suddenly climb up on top of the workpiece and
force itself toward you.
PREPARING FOR SLIDE CUT
1. Place the saw head in the UP position.
2. Disengage the mechanism lock lever (item 27 –
page 12) by pushing down on the finger tab. With
the head assembly in the UP position, move it fully
to the front and back to check that axial glide system
moves smoothly.
3. Properly position your workpiece and clamp it firmly
to the table and/or fence.
Use a clamping position that
does not interfere with oper-
ation. Before switching "ON", lower head assembly
to make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.
Be aware of the path of the
saw blade. Make a dry run
with the saw Off by conducting a simulated cutting
cycle, and observe the projected path of the saw
blade. Keep hands at least six (6) inches (152 mm)
away from the projected path of the saw blade.
Saw Operations
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MAKING A SLIDE CUT
1. Grasp the switch handle and pull the saw head
assembly (in UP position) away from the fence – see
Arrow 1 in Fig. 43.
2. Activate the switch, and then fully lower the saw
head assembly – on larger pieces, this action may
also start the cut – see Arrow 2 in Fig. 43.
3. Push down and back so the saw head assembly
moves toward the fence and to the full rear position
until you complete the cut. See Arrow 3 in Fig. 43.
NOTE: If high resistance is felt, do not apply exces-
sive force – stop cutting, wait until blade stops and
investigate problem.
4. Hold the saw head down until the blade comes to a
complete stop. Return the saw head to the UP posi-
tion and remove the workpiece.
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Fig. 43
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