Compound Cuts - Bosch 5412L Operating Instructions Manual

Saw Operations
Compound Cuts
• A "compound cut" is a cross-cut made with the
blade both at a horizontal angle relative to the
fence (at a miter angle) and tilted away from the
vertical position (at a bevel angle).
• A compound cut can be made as either a chop cut
or a slide cut depending on the width of the work-
piece.
• Because it may take several tries to obtain the
desired compound angle, perform test cuts on
scrap material before making your cut.
Follow these instructions for
making your compound cut:
1. Extend the base extensions and fences on the
side on which the cut will be made. (See Sliding
Fences and Base Extensions on page 22.)
2. Properly position workpiece. Make sure work-
piece is clamped firmly against the table or the
fence.
Use clamping position that does not
interfere with operation. Before
switching on, lower head assembly to make sure
clamp clears guard and head assembly.
3. Set miter and bevel angles according to the
instructions on page 24 and 25 for miter and bevel
cuts.
4. Follow the procedures for either chop cut or slide
cut (see page 23).
5. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position
and / or removing workpiece.
Quick-Action
Clamp
Workpiece
Sliding Bevel Angle Miter
Base Scale Angle
Figure 32. Compound Cut
26.