Compound Cuts - Bosch 3912 Operating/Safety Instructions Manual

Saw Operations
Compound Cuts
A compound cut is a cut requiring both a miter setting
and a bevel setting.
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 makingyour
compound cut:
1.
2.
Move sliding fence to proper position 1 (see Sliding
Fence on page 54).
Extend the sliding base 2 (see Sliding Base Extension on
page 54). Select the desired miter and bevel angles 3
(Figure 32). (See Miter Cut and Bevel Cut on pages 56
and 58.)
3. Properly position workpiece 4. Make sure workpiece is
clamped 5 firmly against the table and the fence.
4. Make sure all controls are locked before cutting.
_'w_ E I-],_,l,_r._= li, _ lV&V.,__.L.L,,LL.j= Use clamping position that does not
interfere with operation. Before switching on, lower head
assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and head
assembly.
4. Activate the switch. Lower the head assembly and make
your cut.
5. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly to the raised position and/or
removing workpiece.
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