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To compound cut (Fig . 35)
A compound cut is a cut made using a miter
angle and a bevel angle at the same time. This
type of cut is used to make picture frames, cut
molding, make boxes with sloping sides, and
for certain roof-framing cuts.
Care should always be taken when making
compound setups due to the interaction of the
two angle settings.
Once the two correct settings for a particular
cut have been obtained, always make a test
cut in scrap material to verify the setup before
making a finish cut in good material.
1. Slide the head assembly to its most
rearward position and securely tighten the
slide-lock knob.
2. Pull out the head-assembly lock pin and lift the head assembly to its full height.
3. Set the miter angle to the desired position, then press down the miter-lock lever to secure
the miter table. (See "Miter angle adjustment").
4. Loosen the bevel-lock knob and move the head assembly to the left/right to the desired
bevel angle. (See "To bevel cut", step 4).
5. Place the workpiece flat on the miter table with one edge securely against the fence. If the
board is warped, place the convex side against the fence. If the concave edge of a board
is placed against the fence, the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut,
jamming the blade. (See "Cutting warped material").
6. When cutting long pieces of lumber or molding, support the opposite end of the workpiece
with a roller stand or with a work surface that is level with the saw table (See "To support
long workpieces").
7. Turn the Shadow Light System switch on.
8. Lower the blade and align the cutting line on the workpiece with the edge of saw blade or
the blade shadow.
9. Grasp the workpiece firmly with one hand and secure it against the fence. Use the work
clamp, a C-clamp, or other suitable clamp to secure the workpiece when possible.
10. Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run of the cutting operation to make sure that no
problems will occur when the cut is made.
11. Grasp the main handle firmly. Turn the saw on. Allow several seconds for the blade to
reach maximum speed.
12. Slowly lower the blade into and through the workpiece.
13. Release the power switch and wait until blade comes to a complete stop before returning
head assembly to the raised position and/or removing workpiece.
Fig . 35
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