Workpiece Support - Bosch CM8S Mode D'emploi

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Using the Workpiece Clamp
This clamp easily secures a workpiece to the table or
base, figure 29.
1. Insert the clamp's knurled bar down into a clamp
post hole. there are two post holes located in the
base behind the fence. The knurled end must be in
the post at least 1/2".
The 60˚ Auxiliary Clamp Hole is used to clamp
material at angles from 55˚ to 60˚ right (figure 30).
For installation instructions see page 12.
2. Slide the clamp down until its rubber foot contacts
the workpiece.
3. Adjust the clamp height so it does not touch the
sliding fence.
4. Rotate the clamp's knob until the workpiece is
firmly held in place.
5. Move saw head up and down and forward and
back to be sure it clears the clamp.
WARNING
used. Support workpiece with your hand outside
the "No Hands" zone. Do not try to cut short
pieces that cannot be clamped and cause your
hand to be in the "No Hands" zone.
WARNING
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.
Other hold-down devices such as C-clamps can be
used to hold the workpiece firmly against the table
and the fence. Make sure the clamps are clear of the
cutting path.
preparing for Saw Operations

Workpiece Support

There may be extreme compound
cuts where clamp cannot be
Be aware of the path of the saw
blade. Make a dry run with the
Clamp
Clamp
foot
Workpiece
FIG. 30
Auxiliary
Clamp Hole
25.
FIG. 29
Clamp
Knob