Bosch Power Tools CM10GD manual Saw Operations, Chop/Crown lock, Switch Activation

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preparing for Saw Operations

Chop/Crown lock

This saw is equipped with a Chop/Crown Lock feature that is intended to lock the head assembly in place while giving the maximum capacity for upright cuts and crown cuts.

Engaging head for traditional Chopcuts

1.To engage the Chop/Crown feature ensure that the mechanism lock lever is disengaged.

2.Slide the head assembly forward and engage the lever into the first hole labeled “Chop Cut”.

The saw is capable of making upright cuts against the fence up to 5-1/4” tall.

Mechanism

Lock Lever

“Crown Cut”

Position

Engaging head for Crown Molding

1.To engage the Chop/Crown feature ensure that the mechanism lock lever is disengaged.

2.Slide the head assembly forward and engage the lever into the second hole labeled “Crown Cut”.

The saw is capable of cutting crown molding (for crown cutting refer to pages 45-49).

“Chop Cut”

Position

figure 38B. Crown Cut position

figure 38A. Chop Cut position

Saw Operations

Switch Activation

For safety, the switch lever is designed to prevent accidental starts. To operate safety switch, press the switch “Lock-OFF” button with either thumb to disengage the lock, then pull the power switch lever and release the switch “Lock-OFF” release button (see Figure 39). When the power switch lever is released, the switch “Lock-OFF” button will engage the safety switch automatically, and the lever will no longer operate until either “Lock-OFF” button is pressed again.

NOTE: The power switch lever is made with a hole to accommodate a long shackle padlock to prevent unauthorized use of the saw (padlock is not provided with tool). The lock’s shackle diameter may be up to 1/4".

Padlock Hole

Power Switch Lever

figure 39. Switch Activation

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