Bosch Power Tools CM8S manual Workpiece Support, Using the Workpiece Clamp

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preparing for Saw Operations

Workpiece Support

Using the Workpiece Clamp

This clamp easily secures a workpiece to the table or base, figure 29.

1.Insert the clamp’s knurled bar down into a clamp post hole. there are two post holes located in the base behind the fence. The knurled end must be in the post at least 1/2".

The 60˚ Auxiliary Clamp Hole is used to clamp material at angles from 55˚ to 60˚ right (figure 30). For installation instructions see page 12.

2.Slide the clamp down until its rubber foot contacts the workpiece.

3.Adjust the clamp height so it does not touch the sliding fence.

4.Rotate the clamp’s knob until the workpiece is firmly held in place.

5.Move saw head up and down and forward and back to be sure it clears the clamp.

There may be extreme compound ! WARNING cuts where clamp cannot be

used. Support workpiece with your hand outside the “No Hands” zone. Do not try to cut short pieces that cannot be clamped and cause your hand to be in the “No Hands” zone.

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.

Other hold-down devices such as C-clamps can be used to hold the workpiece firmly against the table and the fence. Make sure the clamps are clear of the cutting path.

Clamp

Clamp

foot

Workpiece

FIG. 30

Clamp

Auxiliary Clamp Hole

FIG. 29

Clamp

Knob

25.