Bosch Power Tools 4212L Adjusting the Four Position Switch Handle, Portable Mounting Using Clamps

Mounting Applications

Portable Mounting Using Clamps

If necessary, clamp the miter saw to a workbench or table top by placing two (2) or more “C” clamps on the clamping areas and secure.

NOTE: Be careful not to place clamps over the base extension clamping levers.

Mounting with clamps will prevent access to some wide miter angles.

Clamps

Figure: Portable Mounting Using Clamps

Adjusting the Four Position Switch Handle

Handle

Lock

Clamp

Handle

Rotation

Release

Lever

a. b. c. d.

Figure: Setting Main Handle Position

Setting Main Handle in

Desired Position

The switch handle can be positioned in any of four different orientations, depending on the cutting situation and user preference:

a. Vertical b. 45° Left c. Horizontal d. 45° Right

To reposition the main handle:

1.Release handle lock clamp.

2.Pull and hold handle rotation release lever

3.Rotate handle to desired location.

4.Let go over release lever to set handle into place. Release lever will retract down only in one of the four (4) positions.

Note: Power switch can not be actuated unless release lever is retracted down. Do not attempt to

switch tool on between handle position, damage may occur.

5. Lock the handle clamp.

Adjusting the Four-Position

Handle Lock Clamp Tension

1.Open handle lock clamp.

2.Locate the two setscrews at the end of the handle clamp.

3.To increase tension, use 1.5 mm Allen wrench and rotate both setscrews to the right. To decrease ten- sion, rotate both setscrews to the left.

Note: Always adjust both setscrews by the same amount.

4.Close handle lock clamp.

5.Check the tension.

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