Bosch GCM 18V-216 D Professional Manual Original página 38

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– Pull the tool arm away from the fence (25) until the saw
blade is in front of the workpiece.
– Switch the power tool on.
– Slowly guide the tool arm downwards using the handle
(7).
– Now push the tool arm towards the fences (25) and (26)
and saw through the workpiece with uniform feed.
– Switch off the power tool and wait until the saw blade has
come to a complete stop.
– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.
Sawing without slide movement (cutting off) (see figure
O)
– For cuts without slide movement (small workpieces),
loosen the locking screw (1) if it is tightened. Push the
tool arm all the way towards the fence (25) and retighten
the locking screw (1).
– 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.
– Switch the power tool on.
– Slowly guide the tool arm downwards using the handle
(7).
– Saw through the workpiece applying uniform feed.
– Switch off the power tool and wait until the saw blade has
come to a complete stop.
– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.
Practical advice
Marking the Cutting Line (see figure P)
Two laser beams indicate the cutting line of the saw blade.
This allows for exact positioning of the workpiece for sawing,
without having to open the retracting blade guard.
– To do this, switch on the laser beams by briefly pressing
the on/off switch (6) without pressing the lock-off
button (5).
– Position your mark on the workpiece between the two
laser lines.
Note: Before sawing, check if the cutting line is still indic-
ated correctly (see "Adjusting the laser", page 38). Vibra-
tions during intensive use, for example, can cause the laser
beams to become misaligned.
Permissible workpiece dimensions
Maximum workpiece dimensions:
Mitre angle Bevel angle
0° 0°
45° (left/right) 0°
45° (left) 45° (left)
45° (right) 45° (right)
0° 45° (left)
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Mitre angle
Minimum workpiece dimensions (= all workpieces that can
be secured left or right of the saw blade using the supplied
screw clamps (41)): 100 x 40 mm (length x width)
Maximum cutting depth (0°/0°): 66 mm
Adjusting the Depth Stop (Sawing the Groove) (see
figure Q)
The depth stop needs to be adjusted if you wish to saw a
groove.
– Swivel the depth stop (39) forwards.
– Swivel the tool arm by the handle (7) into the required
position.
– Turn the adjusting screw (38) until the end of the screw
touches the depth stop (39).
– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.
Sawing workpieces of the same length (see figure R)
The left or right length stop (36) can be used for easily saw-
ing workpieces of the same length.
– Turn the length stop (36) upwards.
– Set the saw table extension (23) to the required work-
piece length.
Special workpieces
When sawing curved or round workpieces, these must be es-
pecially secured against slipping. At the cutting line, there
should be no gap between the workpiece, fence and saw
table.
If necessary, you will need to manufacture special fixtures.
Replacing insert plates (see figure S)
The insert plates (14) can become worn after prolonged use
of the power tool.
Replace faulty insert plates.
– Bring the power tool into the work position.
– Unscrew the screws (54) using a commercially available
cross-headed screwdriver and remove the old insert
plate (14).
– Insert the new insert plate and screw the screws (54) in
tight again.
Adjusting the laser
Note: To test the laser function, the power tool must be con-
nected to the power supply.
While adjusting the laser (e.g. when moving the tool
u
Height x width arm), never activate the on/off switch. Starting the
[mm] power tool accidentally can lead to injuries.
– Bring the power tool into the work position.
66 x 305
– Turn the saw table (12) to the 0° detent (20). The lever
66 x 215
(17) must be felt to engage in the detent.
42 x 215
To ensure precise cuts, the laser beams must be checked
20 x 215
and adjusted as necessary after intensive use.
42 x 305 Experience and suitable special tools are required for this.
Bevel angle Height x width
[mm]
0° 45° (right) 20 x 305
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