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▶ Compound Cuts
For compound cutting,
adjust
sliding
fence
clear of blade path and guard system.
Before sawing, always
check that there is no
interference 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 46° to 55°.
These miter and
bevel combinations 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
•
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 engages 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.
•
Cutting crown molding flat on the table
requires compound cuts. See Cutting
Crown Molding section on page 50.
•
When performing compound cuts it will be
necessary to move the sliding fence away
from the blade. Some compound cuts may
require the removal of the fence, refer to
page 34.
Figure 54. Compound Cut
Clamp
Workpiece
Miter Angle
Bevel Angle
Scale
Saw Operations
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