Dust/Chip Extraction - Bosch GCM 8 SJL Professional HEAVY DUTY Originalbetriebsanleitung

workpiece supports of the saw stand are used for underlay-
ing long workpieces.
Read all the warnings and instructions included with
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the saw stand. Failure to observe the warnings and fol-
low instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or
serious injury.
Assemble the saw stand properly before mounting the
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power tool. Correct assembly is important to prevent the
risk of collapsing.
– Mount the power tool on the saw stand in the transport
position.
Flexible installation (not recommended) (see figure a3)
If, in exceptional circumstances, it is not possible to mount
the power tool on a flat and stable work surface, you can im-
provise by setting it up with the tilt protector.
Without the tilt protector, the power tool will not be
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stable and can tip over especially when sawing max-
imum mitre and/or bevel angles.
– Rotate the tilt protector (23) inwards or outwards until
the power tool is positioned straight on the work surface.

Dust/chip extraction

The dust from materials such as lead paint, some types of
wood, minerals and metal can be harmful to human health.
Touching or breathing in this dust can trigger allergic reac-
tions and/or cause respiratory illnesses in the user or in
people in the near vicinity.
Certain dusts, such as oak or beech dust, are classified as
carcinogenic, especially in conjunction with wood treatment
additives (chromate, wood preservative). Materials contain-
ing asbestos may only be machined by specialists.
– Use a dust extraction system that is suitable for the ma-
terial wherever possible.
– Provide good ventilation at the workplace.
– It is advisable to wear a P2 filter class breathing mask.
The regulations on the material being machined that apply in
the country of use must be observed.
Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can
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easily ignite.
The dust/chip extraction system can be blocked by dust,
chips or fragments of the workpiece.
– Switch the power tool off and pull the mains plug out of
the socket.
– Wait until the saw blade has come to a complete stop.
– Determine the cause of the blockage and eliminate it.
External dust extraction
You can also attach a dust extraction hose (35 mm dia-
meter) to the chip ejector (2) for extraction.
– Connect the dust extraction hose to the chip ejector (2).
The dust extractor must be suitable for the material being
worked.
When vacuuming dry dust that is especially detrimental to
health or carcinogenic, use a special dust extractor.
Changing the saw blade (see figures b1−b4)
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Wear protective gloves when fitting the saw blade.
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There is a risk of injury when touching the saw blade.
Only use saw blades the maximum permitted speed of which
is higher than the no-load speed of the power tool.
Only use saw blades that match the specifications given in
this operating manual and that have been tested and marked
in accordance with EN 847-1.
Only use saw blades that are recommended by the power
tool manufacturer and are suitable for use on the material
you want to saw. This will prevent the saw teeth overheating
when sawing.
Removing the Saw Blade
– Bring the power tool into the work position.
– Turn the hex socket screw (44) with the hex key (5 mm)
(33) and at the same time press the spindle lock (43) un-
til it engages.
– Press and hold the spindle lock (43) and loosen the
screw (44) by turning it clockwise (left-hand thread).
– Remove the clamping flange (45).
– Swivel the retracting blade guard (11) backwards as far
as possible.
– Hold the retracting blade guard in this position and re-
move the saw blade (12).
– Slowly push the retracting blade guard back down.
Fitting the Saw Blade
If required, clean all the parts to be fitted before installing
them.
– Swivel the retracting blade guard (11) backwards. Hold
the retracting blade guard in this position.
– Place the new saw blade onto the interior clamping flange
(46).
When fitting the saw blade, make sure that the cutting
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direction of the teeth (arrow direction on the saw
blade) matches the direction of the arrow on the pro-
tective guard.
– Slowly push the retracting blade guard back down.
– Fit the clamping flange (45) and the hex socket screw
(44). Press the spindle lock (43) until it engages and
tighten the screw by turning it anticlockwise.
Operation
Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any
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work on the power tool.
Transport safety lock (see figure A)
The transport safety lock (36) makes it easier to handle the
power tool when transporting it to various working locations.
Unlocking the power tool (work position)
– Press the tool arm down slightly by the handle (9) to re-
lease the transport safety lock (36).
– Pull the transport safety lock (36) all the way out.
– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.
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