Bosch 3915 - Manual (Page 9)

Getting To Know Your Miter Saw
8. Kerf Inserts
Kerf inserts can be adjusted to different blade widths
to minimize workpiece tear-out.
9. Miter Detent Override
Allows detent action to be locked out allowing for
micro adjustments to any miter angle.
10. Miter Lock Knob
The miter lock knob locks the miter saw table at any
desired miter angle.
11. Miter Detent Trigger
The trigger releases the table from the detent.
12. Miter Scale/Miter Angle Indicator
This scale is cast in on the base of the saw. Indicator
is fastened to the table.
13. Miter Detents
There are ten (10) miter detents for fast and accurate
miter cuts of common miter angles.
14. Table
Sits in base, provides workpiece support, rotates for
desired miter cuts and rotates the head assembly. The
front extended part of the table is called the miter arm.
15. Base
Provides working surface to support workpiece.
16 Tool Mounting Pads
The four corners of the saw provide areas to clamp,
bolt or nail the saw to a flat work surface.
17. Accessory Extension and Stock Stop
Machined holes that accept the extension wing/stop
accessory.
18. Sliding Base/Fence
This provides extra support and clamping area for
compound miter cuts.
19. Chip Deflector
This protects against large chips from entering the
upper guard.
20. Dust Chute Elbow
The dust chute elbow rotates 360° and can accom-
modate the dust bag or a 1-1/4" vacuum hose hookup.
21. 0° Bevel Stop
Adjustable stop for a quick and accurate 0° bevel
index.
22. 45° Bevel Stop
Adjustable stop for a quick and accurate 45° bevel
index.
23. Slide Rail Lock Knob
The slide rail lock knob locks the slide rails when you
are not making slide cuts and when you are trans-
porting the saw.
24. Slide Rails
Guide the head assembly when making slide cuts.
25. Workpiece Clamp
Provides fast clamping of workpiece.
26. Lower Guard Actuation Link
Allows for smooth movement of the lower guard.
27. Upper Blade Guard
Covers upper portion of the blade.
28. Blade Wrench
Used for tightening/loosening blade and adjusting
bevel stops. Blade wrench is stored in the switch han-
dle.
29. Power Cord
Supplies power to motor. Has molded cord retainer for
storage.
30. Workpiece Clamp Positions
There are four (4) positions behind the fence for the
workpiece clamp.
31. Hex Wrench
Used to adjust sliding base/fence, fence and blade
bolt. Hex wrench is stored in the base.
32 Bevel Detent Pin (Crown Molding Setting)
Allows you to easily move the head assembly to the
bevel angle of 33.9°.
33. Bevel Lock Handle
The bevel lock handle locks the head assembly at a
desired bevel angle. Handle ratchets for use in tight
spaces.
34. Bevel Scale
This scale is cast in on the saw. Allows you to read
the bevel angles easily (Figure 7, page 13).
35. Head Assembly Lock Pin
The compound miter saw is equipped with a lock pin
used to lock the head assembly in the lower position.
36. Depth Stop
Allows you to adjust the depth of the blade for cutting
grooves in the workpiece (Figure 14, page 16).
37. Brush Caps
These caps keep the motor brushes in position and
provide easy access for inspecting and replacing
brushes.
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