Bosch Power Tools CM8S Checking left 45 Bevel Adjustment, Calibrating Blade at left 45 Bevel

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Adjustments

45° Bevel Stop

!WARNING To avoid possible injury, disconnect plug from power

source before performing any assembly, adjustment or repair.

Checking left 45° Bevel Adjustment

1. Lower head assembly and engage head assembly lock pin.

2.Rotate table to 0° miter position and lock.

3.Slide the head assembly completely to the back and engage the slide rail lock knob by tightening the knob to the right (clockwise).

4.Slide the fence completely to the left to avoid hitting it with the saw head.

5.Pull bevel lock lever forward to unlock the head assembly.

6.Check range of bevel range selector stop. It should be at 45°, (figure 18).

7.Tilt the saw assembly to the left until you feel it stop. This is where the saw is currently set for 45° bevel cut.

8.Use a combination square to check blade squareness to the table. Place the combination square on the table and press its 45° surface against the blade. If the blade does not contact the full length of the square, follow the calibration procedure. (see figure 19)

Calibrating Blade at left 45° Bevel

Note: Use a 3/8” (10mm) wrench for adjustment.

Note: Calibrating the bevel setting automatically calibrates the 33.9°, 22.5°, and 45° left stop.

1.Lower head assembly and engage head assembly lock pin.

2.Slide the head assembly completely to the back and engage the slide rail lock knob by tightening the knob to the right (clockwise).

3.Slide the fence completely to the left to avoid hitting it with the saw head.

4.Check bevel range selector stop located on the left side of the bevel post on the table. It should be at 45°.

5.Pull the bevel lock lever forward to unlock the head assembly.

6.Locate the bevel stop bolt along the left side of the bevel post. This bolt features a lock nut. (figure 18)

7.Loosen the bevel stop bolt a quarter turn and then loosen the lock nut. When this is complete you will

FIG. 18

lock Nut

Bevel Stop Bolt

Bevel Range

Selector Stop

FIG. 19

be able to adjust the bevel stop bolt by hand.

A. Rotate the bevel stop bolt clockwise to adjust the head to the lift.

B. Rotate the bevel stop bolt counter-clockwise to adjust the head to the right.

8.Follow the procedure in “Checking Left 45° Bevel Adjustment” to check your modifications. If further adjustment is required, repeat the steps above.

9.Once satisfactory, lock the bevel lock lever at 45° to prevent movement.

10.Finger tighten the lock nut in place. Once secured, tighten with wrench.

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