Bosch Power Tools 3918, 3924-24 manual Saw Operations, Miter Cut

Saw Operations

		Miter Cut	FIG. 27
•	A miter cut is made at 0° bevel and any miter angle in the		4
	range from 48° left to 48° right.
•	The miter scale is cast-in on the base for easy reading.		5
•	Positive detents have been provided for fast and accurate
	mitering at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, and 45° left and right.
•	There is also a crown molding detent at 31.6° (see
	Cutting Crown Molding for more information page 65).
•	The sliding fence must always be in its full right position,
	for maximum support, when making miter cuts (see
	Sliding Fence Adjustment, if necessary, page 54).
•	For precision settings, use the detent override to lock out			3
	the detent.	To adjust for 1/4° angles, use the vernier
	scale along with the detent override (see Vernier Scale for
	details).
Follow these instructions for making your miter			1	2
cut:
1.	Loosen miter lock knob 1. Lift miter detent trigger and
	move the saw to the desired angle, using either the
	detents 2 or the miter scale 3. Tighten miter lock knob
	(Figure 27).
2.	Properly position workpiece 4. Make sure workpiece is
	clamped 5 firmly against the table and the fence.
!	WARNING	Use clamping position that does not
		interfere with operation. Before switching

on, lower head assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.

3.Activate the switch. Lower the head assembly and make your cut.

4.Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before returning head assembly to the raised position and/or removing workpiece.

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