GCD 12 JL - Scie BOSCH - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL GCD 12 JL BOSCH

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General Power Tool Safety Warnings

WARNING Read all safety warnings, instruc-

tions, illustrations and specifica-

tions provided with this power tool. Failure to follow all in-

structions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/

Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.

The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your mains-

operated (corded) power tool or battery-operated (cord-

Work area safety u Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or dark areas invite accidents. u Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases or

dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust

or fumes. u Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control.

Electrical safety u Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with

earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and

matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. u Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded sur- faces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerat-

ors. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your

body is earthed or grounded. u Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of elec-

tric shock. u Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for carry- ing, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep cord

away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.

Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric

shock. u When operating a power tool outdoors, use an exten- sion cord suitable for outdoor use. Use of a cord suit-

able for outdoor use reduces the risk of electric shock. u If operating a power tool in a damp location is un- avoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protec-

ted supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric

Personal safety u Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a

power tool while you are tired or under the influence

of drugs, alcohol or medication. A moment of inatten- Bosch Power Tools 1 609 92A 8KU | (01.03.2023)20 | English

tion while operating power tools may result in serious per-

u Use personal protective equipment. Always wear eye

protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask,

non-skid safety shoes, hard hat or hearing protection

used for appropriate conditions will reduce personal in-

u Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the switch is in

the off-position before connecting to power source

and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the tool.

Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch or en-

ergising power tools that have the switch on invites acci-

u Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning

the power tool on. A wrench or a key left attached to a

rotating part of the power tool may result in personal in-

u Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at

all times. This enables better control of the power tool in

unexpected situations.

u Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jew-

ellery. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving

parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught

u If devices are provided for the connection of dust ex-

traction and collection facilities, ensure these are con-

nected and properly used. Use of dust collection can re-

duce dust-related hazards.

u Do not let familiarity gained from frequent use of tools

allow you to become complacent and ignore tool

safety principles. A careless action can cause severe in-

jury within a fraction of a second.

Power tool use and care

u Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power

tool for your application. The correct power tool will do

the job better and safer at the rate for which it was de-

u Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it

on and off. Any power tool that cannot be controlled

with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.

u Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or re-

move the battery pack, if detachable, from the power

tool before making any adjustments, changing ac-

cessories, or storing power tools. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool

u Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and

do not allow persons unfamiliar with the power tool or

these instructions to operate the power tool. Power

tools are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

u Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for mis-

alignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of

parts and any other condition that may affect the

power tool’s operation. If damaged, have the power

tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by

poorly maintained power tools.

u Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly main-

tained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are less

likely to bind and are easier to control.

u Use the power tool, accessories and tool bits etc. in

accordance with these instructions, taking into ac-

count the working conditions and the work to be per-

formed. Use of the power tool for operations different

from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.

u Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and

free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping

surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the

tool in unexpected situations.

u Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair

person using only identical replacement parts. This

will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.

Safety Instructions for Metal Cutting Saws

u The rated speed of the accessory must be at least

equal to the maximum speed marked on the power

tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed

can break and fly apart.

u The outside diameter and the thickness of your ac-

cessory must be within the capacity rating of your

power tool. Incorrectly sized accessories cannot be ad-

equately guarded or controlled.

u Wear personal protective equipment. Depending on

application, use face shield, safety goggles or safety

glasses. As appropriate, wear dust mask, hearing pro-

tectors, gloves and shop apron capable of stopping

small abrasive or workpiece fragments. The eye pro-

tection must be capable of stopping flying debris gener-

ated by various operations. The dust mask or respirator

must be capable of filtrating particles generated by your

operation. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise

may cause hearing loss.

u Keep bystanders a safe distance away from work area.

Anyone entering the work area must wear personal

protective equipment. Fragments of workpiece or of a

broken saw blade may fly away and cause injury beyond

immediate area of operation.

u Position the cord clear of the spinning accessory. If

you lose control, the cord may be cut or snagged and your

hand or arm may be pulled into the spinning saw blade.

u Regularly clean the power tool’s air vents. The motor’s

fan can draw the dust inside the housing and excessive

accumulation of powdered metal may cause electrical

u Do not operate the power tool near flammable materi-

als. Do not operate the power tool while placed on a

combustible surface such as wood. Sparks could ignite

u Do not use accessories that require liquid coolants.

Using water or other liquid coolants may result in electro-

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u Always use undamaged saw blade flanges that are of

correct diameter for your selected saw blade. Proper

saw blade flanges support the saw blade thus reducing

the possibility of saw blade breakage.

u The arbour size of saw blades and flanges must prop-

erly fit the spindle of the power tool. Saw blades and

flanges with arbour holes that do not match the mounting

hardware of the power tool will run out of balance, vibrate

excessively and may cause loss of control.

u Do not use damaged saw blades. Before each use, in-

spect the saw blades for chips and cracks. If the

power tool or saw blade is dropped, inspect for dam-

age or install an undamaged saw blade. After inspect-

ing and installing the saw blade, position yourself and

bystanders away from the plane of the rotating saw

blade and run the power tool at maximum no load

speed for one minute. Damaged saw blades will nor-

mally break apart during this test time.

Kickback and related warnings

Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotat-

ing saw blade. Pinching or snagging causes rapid stalling of

the rotating saw blade which in turn causes the uncontrolled

cutting unit to be forced upwards toward the operator.

For example, if a saw blade is snagged or pinched by the

workpiece, the edge of the saw blade that is entering into the

pinch point can dig into the surface of the material causing

the saw blade to climb out or kick out. Saw blades may also

break under these conditions.

Kickback is the result of power tool misuse and/or incorrect

operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by

taking proper precautions as given below.

u Maintain a firm grip on the power tool and position

your body and arm to allow you to resist kickback

forces. The operator can control upward kickback forces,

if proper precautions are taken.

u Do not position your body in line with the rotating saw

blade. If kickback occurs, it will propel the cutting unit

upwards toward the operator.

u Do not attach a saw chain, woodcarving blade or seg-

mented diamond wheel with a peripheral gap greater

than 10 mm. Such blades create frequent kickback and

u Do not “jam” the saw blade or apply excessive pres-

sure. Do not attempt to make an excessive depth of

cut. Overstressing the saw blade increases the loading

and susceptibility to twisting or binding of the saw blade

in the cut and the possibility of kickback or saw blade

u When the saw blade is binding or when interrupting a

cut for any reason, switch off the power tool and hold

the cutting unit motionless until the saw blade comes

to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw

blade from the cut while the saw blade is in motion

otherwise kickback may occur. Investigate and take

corrective action to eliminate the cause of saw blade

u Do not restart the cutting operation in the workpiece.

Let the saw blade reach full speed and carefully re-

enter the cut. The saw blade may bind, walk up or kick-

back if the power tool is restarted in the workpiece.

u Support any oversized workpiece to minimize the risk

of saw blade pinching and kickback. Large workpieces

tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be

placed under the workpiece near the line of cut and near

the edge of the workpiece on both sides of the saw blade.

u Use clamps to support the workpiece whenever pos-

sible. If supporting the workpiece by hand, you must

always keep your hand at least 100 mm from either

side of the saw blade. Do not use this saw to cut pieces

that are too small to be securely clamped or held by

hand. If your hand is placed too close to the saw blade,

there is an increased risk of injury from blade contact.

u The workpiece must be stationary and clamped or

held against both the fence and the table. Do not feed

the workpiece into the blade or cut “freehand” in any

way. Unrestrained or moving workpieces could be thrown

at high speeds, causing injury.

u Push the saw through the workpiece. Do not pull the

saw through the workpiece. To make a cut, raise the

saw head and pull it out over the workpiece without

cutting, start the motor, press the saw head down and

push the saw through the workpiece. Cutting on the

pull stroke is likely to cause the saw blade to climb on top

of the workpiece and violently throw the blade assembly

towards the operator.

u Never cross your hand over the intended line of cut-

ting either in front or behind the saw blade. Supporting

the workpiece “cross handed” i.e. holding the workpiece

to the right of the saw blade with your left hand or vice

versa is very dangerous.

u Do not reach behind the fence when the saw blade is

rotating. Never fail to maintain a safe distance of 100

mm between hand and rotating saw blade (applies to

both sides of the saw blade). It might not be possible to

tell how close the rotating saw blade is to your hand, and

you may be severely injured.

u Inspect your workpiece before cutting. If the work-

piece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside

bowed face toward the fence. Always make certain

that there is no gap between the workpiece, fence and

table along the line of the cut. Bent or warped work-

pieces can twist or shift and may cause binding on the

spinning saw blade while cutting. There should be no nails

or foreign objects in the workpiece.

u Do not use the power tool until the table is free of

tools; the workpiece must be the only thing on the

table. Small pieces of scrap or other objects that come

into contact with the rotating blade can be hurled away at

u Cut only one workpiece at a time. Stacked multiple

workpieces cannot be adequately clamped or braced and

may bind on the blade or shift during cutting.

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u Ensure the power tool is mounted or placed on a level,

firm work surface before use. A level and firm work sur-

face reduces the risk of the power tool becoming un-

u Plan your work. Every time you change the bevel or

mitre angle setting, make sure the adjustable fence is

set correctly to support the workpiece and will not in-

terfere with the blade or the guarding system. Without

turning the tool “ON” and with no workpiece on the table,

move the saw blade through a complete simulated cut to

assure there will be no interference or danger of cutting

u Provide adequate support such as table extensions,

saw horses, etc. for a workpiece that is wider or

longer than the table top. Workpieces longer or wider

than the power tool table can tip if not securely suppor-

ted. If the cut-off piece or workpiece tips, it can lift the

lower guard or be thrown by the spinning blade.

u Do not use another person as a substitute for a table

extension or as additional support. Unstable support

for the workpiece can cause the blade to bind or the

workpiece to shift during the cutting operation pulling you

and the helper into the spinning blade.

u The cut-off piece must not be jammed or pressed by

any means against the spinning saw blade. If confined,

i.e. using length stops, the cut-off piece could get wedged

against the blade and thrown violently.

u Always use a clamp or a fixture designed to properly

support round material such as rods or tubing. Rods

have a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade

to “bite” and pull the work with your hand into the blade.

u Let the blade reach full speed before contacting the

workpiece. This will reduce the risk of the workpiece be-

u If the workpiece or blade becomes jammed, turn the

power tool off. Wait for all moving parts to stop and

disconnect the plug from the power source and/or re-

move the battery pack. Then work to free the jammed

material. Continued cutting with a jammed workpiece

could cause loss of control or damage to the power tool.

u After finishing the cut, release the switch, hold the

saw head down and wait for the blade to stop before

removing the cut-off piece. Reaching with your hand

near the coasting blade is dangerous.

u Hold the handle firmly when making an incomplete cut

or when releasing the switch before the saw head is

completely in the down position. The braking action of

the saw may cause the saw head to be suddenly pulled

downward, causing a risk of injury.

u Never remove cuttings etc. from the cutting area

while the power tool is running. Always guide the tool

arm back to the neutral position first and then switch the

u Do not touch the saw blade after working before it has

cooled. The saw blade becomes very hot while working.

u Keep your work area clean. Material mixtures are partic-

ularly hazardous. Light metal dust may catch fire or ex-

u Do not use saw blades made from high speed steel

(HSS). Such saw blades can easily break.

u Check the cable regularly and have a damaged cable

repaired only by an authorised customer service

agent for Bosch power tools. Replace damaged exten-

sion cables. This will ensure that the safety of the power

u Do not use dull, cracked, bent or damaged saw blades.

Unsharpened or improperly set saw blades produce

narrow kerf causing excessive friction, blade binding

u Always use blades with correct size and shape (dia-

mond versus round) of arbour holes. Blades that do not

match the mounting hardware of the saw will run off-

centre, causing loss of control.

u Make sure that the guard works properly and that it

can move freely. Never lock the guard in place when

u Keep the floor free of metal swarf and material rem-

nants. You could slip or trip.

u Operate the power tool only when the work area up to

the workpiece is clear of any adjusting tools, metal

swarf, etc. Small pieces of metal or other objects that

come into contact with the rotating saw blade can strike

the operator with high speed.

u Never leave the tool unattended before it has come to

a complete stop. Cutting tools that are still running can

u Guide the saw blade against the workpiece only when

the saw is switched on. Otherwise there is a risk of kick-

back occurring if the saw blade catches in the workpiece.

u Never stand on the power tool. Serious injuries may oc-

cur if the power tool tips over or if you inadvertently come

into contact with the saw blade.

u Only use the power tool for dry cutting. Water entering

a power tool increases the risk of electric shock.

Products sold in GB only:

Your product is fitted with an BS 1363/A approved electric

plug with internal fuse (ASTA approved to BS 1362).

If the plug is not suitable for your socket outlets, it should be

cut off and an appropriate plug fitted in its place by an au-

thorised customer service agent. The replacement plug

should have the same fuse rating as the original plug.

The severed plug must be disposed of to avoid a possible

shock hazard and should never be inserted into a mains

u Never make warning signs on the machine unrecognis-

u The power tool is delivered with a laser warning sign

(see table: "Symbols and their meaning").

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Do not direct the laser beam at persons or

animals and do not stare into the direct or

reflected laser beam yourself. You could

blind somebody, cause accidents or damage

u Do not make any modifications to the laser equip-

ment. The setting options described in these operating

instructions can be used safely.

u Do not use the laser goggles (accessory) as protective

goggles. The laser goggles make the laser beam easier to

see; they do not protect you against laser radiation.

u Do not use the laser goggles (accessory) as

sunglasses or while driving. The laser goggles do not

provide full UV protection and impair your ability to see

u Warning! If operating or adjustment devices other

than those specified here are used or other proced-

ures are carried out, this can lead to dangerous expos-

u Do not replace the integrated laser with a laser of an-

other type. A laser that is not compatible with this power

tool could pose a risk to persons.

The following symbols may be important for the operation of

your power tool. Please take note of these symbols and their

meaning. Correctly interpreting the symbols will help you to

operate the power tool more effectively and safely.

Symbols and their meaning

Consumer Laser Product

Keep hands away from the cutting area

while the power tool is running. Con-

tact with the saw blade can lead to injur-

Wear safety goggles.

Wear hearing protection. Exposure to

noise can cause hearing loss.

Take note of the dimensions of the saw

blade. The hole diameter must fit the tool

spindle without play. If it is necessary to

Symbols and their meaning

use reducers, ensure that the dimensions

of the reducer are suitable for the base

blade thickness and the saw blade hole

diameter, as well as the tool spindle dia-

meter. Wherever possible, use the redu-

cers provided with the saw blade.

The saw blade diameter must match the

information specified on the symbol.

Product description and

Read all the safety and general instructions.

Failure to observe the safety and general in-

structions may result in electric shock, fire

and/or serious injury.

Please observe the illustrations at the beginning of this oper-

The power tool is intended for stationary use with saw

blades to make straight cuts with and against the grain, as

well as mitre angles up to 45° in metal materials without the

This product is a consumer laser product in accordance with

The numbering of the product features refers to the diagram

of the power tool on the graphics page.

Retracting blade guard

Clamping lever of the saw table extension

Hex key (6 mm)/cross-headed screwdriver

Clamping handle for mounting the angle guide

Transport safety lock

On/off switch for laser (cutting line indication)

Lower fastening screw (cover plate/retracting

Upper fastening screw (cover plate/retracting

Hex socket screw for mounting the saw blade

Set screw for laser positioning (parallelism)

Metal cut-off saw GCD 12 JL Article number

Rated power input W 2000

Weight according to EPTA-

/ II Dimensions of suitable saw

Max. saw blade diameter mm 305

Base blade thickness mm 1.8–2.5

Hole diameter mm 25.4

Maximum workpiece dimensions: (see "Permissible workpiece di-

The specifications apply to a rated voltage [U] of 220 V. These spe-

cifications may vary at different voltages and in country-specific mod-

Values can vary depending upon the product and are subject to ap-

plication and environmental conditions. For further information

www.bosch-professional.com/wac.

Noise emission values determined according to

Typically the A-weighted noise level of the power tool is:

113dB(A). Uncertainty K = 3dB.

Wear hearing protection

The noise emission value given in these instructions has

been measured in accordance with a standardised measur-

ing procedure and may be used to compare power tools. It

may also be used for a preliminary estimation of noise emis-

The noise emission value given represents the main applica-

tions of the power tool. However, if the power tool is used

for other applications, with different application tools or is

poorly maintained, the noise emission value may differ. This

may significantly increase noise emissions over the total

To estimate noise emissions accurately, the times when the

tool is switched off, or when it is running but not actually be-

ing used, should also be taken into account. This may signi-

ficantly reduce noise emissions over the total working

Mounting u Avoid starting the power tool unintentionally. The mains plug must not be connected to the power supply

during assembly or when carrying out any kind of

work on the power tool.

Carefully remove all parts included in the delivery from their

Remove all packing material from the power tool and the ac-

Check to ensure that all the parts listed below have been

supplied before using the power tool for the first time:

– Metal cut-off saw with mounted saw blade

– Hex key/cross-headed screwdriver (12)

Note: Check the power tool for possible damage.

Before continuing to use the power tool, carefully check that

all protective devices or slightly damaged parts are working

perfectly and according to specifications. Check that the

moving parts are working perfectly and without jamming;

check whether any parts are damaged. All parts must be fit-

ted correctly and all the conditions necessary to ensure

smooth operation must be met.

If the protective devices or any parts become damaged, you

must have them properly repaired or replaced by an author-

ised service centre.

Stationary or flexible mounting u To ensure safe handling, the power tool must be mounted on a flat, stable work surface (e.g. work

Mounting on a work surface (see figure A)

– Use a suitable screwed connection to secure the power

tool to the work surface. Use the holes (23) to do this.

Flexible installation (not recommended)

If, in exceptional circumstances, it is not possible to securely

mount the power tool on a work surface, you can improvise

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by placing the feet of the saw table (25) on an appropriate

base (e.g. workbench, flat ground, etc.), without screwing

down the power tool.

Changing the saw blade (see figures B1−B4)

u Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any

work on the power tool.

u Do not activate the spindle lock (3) while the tool

spindle is moving. The power tool may become damaged

u Wear protective gloves when fitting the saw blade.

There is a risk of injury when touching the saw blade.

Only use saw blades that have a maximum permitted speed

higher than the no-load speed of the power tool.

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

Removing the saw blade

– Bring the power tool into the work position.

– Loosen the fastening screw(26) (by approx. two turns)

using the cross-headed screwdriver(12).

Do not unscrew the screw completely.

– Loosen the fastening screw(27) (by approx. six turns)

using the cross-headed screwdriver(12).

Do not unscrew the screw completely.

– Press the locking lever(1) and swivel the retracting blade

guard(4) upwards as far as possible.

– Then pull the retracting blade guard(4) and the cover

plate(21) backwards from the fastening screw(27) until

the retracting blade guard is held in the bracket(22) by

the guide bolt(28).

– Turn the hex socket screw(29) using the hex key(12)

provided while pressing the spindle lock(3) until it en-

– Press and hold the spindle lock(3) and undo the

screw(29) by turning it anticlockwise.

– Remove the clamping flange(30).

– Remove the saw blade(31).

Fitting the saw blade

If required, clean all the parts you want to fit before installing

– Place the new saw blade onto the inner clamping flange

u When fitting the saw blade, make sure that the cutting

direction of the teeth (arrow direction on the saw

blade) matches the direction of the arrow on the pro-

– Put on the clamping flange (30) and the screw (29).

Press the spindle lock (3) until it engages and tighten the

screw by turning it clockwise.

– Loosen the spindle lock (3) again. If necessary, pull the

knob upwards manually as far as it will go.

– Press the locking lever (1) and push the retracting blade

guard (4) and the cover plate (21) back downwards be-

low the fastening screw (27).

– Slowly guide the retracting blade guard (4) downwards

until the saw blade is completely covered again.

– Retighten the fastening screws (27) and (26).

u Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any

work on the power tool.

Transport safety lock (see figure C)

The transport safety lock (14) 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 (16) to re-

lease the transport safety lock (14).

– Pull the transport safety lock (14) all the way out.

– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.

Note: Make sure that the transport safety lock is not pushed

in when working, otherwise the tool arm will not be able to

be swivelled to the required depth.

Locking the power tool (transport position)

– Guide the tool arm downwards until you can press the

transport safety lock (14) all the way in.

Further information about transporting (see "Transport",

Extending the saw table (see figure D)

The free end of long and heavy workpieces must have some-

thing placed underneath it or be supported.

The left side of the saw table can be extended using the saw

table extension (11).

– Push the clamping lever (10) downwards.

– Pull out the saw table extension (11) to the required

– To lock the saw table extension, pull the clamping lever

Setting the mitre angle (see figure E)

The mitre angle can be set between 0° and 45°.

Important settings are marked with corresponding markings

on the angle guide (6). The 0° and 45° positions are secured

by the respective end stop.

– Loosen the clamping handle (13) of the angle guide (6).

– Retighten the clamping handle (13).

Marking the Cutting Line (see figureF)

A laser beam shows you the cutting line of the saw blade.

This allows for exact positioning of the workpiece for sawing,

without having to open the retracting blade guard.

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– To activate this, turn on the laser beam using the

– Align your mark on the workpiece with the right-hand

edge of the laser line.

Note: Before sawing, check whether the cutting line is still

indicated correctly. The laser beam can be misplaced due to

vibrations from intensive use, for example.

Clamping the workpiece (see figure G)

To ensure maximum safety while working, the workpiece

must always be firmly clamped. Do not saw workpieces that

are too small to clamp firmly.

The free end of long and heavy workpieces must have some-

thing placed underneath it or be supported.

The free end of long and heavy workpieces must have some-

thing placed underneath it or be supported.

– Place the workpiece against the angle guide (6).

– Slide the locking spindle (7) against the workpiece and

clamp the workpiece in place using the spindle handle

Releasing the workpiece

– Release the spindle handle (9).

– Open the quick release (8) and pull the locking spindle

(7) away from the workpiece.

General sawing instructions

Protect the saw blade against impact and shock. Do not sub-

ject the saw blade to lateral pressure.

Do not saw warped/bent workpieces. The workpiece must

always have a straight edge to face against the fence.

The free end of long and heavy workpieces must have some-

thing placed underneath it or be supported.

Permissible workpiece dimensions

Maximum workpiece dimensions:

Workpiece shape Mitre angle

Minimum workpiece dimensions

(= all workpieces that can still be clamped in place with the

locking spindle (7)): Length 80mm

Max. cutting depth (0°/0°): 115mm

Dust/chip extraction (see figure H)

The dust from materials such as lead paint, minerals and

metal can be harmful to human health. Touching or breath-

ing in this dust can trigger allergic reactions and/or cause

respiratory illnesses in the user or in people in the near vicin-

Certain kinds of metal dust are hazardous, especially in com-

bination with alloys such as zinc, aluminium or chrome. Ma-

terials containing asbestos may only be machined by special-

– 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.

The saw blade (31) can become blocked by dust, chips or

workpiece fragments in the recess of the saw table (25).

– Switch the power tool off and pull the mains plug out of

– Wait until the saw blade has come to a complete stop.

– Pull out the chip drawer (24) and empty it completely.

u Avoid dust accumulation at the workplace. Dust can

u Pay attention to the mains voltage. The voltage of the

power source must match the voltage specified on the

rating plate of the power tool.

u Products that are only sold in AUS and NZ: Use a resid-

ual current device (RCD) with a nominal residual current

Position of the operator (see figure I)

u Do not stand in line with the saw blade in front of the

power tool. Always stand to the side of the saw blade.

This protects your body against possible kickback.

– Keep hands, fingers and arms away from the rotating saw

– Do not reach one arm across the other when in front of

Switching on (see figure J)

– To start, press the on/off switch (17) and keep it

Note: For safety reasons, the on/off switch (17) cannot be

locked; it must remain pressed throughout operation.

The tool arm can only be guided downwards by pushing the

– Therefore, in order to saw, the locking lever (1) must be

pressed in addition to pulling the on/off switch.

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The electronic soft start limits the torque when the power

tool is switched on and increases the service life of the mo-

– To switch off, release the on/off switch (17).

– Firmly clamp the workpiece as appropriate for its dimen-

– Set the required mitre angle as necessary.

– Switch the power tool on.

– Push the locking lever (1) and slowly guide the tool arm

downwards using the handle (16).

– Saw through the workpiece applying uniform feed.

– Switch off the power tool and wait until the saw blade has

come to a complete stop.

– Slowly guide the tool arm upwards.

Checking and adjusting the basic settings

u Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any

work on the power tool.

To ensure precise cuts, the basic settings of the power tool

must be checked and adjusted as necessary after intensive

Experience and suitable special tools are required for this.

A Bosch after-sales service point will handle this work

quickly and reliably.

Note: To test the laser function, the power tool must be con-

nected to the power supply.

u While adjusting the laser (e.g. when moving the tool

arm), never activate the on/off switch. Accidental

starting of the power tool can lead to injuries.

– Bring the power tool into the work position.

Checking: (see figure K1)

– Draw a straight cutting line on the workpiece.

– Push the locking lever (1) and slowly guide the tool arm

downwards using the handle (16).

– Position the workpiece so that the teeth of the saw blade

line up with the cutting line.

– Hold the workpiece in this position and slowly guide the

– Clamp the workpiece.

– Turn on the laser beam using the switch (19).

The laser beam must be flush with the cutting line on the

workpiece along its entire length, even if the tool arm is

Setting: (see figure K2)

– Turn the set screw (35) using the cross-headed screw-

driver (12) provided until the laser beam is parallel with

the cutting line on the workpiece along its entire length.

One rotation anticlockwise moves the laser beam from left to

right; one rotation clockwise moves the laser beam from

Aligning the angle indicator (see figure L)

– Bring the power tool into the transport position.

– Loosen the clamping handle (13) of the angle guide (6).

– Turn the angle guide (6) until it stops at 0°.

– Set an angle gauge to 90° and position it between the

angle guide (6) and the saw blade (31) on the saw table

The leg of the angle gauge must be flush with the angle guide

along its entire length.

– Turn the angle guide (6) until the leg of the angle gauge is

flush with the saw blade along its entire length.

– Retighten the clamping handle (13).

– Undo the screw (36) with the cross-headed screwdriver

(12) provided and align the angle indicator along the 0°

– Retighten the screw.

Before transporting the power tool, the following steps must

– Bring the power tool into the transport position.

– Remove all accessories that cannot be securely fitted to

If possible, transport unused saw blades in an enclosed

– Always carry the power tool by the transport handle (20).

u Only use the transport devices to transport the power

tool and never the protective devices.

Maintenance and service

Maintenance and Cleaning

u Pull the plug out of the socket before carrying out any

work on the power tool.

u Clean the air vents on your power tool regularly. The

motor’s fan will draw the dust inside the housing and ex-

cessive accumulation of powdered metal may cause elec-

u In extreme conditions, always use a dust extractor if

possible. Blow out ventilation slots frequently and in-

stall a residual current device (RCD) upstream. When

machining metals, conductive dust can settle inside the

power tool, which can affect its protective insulation.

u Have maintenance and repair work performed exclus-

ively by a qualified specialist. This will ensure that the

safety of the power tool is maintained.

In order to avoid safety hazards, if the power supply cord

needs to be replaced, this must be done by Bosch or by an

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The retracting blade guard must always be able to move

freely and retract automatically. It is therefore important to

keep the area around the retracting blade guard clean at all

times. Remove dust and chips with a paintbrush.

After-Sales Service and Application Service

Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-

ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare

parts. You can find explosion drawings and information on

spare parts at: www.bosch-pt.com

The Bosch product use advice team will be happy to help you

with any questions about our products and their accessor-

In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always

include the 10‑digit article number given on the nameplate

Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)

UB 9 5HJ At www.bosch-pt.co.uk you can order spare parts or arrange

the collection of a product in need of servicing or repair.

Tel. Service: (0344) 7360109

E-Mail: boschservicecentre@bosch.com

You can find further service addresses at:

www.bosch-pt.com/serviceaddresses

The power tool, accessories and packaging should be re-

cycled in an environmentally friendly manner.

Do not dispose of power tools along with

Only for EU countries:

According to the European Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste

Electrical and Electronic Equipment and its implementation

into national law, power tools that are no longer usable must

be collected separately and disposed of in an environment-

ally friendly manner.

If disposed incorrectly, waste electrical and electronic

equipment may have harmful effects on the environment and

human health, due to the potential presence of hazardous

Only for United Kingdom:

According to The Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

Regulations 2013 (SI 2013/3113) (as amended), products

that are no longer usable must be collected separately and

disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

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EU Declaration of Conformity

We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply

with all applicable provisions of the directives and regulations listed below

and are in conformity with the following standards.

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Declaration of Conformity

Metal cut-off saw Article number

GCD 12 JL 3 601 M28 061

We declare under our sole responsibility that the stated products comply with all applicable provisions of the regulations lis-

ted below and are in conformity with the following standards.

Technical file at: Robert Bosch Ltd. (PT/SOP-GB), Broadwater Park, North Orbital Road, Uxbridge UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom

The Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008

The Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016

The Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in

Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012

EN 62841-1:2015+A11:2022

Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, 70538 Stuttgart, Germany

represented (in terms of the above regulations) by

Robert Bosch Limited, Broadwater Park, North Orbital Road,

Uxbridge UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom

Managing Director - Bosch UK Martin Sibley

Head of Sales Operations and Aftersales

Robert Bosch Ltd. Broadwater Park, North Orbital Road, Uxbridge UB9 5HJ, United Kingdom, as authorised representative

acting on behalf of Robert Bosch Power Tools GmbH, 70538 Stuttgart, Germany

Place of issue: Uxbridge Date of issue: 16/02/2023

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