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ADAPTING THE FOOT PLATE TO VARIOUS
TRACKS
The GKS18V-25GC is designed specifically
for precision straight cutting while using a
track for guidance.
The Bosch tracks (sold separately) are
available in four sizes:
PREPARING TRACK
Prior to using a track for the first time, the
track’s rubber anti-splinter edge
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must
be adapted to the specific saw and blade
to be used.
A.
Place the complete length of track onto
a scrap workpiece that is at least 3/4"
(19mm) thick.
B.
Secure the tracks as described in
“SECURING TRACKS” further.
C.
Place the saw onto the tracks.
D.
Adjust the saw’s cutting depth to
approximately 3/8" (9 mm) and the bevel
angle to 0°. This will result in the blade
extending 1/8" (3mm) below the anti-
splinter edge (Fig. 17).
E.
Following the instructions in the
“Switch” section on page 17, switch on
the saw and guide it uniformly with a
slow feed rate through the end of the
track.
SECURING TRACKS
T o a v o i d t h e r i s k o f
injury and/or property
damage, only use the track clamps to
secure the track.
Once the track has been placed in the
desired position, insert a track clamp
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in
from each end of the track, then tighten
the clamps against the workpiece (Fig. 18).
FSN800
31.5" (800 mm)
FSN1100
43.3" (1100 mm)
FSN1600
63" (1600 mm)
FSN2100
82.7" (2100 mm)
Track Assembly
1/8"
(3mm)
3/8"
(9mm)
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Fig. 17
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Fig. 18
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