Bosch Slide Mitre Saw 5312

Push head assembly down and push head assembly lock pin to hold down head assembly.

Slide head assembly completely to the back and tighten the rail lock knob.

Rotate table to the 0° miter position.

Pull up bevel lock lever to loosen.

Check position of bevel range selector knob, it should be at the 0°- 45° position.

Tilt the saw assembly to the left counterclockwise. Then rotate saw assembly to the right (clockwise). Until you feel the stop in the 45° left position - This is where the saw is currently set for the 45° left bevel cut.

Use a head of combination square to check blade at the 45° stop. Place the combination square head on the table and press it's 45° surface against the blade. If the blade does not contact the full length of the square, (figure 5), follow the alignment procedure.

Sign off on the 45° Bevel Adjustment check.

Lift bevel lock lever to release bevel lock.

Place 17-mm open-end fiat wrench on bolt head 'E' (Figure 6).

Verify that bevel lock tension holds the bevel position secure and also allows bevel lock lever to lock down to the point that a solid stop is felt.

If necessary, repeat steps 1 - 5 to adjust the tension.

Warning: Disconnect plug from power source before performing any assembly, adjustment or repair to avoid possible injury.

The miter saw is equipped with a lock pin used to lock the miter saw in the lower position.

Rotate the lower guard by hand. Loosen front cover screw to a point that cover plate can be lifted.

Rotate the cover plate counterclockwise so the blade bolt is exposed.

Press and hold the arbor lock. Use the multi purpose tool or multi purpose 'L' wrench to remove the blade bolt by turning wrench clockwise.

Remove the blade bolt, outer washer and the blade. Inner washer does not need to be removed.

To install the 12' blade, fit blade between the chip deflectors and onto the arbor shaft, and onto 1' support ring on the inner washer.

Replace the outer washer in its proper orientation, and tighten blade bolt finger tight. Press the arbor lock and tighten blade bolt securely using multipurpose tool or multi purpose 'L' wrench, but do not overtighten.

Rotate cover plate clockwise to original position. Tighten the front cover plate screw.

Remove the brush cap on the motor using a wide fiat blade screwdriver

Tighten the brush cap but do not overtighten

Sign off on the motor brush replacement

Push head assembly down and push head assembly lock pin to hold down head assembly.

Slide head assembly completely to the back and tighten the rail lock knob.

Rotate table to 0° miter position.

Pull up bevel lock lever to loosen.

Check position of bevel range selector knob, it should be at the 00-45° position.

Tilt the saw assembly to the left counterclockwise. Then rotate saw assembly to the right (clockwise). Until you feel the stop in the vertical position - This is where the saw is currently set for the 0° bevel cut.

Lower the blade and engage the lock pin. Use a combination square to check blade squareness to the table. Place the square on the table and press it against the blade. If the blade does not contact the full length of the square, (figure 5), follow the alignment procedure.

Sign off on the 0° Bevel Adjustment check