Bosch GCM18V-10SD User Manual

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GCM18V-10SD
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Bosch GCM18V-10SD Specifications

General

Brand	Bosch
Model	GCM18V-10SD
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

Operating / Safety Instructions

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Work Area Safety

Guidelines for maintaining a safe work environment to prevent accidents.

Electrical Safety

Precautions for preventing electric shock hazards when using tools.

Personal Safety

Operator alertness, PPE, and safe practices during tool operation.

Power Tool Use and Care

Proper tool usage, maintenance, and storage for safety.

Battery Tool Use and Care

Guidelines for safe charging, handling, and maintenance of battery packs.

Safety Instructions for Miter Saws

Additional Safety Rules

Intended Use

Cutting Masonry/Metal

Warning against cutting ferrous metal or masonry with this miter saw.

Assembly

Removing and Installing Blades

Detailed steps for safely removing and installing saw blades.

Installing 10” (254mm) Blade

Specific instructions and warnings for installing a 10-inch diameter saw blade.

Assembling Dust Collection System

Instructions for attaching the dust collection system to the upper guard.

Attaching a Vacuum Cleaner/Dust Extractor

Adjustments

Using the Head Assembly Lock Pin

Miter Detent System – Adjustment Procedure

Steps for calibrating the miter detent system for accurate cuts.

Miter Scale Pointer Adjustment

0° Bevel Stop

Checking 0° Bevel Stop Setting

Adjusting 0° Bevel Stop (Blade 90° to Table)

45° Bevel Stop

Checking 45° Bevel Stop Setting

Adjusting 45° Bevel Stop (Saw Blade 45° to Table)

Calibrating Blade at 45° Bevel

Transporting and Mounting

Lifting the Saw

Mounting Applications

Methods for securely mounting the miter saw to a workbench.

Workbench Permanent Attachment

Preparing for Saw Operations

Switch Activation

Body and Hand Position

Guidelines for optimal body and hand placement for safe cutting.

No Hands Zone

Definition and importance of the 'No Hands Zone' for operator safety.

Dry Run

Lower Guard

Workpiece Support

Guidance on supporting workpieces for safe cutting operations.

Clamps

Using the Workpiece Clamp

Sliding Fences

Long Workpiece Support

Additional Workpiece Support

Saw Operations

Brake Operation

Explanation of the saw's automatic electric brake and its limitations.

Using the Miter Lock Knob

Using Miter Detent System

Procedure for utilizing the miter detent system for preset angle cuts.

Miter Detent Override

Chop Cuts

Preparing for Chop Cut

Making a Chop Cut

Procedure for performing a chop cut on the miter saw.

Slide Cuts

Preparing for Slide Cut

Making a Slide Cut

Procedure for performing a slide cut on the miter saw.

Miter Cuts

Reading the Miter Scale

Setting Saw to Make a Miter Cut

Bevel Cuts

Compound Cuts

Making a Compound Cut

Procedure for making compound cuts on the miter saw.

Cutting Base Molding

Cutting Crown Molding

Crown Molding Angled to Table and Fence

Crown Molding Lying Flat on Table

Miter and Bevel Settings for Standard Crown Molding Cuts (With Molding Flat on Table)

Crown Molding Auxiliary Fence

Making an Auxiliary Fence

Special Cuts

Cutting Bowed Material

Maintenance and Lubrication

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Guide - Electrical

Common electrical problems and their corrective actions.

Troubleshooting Guide - General

Common general problems and their corrective actions for the tool.