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Miter Cut
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A miter cut is made at 0° bevel and any miter angle in the
range from 45° left to 45° right.
•
The miter scale is on the base for easy reading.
•
Positive detents have been provided for fast and accurate
mitering at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, and 45° left and right.
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There is also a crown molding detent at 31.6° (see
Cutting Crown Molding for more information, pages 52
and 55).
Follow these instructions for making your miter
cut:
Be aware of the path of the saw blade.
Make a dry run with the saw OFF by
conducting a simulated cutting cycle, and observe the
projected path of the saw blade. Keep hands at least six (6)
inches away from the projected path of the saw blade.
1.
Loosen miter lock knob
1
. Press the miter detent trigger
2
and move the saw to the desired angle, using either the
detents
3
or the miter scale
4
. Tighten miter lock knob
(Figure 28).
2.
Properly position workpiece. Make sure workpiece is
clamped firmly against the table and the fence.
Use clamping position that does not interfere with operation.
Before switching on, lower head assembly to make sure clamp
clears guard and head assembly.
3.
Activate the switch. Lower the head assembly and make
your cut.
4.
Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position and/or
removing workpiece.
Saw Operations
3
2
4
5
1
6
7 8
9
30
15
31.6
22.5
45
0
2
1
3
4
FIG. 28
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