Craftsman MiterMate 137.212260 Operator's Manual page 35

CONVENTIONAL WAY OF CUTTING
CROWN/BASE MOLDING
The following instructions are not the
optimum way to cut molding using the
MiterMate™ cutting feature. Use these
instructions only for cutting molding too
large for the MiterMate™ feature.
Cutting base molding (Fig. MM):
Base moldings and many other
moldings can be cut on a compound
miter saw. The setup of the saw
depends on molding characteristics
and application, as shown. Perform
practice cuts on scrap material to
achieve best results:
1. Always make sure moldings rest
firmly against fence and table. Use
hold-down or C-clamps, whenever
possible, and place tape on the area
being clamped to avoid marks.
2. Reduce splintering by taping the cut
area prior to making cut. Mark cut
line directly on the tape.
3. Splintering typically happens due
to wrong blade application and
thinness of the material.
Fig. MM
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miter at 0
miter at 0
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.
Workpiece
Workpiece
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, bevel at 45
0 , bevel at 45 0
Cutting crown molding
(Fig. NN, OO):
Your compound miter saw is suited
for the difficult task of cutting crown
molding. To fit properly, crown molding
must be cut with extreme accuracy.
The two surfaces on a piece of crown
molding that fit flat against the ceiling
and wall are at angles that, when
added together equal exactly 90°.
In order to accurately cut crown
molding for a 90° inside or outside
corner, lay the molding with its broad
back surface flat on the saw table.
When setting the bevel and miter
angles for compound miters, remember
that the settings are interdependent;
changing one changes the other, as
well.
Fig. NN
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