Bosch Power Tools 5412L, 5312 manual Basic Saw Operations, Body and Hand position

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Basic Saw Operations

Body and Hand position

!WARNING Position your body and hands properly to make cutting easier and

safer. Observe the following instructions (Figure 17).

Correct	Incorrect Use
projected line Of Cut

figure 17. Hand positions

•Never place hands near cutting area. Keep hands and arms outside the “No Hands” zone.

•Note the "No Hands Zone" sticker located on each side of the base. The "No Hands Zone" is defined as the entire Table plus the portion of the Base on the right and left that falls between the outer edge of these two stickers and portions of the Fence within this boundry.

•Be aware of the path of the sawblade. Make a dry run with the saw OFF by conducting a simulated cutting cycle, and observe the projected path of the sawblade. Keep hands out of the path of saw- blade.

DRY RUN—It is important to know where the blade will intersect with the workpiece during cut- ting operations. Always perform the simulated cut- ting sequence with the power tool switched OFF to gain an understanding of the projected path of the sawblade. Mentally note where the path of sawblade will fall and set up your work to keep your hands and arms out of the path of the spin- ning blade. Adjust your clamps and fences so that the smooth lower guard and cutting action is not interfered with during cutting operation.

•Hold workpiece firmly against table and fence to prevent movement.

•Keep hands in position until trigger has been released and blade has stopped completely.

•Never place hands on slide rails.

•Keep feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper balance.

•Follow the miter arm when mitering left or right. Stand slightly to the side of the saw blade.

The lower guard may not automat- ically open under certain cutting conditions. For example, when trying to cut work-

pieces that are near the maximum cutting height capacity. Under these conditions or during the sliding motion of cut, the workpiece can stop the lower guard movement before the downward motion of the arm could pre-open the lower guard.

If this occurs:

•Workpiece must be securely clamped. This frees a hand to raise the guard by the lip just enough to clear the workpiece (Figure 18).

•Start the saw and begin your cut.

•Once you have cleared the position where the lower guard may bind, release the guard and it will continue to operate automatically as you cut.

lip

lower Guard

Workpiece

figure 18. Raising lower Guard

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