Dewalt DCS361M1 Instruction Manual - Page 17

English BEVEL SETTING 33.8° 33.8° 33.8° TYPE OF CUT RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER: 1. Bottom of molding against fence 2. Miter table set left 31.62° 3. Save left end of cut LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER: 1. Bottom of molding against fence 2. Miter table set left 31.62° 3. Save right end of cut RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER: 1. Top of molding against fence 2. Miter table set right 31.62° 3. Save right end of cut NOTE: When setting bevel and miter angles for all compound miters, remember that the angles presented for crown moldings are very precise and difficult to set exactly. Since they can easily shift slightly and very few rooms have exactly square corners, all settings should be tested on scrap molding. FIG. 19 FIG. 20 Left side Right side INSIDE CORNER Miter right at 45° Save right side of cut Miter left at 45° Save left side of cut OUTSIDE CORNER Miter left at 45° Save right side of cut Miter right at 45° Save left side of cut Special Cuts NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE. BOWED MATERIAL (FIG. 21, 22) When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure 21 and never like that shown in Figure 22. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the completion of the cut. FIG. 21 FIG. 22 K AV AV K PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING Place the molding at an angle between the fence (K) and the saw table (AV), with the top side of the molding on the table and the bottom side of the molding on the fence as shown in Figure 20. The advantage to cutting crown molding using this method is that no bevel cut is required. Minute changes in the miter angle can be made without affecting the bevel angle. This way, when corners other than 90º are encountered, the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for them. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING ANGLED BETWEEN THE FENCE AND BASE OF THE SAW FOR ALL CUTS This saw can cut up to 9/16" (14 mm) x 3-5/8" (92 mm) crown molding nested. 1. Angle the molding so the bottom of the molding (part which goes against the wall when installed) is against the fence (K) and the top of the molding is resting on the saw table (AV), as shown in Figure 19. 2. The angled "flats" on the back of the molding must rest squarely on the fence and saw table. CUTTING ROUND MATERIAL ROUNDED MATERIAL SHOULD BE CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. This is extremely important when making angle cuts. CUTTING LARGE MATERIAL (FIG. 23) Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the lower guard. To clear the guard over the wood, with the saw off and your right hand on the operating handle, place your right thumb outside of the upper portion of the guard and roll the guard up just enough to clear the wood, as shown in Figure 23. Release the guard prior to starting the motor. The guard mechanism will function properly during the cut. Only do this when necessary. NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE GUARD OPEN WHEN OPERATING THIS SAW. FIG. 23 15