Bosch Power Tools CM8S manual Cutting Grooves

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Saw Operations

Cutting Grooves

The depth stop adjustment is a feature used to limit

blade depth when cutting grooves in the workpiece.

NOTE: Read and understand all instructions on page 16 in the Adjustments section on “Setting Blade Depth for Non-Through Cuts for Cutting Grooves.”

NOTE: For best results, Bosch recommends the use of a table saw with an optional dado blade set for cutting grooves and non-through cuts. In the event this is not available, the feature described below is a convenient alternative.

A groove should be cut as a slide cut.

1.For adjustment of groove depth, pull out depth stop plate and rotate depth stop screw. Rotating the depth stop screw clockwise will raise saw blade and rotating the screw counterclockwise will lower the blade (figure 44).

2.For minor adjustments, simply rotate the depth stop screw to the desired location.

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.

3. Cut the two outside grooves first, figure 45.

4. After cutting a groove, shut saw “OFF” and wait for blade to stop.

5. To remove material between cuts, move the workpiece to the right or left. The saw must come to a complete stop before moving workpiece.

FIG. 44

Depth Stop Screw

Depth Stop plate

Outside Grooves

FIG. 45

Workpiece

33.