Bosch Power Tools CM10GD manual Using the Mechanism lock lever, To Engage the lock lever

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Adjustments

Using the Mechanism lock lever

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Mechanism lock lever

The lock lever (item 27 - page 9) is located on the rear left side of the mechanism.

When engaged, it locks the system (item 35 – page

9)in either the full forward or the full back position and prevents movement while transporting the saw. When held in the full back position, the saw is more compact for lifting and storage. The full back position is often used while performing chop cuts.

To Engage the lock lever

With Saw in the full Back position –

1.Grasp the saw’s main handle (item 3 - page 8) and push (slide) the head assembly back as far as it goes. The upper housings will be upright and closed.

2.Lift the tab on the lock lever to engage its wedge into the joint area between the two lower housings. Release the lock lever tab and the main handle. The head assembly will be locked in the full back position.

Lock

Lever Tab

figure 13.

To Engage in Back position

With Saw in the full forward position –

1.Grasp the main handle (item 3 - page 8) and pull (slide) the head assembly toward you as far as it goes. The mechanism will be fully extended.

2.Lift the tab on the lock lever to engage its wedge into the joint area between the two lower housings. Release the lock lever tab and the main handle. The head assembly will be locked in the full forward position.

Lock

Lever Tab

figure 14

To Release the lock lever

from Back or forward positions –

1.Grip the tab on the lock lever and press down until its wedge comes out from between the two lower housings. Release your grip; the mechanism is now free to slide forward and back.

Lock

Lever Tab

figure 15.

To Release in front or Back position

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