Bosch Power Tools CM8S manual Bevel Cuts, Setting the Saw To Make a Bevel Cut

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Saw Operations

Bevel Cuts

A “bevel cut” is a cross-cut made with the blade perpendicular to the fence and with the table set at 0° miter. The blade can be tilted at any angle within the saw’s range: 47° left and -2° right from the vertical.

The bevel scale is sized and positioned for easy reading. And the side bevel lock lever is to lock and unlock the various settings.

A rotating Left Bevel Stop indicator allows you to set the most common bevel stops 0°, 22.5°, 33.9°, 45° and 47° Left, (figure 41). The 33.9° bevel stop is for cutting 38° “spring angle” crown molding flat on the table. (See Compound Cuts for more information.)

A -2° Right Bevel Stop is also available for back cutting applications. Simply slide this stop forward and back to engage the 0° stop and disengage for - 2° stop. (see figure 42)

Setting the Saw

to Make A Bevel Cut

1.Extend the base extension and fence (See Sliding Fence and Base Extension on pages 26 & 27)

Note: Be sure to move sliding fence away from the blade to avoid cutting into the fence when bevel cutting. The sliding fence may need to be removed when preforming extreme bevel cuts and most compound cuts, (see page 26).

2.With one hand, pull the bevel lock lever forward to unlock the saw head. (see figure 42)

3.Adjust your left bevel stop to one of the three pre- set locations 22.5°, 33.9°, 45° and 47° Left, if desired, tilt head left until you reach the desired angle on your bevel scale. (see figure 42)

4.Lock the bevel lock by pushing it toward the back of the saw.

5.Follow procedures for either chop cut or slide cut (see page 29).

FIG. 41

Bevel Stop Indicator

FIG. 42

Bevel lock

level

Bevel Scale

-2° Bevel

Stop

31.