Bosch GCM 18V-216 Professional Notice Originale page 35

Minimum workpiece dimensions (= all workpieces that can
be secured left or right of the saw blade using the supplied
quick-action clamp ): 100 x 40 mm (length x width)
Max. cutting depth (0°/0°): 70 mm
Replacing insert plates (see figure Q)
The insert plates (18) can become worn after prolonged use
of the power tool.
Replace faulty insert plates.
– Bring the power tool into the work position.
– Loosen the screws (53) using the hex key (41) and re-
move the old insert plates.
– Insert the new right-hand insert plate.
– Screw the insert plate as far as possible to the right with
the screws (53) so that the saw blade does not come into
contact with the insert plate over the entire length of the
possible slide motion.
– Repeat the work steps in the same manner for the new
left-hand insert plate.
Sawing
Always tighten the locking knob (19) and the clamp-
u
ing handle (31) firmly before sawing. Otherwise the
saw blade can become wedged in the workpiece.
Sawing without slide movement (cutting off) (see figure
R)
– For cuts without slide movement (small workpieces),
loosen the locking screw (32) if it is tightened. Push the
tool arm all the way towards the fence (13) and retighten
the locking screw (32).
– Set the required mitre and/or bevel angle as necessary.
– Press the workpiece firmly against the fences (13) and
(25).
– Firmly clamp the workpiece as appropriate for its dimen-
sions.
– Switch the power tool on.
– Slowly guide the tool arm downwards using the handle
(9).
– Saw through the workpiece applying uniform feed.
– Switch off the power tool and wait until the saw blade has
come to a complete stop.
– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.
Sawing with slide movement
– For cuts made using the slide device (1) (wide work-
pieces), loosen the locking screw (32) if it is tightened.
– Set the required mitre and/or bevel angle as necessary.
– Press the workpiece firmly against the fences (13) and
(25).
– Firmly clamp the workpiece as appropriate for its dimen-
sions.
– Pull the tool arm away from the fence (13) until the saw
blade is in front of the workpiece.
– Switch the power tool on.
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– Slowly guide the tool arm downwards using the handle
(9).
– Now push the tool arm towards the fences (13) and (25)
and saw through the workpiece with uniform feed.
– Switch off the power tool and wait until the saw blade has
come to a complete stop.
– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.
Adjusting the depth stop (sawing the groove) (see figure
S)
The depth stop needs to be adjusted if you wish to saw a
groove.
– Swivel the depth stop (30) outwards.
– Swivel the tool arm by the handle (9) into the required
position.
– Turn the adjusting screw (5) until the end of the screw
touches the depth stop (30).
– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.
Special workpieces
When sawing curved or round workpieces, these must be es-
pecially secured against slipping. At the cutting line, there
should be no gap between the workpiece, fence and saw
table.
If necessary, you will need to manufacture special fixtures.
Checking and adjusting the basic settings
To ensure precise cuts, the basic settings of the power tool
must be checked and adjusted as necessary after intensive
use.
Experience and suitable special tools are required for this.
A Bosch after-sales service point will handle this work
quickly and reliably.
Remove the battery from the power tool before carry-
u
ing out work on the power tool (e.g. maintenance,
changing tool, etc.). The battery should also be re-
moved for transport and storage. There is risk of injury
from unintentionally pressing the on/off switch.
Adjusting the laser
Note: To test the laser function, the power tool must be con-
nected to the power supply.
While adjusting the laser (e.g. when moving the tool
u
arm), never activate the on/off switch. Starting the
power tool accidentally can lead to injuries.
– Bring the power tool into the work position.
– Turn the saw table (17) to the 0° detent (23). The lever
(20) must be felt to engage in the detent.
Checking (see figure T1)
– Draw a straight cutting line on the workpiece.
– Slowly guide the tool arm downwards using the handle
(9).
– Position the workpiece so that the teeth of the saw blade
line up with the cutting line.
– Hold the workpiece in this position and slowly guide the
tool arm back up.
– Clamp the workpiece.
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