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Bosch Professional GCM 8 SJL Sliding mitre Saw (sawblade-Ø: 216 mm, incl. clamp, 1 x Circular Saw Blade, Optiline Wood, in Cardboard Box)

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No power tool is completely safe. However, wearing the correct level of personal protective equipment (PPE) is a great start! Always wear eye and ear protection, and make sure all loose clothing and hair is well out of the way. Make sure the saw is on level ground and clamped to the workbench before using it as well. This mitre saw offers a very powerful cut, giving very clean and accurate angles. The 1600 watt motor allows this saw to glide smoothly through large pieces of timber with absolute accuracy all day long. The included 216mm blade gives a large cutting size with a depth of 7cm and cutting width of 31.2 cm which will allow you to cut some large 4 by 2 inch timbers, large planks as well as the finishing touches around the house. Noise level - The A-rated noise level of the power tool is typically as follows: Sound pressure level 99 dB(A); Sound power level 112 dB(A). Uncertainty K= 3 dB. To find the best mitre saw I needed to put them up against each other, head-to-head. The main job of a saw like this is to make accurate and repeatable cuts at a variety of different angles, so I did just that. Using standard CLS timber, I cut at both 0° and 45°, and used the angle adjustment to make some compound cuts as well. The mitre angles that can be set on this saw are a step up from the PCM 8 S, allowing a 52 degree angle on the left setting and a whopping 60 degree angle on the right setting. This will allow some very tight angles to be cut. The motor will also give your saw plenty of reserve power for stubborn materials that might leave a less powerful motor struggling.

Bosch market this saw as a compact and lightweight mitre saw that still offers the maximum cutting capacity for a tool of this size. You can cut pretty huge pieces of timber on this saw up to 312 x 70 mm. That’s really impressive for a machine with a small size 216 mm blade on it. It’s this huge capacity that makes it an ideal workshop saw for a demanding DIYer. You’ll rarely be forced to flip the workpiece to cut through normal timbers. With its large capacity and ability to make precision cuts, this powerful slide mitre saw is suited to a host of cutting tasks for the professional and home user alike. Offering a cutting capacity of 70 x 312mm at 0°, it has one of the largest cutting capacities of any 216mm (8") saw on the market. To adjust the laser when the saw blade and laser are not aligned on the Bosch GCM 8 SJL saw, follow these steps: In terms of its physical characteristics, the Bosch GCM 8 SJL weighs 17300 g, which may be considered relatively heavy compared to other saws on the market. It has dimensions of 910 mm in depth, 410 mm in height, and 460 mm in width, allowing for easy maneuverability and storage. Turn on the laser using the switch. The laser should be aligned with the cutting line on the workpiece along its entire length, even when the tool arm is guided downward.The Bosch GCM8SJL has much improved dust management and a greater horizontal and vertical cutting capacity of its predecessor. The 312mm horizontal cutting capacity makes the saw extremely versatile and ideal for many applications. The built in laser line can be used for accurate efficient work. Supplied with a 24 tooth wood cutting blade.

A big selling point for Bosch saws is the readily available spare parts and the large dealer network for any problems or maintenance issues. As this is one of the biggest brands of high quality power mitre saws in the world you will have no problems getting advice and the parts to keep your saw running smoothly. The GCM8SJL has an improved dust management system that helps keep the area dust free and a nicer place to work with a two point dust extraction system. One of the dust collection points follows the blade, ensuring that dust is collected even on the widest of cuts. When a saw like this is working constantly there will be a lot of dust generated which needs to be managed and not end up being a hazard.Ensure that the tool is connected to the power supply but do not activate the on/off switch while adjusting the laser. Even the best chop saw on my list comes with a long list of safety precautions to take before it’s good to use. Following the guidelines in the weighty instruction manual are essential to help avoid injury, and I’m glad they’re well laid out and studded with helpful diagrams.

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