Cutting Base Molding; Cutting Crown Molding - Flex FX7141A Operator's Manual

CUTTING BASE MOLDING

Base molding can be cut vertically against fence or flat on the table.
Follow the table for helpful hints on cutting base molding.
Setting Instruction
Sliding Fence
Bevel Angle
Molding position
Miter Angle
Inside corner
Molding
position
Finished side
Miter Angle
Outside corner
Molding
position
Finished side
WARNING
and the head-assembly components by

CUTTING CROWN MOLDING

WARNING
the area being clamped to avoid marks on
the work piece.
Your miter saw is ideal for cutting crown
molding.
BASE MOLDING CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
Vertical Position Back of
Molding Is Against the Fence
Fully closed position
0°
Left Side
Left at 45°
Bottom against
table
Keep left side
of cut
Right at 45°
Bottom against
table
Keep left side
of cut
Check for interference
between the workpiece
Always use the work piece
clamp, and place tape on
Right Side
Right at 45°
Bottom
against table
Keep right
side of cut
Left at 45°
Bottom
against table
Keep right
side of cut
performing a dry-run simulation of the cut.
Interference can prevent proper saw operation
and cause injury and/or tool damage.
To fit properly, crown molding must be
compound mitered with extreme accuracy.
Since compound cuts are the most difficult to
accurately obtain, trial cuts should be made in
scrap material, and much thought and planning
invested prior to making your required cut.
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Horizontal Position Back of
Molding Is Flat on the Table
Move to proper position
45°
Left Side Right Side
0° 0°
Top
Bottom against
against
fence
fence
Keep left Keep left side of
side of cut cut
0° 0°
Bottom
against Top against fence
fence
Keep right Keep right side of
side of cut cut