Bosch Power Tools CM12 manual Body and Hand position, Cutting conditions

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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 (See figure 23).

FIG. 23

Correct Use Incorrect Use

Correct Use Incorrect Use

•Never place hands near cutting area. Keep hands outside the “No Hands Zone”. The “No Hands Zone” is defined as the area between marked lines on the left and right side of the table, including the entire Table and portion of the Fence within these marked lines. This zone is labeled by “No Hands” symbols placed along side the marked lines on the table. The marked “No Hands Zone” on the product is valid for making cut at zero miter and zero bevel. When making cut other than at zero miter and zero bevel setting, always check to ensure your hand is placed at least six (6) inches away from the projected path of the saw blade.

Always use clamp to hold workpiece against the table and fence when making compound miter cuts. Do not support by hand.

•Hold workpiece firmly to the fence to prevent movement.

•Keep hands in position until trigger has been re- leased and blade has stopped completely.

•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.

•Sight through the lower guard if following a pencil line.

•Before making any cut, with the power off, lower the blade to preview the blade path - dry run.

!WARNING The lower guard may not auto- matically open under certain

cutting conditions.

•Typically this may occur when trying to cut work- pieces that are near the maximum cutting height capacity. Under these conditions, the workpiece can stop the lower guard movement before the downward motion of the arm could preopen the lower guard. If this occurs:

•Workpiece must be securely clamped. This frees your left hand to raise the guard 1 by the lip 2 just enough to clear the workpiece. (See Figure 24)

•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 raise automatically as you cut.

! WARNING	Be aware of the path of the saw
	blade. Make a dry run with the

saw Off by conducting a simulated cutting cycle, and observe the projected path of the saw blade. Keep hands at least six (6) inches away from the projected path of the saw blade.

DRY RUN—It is important to know where the blade will intersect with the workpiece during cutting oper- ations. Always perform the simulated cutting se- quence with the power tool switched OFF to gain an understanding of the projected path of the saw blade. Mentally note where the path of saw blade will fall and set up your work to keep your hands and arms at least six (6) inches away from the projected path of the spinning blade. Adjust your clamps and fences so that the smooth lower guard and cutting action is not interfered with during cutting operation.

FIG. 24 1

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