Mounting the saw, Adjusting the four position switch handle, Setting main handle in desired position – Bosch 5412L User Manual
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18.
Mounting the Saw
Setting Main Handle in Desired Position
The switch handle can be positioned in any of four
different orientations, depending on the cutting
situation and user preference.
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vertical
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horizontal
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45° Left
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45° Right
To reposition the main handle:
1. Release handle clamp (Figure 16).
2. Pull and hold handle rotation release lever
(Figure 16).
3. Rotate handle to desired location.
4. Let go over release lever to set handle into
place. Release lever will retract down only in
one of the four (4) positions
Note: Power switch can not be actuated unless
release lever is retracted down. Do not attempt to
switch tool on between handle position, damage may
occur.
5. Lock the handle clamp.
Adjusting the Four-Position Handle
Clamp Tension
1. Open handle clamp.
2. Using 1.5 mm Allen wrench, increase tension by
turning both setscrews 1/4 turn to the left, tighten
by turning to the right. Always adjust both
setscrews by the same amount.
3. Close handle clamp.
4. Check the tension.
Figure 16. Setting Main Handle Position
Adjusting the Four Position
Switch Handle
Portable Mounting Using Clamps
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If necessary, clamp the miter saw to a workbench
or table top.
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Place two (2) or more “C” clamps on the clamping
areas and secure (Figure 15).
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Be careful not to place clamps over the base
extension clamping levers (Figure 15).
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Mounting with clamps will prevent access to some
wide miter angles.
Figure 15. Portable Mounting Using Clamps
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Pull to Rotate Handle
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Handle Rotation
Release Lever