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Material up to 70 mm can be cut as described above.
BES701 - 70 mm for 216 mm
Cutting crown molding
In order to fit properly, crown molding must be compound
mitered with extreme accuracy.
The two flat surfaces on a given piece of crown molding are
at angles that, when added together, equal exactly 90°. Most,
but not all, crown molding has a top rear angle (the section
that fits flat against the ceiling) of 52° and a bottom rear angle
(the part that fits flat against the wall) of 38°.
Your miter saw has special pre-set miter detent points at 31.6°
left and right for cutting crown molding at the proper angle.
There is also a mark on the bevel scale at 33.9°.
The Bevel Setting/Type of Cut chart gives the proper settings
for cutting crown molding. (The numbers for the miter and
bevel settings are very precise and are not easy to accurately
set on your saw.) Since most rooms do not have angles of
precisely 90°, you will have to fine tune your settings anyway.
Instructions for cutting crown molding laying flat
and using the compound features
Lay the molding with broad back surface down flat on saw
u
table (fig. Q).
The settings below are for all Standard crown molding with
u
52° and 38° angles.
Bevel Setting
Type Of Cut
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence
33.9°
2. Miter table set right 31.6°
3. Save left end of cut
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Bottom of molding against fence
33.9°
2. Miter table set left 31.6°
3. Save left end of cut
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
1. Bottom of molding against fence
33.9°
2. Miter table set left 31.6°
3. Save right end of cut
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence
33.9°
2. Miter table set right 31.6°
3. Save right end of cut
Note: When setting bevel and miter angles for all compound
miters, remember that the angles presented for crown
moldings are very precise and difficult to set exactly. Since
they can easily shift slightly and very few rooms have exactly
square corners, all settings should be tested on scrap
molding.
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(Original instructions)
Alternative method for cutting crown molding
Place the molding at an angle between the fence (12) and the
saw table (11), with the top side of the molding on the table
and the bottom side of the molding on the fence as shown
in figure Q1.
The advantage to cutting crown molding using this method
is that no bevel cut is required. Minute changes in the miter
angle can be made without affecting the bevel angle. This
way,when corners other than 90º are encountered, the saw
can be quickly and easily adjustedfor them.
Instructions for cutting crown molding angled
between the fence and base of the saw for all cuts
This saw can cut up to 14 mm x 92 mm crown molding nested.
Angle the molding so the bottom of the molding (part
u
which goes against the wall when installed) is against the
fence (12) and the top of the molding is resting on the saw
table (11), as shown in figure Q1.
The angled "flats" on the back of the molding must rest
u
squarely on the fence and saw table.
Inside Corner
Left Side
Miter right at 45°
Save right side of cut
Right Side
Miter left at 45°
Save left side of cut
Special Cuts
Never make any cut unless the material is secured on the
table and against the fence.
Bowed material (fig. S, S1)
When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in
figure S1 and never like that shown in figure S. Positioning the
material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near
the completion of the cut.
Cutting round material
Rounded material should be clamped or held firmly to the
fence to keep It from rolling. This is extremely important when
making angle cuts.
Cutting large material
Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too
large to fit beneath the lower guard.
To clear the guard over the wood, with the saw off and your
right hand on the operating handle, place your right thumb
outside of the upper portion of the guard and roll the guard up
just enough to clear the wood, as shown in figure R. Release
the guard prior to starting the motor. The guard mechanism
will function properly during the cut. Only do this when neces-
sary.
Outside Corner
Miter left at 45°
Save right side of cut
Miter right at 45°
Save left side of cut
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