Saw operations, Slide cut, Chop cut – Bosch 3915 User Manual

Page 23: Warning

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The slide rail lock knob is loose, the head assem-
bly is pulled towards the operator, the head
assembly is lowered to the workpiece and then
pushed to the rear of the saw to make the cut.

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This type of cut is used mainly for wide
pieces.

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A positive blade hook of 10 degrees or more is
recommended for best performance when mak-
ing aggressive cuts or cutting thicker materials.
See page 34 for accessory blade listing.

NEVER pull the saw toward you dur-
ing a cut. The blade can suddenly

climb up on top of the workpiece and force itself toward
you.

Follow these instructions for making your slide
cut:

Properly position workpiece. Make sure work-
piece is clamped firmly against the table and
the fence.

Use clamping position that does not
interfere with operation. Before switch-

ing on, lower head assembly to make sure clamp clears
guard and head assembly.

Loosen the slide rail lock knob.

Grasp the switch handle and pull the head
assembly away from the fence, until the blade
clears the workpiece or to its maximum exten-
sion if blade cannot clear the workpiece (Figure
28).

Activate the switch. Lower the assembly all the
way down and cut through the edge of the work-
piece.

Push (but do not force) the head assembly
towards the fence to the full rear position to
complete the cut.

Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position
and/or removing workpiece.

Figure 28. Slide Cut

BOSCH

First:
Pull
Forward

Second:
Turn
Saw On

Lower
Head
Assembly

Third:
Push
Blade Into
Workpiece

Workpiece

Clamp

Saw Operations

Slide Cut

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The slide rail lock knob is tightened and the
head assembly is lowered to cut through the
workpiece.

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This type of cut is used mainly for narrow
pieces.

Follow these instructions for making your chop
cut:

Slide the head assembly to the rear as far as it
will go (Figure 27).

Tighten the slide rail lock knob (Figure 27).

Properly position workpiece. Make sure work-
piece is clamped firmly against the table and the
fence.

Use clamping position that does not
interfere with operation. Before

switching on, lower head assembly to make sure
clamp clears guard and head assembly.

Activate the switch. Lower the head assembly
and make your cut.

Wait until blade comes to a complete stop
before returning head assembly to the raised
position and/or removing workpiece.

Figure 27. Chop Cut

Slide Lock

Knob

Tightened

BOSCH

Slide Completely

Against Rest

Chop Cut

WARNING

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