Cutting A Dimensional 4X4 With One Cut; Cutting Base Molding; Vertical Miter Cutting - Craftsman 137.212140 Operator's Manual

CUTTING A DIMENSIONAL 4X4 WITH ONE CUT
(Fig. X)
A dlmensiona,' 4x4-in may be cut in hail with one cut
by attaching an auxilia_ wood fence of 314 inch thick.
See "AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE" above=
Fig. X
CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG, Z)
Base me)dings and many other moldings can be cut
on a compOLmdmiter saw, The setup of the saw
depends on molding characteristics and appTications,
as shown. Perform practice cute on scrap materia! to
achieve best results;
" : .... 1. Aiways make sure moldings rest firmiy against fence
and table. Use hoJd-down or C.clamps, whenever
3-1/2"---.-._1 possible, and place tape on the area being clamped
4,--
to avoid marks.
'_ 2. Reduce sp)intering by taping the cut area prior to
I making cuL Mark cut }ine direct}y on the tape,
3. Splintering typically happens due Io wrong blade
3..U2" application and thinness of the material
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Mitre saw Gable
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ML_orsaw '_ab_o
Mtlor ia145'3, beV_" at C_' M{{Or at O_, bevel at 45"
Auxlilary fence
Mitre saw f._.,_ence /'_
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VERTICAL MITER CUTTING (RG. Y)
To make a miter cut in a 2x4 wod_piece (1-5/8" x 3-1/2")
in the vertica_position on edge a spacer such as the
auxiliary Wood fence described in the "AUXILIA RY
WOOD FENCE" section is required
Fig. Y
Auxiliary fen_ b,.1.Sf8- _ _
I Mitre saw
table
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,Work,piece
NOTE: Always perform a dry run cut so you can
determine if the operation being attempted is possible
before power is applied 1o the saw.
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