Bosch GTS15-10 User Manual

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Bosch GTS15-10 Specifications

General

Brand	Bosch
Model	GTS15-10
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

Operating and Safety Instructions

Safety Symbols

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Work Area Safety

Ensures a clean, well-lit work area and keeps children and bystanders away.

Electrical Safety

Covers plug compatibility, grounding, wet conditions, and cord safety.

Personal Safety

Emphasizes alertness, PPE, and preventing unintentional starting.

Power Tool Use and Care

Power Tool Use and Care

Guidelines on proper use, maintenance, and accessory selection for safe operation.

Service

Recommends using qualified repair personnel for all servicing.

Safety Instructions for Table Saws

Guarding Related Warnings

Ensures guards, riving knife, and anti-kickback devices are in place and functional.

Cutting Procedures Warnings

Details safe practices for various cutting operations to prevent injury.

Kickback Causes and Related Warnings

Table Saw Operating Procedure Warnings

Additional Safety Rules

Intended Use

Specifications

Cutting Capacities

Details the maximum rip cuts, depth of cut, and bevel ranges for the saw.

Double Insulated Tools

Polarized Plugs

Extension Cords

Symbols

Getting to Know Your GTS15-10 Table Saw

Glossary

Unpacking and Checking Contents

Unpacking the Table Saw

Instructions for safely unpacking the table saw and verifying all parts are present.

Tools Needed For Assembly

Assembly

Installing the Rail Adjustment Knob

Step-by-step guide to attach the Rail Adjustment Knob.

Removing and Installing the Table Insert

Procedure for removing and reinstalling the table insert.

Attaching the Smart Guard System

Positioning the Riving Knife

Instructions for correctly positioning and securing the Riving Knife.

Attaching the Barrier Guard Assembly

Attaching the Anti-Kickback Device

Selecting and Changing the Blade

Using the Correct Blade

Guidance on selecting replacement blades with correct kerf width and body thickness.

Changing the Blade

Detailed steps for safely removing and installing a saw blade.

Attaching the Rip Fence

Storage, Transportation, and Mounting

Miter Gauge Storage

Instructions for storing the Miter Gauge when not in use.

Push Stick Storage

Instructions for storing the Push Stick when not in use.

Rip Fence Storage

Procedure for storing the Rip Fence under the table.

Smart Guard System Storage

Barrier Guard Assembly Storage

Anti-Kickback Device Storage

Hex Wrench Storage

Blade Wrench Storage

Transporting the Saw

Mounting the Table Saw

Adjustments

Adjusting the Blade Parallel to the Miter Gauge Slots

Ensures blade alignment with miter gauge slots for accurate cuts and preventing kickback.

Miter Gauge Adjustment

Rip Fence Adjustments

Aligning the Rip Fence – Silver Index Pins

Steps to align the rip fence's silver index pins for parallel cut.

Aligning the Rip Fence – Right Black Index Pins

Aligning the Rip Fence – Left Black Index Pins

Rip Fence Pointer Adjustment

Riving Knife Alignment

Checking Riving Knife Alignment

Procedure to check the factory alignment of the Riving Knife.

Adjusting the Riving Knife

Detailed steps to adjust the Riving Knife for proper alignment and gap.

Adjusting the Table Insert

Adjusting 0° and 45° Positive Stops

Adjusting 0° Positive Stop

Steps to set the 0° positive stop for accurate 90° blade positioning.

Adjusting 45° Positive Stop

Basic Table Saw Operations

Power Switch

Instructions for turning the saw on/off and preventing unauthorized use.

Using the Smart Guard System

Overview of the Smart Guard System's components and modularity.

Riving Knife (Splitter)

Barrier Guard Assembly

Anti-Kickback Device

Making Work Helpers

Making the Push Stick and Push Block

Instructions for constructing push sticks and push blocks for safer operation.

Making an Auxiliary Fence

Making a Featherboard

Making the Facing Block

Making Rip Fence Auxiliary Facing

Making Miter Gauge Auxiliary Facing

Using the Push Stick, Push Block, and Auxiliary Fence

Using the Push Stick

Guidance on safe use of the push stick for rip cuts.

Using the Push Block with the Auxiliary Fence

Using Auxiliary Fence as Thin Workpiece Fence

Blade Bevel Control

Bevel Override Stops

Using the Rip Fence

Using the Flip-Over Fence

Rail Lock Lever

Rail Adjustment Knob

Ripping

Bevel Ripping

Using the Rip Fence Pointer

Using the Miter Gauge

Crosscutting

Cutting wood across the grain at 90 degrees using the Miter Gauge.

Adjusting the Miter Angle

Procedure to set and lock the Miter Gauge to a desired angle.

Repetitive Crosscutting

Miter Cutting

Bevel Crosscutting

Compound Miter Cutting

Non-Through Cutting

Rabbeting

Dado Cutting

Installing a Dado Set

Safety warnings and steps for installing a dado set.

Using Stacked Dado Sets

Adjustable or Wobble Dado Sets

Special Cutting Techniques

Using the CLAMPZONE™ Areas

Preparing the Saw for Use as a Light-Duty Work Surface

Steps to prepare the saw for use as a light-duty work surface.

Maintenance and Lubrication

Service

Recommends professional service for electrical or mechanical repairs.

Power Cord

Instructions for replacing a worn or damaged power cord.

Care of Blades

Tips for cleaning dull or pitch-coated saw blades.

Tool Lubrication

Guidance on lubricating moving parts and avoiding grease.

Cleaning

Warnings about cleaning agents and procedures for cleaning the saw.

Anti-Kickback Device Maintenance

Clearing the Dust Port/Vacuum Hook-Up

Attachments and Accessories

Troubleshooting

Saw Will Not Start

Addresses issues with the saw not starting, checking power and switch.

Blade Does Not Come Up to Speed

Troubleshoots issues with blade speed, checking cord and voltage.

Excessive Vibration

Identifies causes for vibration, like loose parts or unbalanced blade.

Cannot Make Square Cut When Crosscutting

Solutions for inaccurate crosscuts, focusing on miter gauge adjustment.

Cut Binds, Burns, Stalls Motor When Ripping

Addresses binding, burning, or stalling during ripping operations.

Cut Not True at 90° or 45° Positions

Fixes for cuts not being square, checking bevel stops.

Blade Bevel Lock Handle Elevation Wheel Hard to Move

Rip Fence Will Not Correctly Clamp to Rails