Preparing For Saw Operations; Switch Activation; Built-In Led Light; Body And Hand Position - Bosch PROFACTOR GCM18V-10SDN14 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

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To avoid possible injury, disconnect battery pack before performing any assembly, adjust-
ments or repairs.

Switch Activation

For safety, the power switch (Fig. 29, 3) is designed to pre-
vent accidental starts. To operate safety switch, slide the
switch "Lock-OFF" release buttons (2) with either thumb to
disengage the lock, then pull the power switch (3) trigger and
release the switch "Lock-OFF" release button. When the pow-
er switch trigger is released, the switch "Lock-OFF" release
button will engage the power switch trigger automatically, and
the lever will no longer operate until either "Lock-Off" release
button is engaged again.
NOTE: Padlock hole (Fig. 29) can accommodate a padlock
with a long shackle of up to 5/16" (8mm) in diameter (not
provided with miter saw) to prevent unauthorized use.

Built-in LED Light

Your tool is equipped with a powerful LED light for better vis-
Fig. 29
Padlock
Padlock
hole
hole
ibility when cutting. The light has the ability to turn on when
only partially depressing the trigger (Fig. 29, 3). The light will
stay on for 30 seconds after the trigger has been released.
This allows the cut to be more visible.

Preparing for Saw Operations

Body and Hand Position

and safer. Failure to follow all instructions, identified be-
low by bullet (•) symbols, may result in serious personal
injury. (See Fig. 30 below.)
• Never place hands near cutting area. Keep hands and
No Hands Zone
The "No Hands Zone" is an area 6 inches (152mm) wide on
left and right side of the blade cutting path. Portion of the
fence in this area also is considered a part of the "No Hands
Zone."
The "No Hands Zone" for zero miter and zero bevel cuts is
marked on the tool with lines and "No Hands" symbols (Fig.
Fig. 30
2
3
31).
-30-
Position your body and hands
properly to make cutting easier
arms outside the "NO HANDS" zone.
CORRECT
Projected Line of Cut
INCORRECT USE

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