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Compound Cuts
path and guard system.
between moving and stationary parts of the saw. Do
not operate the saw in the following range of miter
and bevel combinations: Left Bevel 45° to 47° PLUS
Right Miter 40° to 42°. These miter and bevel combi-
nations may result in interference between the sliding
and stationary parts of the saw or between the sliding
parts and the work piece.
WHAT'S A COMPOUND CUT?
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A "compound cut" is a single cross-cut made with
the saw blade preset at two angles combining a
miter angle (relative to the vertical fence) with a
bevel angle (relative to the horizontal table).
•
Miter angles will be with the table rotated away from
0° and within this saw's range from 52° left to 60°
right.
•
A bevel angle is when the blade is tilted away from
0°. This saw's range is from 47° left to 47° right.
NOTE: If the bevel detent pin automatically engag-
es at 31.6° and prevents tilting the saw to another
angle, simply pull it to the front and rotate its cross
pin 1/4 turn so it rests in the disengaged position. If
pin is sticking in, tilt and rock saw head side to side
as you pull on it.
•
A compound cut can be made as a chop cut or a slide
cut.
Follow these instructions for making your compound
cut:
1.
Extend the base extensions 22 and fence 8. (See
Sliding Fences and Base Extensions on page 38
and 39).
2.
Properly position workpiece. Make sure workpiece
is clamped firmly against the table or the fence
(Fig. 54).
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Saw Operations
For compound cutting, adjust
sliding fence clear of blade
Before sawing, always check
that there is no interference
Fig. 54
36
8
22
30
Workpiece
Use clamping position that
does not interfere with oper-
ation. Before switching on, lower head assembly to
make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.
Be aware of the path of the
saw blade. Make a dry run
with the saw Off by conducting a simulated cutting
cycle, and observe the projected path of the saw
blade. Keep hands at least six (6) inches (152mm)
away from the projected path of the saw blade.
3.
Set miter 15 and bevel 36 angles according to the
instructions on page 44 – 47 for miter and bevel
cuts.
4.
Follow the procedures for chop cut or slide cut.
5.
Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position and/
or removing workpiece.
Cutting crown molding flat on the table requires com-
pound cuts. See cutting crown molding section on
page 53.
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