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BEVEL SETTING
TYPE OF CUT
33.85° Left
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85° Right
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence.
2. Miter table set at left 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
33.85° Right
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence.
2. Miter table set at left 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85° Left
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
When setting bevel and miter angles for all compound miters, remember
that:
The angles presented for crown moldings are very precise and
difficult to set exactly. Since they can easily shift slightly and very
few rooms have exactly square corners, all settings should be tested
on scrap molding.
PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING
Place the molding on the table at an angle between the fence and the saw
table, as shown in Figure 18. Use of the crown molding fence accessory
(DW7084) is highly recommended because of its degree of accuracy and
convenience. The crown molding fence accessory is available for
purchase from your local dealer.
The advantage to cutting crown molding using this method is that no
bevel cut is required. Minute changes in the miter angle can be made
without affecting the bevel angle. This way, when corners other than 90º
are encountered, the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for them.
Use the crown molding fence accessory to maintain the angle at which
the molding will be on the wall.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING ANGLED BETWEEN
THE FENCE AND BASE OF THE SAW FOR ALL CUTS:
1. Angle the molding so the bottom of the molding (part which goes
against the wall when installed) is against the fence and the top of
the molding is resting on the base of the saw, as shown in Figure 18.
2. The angled “flats” on the back of the molding must rest squarely on
the fence and base of the saw.
INSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Miter right at 45°
2. Save the right side of cut
Right side
1. Miter left at 45°
2. Save left side of cut
OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side
1. Miter left at 45°
2. Save right side of cut
Right side
1. Miter right at 45°
2. Save left side of cut
Special Cuts
NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE
TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE.
ALUMINUM CUTTING
ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAW BLADE MADE ESPECIALLY FOR
CUTTING ALUMINUM. These are available at your local D
E
WALT retailer
or D
E
WALT service center. Certain workpieces, due to their size, shape
or surface finish, may require the use of a clamp or fixture to prevent
movement during the cut. Position the material so that you will be cutting
the thinnest cross section, as shown in Figure 19. Figure 20 illustrates the
wrong way to cut these extrusions. Use a stick wax cutting lubricant when
cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax cutting lubricant directly to the saw
blade before cutting. Never apply stick wax to a moving blade.
The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial mill supply
houses, provides proper lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the
blade.
Be sure to properly secure workpiece. Refer to page 3 for correct saw
blade.
BOWED MATERIAL
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure 21 and
never like that shown in Figure 22. Positioning the material incorrectly will
cause it to pinch the blade near the completion of the cut.
CUTTING PLASTIC PIPE OR OTHER ROUND MATERIAL
Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be cut just like
wood and
CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP IT
FROM ROLLING.
This is extremely important when making angle cuts.
FIG. 17
FENCE
TABLE
CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON TABLE
AND AGAINST FENCE
CROWN MOLDING BETWEEN FENCE AND TABLE
TABLE
FENCE
BOTTOM SIDE OF
MOLDING
TOP SIDE
OF MOLDING
FIG. 18
DW 7084 CROWN
MOLDING FENCE
FIG. 19
BLADE
FENCE
RIGHT
FIG. 20
BLADE
FENCE
WRONG
