The Bosch GCM18V-08N is a game - changer for jobsites. It seamlessly combines professional - grade cutting ability with remarkable portability, offering a truly mobile and cordless solution. This bare - tool kit features an 8 - 1/2 - inch single - bevel, sliding compound miter saw. It has an amazing 3 - 5/8 - inch nested crown cutting capacity and can cut from 47° left to 47° right against the fence, an outstanding range for an 8 - 1/2 - inch cordless miter saw. Weighing just 31.5 lbs (tool only, battery not included), it's easy to carry around while still delivering a 10 - 5/8 - inch cross - cut capacity. The BITURBO Brushless Technology, with its high - performance brushless motor and drive - train system, is designed to fully utilize the extra power from 8.0 Ah and 12.0 Ah CORE18V batteries (sold separately). In tests, it can make 377 cuts per charge with a CORE18V 8.0 Ah Performance Battery. The accurate laser guide system precisely aligns the cut line with the blade, and the precisely centered sliding bars ensure super - smooth and effortless saw sliding. It also comes with a dust chute and dust bag for efficient dust collection. What's in the box? You'll get one GCM18V - 08 18V 8 - 1/2 - inch single - bevel slide miter saw, an 8 - 1/2 - inch 24 - tooth carbide - tipped blade, a material clamp, a wrench, and a dust bag. Key features include its portable and powerful 18V design, professional - level cutting capacity, convenient portability, advanced BITURBO technology, accurate laser guidance, smooth sliding, and efficient dust collection. As for specifications, it has a bevel angle range of 0° to 45°, bevel stops at 45°, an 8.5 - inch blade diameter, and various max cut capacities for different miter and bevel angles.
Using the Bosch GCM18V - 08N miter saw is straightforward. First, make sure you have a compatible CORE18V battery (sold separately) and insert it correctly. Next, use the material clamp to secure your workpiece firmly. You can adjust the miter and bevel angles according to your cutting needs. The laser guide system is very helpful; just align the laser line with where you want to cut. When starting the saw, hold it steady and make your cut smoothly. Remember, safety first! Always wear safety glasses and ear protection. Don't touch the blade immediately after use as it can be hot. For maintenance, after each use, empty the dust bag and clean the dust chute to keep the dust collection system working well. Check the blade regularly for any signs of wear or damage. If the blade is dull, replace it with a new 8 - 1/2 - inch 24 - tooth carbide - tipped blade. Store the saw in a dry and clean place, and it will serve you well for a long time.
