Bosch 4212L User Manual

Safety...................................................................3-7

General Safety Rules for Bench Top Tools ..........3

Safety Rules for Miter Saws..............................4-7

Electrical Requirements........................................7

Getting To Know Your Miter Saw ......................8-9

Unpacking & Checking Contents.......................10

Tools for Assembly & Alignment .......................10

Assembly .........................................................11-12

Installation & Removal of the Blade ...................11

Attaching Miter Lock Knob .................................12

Assembling Dust Elbow & Dust Bag ..................12

Adjustments....................................................13-17

Checking 0° Bevel Adjustment ...........................13

Right 45° Bevel Stop ..........................................14

Left 45° Bevel Stop ............................................15

Adjusting Bevel Lock Lever Tension ..................15

Blade Square to Fence ......................................16

Miter Scale Indicator Adjustment........................17

Kerf Insert ...........................................................17

Transporting, Placement & Mounting...........18-19

Lifting the Saw....................................................18

Mounting Applications ...................................18-19

Adjusting the Four Position Switch Handle ........19

Basic Saw Operations....................................20-24

Body and Hand Position.....................................20

Workpiece Support........................................21-22

Switch Activation ................................................23

Detent Override ..................................................23

Sliding Base and Fence Extensions...................24

Saw Operations ..............................................25-32

Miter Cut .............................................................25

Bevel Cut.......................................................26-27

Compound Cuts .................................................27

Flip-Up Crown Stops/Length Stop......................28

Cutting Base Molding .........................................29

Cutting Crown Molding..................................29-31

Special Cuts .......................................................32

Maintenance & Lubrication ...........................33-34

Carbon Brushes .................................................33

Belt Replacement ...............................................33

Cleaning .............................................................33

Care of Blades....................................................34

Tool Lubrication ..................................................34

Bearing ...............................................................34

Troubleshooting .............................................34-35

Electrical Troubleshooting ..................................34

General Troubleshooting ....................................35

Accessories..........................................................36

Warranty..............................................................112