Saw Operations; Brake Operation; Using The Miter Lock Knob - Bosch PROFACTOR GCM18V-10SDN14 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Brake Operation

The brake action of this saw is not
intended as a safety feature. Re-
member to let the saw blade come to a complete stop be-
fore raising the blade from the workpiece. As always, the
guard system is your best protection against unintention-
al contact with a spinning saw blade. NEVER wedge open
or defeat the closing action of the lower guard.
Know the charge state of your bat-
tery. The electric braking action is
initiated ONLY by the release of the trigger switch and in a
tool that has power available. When electrical power is
lost due to a discharged battery or other causes, the elec-
tric brake will not operate, and the motor will gradually
slow down. Unexpected run-down time may cause property
damage and/or personal injury.
Your saw is equipped with an automatic electric brake which
is designed to stop the blade from spinning in about five (5)
seconds after you release the trigger switch. It is useful when
making certain cuts in wood where a coasting blade would re-
sult in a wide, imprecise cut.
Braking starts once the power is turned off.
The brake requires a charged battery to function. Stopping
time will vary depending on, among other factors, saw blade
used, and number of actuations. The electric brake of your mi-
ter saw has been designed for a high degree of reliability, but
unexpected circumstances such as contamination or failure of
the motor's components can cause the brake to not activate.
If the tool operates but the brake does not consistently stop
the blade in about 5 seconds, DO NOT use the miter saw and
have it serviced by a Bosch Factory Service Center or Bosch
authorized service facility.

Saw Operations

Using the Miter Lock Knob

1. Loosen the miter lock knob.
2. While holding the knob in your palm, push the miter
detent button, rotate table left or right to needed miter
angle, and release the button.
3. Once at the correct angle, tighten the knob by rotating it
clockwise.
NOTE: It is recommended to tighten the miter lock knob be-
fore all cuts. It is required to tighten the knob before cutting
at any angle between detent engagements or when the miter
detent override system is in use.
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