Bosch Power Tools CM10GD manual Chop Cuts, What’s a Chop Cut Saw features, Preparing for Chop Cut

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Saw Operations

Chop Cuts

What’s a Chop Cut – Saw features

•A “chop cut” is a cross-cut made when the saw is held to the rearmost position and is operated like a conventional (non-sliding) miter saw. Using the chop cut method lowers the cross-cutting capacity; however, many users prefer using this method because it is quicker when making repeat cuts. This method can also produce more accurate cuts because the saw head is locked in the retracted position.

•This saw has bevel angle stops that accurately stop at critical angles: 45° Left/Right and 0° Right. It comes factory-set and should not require adjustment. However, after extensive use or if the tool has received a hard impact, it may require an adjustment.

•A chop cut can cut pieces with a width of 5-1/2" or less

preparing for Chop Cut

1.With the saw head in the UP position, push it back over the fence to the rear.

2.Engage the mechanism lock lever (item 27 – page

9)by lifting up the finger tab. Check that mechanism movement is stopped.

3.Properly position your workpiece and clamp it firmly to the table and/or fence.

!WARNING Use clamping position that does not interfere with operation.

Before switching “ON,” lower head assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.

Making a Chop Cut

1.Activate the switch, then fully lower the saw head to make the cut.

2Hold the saw head down until the blade comes to a complete stop. Return the saw head to the UP position. Remove workpiece.

figure 42. Chop Cut

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