Bevel Crosscuts - DeWalt 7700/3400 Instruction & Maintenance Manual

MITER CUTS
(continued)
For mouldin® frames, if yoy waot t© "compound'' (miter af
bevel) the cut, bevel the two 90® edges of the plywood at tt
angle to which you want the frame to pitch. Make the cu
as before, but hold the moulding flush against the beveli
edge of the plywood.
For maximum length miter cuts with the arm in the LEF
HAND miter position, it is suggested that you rip two ^/4 thk
strips (one 2
'*
wide, one 5Vs" wide) to replace the rear tab
board as shown in Figure S7. The fence can then be locati
as in Figure
SB,
when needed for longer left hand miter cut
Right and left hand miter cuts for corners* or frames are best
made with a* simple miter jig. With this jig the saw arm can
remain in the 45® right miter position for cutting both
opposing 45® angles. FIRST, place the piece to be cut
against the fence and then "C-clamp a piece of plywood,
with at least one accurate 90® corner, in the position shown
in Figure S4. Make the cut The opposite miter is cut by using
the edge of the plywood as a fence, see Figures S5 and S6.
Jig.to beporolltl to fence
Figure S7
Figure
BEVEL CROSSCUTS
With the motor "OFF" and the blade perpendicular
to the tab
elevate the saw to its highest position and tilt the
blade to tl
desired bevel angle. (If the blade strikis the table,
refer back
Table Adjustment and lower the table). Lock the bevel
lock m
push saw behind the fence Turn the motor "ON" and
lower
tl
blade until it cuts about 1/16" deep in the table top. Lock tl
elevation. Pull the saw forward, cutting a clearance keif throui
the fence and into the table top. Return saw to back of fence ai
turn motor "OFF". Pre-cut not necessary if bevel is 45® as it w
cut with kerf cuts.
Hold the material to be cut against the fence with
one hai
placed well away from the line of blade travel. Turn motor "Of
and pull the saw through the cut only as far as necessary to c
through the material (Figure S9). Return saw behind fence ar
turn motor "OFF".
Jig to poroilei to fence
NOTE: If it ever becomes necessary to manually raise tf
rear metal guard, TURN MOTOR "OFF", and press down c
either of the two lift tabs "A" in the above illustratioi