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English
BEVEl sETTing
TYPE OF CUT
33.9°
lEFT siDE, insiDE CORnER
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.6°
3. Save left end of cut
33.9°
RighT siDE, insiDE CORnER
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.6°
3. Save left end of cut
33.9°
lEFT siDE, OUTsiDE CORnER
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.6°
3. Save right end of cut
33.9°
RighT siDE, OUTsiDE CORnER
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.6°
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 EXTREME lY iMPORTAnT!
Alternative Method for Cutting Crown Molding (Fig. U)
Place the molding on the table at an angle between the fence
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and the saw table
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, as
shown in Figure U. 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 at extra cost 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 90° are encountered, the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for
them. Use the crown molding fence accessory (DW7084) to maintain the angle at which the
molding will be on the wall.
Fig. U
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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 U.
2. The angled “flats” on the back of the molding must rest squarely on the fence and base of
the saw.
inside corner
Outside corner
Left side
1. Miter right 45°
2. Save right side of cut
1. Miter left 45°
2. Save right side of cut
Right side
1. Miter left 45°
2. Save left side of cut
1. Miter right 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 (Fig, A, V, W)
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 V. Figure W illustrates the wrong way to cut these extrusions. Use a stick wax
cutting lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax directly to the saw blade
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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
Saw Blades
under
Accessories
for correct
saw blade.
Fig. V
RIGHT
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Fig. W
WRONG
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Bowed Material (Fig. X, Y)
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure X and never like that
shown in Figure Y. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the
completion of the cut.
Fig. X
Fig. Y
