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Safety Notes

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

When using electric tools basic

safety precautions should al-

ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire, elec-

tric shock and personal injury including the fol-

lowing.

Read all these instructions before attempting

to operate this product and save these instruc-

tions.

The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to

your mains-operated (corded) power tool or

battery-operated (cordless) power tool.

1) Work area safety

a) Keep work area clean and well lit. Clut-

tered or dark areas invite accidents.

b) Do not operate power tools in explosive

atmospheres, such as in the presence of

flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power

tools create sparks which may ignite the

dust or fumes.

c) Keep children and bystanders away

while operating a power tool. Distrac-

tions can cause you to lose control.

2) Electrical safety

a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet.

Never modify the plug in any way. Do not

use any adapter plugs with earthed

(grounded) power tools. Unmodified

plugs and matching outlets will reduce

risk of electric shock.

b) Avoid body contact with earthed or

grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radia-

tors, ranges and refrigerators. There is

an increased risk of electric shock if your

body is earthed or grounded.

c) Do not expose power tools to rain or wet

conditions. Water entering a power tool

will increase the risk of electric shock.

d) Do not abuse the cord. Never use the

cord for carrying, pulling or unplugging

the power tool. Keep cord away from

heat, oil, sharp edges and moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the

risk of electric shock.

e) When operating a power tool outdoors,

use an extension cord suitable for out-

door use. Use of a cord suitable for out-

door use reduces the risk of electric

shock.

f) If operating a power tool in a damp loca-

tion is unavoidable, use a residual cur-

rent device (RCD) protected supply. Use

of an RCD reduces the risk of electric

shock.

3) Personal safety

a) Stay alert, watch what you are doing and

use common sense when operating a

power tool. Do not use a power tool

while you are tired or under the influ-

ence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A

moment of inattention while operating

power tools may result in serious person-

al injury.

b) Use personal protective equipment. Al-

ways wear eye protection. Protective

equipment such as dust mask, non-skid

safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protec-

tion used for appropriate conditions will

reduce personal injuries.

c) Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure

the switch is in the off-position before

connecting to power source and/or bat-

tery pack, picking up or carrying the

tool. Carrying power tools with your fin-

ger on the switch or energising power

tools that have the switch on invites acci-

dents.

d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench be-

fore turning the power tool on. A wrench

or a key left attached to a rotating part of

the power tool may result in personal inju-

ry.

e) Do not overreach. Keep proper footing

and balance at all times. This enables

better control of the power tool in unex-

pected situations.

f) Dress properly. Do not wear loose cloth-

ing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing

and gloves away from moving parts.

Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can

be caught in moving parts.

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g) If devices are provided for the connec-

tion of dust extraction and collection fa-

cilities, ensure these are connected and

properly used. Use of dust collection can

reduce dust-related hazards.

4) Power tool use and care

a) Do not force the power tool. Use the cor-

rect power tool for your application. The

correct power tool will do the job better

and safer at the rate for which it was de-

signed.

b) Do not use the power tool if the switch

does not turn it on and off. Any power

tool that cannot be controlled with the

switch is dangerous and must be re-

paired.

c) Disconnect the plug from the power

source and/or the battery pack from the

power tool before making any adjust-

ments, changing accessories, or storing

power tools. Such preventive safety

measures reduce the risk of starting the

power tool accidentally.

d) Store idle power tools out of the reach of

children and do not allow persons unfa-

miliar with the power tool or these in-

structions to operate the power tool.

Power tools are dangerous in the hands of

untrained users.

e) Maintain power tools. Check for mis-

alignment or binding of moving parts,

breakage of parts and any other condi-

tion that may affect the power tool’s op-

eration. If damaged, have the power tool

repaired before use. Many accidents are

caused by poorly maintained power tools.

f) Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Prop-

erly maintained cutting tools with sharp

cutting edges are less likely to bind and

are easier to control.

g) Use the power tool, accessories and tool

bits etc. in accordance with these in-

structions, taking into account the work-

ing conditions and the work to be per-

formed. Use of the power tool for

operations different from those intended

could result in a hazardous situation.

5) Service

a) Have your power tool serviced by a qua-

lified repair person using only identical

replacement parts. This will ensure that

the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Warnings for Sliding Mitre Saws

f The machine is delivered with a warning la-

bel in German language (marked with the

number 2 in the representation of the ma-

chine on the graphic page).

Before putting into operation for the first

time, attach the supplied sticker in your na-

tional language over the German warning la-

bel.

f Never make warning signs on the machine

unrecognisable.

f Never stand on the power tool. Serious inju-

ries can occur when the power tool tips over

or when inadvertently coming into contact

with the saw blade.

f Make sure that the guard operates properly

and that it can move freely. Never lock the

guard in place when opened.

f Never remove cutting remainders, wood

chips, etc. from the sawing area while the

machine is running. Always guide the tool

arm back to the neutral position first and

then switch the machine off.

f Guide the saw blade against the workpiece

only when the machine is switched on. Oth-

erwise there is damage of kickback, when

the saw blade becomes wedged in the work-

piece.

f Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil

and grease. Greasy, oily handles are slippery

causing loss of control.

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f Operate the power tool only when the work

area to the workpiece is clear of any adjust-

ing tools, wood chips, etc. Small pieces of

wood or other objects that come in contact

with the rotating saw blade can strike the op-

erator with high speed.

f Keep the floor free of wood chips and mate-

rial remainders. You could slip or trip.

f Always firmly clamp the piece to be

worked. Do not saw workpieces that are too

small to clamp. Otherwise, the clearance of

your hand to the rotating saw blade is too

small.

f Use the machine only for cutting the mate-

rials listed under Intended Use. Otherwise,

the machine can be subject to overload.

f If the saw blade should become jammed,

switch the machine off and hold the work-

piece until the saw blade comes to a com-

plete stop. To prevent kickback, the work-

piece may not be moved until after the

machine has come to a complete stop. Cor-

rect the cause for the jamming of the saw

blade before restarting the machine.

f Do not use dull, cracked, bent or damaged

saw blades. Unsharpened or improperly set

saw blades produce narrow kerf causing ex-

cessive friction, blade binding and kickback.

f Always use saw blades with correct size

and shape (diamond versus round) of arbor

holes. Saw blades that do not match the

mounting hardware of the saw will run ec-

centrically, causing loss of control.

f Do not use high speed steel (HSS) saw

blades. Such saw blades can easily break.

f Do not touch the saw blade after working

before it has cooled. The saw blade be-

comes very hot while working.

f Never operate the machine without the in-

sert plate. Replace a defective insert plate.

Without flawless insert plates, injuries are

possible from the saw blade.

f Check the cable regularly and have a dam-

aged cable repaired only through an author-

ised customer service agent for Bosch pow-

er tools. Replace damaged extension

cables. This will ensure that the safety of the

power tool is maintained.

f Store the machine in a safe manner when

not being used. The storage location must

be dry and lockable. This prevents the ma-

chine from storage damage, and from being

operated by untrained persons.

f Do not direct the laser beam at persons or

animals and do not stare into the laser

beam yourself, not even from a distance.

This power tool produces laser class 2 laser

radiation according to EN 60825-1. This can

lead to persons being blinded.

f Do not replace the installed laser with an-

other laser type. A laser that does not fit to

this power tool could pose dangers for other

persons.

f Secure the workpiece. A workpiece clamped

with clamping devices or in a vice is held

more secure than by hand.

f Never leave the machine before it has come

to a complete stop. Cutting tools that are

still running can cause injuries.

f Never use the machine with a damaged ca-

ble. Do not touch the damaged cable and

pull the mains plug when the cable is dam-

aged while working. Damaged cables in-

crease the risk of an electric shock.

Products sold in GB only: Your product is fitted

with an 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 fit-

ted in its place by an authorised customer serv-

ice 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 in-

serted into a mains socket elsewhere.

Products sold in AUS and NZ only: Use a resid-

ual current device (RCD) with a rated residual

current of 30 mA or less.

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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 secure.

Symbol Meaning

f Wear a dust respirator.

f Wear safety goggles.

f Wear ear protectors. Exposure to noise can cause hearing loss.

f Keep hands away from the cutting area while the machine is run-

ning. Danger of injury when coming in contact with the saw blade.

f Do not direct the laser beam at persons or animals and do not stare

into the laser beam yourself, not even from a distance. This power

tool produces laser class 2 laser radiation according to EN 60825-1.

This can lead to persons being blinded.

Observe the dimensions of the saw blade. The hole diameter must

match the tool spindle without play. Do not use reducers or adapters.

f Danger area! Keep hands, fingers or arms away from this area.

The transport safety-lock 29 enables easier handling of the machine

when transporting to various working locations.

– Transport safety-lock 29 pushed completely inward:

Securing the Machine (Transport Position)

– Transport safety-lock 29 pulled completely outward:

Releasing the Machine (Working Position)

190 mm

30 mm

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Functional Description

Read all safety warnings and all in-

structions. Failure to follow the

warnings and instructions may re-

sult in electric shock, fire and/or se-

rious injury.

Intended Use

The power tool is intended as a stationary ma-

chine for making straight lengthways and cross-

ways cuts in wood. In this, mitre angles from

–47° to +47° as well as bevel angles from 0° to

45° are possible.

The capacity of the power tool is designed for

sawing hardwood and softwood.

The power tool is not suitable for cutting alumin-

ium or other non-ferrous metals or alloys.

Product Features

The numbering of the components shown refers

to the representation of the power tool on the

graphic pages.

1 Handle

2 Laser warning label

3 Lever for releasing the tool arm

4 Blade guard

5 Retracting blade guard

6 Roller

7 Mounting holes

8 Saw table

9 Locking knob for various mitre angles

(horizontal)

10 Tilt protector

11 Insert plate

12 Angle indicator (horizontal)

13 Scale for mitre angle (horizontal)

14 Saw-Table extension

15 Fence

16 Material clamp

17 Clamping lever for various bevel angles

(vertical)

18 Depth stop

19 Dust bag

20 On/Off switch

21 Laser switch (for marking of cutting line)

22 Sawdust ejector

23 Drill holes for material clamp

24 Transport handle

25 Allen key (size 6 mm)

26 Locking screw for slide device

27 Recessed grips

28 Opening for saw-table extension

(on saw table base)

29 Transport safety-lock

30 Spindle lock

31 Battery compartment

32 Opening for saw-table extension

(on the second saw-table extension)

33 Allen screw (size 6 mm) for mounting of saw

blade

34 Clamping flange

35 Interior clamping flange

36 Saw blade

37 Wing bolt

38 Threaded rod

39 Angle indicator (vertical)

40 Scale for bevel angle (vertical)

Only for EC countries:

Do not dispose of power tools into household waste!

According the European Guideline 2002/96/EC for Waste Electrical and

Electronic Equipment and its implementation into national right, power

tools that are no longer usable must be collected separately and dis-

posed of in an environmentally correct manner.

Symbol Meaning

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41 Slide device

42 Casing stop for depth stop

43 Screws for insert plate

Accessories shown or described are not part of the

standard delivery scope of the product. A complete

overview of accessories can be found in our acces-

sories program.

Technical Data

Noise/Vibration Information

Measured sound values determined according

to EN 61029.

Typically the A-weighted noise levels of the

product are: Sound pressure level 94 dB(A);

Sound power level 107 dB(A). Uncertainty

K=3dB.

Wear hearing protection!

Vibration total values (triax vector sum) deter-

mined according to EN 61029:

Vibration emission value a

h

<2.5 m/s

2

, Uncer-

tainty K =1.5 m/s

2

.

The vibration emission level given in this infor-

mation sheet has been measured in accordance

with a standardised test given in EN 61029 and

may be used to compare one tool with another.

It may be used for a preliminary assessment of

exposure.

The declared vibration emission level repre-

sents the main applications of the tool. However

if the tool is used for different applications, with

different accessories or poorly maintained, the

vibration emission may differ. This may signifi-

cantly increase the exposure level over the total

working period.

An estimation of the level of exposure to vibra-

tion should also take into account the times

when the tool is switched off or when it is run-

ning but not actually doing the job. This may sig-

nificantly reduce the exposure level over the to-

tal working period.

Identify additional safety measures to protect

the operator from the effects of vibration such

as: maintain the tool and the accessories, keep

the hands warm, organisation of work patterns.

Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that

the product described under “Technical Data” is

in conformity with the following standards or

standardization documents: EN 61029,

EN 60825-1 according to the provisions of the

directives 2004/108/EC, 2006/42/EC.

Technical file at:

Robert Bosch GmbH, Dept. PT/ESC,

D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division

D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen

Leinfelden, 22.07.2010

Sliding Mitre Saw PCM 7 S

Article number

3 603 M01 3..

Rated power input

W 1200

No-load speed

min

-1

4800

Laser type

nm

mW

650

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Laser class

2

Weight according to

EPTA-Procedure

01/2003

kg 11.8

Protection class

/II

Permissible workpiece dimensions (maximal/minimal)

see page 36.

The values given are valid for a nominal voltage [U] of

230 V. For different voltages and models for specific

countries, these values can vary.

Please observe the article number on the type plate of

your machine. The trade names of the individual ma-

chines may vary.

Dimension of suitable saw blades

Saw blade diameter

mm 190

Blade thickness

mm 1.4–2.5

Mounting hole diameter

mm 30

Dr. Egbert Schneider

Senior Vice President

Engineering

Dr. Eckerhard Strötgen

Head of Product

Certification

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Assembly

f Avoid unintentional starting of the ma-

chine. During assembly and for all work on

the machine, the power plug must not be

connected to the mains supply.

Delivery Scope

Please also observe the represen-

tation of the delivery scope at the

beginning of the operating instruc-

tions.

Before starting the operation of the machine for

the first time, check if all parts listed below have

been supplied:

– Sliding mitre saw with premounted saw

blade

– Dust bag 19

– Saw-table extension 14 (2x)

– Material clamp 16

– Allen key 25

– Batteries (2x, size LR03, 1.5 V)

Note: Check the power tool for possible dam-

age.

Before further use of the machine, check that all

protective devices are fully functional. Any light-

ly damaged parts must be carefully checked to

ensure flawless operation of the tool. All parts

must be properly mounted and all conditions

fulfilled that ensure faultless operation.

Damaged protective devices and parts must be

immediately replaced by an authorised service

centre.

Additionally required tools (not in delivery

scope):

– Phillips screwdriver

Mounting Individual Components

– Carefully remove all parts included in the de-

livery from their packaging.

– Remove all packaging material from the ma-

chine and the accessories provided.

– For easier working when mounting the sup-

plied product features, please observe that

the machine is in the transport position.

Inserting the Batteries (see figure A)

– Open the battery compartment 31.

– Insert the batteries provided according to

the specified polarity.

– Close the battery compartment.

Mounting Saw-table Extensions (see figure B)

The saw-table extensions 14 can be positioned

on the left, right or front of the saw table base.

The flexible plug-in system enables a variety of

extension possibilities (see figure H).

– Insert the saw-table extension 14 into the

openings 28 of the saw-table base or into the

openings 32 of the second saw-table exten-

sion.

Stationary or Flexible Mounting

f To ensure safe handling, the machine must

be mounted on a level and stable surface

(e. g., workbench) prior to using.

Mounting to a Working Surface (see figure D1)

– Screw the tilt protector 10 in or out until the

machine is positioned level on the working

surface.

– Fasten the power tool with suitable screw

fasteners to the working surface. The holes 7

serve for this purpose.

Mounting to a Bosch Saw Stand

(see figure D2)

With the height-adjustable legs, Bosch saw

stands (e.g. PTA 2400) provide firm support for

the power tool on any surface. The workpiece

supports of the saw stand are used for underlay-

ing long workpieces.

Note: To support long workpieces in this case,

only use the workpiece supports of the saw

stand and not the power tool’s saw-table exten-

sions 14.

f Read all safety warnings and instructions

included with the worktable. Failure of ob-

serving safety warnings and instructions can

lead to electrical shock, fire and/or cause se-

rious injuries.

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f Assemble the worktable properly before

mounting the power tool. Perfect assembly

is important in order to prevent the risk of

collapsing.

– Mount the power tool on the saw stand in the

transport position.

Dust/Chip Extraction

Dusts from materials such as lead-containing

coatings, some wood types, minerals and metal

can be harmful to one’s health. Touching or

breathing-in the dusts can cause allergic reac-

tions and/or lead to respiratory infections of the

user or bystanders.

Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are

considered as carcinogenic, especially in con-

nection with wood-treatment additives (chro-

mate, wood preservative). Materials containing

asbestos may only be worked by specialists.

– Always use dust extraction.

– Provide for good ventilation of the working

place.

– It is recommended to wear a P2 filter-class

respirator.

Observe the relevant regulations in your country

for the materials to be worked.

The dust/chip extraction can be blocked by

dust, chips or workpiece fragments.

– Switch the machine off and pull the mains

plug from the socket outlet.

– Wait until the saw blade has come to a com-

plete stop.

– Determine the cause of the blockage and cor-

rect it.

Integrated Dust Extraction (see figure C)

– Mount the dust bag 19 onto the sawdust

ejector 22.

During sawing, the dust bag must never come in-

to contact with the movable machine parts.

Always empty the dust bag in good time.

External Dust Extraction

For dust extraction, a vacuum hose (size

Ø 36 mm) can also be connected to the dust

ejector 22.

The vacuum cleaner must be suitable for the ma-

terial being worked.

When vacuuming dry dust that is especially det-

rimental to health or carcinogenic, use a special

vacuum cleaner.

Changing the Tool (see figures E1–E4)

f Before any work on the machine itself, pull

the mains plug.

f When mounting the saw blade, wear protec-

tive gloves. Danger of injury when touching

the saw blade.

Use only saw blades whose maximum permitted

speed is higher than the no-load speed of the

power tool.

Use only saw blades that correspond with the

characteristic data given in these operation in-

structions and that are tested and marked in ac-

cordance with EN 847-1.

Use only saw blades recommended by the tool

manufacturer, and suitable for sawing the mate-

rials to be cut.

Removing the Saw Blade

– Bring the power tool into the working posi-

tion.

– Turn the Allen screw 33 with the Allen key 25

provided while at the same time pressing the

spindle lock 30 until it engages.

– Hold the spindle lock 30 pressed and un-

screw the Allen screw 33 in clockwise direc-

tion (left-hand thread!).

– Remove the clamping flange 34.

– Press lever 3 and swing back the retracting

blade guard 5 to the stop.

– Hold the retracting blade guard in this posi-

tion and remove the saw blade 36.

– Slowly guide the retracting blade guard

downward again.

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Mounting the Saw Blade

If required, clean all parts to be mounted prior

to assembly.

– Press lever 3, swing back the retracting

blade guard 5 to the stop and hold it in this

position.

– Place the new saw blade onto the interior

clamping flange 35.

f When mounting the saw blade, pay atten-

tion that the cutting direction of the teeth

(arrow direction on the saw blade) corre-

sponds with the direction of the arrow on

the blade guard!

– Slowly guide the retracting blade guard

downward again.

– Place on the clamping flange 34 and the

screw 33.

Press the spindle lock 30 until it engages and

tighten the screw turning in anticlockwise di-

rection.

Operation

f Before any work on the machine itself, pull

the mains plug.

Transport Safety (see figure F)

The transport safety-lock 29 enables easier han-

dling of the machine when transporting to vari-

ous working locations.

Releasing the Machine (Working Position)

– Push the tool arm by the handle 1 down a lit-

tle in order to relieve the transport safety-

lock 29.

– Pull the transport safety-lock 29 completely

outward.

– Guide the tool arm slowly upward.

Securing the Machine (Transport Position)

– Loosen the locking screw 26 if tightened.

Pull the tool arm completely to the front and

tighten the locking screw again.

– Screw the depth stop 18 completely to the

top. (see “Adjusting the Depth Stop”,

page 36)

– To lock the saw table 8, tighten the locking

knob 9.

– Press lever 3 and at the same time, swing the

tool arm by handle 1 toward the rear until the

transport safety-lock 29 can be pushed com-

pletely inward.

The tool arm is now securely locked for trans-

port.

Clamping the Workpiece (see figure G)

To ensure optimum working safety, the work-

piece must always be firmly clamped.

Do not saw workpieces that are too small to

clamp.

– Press the workpiece firmly against the

fence 15.

– Insert the material clamp 16 provided into

one of the holes 23 intended for it.

– Loosen the wing bolt 37 and adapt the mate-

rial clamp to the workpiece. Tighten the wing

bolt again.

– Firmly clamp the workpiece by turning the

threaded rod 38 in clockwise direction.

Loosening the Workpiece

– To release the material clamp, turn the

threaded rod 38 in anticlockwise direction.

Extending the Saw Table (see figure H)

Long workpieces must be underlaid or support-

ed at their free end.

The flexible saw-table extension plug-in system

14 enables a variety of extension possibilities.

– Insert the saw-table extension 14 into the

openings 28 of the saw-table base or into the

openings 32 of the second saw-table exten-

sion.

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Adjusting the Cutting Angle

f When adjusting the cutting angle, never ac-

tuate the On/Off switch 20. Danger of injury

if the machine should accidentally start.

Adjusting Horizontal Mitre Angles

The horizontal mitre angle can be set in the

range from 47° (left side) to 47° (right side).

– Loosen the locking knob 9 in case it is tight-

ened.

– Turn the saw table 8 left or right by the lock-

ing knob until the angle indicator 12 indi-

cates the requested mitre angle.

– Tighten the locking knob 9 again.

For quick and precise setting of often used mi-

tre angles, the saw table 8 engages at the de-

tents of the following standard angles:

–45°/ –30°/–22.5°/ –15°/

0°/ 15°/ 22.5°/ 30°/ 45°

Adjusting Vertical Bevel Angles

(see figure I)

The vertical bevel angle can be set in the range

from 0° to 45°.

– Loosen the clamping lever 17.

– Tilt the tool arm by the handle 1 until the an-

gle indicator 39 indicates the desired bevel

angle.

– Hold the tool arm in this position and retight-

en the clamping lever 17.

For quick and precise setting of the standard

angles 0° und 45°, end stops are provided on

the housing.

– Loosen the clamping lever 17.

– For this, tilt the tool arm by the handle 1 to

the stop toward the right (0°) or to the stop

toward the left (45°).

– Retighten the clamping lever 17 again.

Starting Operation

f Observe correct mains voltage! The voltage

of the power source must agree with the

voltage specified on the nameplate of the

machine. Power tools marked with 230 V

can also be operated with 220 V.

Switching On (see figure J)

–To start the machine, press the On/Off

switch 20 and keep it pressed.

Note: For safety reasons, the On/Off switch 20

cannot be locked; it must remain pressed during

the entire operation.

The tool arm can only be guided downward

when pressing lever 3.

–For sawing, you must additionally press lever

3 in addition to actuating the On/Off switch

20.

Switching Off

–To switch off the machine, release the

On/Off switch 20.

Working Advice

General Sawing Instructions

f Always firmly tighten locking knob 9 and

clamping lever 17 before sawing. Otherwise

the saw blade could become jammed in the

workpiece.

f For all cuts, it must first be ensured that the

saw blade at no time can come in contact

with the fence, screw clamps or other ma-

chine parts. Remove possibly mounted aux-

iliary stops or adjust them accordingly.

Protect the saw blade against impact and shock.

Do not subject the saw blade to lateral pressure.

Do not saw warped/bent workpieces. The work-

piece must always have a straight edge to face

against the fence.

Long workpieces must be underlaid or support-

ed at their free end.

Marking the Cutting Line (see figure K)

A laser beam indicates the cutting line of the

saw blade. This allows for exact positioning of

the workpiece for sawing, without having to

open the retracting blade guard.

– For this, switch the laser beam on with the

switch 21.

– Align the cutting mark on your workpiece

with reference to the right-hand edge of the

laser line.

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Position of the Operator (see figure L)

f Do not stand in a line with the saw blade in

front of the machine. Always stand aside of

the saw blade. This protects your body

against possible kickback.

– Keep hands, fingers and arms away from the

rotating saw blade.

– Do not cross your arms when operating the

tool arm.

Permissible Workpiece Dimensions

Maximal workpiece sizes:

Minimal workpiece sizes

(= all workpieces that can be clamped left or

right from the saw blade with the supplied ma-

terial clamp 16):

100 x 40 mm (length x width)

Cutting capacity, max. (0°/0°): 40 mm

Sawing without Slide Movement (Cutting Off)

(see figure M)

– For cuts without slide movement (small

workpieces), loosen the locking screw 26 in

case it is tightened. Slide the tool arm to the

stop in the direction of the fence 15 and

retighten the locking screw 26.

– Firmly clamp the workpiece as appropriate

for its dimensions.

– Set the desired mitre angle.

– Switch on the machine.

– Press lever 3 and slowly guide the tool arm

downward by handle 1.

– Saw through the workpiece applying uniform

feed.

– Switch off the machine and wait until the

saw blade has come to a complete stop.

– Guide the tool arm slowly upward.

Sawing with Slide Movement

– For cuts using the slide device 41 (wide

workpieces), loosen the locking screw 26 in

case it is tightened.

– Firmly clamp the workpiece as appropriate

for its dimensions.

– Set the desired mitre angle.

– Pull the tool arm away from the fence 15 far

enough so that the saw blade is in front of

the workpiece.

– Switch on the machine.

– Press lever 3 and slowly guide the tool arm

downward by handle 1.

– Press the tool arm in the direction of the

fence 15 and saw through the workpiece ap-

plying uniform feed.

– Switch off the machine and wait until the

saw blade has come to a complete stop.

– Guide the tool arm slowly upward.

Adjusting the Depth Stop (Sawing Grooves)

(see figure N)

The depth stop must be adjusted when a butt

gap is to be sawed.

– Tilt the tool arm by the handle 1 to the posi-

tion at which the requested groove depth is

reached.

–Screw depth stop 18 in clockwise direction

until the screw end faces against casing stop

42.

– Guide the tool arm slowly upward.

Replacing the Insert Plate (see figure O)

The red insert plate 11 can become worn after

long use of the power tool.

Replace defective insert plates.

– Bring the power tool into the working posi-

tion.

– Unscrew screws 43 using a Phillips screw-

driver and remove the old insert plate.

– Insert the new insert plate and and screw all

screws 43 in again.

Mitre/Bevel Angle Height x Width

Horizontal Vertical

0° 0°

40 x 220 mm

45° 0°

40 x 150 mm

0° 45°

18 x 220 mm

45° 45°

18 x 150 mm

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Sawing Profile Strips

Profile strips/mouldings can be sawn in two dif-

ferent ways:

In addition, the cut can be perfomed with or

without slide movement depending on the

width of the profile strip/moulding.

Always make trial cuts with the mitre angle set-

ting first on scrap wood.

Transport (see figure P)

Before transporting the power tool, the follow-

ing steps must be carried out:

– Bring the machine into the transport posi-

tion.

– Insert the saw-table extensions 14 into the

power tool’s front openings 28.

– Remove all accessories that cannot be

mounted firmly to the power tool.

If possible, place unused saw blades in an

enclosed container for transport.

– Carry the machine by the transport handle 24

or hold it by the recessed grips 27 on the

sides of the saw table.

f When transporting the power tool, use only

the transport devices and never use the

protective devices.

Maintenance and Service

Maintenance and Cleaning

f Before any work on the machine itself, pull

the mains plug.

If the machine should fail despite the care taken

in manufacturing and testing procedures, repair

should be carried out by an after-sales service

centre for Bosch power tools.

In all correspondence and spare parts order,

please always include the 10-digit article

number given on the type plate of the machine.

Cleaning

For safe and proper working, always keep the

power tool and its ventilation slots clean.

The retracting blade guard must always be able

to move freely and retract automatically. There-

fore, always keep the area around the retracting

blade guard clean.

Remove dust and chips after each working pro-

cedure by blowing out with compressed air or

with a brush.

Clean the roller 6 regularly.

Accessories

Saw blades for wood and plate materials,

panels and strips/mouldings

Saw blade 190 x 30 mm,

40 teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 609 256 821

Saw blade 190 x 30 mm,

12 teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 609 256 868

Saw blade 190 x 30 mm,

24 teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 608 640 615

Saw blade 190 x 30 mm,

60 teeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 608 641 188

– Placed against the fence

– Lying flat on the saw

table

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