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1 609 929 U62 | (12/10/09)
Bosch Power Tools
Adjusting the Cutting Angle
(see figure D)
The miter angle can be set in a range from 0° to
45°.
Frequently used mitre angles are identified on
the angle stop
7
with appropriate markings. The
0° and 45° position are set at the respective
end stop.
– Loosen the locking screws
13
for the angle
stop with the supplied ring spanner
14
(15 mm).
– Adjust the desired angle and firmly tighten
both locking screws
13
again.
Displacing the Angle Stop (see figure D and E)
When cutting workpieces wider than 140 mm,
the angle stop
7
can be displaced to the rear.
– Completely unscrew locking screws
13
with
the supplied ring spanner
14
(15 mm).
– Move the angle stop
7
toward the rear by one
or two holes to the desired clearance.
– Adjust the desired angle and firmly tighten
both locking screws
13
again.
Clamping the Workpiece (see figure E)
To ensure optimum working safety, the work-
piece must always be firmly clamped.
Do not saw workpieces that are too small to
clamp.
Long workpieces must be underlaid or support-
ed at their free end.
– Place the workpiece against the angle stop
7
.
– Slide the clamping spindle
8
against the
workpiece and firmly clamp the workpiece
with the spindle handle
10
.
Loosening the Workpiece
– Loosen the spindle handle
10
.
– Tilt up the quick release
9
and pull the clamp-
ing spindle
8
away from the workpiece.
Starting Operation
f
Check the cutting disc before using. The
cutting disc must be properly mounted and
must rotate freely. Carry out a 30 second
(min.) test run with no load. Do not use
damaged, out-of-centre or vibrating cutting
discs.
Damaged cutting discs can burst and
cause injuries.
User Position (see figure F)
f
Do not stand in a line with the cutting disc
in front of the machine. Always stand aside
of the cutting disc.
This measure provides
for better protection of your body against
possible splinters in case of cutting disc
breakage.
Switching On and Off (see figure G)
– To
start
the machine, firstly press the lock-
off button
1
.
Then press the On/Off switch
2
and keep it
pressed.
Note:
For safety reasons, the On/Off switch
2
cannot be locked; it must remain pressed during
the entire operation.
– To
switch off
the machine, release the
On/Off switch
2
.
Soft starting
The electronic soft starting feature limits the
torque upon switching on and increases the
working life of the motor.
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