Bosch Power Tools GCM12SD manual Cutting Grooves, Rough Cut Groove

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Saw Operations

Cutting Grooves

The depth stop adjustment is a feature used when cutting grooves in the workpiece.

The depth adjustment is used to limit blade depth to cut grooves.

NOTE: Read and understand all instructions on page 19 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.

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

3. Cut the two outside grooves first.

Outside Grooves

Workpiece

figure 56. Rough Cut Groove

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.

Depth Stop

Plate

Depth

Stop Screw

figure 55. Cutting Grooves

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