Makita LS1018 Instruction Manual page 15

back of the workpiece is the same as wall length.
Adjust cut length for angle of cut. Always use
several pieces for test cuts to check the saw
angles.
When cutting crown and cove moldings, set the
bevel angle and miter angle as indicated in the
table (A) and position the moldings on the top
surface of the saw base as indicated in the table
(B).
In the case of left bevel cut
Molding
position in
52/38° type
Fig. A
(1)
For inside
corner
(2)
Left 33.9°
(3)
For outside
corner
(4)
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Molding
Molding edge against
position in
guide fence
Fig. A
Ceiling contact edge should
(1)
be against guide fence.
For inside
corner
(2)
Wall contact edge should be
against guide fence.
For
(3)
outside
corner
Ceiling contact edge should
(4)
be against guide fence.
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Example:
In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown
molding for position (1) in Fig. A:
Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to
•
33.9° LEFT.
Adjust and secure miter angle setting to
•
31.6° RIGHT.
Lay crown molding with its broad back
•
(hidden) surface down on the turn base
with its CEILING CONTACT EDGE
against the guide fence on the saw.
Table (A)
Bevel angle Miter angle
45° type 52/38° type
Right 31.6°
Left 30° Left 31.6°
Right 31.6°
Table (B)
Finished piece
Finished piece
will be on the
Left side of
blade.
Finished piece
will be on the
Right side of
blade.
In the case of right bevel cut
For inside
corner
For outside
corner
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45° type
Right 35.3°
Left 35.3°
Right 35.3°
For inside
corner
For
outside
corner
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The finished piece to be used will
•
always be on the LEFT side of the blade
after the cut has been made.
Table (A)
Bevel angle
Molding
position in
52/38° type 45° type
Fig. A
(1)
(2)
Right 33.9° Right 30°
(3)
(4)
Table (B)
Molding
Molding edge against
position in
guide fence
Fig. A
Wall contact edge should be
(1)
against guide fence.
(2)
Ceiling contact edge should
be against guide fence.
(3)
Wall contact edge should be
(4)
against guide fence.
Example:
In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown
molding for position (1) in Fig. A:
Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to
•
33.9° RIGHT.
Adjust and secure miter angle setting to
•
31.6° RIGHT.
Lay crown molding with its broad back
•
(hidden) surface down on the turn base
with its WALL CONTACT EDGE against
the guide fence on the saw.
The finished piece to be used will
•
always be on the RIGHT side of the
blade after the cut has been made.
Miter angle
52/38° type 45° type
Right 31.6° Right 35.3°
Left 31.6° Left 35.3°
Right 31.6° Right 35.3°
Finished piece
Finished piece
will be on the
Right side of
blade.
Finished piece
will be on the
Left side of
blade.