Bosch GCM 80 SJ Professional Notice Originale page 20

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bris or loose pieces of wood or other objects that contact
the revolving blade can be thrown with high speed.
 Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple work-
pieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and may
bind on the blade or shift during cutting.
 Ensure the mitre saw is mounted or placed on a level,
firm work surface before use. A level and firm work sur-
face reduces the risk of the mitre saw becoming unstable.
 Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or mi-
tre angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence is set
correctly to support the workpiece and will not inter-
fere with the blade or the guarding system. Without
turning the tool "ON" and with no workpiece on the table,
move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to
assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting the
fence.
 Provide adequate support such as table extensions,
saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or longer
than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider than the
mitre saw table can tip if not securely supported. If the cut-
off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the lower guard or be
thrown by the spinning blade.
 Do not use another person as a substitute for a table ex-
tension or as additional support. Unstable support for
the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the work-
piece to shift during the cutting operation pulling you and
the helper into the spinning blade.
 The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by
any means against the spinning saw blade. If confined,
i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could get wedged
against the blade and thrown violently.
 Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly
support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods
have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade
to "bite" and pull the work with your hand into the blade.
 Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the
workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece be-
ing thrown.
 If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the
mitre saw off. Wait for all moving parts to stop and dis-
connect the plug from the power source and/or remove
the battery pack. Then work to free the jammed mate-
rial. Continued sawing with a jammed workpiece could
cause loss of control or damage to the mitre saw.
 After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the saw
head down and wait for the blade to stop before remov-
ing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand near the
coasting blade is dangerous.
 Keep your workplace clean. Blends of materials are par-
ticularly dangerous. Dust from light alloys can burn or ex-
plode.
 Do not use dull, cracked, bent or damaged saw blades.
Unsharpened or improperly set saw blades produce nar-
row kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding and kick-
back.
 Do not use high speed steel (HSS) saw blades. Such saw
blades can easily break.
1 609 92A 3BW | (6.3.17)
 Always use blades with correct size and shape (dia-
mond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not
match the mounting hardware of the saw will run eccentri-
cally, causing loss of control.
 Never remove cutting remainders, wood chips, etc.
from the sawing area while the machine is running. Al-
ways guide the tool arm back to the neutral position first
and then switch the machine off.
 Do not touch the saw blade after working before it has
cooled. The saw blade becomes very hot while working.
 Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted with a
BS 1363/A approved electric plug with internal fuse
(ASTA approved to BS 1362).
If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should
be cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an
authorised customer service agent. The replacement plug
should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.
The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible
shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains
socket elsewhere.
Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a residual current
device (RCD) with a rated residual current of 30 mA or
less.
Symbols
The following symbols can be important for the operation of
your power tool. Please memorise the symbols and their
meanings. The correct interpretation of the symbols helps
you operate the power tool better and more safely.
Symbols and their meaning
 Keep hands away from the cutting
area while the machine is running.
Danger of injury when coming in con-
tact with the saw blade.
 Wear a dust respirator.
 Wear safety goggles.
 Wear ear protectors. Exposure to
noise can cause hearing loss.
 Danger area! Keep hands, fingers or
arms away from this area.
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