Bosch GTS1041A Assembly instructions

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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and
other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
Work Area
KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors con-
tact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be
kept away from work area.
KEEP WORK AREAS CLEAN. Cluttered areas
and benches invite accidents.
MAKE WORKSHOP CHILD-PROOF with pad-
locks and master switches.
AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Don’t
use power tools in damp or wet locations. Keep
work area well lit. Do not expose power tools to
rain. Do not use tool in presence of flammable
liquids or gases.
Personal Safety
KNOW YOUR POWER TOOL. Read the owner’s
manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its
application and limitations as well as the specific
potential hazards particular to this tool.
DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times.
STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing. Use
common sense. Do not operate tool when you
are tired. Do not operate while under medication
or while using alcohol or other drug.
DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing
or jewelry. They can be caught in moving parts.
Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear are recom-
mended when working outdoors. Wear protective
hair covering to contain long hair.
USE SAFETY GOGGLES. Also face or dust
mask if cutting operation is dusty, and ear plugs
during extended periods of operation.
GUARD AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK. Prevent
body contact with grounded surfaces. For ex-
ample: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator en-
closures.
DISCONNECT TOOL FROM POWER SOURCE.
When not in use, before servicing, when chang-
ing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE. In working order,
and in proper adjustment and alignment.
REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCH-
ES. When not in use, before servicing, when
changing blades, bits, cutters, etc.
AVOID ACCIDENTAL STARTING. Make sure the
switch is in the “OFF” position before plugging in
tool.
NEVER STAND ON TOOL OR ITS STAND. Seri-
ous injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if
the cutting tool is accidentally contacted. Do not
store materials on or near the tool such that it
is necessary to stand on the tool or its stand to
reach them.
CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS. Before further
use of the tool, a guard or other part that is dam-
aged should be carefully checked to ensure that
it will operate properly and perform its intended
function. Check for alignment of moving parts,
mounting and any other conditions that may af-
fect its operation. A guard or other part that is
damaged should be properly replaced.
All repairs, electrical or mechanical, should
be attempted only by trained repairmen. Con-
tact the nearest Bosch Factory Service Center,
Authorized Service Station or other competent
repair service.
Use only Bosch replacement parts. Others
may create a hazard.
Use only accessories that are recommended
by the manufacturer for your model. Accesso-
ries that may be suitable for one tool, may be-
come hazardous when used on another tool.
Tool Use
DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for which it was designed.
USE THE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool
or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool.
Don’t use tool for purpose not intended — for ex-
ample; don’t use circular saw for cutting tree limbs
or logs.
SECURE WORK. Use clamps or a vise to hold
work. It’s safer than using your hand and it frees
both hands to operate the tool.
USE PROPER DIRECTION OF FEED. Feed
work into a blade or cutter against the direction of
rotation of the blade or cutter only.
NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTEND-
ED. Turn the power off. Don’t leave tool until it
comes to a complete stop.
Tool Care
DO NOT ALTER OR MISUSE TOOL. These tools
are precision built. Any alteration or modification
not specified is misuse and may result in danger-
ous conditions.
General Safety Rules
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AVOID GASEOUS AREAS. Do not operate elec-
tric tools in gaseous or explosive atmospheres.
Motors in these tools normally spark, and may
result in a dangerous condition.
MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools
sharp and clean for better and safer performance.
Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and
if damaged, have repaired by authorized service
facility. Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean and
free from oil and grease. Keep saw dust from
building up to the horizontal cast stop wall in the
under table blade cover. See Maintenance sec-
tion for more information.
Before connecting the tool to a power source
(receptacle, outlet, etc.), be sure voltage sup-
plied is the same as that specified on the
nameplate of the tool. A power source with volt-
age greater than that specified for the tool can
result in serious injury to the user — as well as
damage to the tool. If in doubt, DO NOT PLUG IN
THE TOOL. Using a power source with voltage
less than the nameplate rating is harmful to the
motor.
For your own safety, do not operate your table
saw until it is completely assembled and in-
stalled according to the instructions.
ENSURE STABILITY OF SAW. Your table saw
MUST BE BOLTED securely to a stand or work-
bench. In addition, if there is any tendency for the
table saw to tip over or move during certain op-
erations such as cutting long, heavy boards, use
an auxiliary support.
SELECT A PROPER WORKING LOCATION.
Use the table saw in a well lit area and on a level
surface, clean and smooth enough to reduce the
risk of trips and falls. Use it where neither the op-
erator nor the casual observer is forced to stand
inline with the blade.
Kickback and related warnings
Kickbacks can cause serious injury: A “KICK-
BACK” occurs when a part of the work piece
binds between the saw blade and the rip fence
or other fixed object. A work piece binding in the
blade due to misalignment, can also cause kick-
back. During kickback, the work piece can rise
from table and be thrown toward the operator.
Keep your face and body to one side of the saw
blade, and out of line with the saw blade.
KICKBACKS AND POSSIBLE INJURY CAN
USUALLY BE AVOIDED BY:
a. Maintaining the rip fence parallel to the saw
blade.
b.Keeping the saw blade sharp and ensuring
there are no broken teeth. Replacing or sharp-
ening anti-kickback pawls when points become
dull.
c. Keeping saw blade guard, riving knife and anti-
kickback pawls in place and operating properly.
The riving knife must be in alignment with the
saw blade and the pawls must stop a kickback
once it has started. Check their action before
ripping.
d.NOT ripping a work piece that is twisted or
warped or does not have a straight edge to
guide along the rip fence.
e. NOT releasing work until you have pushed it all
the way past the saw blade.
f. Using a Push Stick for ripping widths of 2” to 6”
and an auxiliary fence and Push Block for rip-
ping widths narrower than 2” (See “Basic Saw
Operation, Using The Rip Fence” section, page
34).
g.NOT confining the cut-off piece when ripping or
cross cutting.
h.When ripping, apply the feed force to the sec-
tion of the work piece between the saw blade
and the rip fence. Use Push Stick or Push
Block when appropriate (See item f. above).
i. Feeding material at a rate that does not tax the
saw motor.
j. Using featherboards whenever possible.
k. Immediately stopping the cutting process when
resistance beyond that of normal cutting is en-
countered.
l. Never cutting without the use of the rip fence or
miter gauge.
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS. Failure to follow the safety rules listed below and
other basic safety precautions may result in serious personal injury.
General Safety Rules
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Additional Safety Warnings
PROTECTION:
Eyes, hands, face, ears and body.
TO AVOID BEING PULLED INTO THE SPIN-
NING TOOL, DO NOT WEAR:
• LOOSEFITTINGGLOVES
• LOOSECLOTHING
• NECKTIE,JEWELRY
DO:
• TIEBACKLONGHAIR
• ROLLLONGSLEEVESABOVEELBOWS
a. If any part of your saw is missing, malfunction-
ing, has been damaged or broken, such as the
motor switch, or other operating control, a safe-
ty device or the power cord cease operating
immediately until the particular part is properly
repaired or replaced.
b. The injury mitigation system requires contact
with the operator’s body in order to react. This
will cause some injury to be sustained if the
contact occurs. The best defense against in-
jury remains the knowledge of how to safely
operate the saw contained within this manual
and the operator’s attention to the cutting op-
eration underway.
c. Be aware of the status indicator lights. Do not
use the tool unless you understand it is safe to
use.
d. Wear safety goggles and a face shield if op-
eration is dusty. Wear ear plugs or muffs dur-
ing extended periods of operation. Small loose
pieces of wood or other objects that contact
the rear of the rotating blade can be thrown
back at the operator at excessive speed. This
can usually be avoided by keeping the guard
and riving knife in place for all “THROUGH-
CUTTING” operations (cutting entirely through
the work) AND by removing all loose pieces
from the table with a long stick of wood IMME-
DIATELY after they are cutoff.
e. Use extra caution when the guard assembly is
removed for cutting, dadoing or rabbeting —
replace the guard as soon as that operation is
completed.
f. NEVER turn the saw “ON” before clearing the
table of all tools, wood scraps, etc., except the
work piece and related feed or support devices
for the operation planned.
g.NEVER place your face or body in line with the
cutting tool.
• NEVER place your fingers and hands in the
path of the saw blade or other cutting tool.
Keep your fingers and hands at least 4 inches
away from the blade or other cutting tool.
• NEVER reach in back of the cutting tool with
either hand to hold down or support the work
piece, remove wood scraps, or for any other
reason. Avoid awkward operations and hand
positions where sudden slip could cause fin-
gers or hand to move into a saw blade or other
cutting tool. Even with the injury mitigation sys-
tem engaged, these actions can lead to your
hand or arms being forced into the blade at
high speeds. A significant injury is likely under
these conditions.
• DONOTperformanyoperation“FREEHAND”
— always use either the rip fence or the miter
gauge to position and guide the work.
• NEVERusetheripfencewhencrosscuttingor
the miter gauge when ripping. DO NOT use the
rip fence as a length stop.
• NEVERholdontoortouchthe“freeend”ofthe
work piece or a “free piece” that is cut off, while
power is “ON” and/or the saw blade is rotating.
• Shut“OFF”thesawanddisconnectthepower
cord when removing the table insert, chang-
ing the cutting tool, removing or replacing the
blade guard, resetting the safety system or
making adjustments.
• Provideadequatesupporttotherearandsides
of the saw table for wider or long work pieces.
• Plasticandcomposition(likehardboard)mate-
rials may be cut on your saw. However, since
these are usually quite hard and slippery, the
anti-kickback pawls may not stop a kick back.
Therefore, be especially attentive to following
proper set-up and cutting procedures for rip-
ping. Do not stand, or permit anyone else to
stand, in line with a potential kickback.
h. If you stall or jam the saw blade in the work
piece, turn saw “OFF”, remove the work piece
from the saw blade, and check to see if the saw
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blade is parallel to the table slots or grooves
and if the riving knife is in proper alignment
with the saw blade. If ripping at the time, check
to see if rip fence is parallel with the saw blade.
Readjust as indicated.
i. NEVER gang crosscut — lining up more than
one work piece in front of the blade (stacked
vertically, or horizontally outward on the table)
and then pushing through saw blade.The blade
could pick up one or more pieces and cause a
binding or loss of control and possible injury.
j. DO NOT remove small pieces of cut-off mate-
rial that may become trapped inside the blade
guard while the saw is running. This could en-
danger your hands or cause a kick back. Turn
saw “OFF” and wait until blade stops.
KNOW YOUR CUTTING TOOLS
Dull, gummy or improperly sharpened or set cut-
ting tools can cause material to stick, jam, stall
the saw, or kickback at the operator. Minimize po-
tential injury by proper cutting tool and machine
maintenance. NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A
STALLED SAW BLADE WITHOUT FIRST TURN-
ING THE SAW OFF.
a. NEVER use grinding wheels, abrasive cut-off
wheels, friction wheels (metal slitting blades)
wire wheels or buffing and sanding wheels,
molding cutter, wobble or adjustable dado.
b.USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSO-
RIES.
c. Crosscutting operations are more conveniently
worked and with greater safety if an auxiliary
wood facing is attached to the miter gauge.
(See Page 32).
d.Make sure the top of the cutting tool rotates to-
ward you when standing in normal operating
position. Also make sure the cutting tool, arbor
collars and arbor nut are installed properly.
Keep the cutting tool as low as possible for the
operation being performed. Keep all guards in
place whenever possible.
• Do not use any blade or other cutting tool
marked for an operating speed less than 4800/
min (RPM). Never use a cutting tool larger in
diameter than the diameter for which the saw
was designed. For greatest safety and efficien-
cy when ripping, use the maximum diameter
blade for which the saw is designed, since un-
der these conditions the riving knife is nearest
the blade.
e. Make sure the table insert is flush or slightly
below the table surface on all sides except for
rear side. NEVER operate the saw unless the
proper insert is installed.
THINK SAFETY
SAFETY IS A COMBINATION OF OPERATOR
COMMON SENSE AND ALERTNESS AT ALL
TIMES WHEN THE TABLE SAW IS BEING
USED.
Do not allow familiarity
(gained from frequent use of
your table saw) to become common place. Al-
ways remember that a careless fraction of a sec-
ond is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
The operation of any pow-
er tool can result in foreign
objects being thrown into
the eyes, which can result
in severe eye damage. Al-
ways wear safety goggles
that comply with ANSI
Z87.1 (shown on package) before commencing
power tool operation.
Do not use a cellular phone
when operating the table saw.
Some dust created by pow-
er sanding, sawing, grind-
ing, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• Leadfromlead-basedpaints,
• Crystalline silica from bricks and cement and
other masonry products, and
• Arsenicandchromiumfromchemicallytreated
lumber.
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending
on how often you do this type of work. To reduce
your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well
ventilated area, and work with approved safety
equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic par-
ticles.
Before each use, review all warnings located
on the table saw.
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Motor Specifications
In the event of a malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord
having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into
a matching outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. This saw is wired for operation on
110-120 volts, 60 Hz. alternating current. Before
connecting the motor cord to power source, make
certain the switch is in the “OFF” position and be
sure the electric current is of the same charac-
teristics as stamped on the table saw nameplate.
Connection To A Power Source
This machine must be grounded while in use to
protect the operator from electric shock.
Plug power cord into a 110-120V properly ground-
ed type outlet protected by a 15-amp dual ele-
ment time delay fuse or circuit breaker.
Not all outlets are properly grounded. If you are
not sure that your outlet, as pictured on this page,
is properly grounded; have it checked by a quali-
fied electrician.
To avoid electric shock, do not
touch the metal prongs on the
plug when installing or removing the plug to or
from the outlet.
Failure to properly ground this
power tool can cause electro-
cution or serious shock, particularly when used
near metal plumbing or other metal objects. If
shocked, your reaction could cause your hands
to hit the tool.
If power cord is worn, cut or
damaged in any way, have it
replaced immediately to avoid shock or fire haz-
ard.
Your unit is for use on 120
volts and is equipped with a
3-conductor cord and
grounding type plug, ap-
proved by Underwriters
Laboratories and the Cana-
dian Standards Association.
The ground conductor has a
green jacket and is attached to the tool housing at
one end and to the ground prong in the attach-
ment plug at the other end.
If the outlet you are planning to use for this power
tool is of the two-prong type, DO NOT REMOVE
OR ALTER THE GROUNDING PRONG IN ANY
MANNER. Have a qualified electrician replace
the TWO-prong outlet with a properly grounded
THREE-prong outlet. Do not use any adapter
plugs.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
The conductor with insulation having an outer
surface that is green with or without yellow stripes
is the equipment grounding conductor. If repair or
replacement of the electric cord or plug is nec-
essary, do not connect the equipment grounding
conductor to a live terminal.
Check with a qualified electrician or service per-
sonnel if the grounding instructions are not com-
pletely understood, or if in doubt as to whether
the tool is properly grounded.
Extension Cords
Replace damaged cords im-
mediately. Use of damaged
cords can shock, burn or electrocute.
Always use proper exten-
sion cord. Use only 3-wire
extension cords which have 3-prong ground-
ing type plugs and 3-pole receptacles which
accept the tool’s plug. If an extension cord is
necessary, a cord with adequate size conductors
should be used to prevent excessive voltage
drop, loss of power or overheating. The table
shows the correct size to use, depending on cord
length and nameplate amperage rating of tool. If
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. Always use
U.L. and CSA listed extension cords.
RECOMMENDED SIZES OF EXTENSION
CORDS 120 VOLT ALTERNATING CURRENT
TOOLS
Tool’s
Ampere
Rating
Cord Size in A.W.G. Wire Sizes in mm
2
Cord length in feet Cord length in Meters
25 50 100 150 15 30 60 120
3-6 18 16 16 14 0.75 0.75 1.5 2.5
6-8 18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
8-10 18 16 14 12 0.75 1.0 2.5 4.0
10-12 16 16 14 12 1.0 2.5 4.0 —
12-16 14 12 — — — — — —
NOTE: The smaller the gauge number, the heavi-
er the cord.
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Table of Contents
Glossary of Terms
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS
Spring-loaded “fingers” that engage the work
piece as it is being fed through the saw. They
restrict movement of the work piece back in the
direction of the operator.
ARBOR
The shaft on which a cutting tool is mounted.
ACTIVE RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY™ INJURY
MITIGATION SYSTEM
The system capable of detecting contact be-
tween a human and the saw’s blade, which then
pushes the blade under the table preventing a
more severe injury.
BARRIER GUARD
An assembly that consists of the mounting fork
and two side barriers. This assembly is intended
to provide a physical barrier between the opera-
tor and the spinning saw blade.
BEVEL
Blade angle relative to the table surface.
BOSCH TOOLBOX APP
Smart phone application used in conjunction with
NFC to interact with the Active Response Tech-
nology™ System
BYPASS SWITCH
The control that allows the saw user to disable
the Active Response Technology™ injury mitiga-
tion system for a single cycle of the power switch.
CROSSCUT
A cutting or shaping operation made across the
width of the work piece cutting the work piece to
length.
DADO
A non-through cut which produces a square sid-
ed notch or trough in the work piece.
ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIALS
Materials that permit the flow of electrical current.
Metals such as steel, aluminum, and copper are
examples of electrically conductive materials.
FEATHERBOARD
A device which can help guide work pieces dur-
ing rip type operation by keeping work piece in
contact with the rip fence. It also helps prevent
kickback.
FREEHAND
Performing a cut without a fence, miter gauge, fix-
ture, hold down or other proper device to keep the
work piece from twisting during the cut and can
be a safety hazard.
GUM
A sticky, sap-based residue from wood products.
After it has hardened, it is referred to as “RESIN”.
HEEL
Misalignment of the blade which causes the trail-
ing or out feed side of the blade to contact the
cut surface of the work piece. Heel can cause
kickback, binding, excessive force, burning of the
work piece or splintering. In general, heel creates
a poor quality cut and can be a safety hazard.
KERF
The space in the work piece where the material
was removed by the blade.
KICKBACK
An uncontrolled grabbing and throwing of the
work piece back toward the front of the saw dur-
ing a rip type operation.
LEADING END
The end of the work piece which, during a rip
type operation, is pushed into the cutting tool first.
General Safety Rules.................................... 2
Additional Safety Warnings........................... 4
Glossary of Terms......................................... 7
Tools Needed for Assembly .......................... 8
Getting to Know Your Table Saw ................... 9
Unpacking And Checking Contents .............. 12
Assembly ...................................................... 13
Setting / Resetting the Active Response
Technology™ system.................................... 13
Adjustments.................................................. 19
Basic Table Saw Operation........................... 25
Maintaining your Table Saw .......................... 41
Accessories .................................................. 43
Troubleshooting ............................................ 44
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MOLDING
A non-through cut which produces a special
shape in the work piece used for joining or deco-
ration.
NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATIONS (NFC)
A wireless technology for communicating be-
tween enabled devices such as smart phone.
This tool is NFC enabled.
NON THROUGH-CUTTING
Any cutting operation where the blade does not
extend through the work piece (e.g. Dado, Rab-
bet).
PUSH BLOCK
A device used for ripping-type operations too
narrow to allow use of a Push Stick. Use a Push
Block for rip widths less than 2 inches.
PUSH STICK
A device used to feed the work piece through the
saw during narrow ripping-type operation and
helps keep the operator’s hands well away from
the blade. Use the Push Stick for rip widths less
than 6 inches and more than 2 inches.
RABBET
A notch in the edge of a work piece. Also called
an edge dado.
REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE (R.P.M.)
The number of turns completed by a spinning ob-
ject in one minute.
RIPPING
A cutting operation along the length of the work
piece cutting the work piece to width.
RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER
A device that keeps the kerf of the work piece
open as the material is cut. This minimizes the
potential of the work piece binding against the
saw blade.
SMART GUARD
A system made up of 3 components: Riving Knife
or Spreader, Anti-Kickback Pawls, and Main Bar-
rier Guard.
THROUGH-CUTTING
Any cutting operation where the blade extends
through the workpiece.
WORK PIECE
The item on which the cutting operation is be-
ing performed. The surfaces of a work piece are
commonly referred to as faces, ends and edges.
Tools Needed for Assembly
Disconnect plug from power source before performing any assembly,
adjustment or repair to avoid possible injury.
FLAT SCREWDRIVER
COMBINATION SQUARE 10 MM WRENCH
OR ADJUSTABLE WRENCH
DRAW LIGHT LINE ON
BOARD ALONG THIS EDGE.
COMBINATION SQUARE MUST BE TRUE
STRAIGHT EDGE OF BOARD
3/4” THICK. THIS EDGE
MUST BE PERFECTLY
STRAIGHT.
SHOULD BE NO GAP OR OVERLAP
HERE WHEN SQUARE IS FLIPPED
OVER IN DOTTED POSITION.
PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
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1. POWER SWITCH
Switch for turning motor on and off. Switch in-
corporates a hole for use with padlock to prevent
accidental starting.
2. TABLE
Provides large working surface to support work
piece.
3. BASE / SUB-BASE
Supports table saw. Sub-base provides additional
stability and ability for easy sliding onto surfaces.
Holes are provided in base to bolt the saw to a
workbench or stand.
4. BLADE BEVEL LOCK HANDLE
Locks the blade to desired bevel angle.
5. TABLE EXTENSION
Provides a larger work surface for wider work
pieces.
6. TABLE EXTENSION LOCK HANDLE
Allows you to lock the table extension at desired
distances.
7. ELEVATION WHEEL
Elevates or lowers the blade. Also used to tilt the
blade 0 to 45 degrees.
8. BLADE BEVEL SCALE
Shows the degree the blade is tilted.
9. RIP FENCE SCALE
Shows the distance from the blade to rip fence
through a convenient viewing and magnifying
window. Lower portion of scale can be used up to
12.75 inches. Upper portion of scale is used for
cuts beyond 12.75 inches.
10. MITER GAUGE
Head can be locked in desired position for cross-
cutting or mitering by tightening the lock knob.
ALWAYS SECURELY LOCK IT WHEN IN USE.
11. RIP FENCE STORAGE
Conveniently stores rip fence on bottom of table
when not in use.
12. PRE-CUT (KERF) INDICATOR
Allows you to mark and locate exactly where the
blade will enter the work piece.
13. MITER GAUGE STORAGE
Conveniently stores miter gauge when not in use.
14. BLADE STORAGE & WRENCH
Allows you to store 10” blades, blade wrench
and activation cartridge installation tool. Blade
wrench also has a 10mm hex hole allowing as-
sembly of the Gravity-Rise stand and for use with
dado clamp bolt.
15. HEX WRENCH / PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER
Hex wrench for adjusting various hex head bolts
on saw. Phillips screwdriver is for assembling the
saw to a Gravity-Rise stand.
16. CORD WRAP
Allows you to easily secure the cord so it’s out of
the way when transporting or storing.
17. VACUUM HOOK-UP
Your table saw is equipped for vacuum hook-up.
This feature will allow you to attach any 2-1/4”
vacuum hose into the dust port provided for con-
venient saw-dust removal.An adaptor is available
for use with alternate hose sizes.
Getting To Know your Table Saw
Fig. 1 10 21 35
19 12
5
18
3
611
23
24
7
1
26 27 25 4 8
9
2
13
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18. RIP FENCE
Exclusive Self-Aligning, Squarelock rip fence can
be easily moved or locked in place by simply rais-
ing or lowering lock handle.
19. SMART GUARD SYSTEM
Consists of three key elements: Adjustable (3
position) Riving Knife, Anti-Kickback Pawls, and
Barrier Guard Device. All of these are part of a
modular system that requires no tools to as-
semble or disassemble. This Guard System must
always be in place and working properly for all
through-cutting cuts.
20. SMART GUARD SYSTEM STORAGE
When not in use or for transportation, the Main
Barrier Guard and Anti-Kickback Pawls can be
stored under the right side table extension.
21. TABLE INSERT
Removable for removing or installing blade or
other cutting tools, to adjust or store the riving
knife, and to reset the Active Response Technol-
ogy™ injury mitigation system.
22. TABLE INSERT LOCK
Rotates to retain or eject the table insert in the
table.
23. PUSH STICK
Allows you to rip smaller pieces of stock with a
greater level of safety.
24. PUSH STICK STORAGE
On tool storage location for the push stick.
25. INFORMATION PANEL
The system of indicator LEDs and the NFC fea-
ture that inform the operator about the tool’s cur-
rent status
26. BYPASS SWITCH
The control that allows the saw user to disable
the Active Response Technology™ injury mitiga-
tion system for a single cycle of the power switch.
A hole is provided to padlock this switch so that
only authorized users can disable the Active Re-
sponse Technology™ system.
Fig. 2a Fig. 2b
Fig. 2c
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27. NEAR FIELD COMMUNICATION
INTERFACE
Target to place a smart phone with the Bosch
power tools app next to this surface to get a sta-
tus report about the saw
28. DROP ARM
Moves the blade down and away from the opera-
tor after contact between the user and the blade
is detected.
29. ACTIVATION CARTRIDGE
Contains two single shot cylinders each of which
can independently force drop arm to drop below
table surface away from the user. Only one of the
two single shot cylinders is active during opera-
tion.
30. LATCH
Ensures the drop arm is held in the proper po-
sition for operation. The latch also prevents the
arm returning to the closed position until a new
Activation Cartridge is properly installed
31. DROP ARM LOCK
Ensures the drop arm stays underneath the table
after activation. Release for reset to operating
position.
32. DETECTION PLATE
Allows the Active Response Technology™ to
measure the blade for signs of user contact with
the saw blade.
33. ACTIVATION CARTRIDGE RETAINER
Holds the Activation Cartridge in place during
operation and activation. It must be installed
properly to latch the drop arm in the operating
position.
34. SIDE STORAGE COMPARTMENT
Holds spare activation cartridges, quick reset in-
structions, and the manual.
35. RIVING KNIFE OR SPREADER
A device that keeps the kerf of the work piece
open as the material is cut. This minimizes the
potential of the work piece binding against the
saw blade. It is stored under table when not in
use.
36. CARTRIDGE PLUG
Electrical connection that links the saw electron-
ics to the activation cartridge.
37. RIVING KNIFE RELEASE LEVER
Lever that allows for adjustments
2237 35
29 28 313336
Fig. 2d
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To avoid injury from unex-
pected starting or electrical
shock during unpacking and setting up, do not
plug the power cord into a source of power.
This cord must remain unplugged whenever you
are working on the table saw.
Model GTS1041A Table Saw is shipped complete
in one carton.
Separate all parts from packing materials and
check each one with the illustration and the list
of loose parts to make certain all items are ac-
counted for before discarding any packing material
(Fig. 3a).
If any parts are missing, do
not attempt to assemble the
table saw, plug in the power cord or turn the
switch on until the missing parts are obtained
and are installed correctly.
TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS (Fig. 3a)
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY.
1Table Saw 1
2Rip Fence 1
3Table Insert 1
4Barrier Guard Assembly 1
5Anti-Kickback Pawls 1
6Miter Gauge 1
7Push Stick 1
8Activation Cartridge 1
9Blade, 10”, 40 Tooth 1
10 Blade Wrench 1
11 Activation Cartridge Installation Tool 1
12 Hex Wrench / Philips Screwdriver 1
13 Manual 1
• Remove Styrofoam block A(for shipping pur-
pose only) located between the table and motor
(Fig. 3b). Styrofoam block B(not shown) is located
between the drop arm and throat plate. It needs to
be removed to enable the tool for it’s first use.You
may cause damage to the table saw’s mechanical
systems if the Styrofoam is not removed.
• Cut the cable tie that holds the drop arm dur-
ing transportation using scissors or wire cutters as
shown (Fig. 3c). Then pull the cable tie out and
discard.
Unpacking And Checking Contents
Fig. 3b
A
Fig. 3a
1
7
2
3
5
6
10
8
9
13
12 11
4
Fig. 3c
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REPLACE CARTRIDGE
3. Using the activation cartridge installation tool
loosen the activation cartridge retainer 33
counterclockwise then continue to unscrew the
activation cartridge retainer by hand until it is
free on the wire. Slide along the wire to the rear
of the saw near the riving knife (Fig. 6).
SETTING / RESETTING THE ACTIVE
RESPONSE TECHNOLOGY™ INJURY
MITIGATION SYSTEM
To prevent personal injury,
always disconnect the plug
from the power source before making any ad-
justments.
The Active Response Technology™ system pre-
vents the motor from restarting if the switch is on
when the plug is connected to a power source.
Automatic restart protection helps prevent acci-
dental startups after power has been interrupted,
e.g. the tool was unplugged with the power switch
locked in the ON position. To resume operation,
turn power switch to the OFF position, then re-
start the tool.
DISASSEMBLE
1. Turn elevation wheel clockwise until the blade
is up as high as it will go, remove any parts of
the Smart Guard system that were in use, then
remove table insert 21 by rotating the table in-
sert lock 22, and use the front edge (Fig. 4) to
lift clear off the table.
2. Ensure the riving knife 35 is set below the top
position. Lower the riving knife by loosening the
riving knife release lever 37 (Fig. 5). For more
information see “POSITIONING THE RIVING
KNIFE” section on page 15.
Assembly
21
21A
22
Fig. 4
A
B
Fig. 6 33
E
F
Fig. 5 35
37
C
D
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4. If an Activation Cartridge 28 is present, discon-
nect the cartridge plug 36 from the cartridge by
squeezing the latches between the thumb and
forefinger, then sliding the plug back (Fig. 7).
Extreme force on this wire
may damage it. The Active
Response Technology™ system will disable the
saw if the wire is damaged.
5. Grasp the left cylinder of Activation Cartridge
(if present) and slide it up out of the saw. If
the system has just fired the active cylinder,
then the right side piston 28b will extend over
an inch out of the cartridge (Fig. 7). When both
pistons are extended, discard the cartridge.
6. Slide a functioning Activation Cartridge 28a into
the right position.
7. Reattach the cartridge plug 36 to the cartridge’s
right side cylinder.
8. Push down on the left cylinder Activation Car-
tridge 28 with one hand. Tighten the Activation
Cartridge Retainer 33 clockwise with the other
hand into the saw until it is finger tight. Then
using the activation cartridge installation tool
rotate tighten the retainer into place 1/8th turn
further (Fig. 8).
Always tighten the activa-
tion cartridge retainer as
instructed. Failure to tighten the activation car-
tridge retainer as instructed can reduce effective-
ness of the Active Response Technology™ sys-
tem and result in tool damage and personal injury.
Ensure the riving knife is
positioned away from the
path of the hand as it moves upward. Injury to
the hand or fingers is possible if they collide. (See
step 2 above)
9. Pull and hold the drop arm lock 31 toward the
front of the saw. Take the blade wrench 14 and
slide it over the arbor nut. Grasp the handle
tightly. Quickly pull the wrench up. The drop
arm 27 should connect solidly to the latch (Fig.
9). If the drop arm 27 fails to latch, make sure
the Activation Cartridge 28 is properly in place
and the Activation Cartridge Retainer 33 is
screwed down as instructed in step 8 above.
36
28
28a 28b
Fig. 7
G
H
14
33
27
31
Fig. 9
ACTIVATION CARTRIDGE
DISPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS
Fully used activation cartridges can be recycled
or discarded through standard recycling methods.
For disposal of unused activation cartridges con-
tact your city, county, state or federal government
and request information regarding the proper dis-
posal of hazardous materials such as pyrotechnic
articles and fireworks.
Fig. 8 33
1/8
REASSEMBLE
10. Raise the riving knife by loosening the riving
knife release lever 37 (Fig. 5). Position table in-
sert 21 in pocket of table so tabs 21a on table
insert 21 are in slots in pocket of table and push
down and secure in place using table insert lock
22 (Fig.4). Re-attach the smart guard system.
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ATTACHING THE
SMART GUARD SYSTEM
To prevent personal injury,
always disconnect plug
from power source before attaching or remov-
ing the Smart Guard System.
POSITIONING THE RIVING KNIFE
1. Remove table insert using table insert lock.
2. Raise the blade as high as it will go and set it
perpendicular to table (0° on bevel scale) (Fig.
10).
3. Rotate the riving knife release lever 1clock-
wise, so that it points upward (Fig. 10).
4. Pull riving knife 2towards release lever to dis-
engage it from the pins 3(Fig. 11).
5. Slide the riving knife 2up to its highest posi-
tion, so that it is directly over the center of the
blade (Fig. 11).
6. Align holes in riving knife with pins 3and lock
the release lever 1by rotating it counter-clock-
wise. Push/pull riving knife to verify that it is
locked in place (Fig. 11).
7. Replace table insert and lock.
ATTACHING THE
GUARD ASSEMBLY
8. With one hand, hold the front of the barrier
guard assembly 4by the metal “fork”. With the
other hand, hold the guard release lever 5up
(Fig. 12).
9. Lower the rear of guard assembly and slip the
cross bar 6into the rear notch 7on top of the
riving knife 2(Fig. 12).
Fig. 10 2
1
Fig. 11
1
3
2
Fig. 12
4
5
6
2
7
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10. Lower the front of the guard as-
sembly 4 until the metal “fork” is
parallel with the table (Fig. 13).
11. Press down on the guard re-
lease lever 5 until you feel and
hear it snap into the locking po-
sition. Check that the guard as-
sembly is properly and securely
connected (Fig. 13).
ATTACHING THE
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS
12. Attach the Anti-Kickback Pawls
7into the flat recessed area 8of
the riving knife 2(Fig. 14).
13. Squeeze the compression pads
9while nesting the device into
the flat area (Fig. 14).
14. Release the compression pads
such that the Anti-Kickback
Pawls lock onto the riving knife
immediately behind the guard
assembly. Check that the attach-
ment pin is securely connected
into locking hole. Carefully raise
and lower the pawls 10 – when
letting go, the spring-loaded
pawls must come down and
contact the table insert (Fig. 14).
Hint: Position the Anti-Kickback
Pawls behind the flat recessed
area and slide it towards the front
until it drops into the recessed
area – then release the compres-
sion pins.
Note: The two attachments are
independent of each other, so the
Anti-Kickback Pawls can be at-
tached before the Guard Assem-
bly.
45
Fig. 13
SELECTING AND
CHANGING THE BLADE
To prevent personal injury,
always disconnect plug
from power source before changing blades.
USING THE CORRECT BLADE
IMPORTANT: The saw blade provided on this
tool has a carbide-tipped kerf width of .128” and
a plate (body) thickness that is .086” thick. When
looking for a replacement blade, select one with
dimensions close to the original blade. This infor-
mation may not be printed on the blades pack-
Fig. 15 .090” RIVING KNIFE
KERF WIDTH
BLADE TEETH
BLADE BODY PLATEMUST BE LESS THAN .090”
MUST BE .094” OR MORE
9
9
8
2
10
7
Fig. 14
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aging. If not, check the manufacturers catalog or
website. Bosch offers an extensive line of Premi-
um-Quality Professional Saw Blades that match
the requirements for this tool. You must select a
blade with a kerf width of .094” or more and a
plate (body) thickness .090” or less (Fig. 15).
The Active Response Technology™ injury mitiga-
tion system will function with a large variety of 10”
blades and body coatings. Coatings on the body
of the blade do not impact the system’s ability to
detect human/blade contact.
Make several cuts using
safe crosscutting tech-
niques to wear off any varnish from the blade
teeth before beginning production work at
each blade change. Blades that have varnish
coating on the teeth reduce the ability of the Ac-
tive Response Technology™ injury mitigation
system to detect contact between the operator
and the blade.
To reduce the risk of injury,
do not use extra thin kerf
saw blades. The kerf of the blade must be .094”
or more. Extra thin kerf saw blades (less than
.094”) may cause the work piece to bind against
the riving knife during cutting. It is recommended
that the kerf of the replacement blade used on
this saw be .094” or more.
To reduce the risk of injury,
do not use saw blades
made with a thick body plate. If the replace-
ment saw blade’s plate thickness is greater than
.088”, the riving knife would not properly serve as
an aid to reduce kickback. The replacement
blade’s plate thickness must be equal to or less
than .088”.
To reduce the risk of injury,
do not use blade “dampen-
ers,” “stabilizers,” or “stiffening collars” on a
replacement blade. Use of these devices on
both sides will prevent the blade from being prop-
erly aligned with the riving knife, which may bind
the work piece during cutting and prevent the Ac-
tive Response Technology™ system from work-
ing.
Cutting tool should not be
allowed to touch or wear
against the detection plate when the motor is
running. Contact between the detection plate
and the cutting tool will cause the system to acti-
vate. Damage to the detection plate may cause
delay or negate the ability of the Active Response
Technology™ System to detect the operator’s
contact with the blade. Always check to ensure
the blade spins freely before re-applying power to
the saw.
CHANGING THE BLADE
1. Turn elevation wheel clockwise until the blade
is up as high as it will go, remove table insert
21 by rotating the table insert lock 22, and use
the front edge to lift clear off the table (Fig. 4,
page 13).
2. Slide and hold the arbor lock lever 2 towards
the back of the saw and slowly rotate blade by
hand until lock fully engages with the saw arbor
and stops rotation (Fig. 16). Loosen arbor nut
3counter clockwise with the blade wrench 4
provided (Fig. 17). Set wrench aside and con-
tinue to loosen arbor nut 3by hand and remove
arbor nut 3and outer washer 5. Blade may now
Fig. 16
2
6
Fig. 17 4
3
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be removed or installed by sliding on or off ar-
bor shaft 6 (Fig. 18).
3. Assemble inner washer 7and new blade as
shown in figure 18, making certain the TEETH
OF THE BLADE ARE POINTING DOWN AT
THE FRONT OF THE TABLE. NOTE: The
printing on different saw blades is not always
on the same side.
4. Assemble outer washer 5and arbor nut 3as
shown in figure 17. While holding arbor lock le-
ver 2securely, tighten arbor nut 3clockwise
with the wrench 4. (Fig. 16).
5. Position table insert 21 in pocket of table so
tabs 21a on table insert 21 are in slots in pock-
et of table and push down and secure in place
using table insert lock 22 (Fig.4, page 13).
ATTACHING RIP FENCE
1. Raise rip fence handle 1, so holding clamp 2is
out far enough to fit on the table 3and into “V”
groove located on the back of rear rail (Fig. 19).
2. Position the rip fence 4over table 3holding up
the front end, first engage holding clamp 2with
rear rail.
3. Lower front end onto front rail 5.
MOUNTING THE TABLE SAW
If table saw is to be used in a permanent location,
it should be fastened securely to a firm support-
ing surface such as a stand or workbench, using
the four mounting holes 6(Fig. 19).
1. If mounting to a workbench, the base should
be bolted securely using 5/16” hex bolts (not
included) through mounting holes 6.
Hint: If workbench is 3/4” thick, bolts will have
to be at least 3-1/2” long - if workbench is 1-1/2”
thick, bolts should be at least 4-1/2” long.
2. Locate and mark where the saw is to be mount-
ed, relative to holes in the base of the tool.
3. Drill four (4) 3/8” diameter holes through work-
bench.
4. Place table saw on workbench aligning holes
in base with holes drilled in workbench.
5. Insert four (4) 5/16” dia. bolts through holes in
base and supporting surface; then secure with
(4) 5/16” flat washers and (4) 5/16” hex nuts.
3
5
7
6
Fig. 18
B
C
A
Fig. 19
1
5
3
2
4
6
5/16” HEX BOLT,
WASHER &
HEX NUT (X4)
Fig. 20
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ADJUSTING 0 AND 45 DEGREE POSI-
TIVE STOPS
Your saw is equipped with positive stops for fast
and accurate positioning of the saw blade at 0
and 45 degrees to the table.
The blade was adjusted at the factory. In order to
insure accurate cuts, this adjustment should be
rechecked. If adjustment is necessary, follow the
steps below.
To prevent personal injury,
always disconnect plug
from the power source when making adjust-
ments.
1. Turn elevation wheel 2clockwise and raise
blade to maximum height (Fig. 21).
ADJUSTING 0 DEGREE POSITIVE
STOP:
2. Loosen the blade bevel lock handle 1and push
the elevation wheel 2to the left as far as pos-
sible and tighten the blade bevel lock handle 1
(Fig. 21).
3. Place a combination square on the table with
one end of the square against the blade as
shown (Fig. 22), and check to see if the blade
is 90 degrees to the table. If the blade is not
90 degrees to the table, loosen the blade bevel
lock handle 1, loosen 0 degree adjustment
screw 4, loosen 0 degree bevel stop cam 5and
push the elevation wheel until the blade is 90
degrees to the table.
4. Tighten blade bevel lock handle 1, rotate the
bevel stop cam 5until it touches the bevel stop
housing 7, then tighten 0 degree adjustment
screw 4.
5. Loosen adjustment screw 6and adjust pointer
3to indicate 0 degrees on the bevel scale.
ADJUSTING 45 DEGREE POSITIVE
STOP:
6. Loosen the blade bevel lock handle 1and push
the elevation wheel 2to the right as far as pos-
sible and tighten the blade bevel lock handle 1.
7. Place a combination square on the table with
one end of square against the blade as shown
(Fig. 23), and check to see if the blade is 45 de-
grees to the table. If the blade is not 45 degrees
to the table, loosen the blade bevel lock handle
1, loosen 45 degree adjustment screw 8, loos-
en 45 degree bevel stop cam 9and push the
elevation wheel until the blade is 45 degrees to
the table.
8. Tighten blade bevel lock handle 1, rotate the
45 degree bevel stop cam 9until it touches the
bevel stop housing 7, then tighten 45 degree
adjustment screw 8.
Adjustments
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Fig. 21
2
6
7
9
4
8
5
3
1
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ADJUSTING BLADE PARALLEL TO
THE MITER GAUGE SLOTS
The blade was adjusted parallel to the miter
gauge slots at the factory. In order to insure ac-
curate cuts and help prevent kickback, this ad-
justment should be rechecked. If adjustment is
necessary, follow the steps below.
To prevent personal injury,
always disconnect the plug
from the power source before making any ad-
justments.
1. Turn elevation wheel and raise blade as high
as it will go.
2. Select a point on the body of the saw blade that
is set to the left when viewing blade from the
front of saw, and mark 1with a pencil (Fig. 24).
3. Place the base of a combination square against
the edge of the miter gauge slot, and extend
the sliding rule of square so it just touches the
marked point 1on the body of the saw blade at
the rear of the table.
4. Rotate blade and check the same marked point
1of the saw blade at the front of the table (Fig.
24).
5. If the front and back measurements, shown
in Figure 24, are not identical, loosen the four
alignment bolts 2, located on the top of the
table one half turn at the front and rear of the
saw with hex wrench supplied with your saw
(Fig. 25). Carefully move the saw blade until the
blade is parallel to the miter gauge slot using
the combination square, and securely tighten
all four bolts.
MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT
To check your miter gauge accuracy, move the
miter gauge in line with blade and use a combi-
nation square to make sure the miter gauge body
is 90 degrees to the blade (Fig. 26). To adjust the
miter gauge for 90 degrees:
1. Loosen lock nut 3, adjustment screw 4, and
lock knob 5.
2. Flip stop plate 6down.
3. Rotate miter gauge body until it is 90 degrees
to the blade.
4. Tighten lock knob 5.
5. Engage stop plate 6and tighten adjustment
screw 4until it contacts stop plate 6.
6. Tighten lock nut 3.
7. If pointer 7is not pointing to 90 degrees, loosen
set screw 8on side of miter gauge bar and ro-
tate pointer 7to 90 degrees mark. Tighten set
screw 8.
8. To adjust the miter gauge for 45 degrees left
and right, repeat steps 1-6, but use 45 degree
stops.
5
7
6
8
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Fig. 26
Fig. 24 1
2
Fig. 25
2
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