Switching Off - Bosch GCM 8 SDE Professional Manual Original

extension (13) and the adjustable fence (15) all the way
out.
For bevel cuts when using the SDS bolt (50), before
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sawing, first make sure that the SDS bolt cannot come
into contact with the surface of the workpiece at any
time by making a suitable adjustment to the depth
stop (32). This prevents damage to the SDS bolt and/or
the workpiece.
Setting Standard Mitre Angles (see figure H)
For quick and precise setting of commonly used mitre
angles, detents (25) are provided on the saw table:
Leftward
0°
45°; 31.6°; 22.5°; 15°
– Loosen the locking knob (21) if it is tightened.
– Pull the lever (22) and rotate the saw table (16) left or
right to the required detent.
– Release the lever again. The lever must be felt to engage
in the detent.
– Retighten the locking knob (21).
Setting Any Mitre Angle (see figure I)
The mitre angle can be set between 52° (left side) and 60°
(right side).
– Loosen the locking knob (21) if it is tightened.
– Pull the lever (22) and at the same time press the locking
clamp (20) until this clicks into the slot provided for it.
This means the saw table can now move freely.
– Turn the saw table (16) left or right by the locking knob
until the angle indicator (24) shows the required mitre
angle.
– Retighten the locking knob (21).
– To loosen the lever (22) again (for setting standard mitre
angles), pull the lever upwards.
The locking clamp (20) springs back into its original posi-
tion and the lever (22) can click back into the detents
(25).
Setting the Complete Bevel Angle Range (see figure J)
The bevel angle can be set between 47° (left side) and 47°
(right side).
– Pull the stop (44) all the way forward.
This enables you to use the complete bevel angle range
(left and right).
– Pull the right-hand adjustable fence (15) all the way out
or remove it completely .
If you want to use the entire bevel angle range, you also
have to pull the left-hand adjustable fence (15) all the
way out or remove it completely.
– Loosen the clamping lever (41).
– Swivel the tool arm left or right by the handle (9) until the
angle indicator (42)/(31) shows the required bevel
angle.
– Retighten the clamping lever (41).
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Setting Standard Bevel Angles (see figure K)
For quick and precise setting of frequently used bevel
angles, stops have been provided for the angles 0°, 45°,
22.5° and 33.9°.
– Standard 0° bevel angles:
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Rightward
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15°; 22.5°; 31.6°; 45°; 60°
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Switching on (see figure L)
– To switch on the power tool, first slide the lock-off
Note: For safety reasons, the on/off switch (8) cannot be
locked; it must remain pressed during the entire operation.

Switching off

– To switch off, release the on/off switch (8).
Starting current limitation
The electronic starting current limitation feature restricts the
power of the power tool when it is switched on and enables
operation using a 16 A fuse.
Note: If the power tool runs at full speed immediately after
being switched on, this means that the starting current limit-
ation has failed. The power tool must be sent to the after-
sales service without delay.
Sawing
General sawing instructions
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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.
Swing the tool arm by the handle (9) slightly to the left
and swing the stop (44) all the way back.
Standard 45°, 33.9° and 22.5° bevel angles:
Turn the left-hand or right-hand stop (29) until the re-
quired standard bevel angle engages at the arrow mark.
Products that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a resid-
ual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current
of 30 mA or less.
Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the
power source must match the voltage specified on the
rating plate of the power tool. Power tools marked
with 230 V can also be operated with 220 V.
button (7) to the middle and then press and hold the on/
off switch (8).
Always tighten the locking knob (21) and the clamp-
ing lever (41) 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
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.
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