Flex FX7141A Operator's Manual page 36

b. Pull out the head-assembly lock pin and lift
the head assembly to its full height.
c. Engage the miter detent to 0°, and then
tighten the miter-lock lever to secure the miter
table.
d. Loosen the bevel lock lever, move the head
assembly to the desired bevel angle and
tighten the bevel-lock lever.
e. Place the workpiece flat on the miter table
with one edge firmly against the fence.
f. Turn the shadow light system switch on.
g. Lower the blade and align the cutting line on
the workpiece with the edge of saw blade or
the blade shadow.
h. Grasp the workpiece firmly with one hand
COMPOUND CUT (FIG. 35)
A compound cut is a cut made using a miter
angle and a bevel angle at the same time. This
type of cut is used to make picture frames, cut
molding, make boxes with sloping sides, and
for certain roof-framing cuts.
Care should always be taken when making
compound setups due to the interaction of the
two angle settings.
Once the two correct settings for a particular
cut have been obtained, always make a test
cut in scrap material to verify the setup before
making a finish cut in good material.
NOTE: It may be necessary to adjust or
remove the sliding fence to ensure proper
clearance prior to making the cut.
a. Slide the head assembly to its most rearward
position and securely tighten the slide-rail
lock knob.
b. Pull out the head-assembly lock pin and lift
the head assembly to its full height.
c. Set the miter angle to the desired position,
then tighten the miter-lock lever.
d. Loosen the bevel-lock lever, move the head
assembly to the desired bevel angle and
tighten the bevel-lock lever.
e. Place the workpiece flat on the miter table
with one edge firmly against the fence.
f. Turn the shadow light system switch on.
g. Lower the blade and align the cutting line on
the workpiece with the edge of saw blade or
the blade shadow.
and secure it against the fence. Use the work
clamp, C-clamp, or other suitable clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible.
i. Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run
of the cutting operation to make sure that no
problems will occur when the cut is made.
j. Grasp the main handle firmly. Activate the
main switch. Allow several seconds for the
blade to reach maximum speed.
k. Slowly lower the blade into and through the
workpiece.
l. Release the main switch and wait until blade
comes to a complete stop before returning
the head assembly to the raised position and/
or removing the workpiece.
Fig. 35
h. Grasp the workpiece firmly with one hand
and secure it against the fence. Use the work
clamp, a C-clamp, or other suitable clamp to
secure the workpiece when possible.
i. Before turning on the saw, perform a dry run
of the cutting operation to make sure that no
problems will occur when the cut is made.
j. Grasp the main handle firmly. Activate the
main switch. Allow several seconds for the
blade to reach maximum speed.
k. Slowly lower the blade into and through the
workpiece.
l. Release the main switch and wait until blade
comes to a complete stop before returning
head assembly to the raised position and/or
removing the workpiece.
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