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AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE (FIG. 36)
When making multiple or repetitive cuts that
result in cut-off pieces of one inch or less, it is
possible for the saw blade to catch the cut-off
piece and throw it out of the saw or into the blade
guard and housing, possibly causing damage or
injury. To minimize this, an auxiliary wood fence
can be mounted to your saw. Holes are provided
in the saw fence to attach an auxiliary wood
fence (this provides additional depth of cut). This
fence should be constructed of straight auxiliary
wood approximately 3/4 in. thick by 1-1/2 in. high
by 16 in. long. Attach the wood fence securely
and make a full depth cut to make a blade slot.
Check for interference between the wood fence
and the lower blade guard. Adjust if necessary.
NOTE:
This auxiliary fence is used only with
the saw blade in the 0° bevel position (90° to
the table). The auxiliary wood fence must be
removed when bevel cutting.
CUTTING BASE MOULDING (FIG. 37)
Base mouldings and many other mouldings can
be cut on a compound miter saw. The setup of
the saw depends on moulding characteristics
and applications, as shown. Perform practice
cuts on scrap material to achieve best results:
● Always make sure mouldings rest firmly
against the fence and table. Use hold-down
or C-clamps, whenever possible, and
place tape on the area being clamped to
avoid marks.
●
Reduce splintering by taping the cut area
prior to making cut. Mark cut line directly on
the tape.
●
Splintering typically happens due to
wrong blade application and thinness of
the material.
NOTE:
Always perform a dry run cut so you can
determine if the operation being attempted is
possible before power is applied to the saw.
Miter at 45°,
bevel at 0°
Miter at 0°,
bevel at 45°
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