Bosch Power Tools GCM12SD Saw User Manual


 
Getting To Know Your Miter Saw
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 .@2 EA2;@6<; 9.:=6;4 2C2?@ – Lock the
base extensions at the desired positions.
 &9616;4 .@2 EA2;@6<;@ – Provide extra work
support. Useful when cutting long workpieces.
 %B//2?23920A<? – Attaches to bottom of chute.
Deflects dust into the chute.
 B@A5BA2 – Directs sawdust up and through the
elbow and to the bag.
 9/<D – Connects the dust chute to the dust bag.
Can be rotated to direct dust.
 B@A.4 – Has a zipper at the bottom. Bag can
be uncoupled from elbow for emptying.
 !205.;6@: <08 2C2? – Holds saw in full back
position for chop cuts or fully extended for
transporting.
 6;8;</ – Attaches guard link to the pivot post.
 <D2?B.?1 6;8 – Allows for smooth movement
of the lower guard.
 9.:= Use to hold the workpiece to the table
and base insert into clamp post location
(item 39).
 ?B@5 .= – Keeps motor brushes in position.
Provides access for inspecting and replacing
brushes.
 2=A5&A<=&0?2D – Turn the knob end to adjust
the blade depth for cutting grooves.
 2=A5 &A<= $9.A2 Plate can be swung out to
limit the depth of the blade travel.
 $6C<A$<@A – Provides support for the saw head,
dust collection system and other functional parts.
 E6.99612!205.;6@: – Allows saw to smoothly
slide in and out. Can be locked in full rear or fully
extended positions.
 2C29 &0.92 .;1 $<6;A2?@ Scale is large and
angled - allows user to easily read bevel angles.
Pointer indicates what the current angle is.
 2C29 $<@A – Provides rotating support for all
miter saw parts above the table.
 2C29 2A2;A $6; ?<D; !<916;4 &2AA6;4
When engaged, it locks the head assembly to the
bevel angle of 33.9° to the left or right.
 9.:=$<@A <0.A6<;@ – Two vertical post holes in
the base – provided to insert the clamp (item 30).
 !6A2? 2A2;A $9.A2 &0?2D@ Four screws
accessible through holes in the miter scale. These
screws are loosened when adjusting position of
the detent plate.
 2C29%.;42&2920A<?;</ – Allows selection of
3 bevel ranges: “0-45° Left”, “0-45° Right” or “Max.
Bevel Angle to 47°.”
 ?/<? <08 – Press arbor lock button to keep
blade from rotating when loosening or tightening
arbor bolt during blade removal or installation.
 2.1 @@2:/9F <08 $6; – Used to lock the
head assembly in the lower position for
transporting.
 9612!<C2:2;A<;A?<992?– Adjusts to regulate
movement of the glide mechanism.
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