Basic Saw Operations

Detent Override

To Engage:

1.Lift the miter detent trigger 1 (Figure 24).

2.Push the detent override clip 2 forward and latch in place over edge. Release miter detent trigger 1.

3.Move miter arm 3 to any position on the miter scale.

4.Lock the miter lock knob 4 to retain miter position.

To Disengage:

5.Loosen miter lock knob 4 and lift the miter detent trigger 1 to release the detent override clip 2.

Sliding Base/Fence Extension

!WARNING Extend and use sliding base/fence when making severe bevel, severe miter or

compound cuts to provide sufficient (minimum 6”) spacing from hand to saw blade.

Sliding Base:

1.Remove hex wrench from storage position on left rear leg.

2.Loosen two (2) socket cap screws 5 in sliding base channel with the 6 mm hex wrench provided (Figure 25).

3.Extend sliding base/fence 6 to the desired position.

4.Tighten screws. Store hex wrench.

Sliding Fence:

1.Unlock the fence locking lever 7 (Figure 26).

2.Slide fence to proper position 8.

3.Relock fence in place.

!

CAUTION

During transportation, sliding base and

fence should always be secured in the full

 

 

in position.

FIG. 24

FIG. 25

FIG. 26

2

4

3 1

6

50

45

40

5

87

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Bosch Power Tools 3918, 3924-24 manual Detent Override, Sliding Base/Fence Extension

3924-24, 3918 specifications

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