OPERATION
BEVEL CUTTING
For instructions on how to bevel the saw blade, see “ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE” on page 15.
Bevel cuts are made using the same technique as crosscuts and ripping described in the previous section. The dif-
ference is that the blade is set at a tilted angle between -1º - 47º. A bevel cut made at an angle to the edge of a board
is called a compound miter.
There are tools better suited for bevel and compound cuts than the track saw. Although the inner line-of-cut indica-
tor notch aids the operator in following the cut’s guideline, the tilted motor housing sometimes obstructs the opera-
tor’s ability to see the blade, making accurate cuts difficult. Before taking on a project with numerous compound
or bevel cuts, it is suggested that inexperienced saw users spend time making practice cuts in scrap material to
become familiar with and overcome difficulties associated with compound/bevel cutting.
NOTE:
Keep in mind that bevel cutting may cause misalignment or alter the rubber strip along the edge of your track.
WARNING!
Always let the blade reach full speed before guiding the saw into the workpiece. The blade com-
ing into contact with the workpiece before reaching full speed, could cause your saw to kick back towards you,
possibly resulting in serious personal injury.
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