Dewalt DHS716AT2 Instruction Manual - Page 18

English FIG. 24 FIG. 25 FENCE TABLE CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON TABLE AND AGAINST FENCE FIG. 26 BOTTOM SIDE OF MOLDING TOP SIDE OF MOLDING FENCE DW7084 CROWN MOLDING FENCE TABLE CROWN MOLDING BETWEEN FENCE AND TABLE BEVEL SETTING 33.9° Left 33.9° Right 33.9° Right 33.9° Left TYPE OF CUT LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER 1. Top of molding against fence 2. Mitre table set right 31.62° 3. Save left end of cut RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER 1._Top of molding against fence 2._Miter table set right 31.62° 3._Save right end of cut LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER 1._Top of molding against fence 2._Miter table set at left 31.62° 3._Save left end of cut RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER 1._Top of molding against fence 2._Mitre table set right 31.62 3._Save right end of cut° 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. PRETESTING WITH SCRAP MATERIAL IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT! ALTERNATIVE METHOD FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING Place the molding on the table at an angle between the fence and the saw table, as shown in Figure 26. Use of the crown molding fence accessory (DW7084) is highly recommended because of its degree of accuracy and convenience. The crown molding fence accessory is available for purchase from your local dealer. 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 90° are encountered, the saw can be quickly and easily adjusted for them. Use the crown molding fence accessory to maintain the angle at which the molding will be on the wall. INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUTTING CROWN MOLDING ANGLED BETWEEN THE FENCE AND BASE OF THE SAW FOR ALL CUTS 1. Angle the molding so the bottom of the molding (part which goes against the wall when installed) is against the fence and the top of the molding is resting on the base of the saw, as shown in Figure 26. 2. The angled "flats" on the back of the molding must rest squarely on the fence and base of the saw. 16 INSIDE CORNER: Left side 1. Miter right 45 2. Save right side of cut Right side 1. Miter left 45° 2. Save left side of cut OUTSIDE CORNER: Left side 1. Miter left at 45° 2. Save right side of cut Right side 1. Miter right at 45° 2. Save left side of cut Special Cuts NEVER MAKE ANY CUT UNLESS THE MATERIAL IS SECURED ON THE TABLE AND AGAINST THE FENCE. ALUMINUM CUTTING ALWAYS USE THE APPROPRIATE SAW BLADE MADE ESPECIALLY FOR CUTTING ALUMINUM. These are available at your local DeWALT retailer or DeWALT service center. Certain workpieces, due to their size, shape or surface finish, may require the use of a clamp or fixture to prevent movement during the cut. Position the material so that you will be cutting the thinnest cross section, as shown in Figure 27. Figure 28 illustrates the wrong way to cut these extrusions. Use a stick wax cutting lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax directly to the saw blade before cutting. Never apply stick wax to a moving blade. The wax, available at most hardware stores and industrial mill supply houses, provides proper lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade. Be sure to properly secure workpiece. Refer to Saw Blades under Optional Accessories for correct saw blade. BOWED MATERIAL When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure 29 and never like that shown in Figure 30. Positioning the material incorrectly will cause it to pinch the blade near the completion of the cut. CUTTING PLASTIC PIPE OR OTHER ROUND MATERIAL Plastic pipe can be easily cut with your saw. It should be cut just like wood and CLAMPED OR HELD FIRMLY TO THE FENCE TO KEEP IT FROM ROLLING. This is extremely important when making angle cuts. CUTTING LARGE MATERIAL Occasionally you will encounter a piece of wood a little too large to fit beneath the blade guard. If this occurs, simply place your right thumb on the upper side of the guard and roll the guard up just enough to clear the workpiece, as shown in Figure 31. Release the lower blade guard before turning the saw on and beginning the cut. Avoid doing this as much as possible, but if need be, the saw will operate properly and make the bigger cut. NEVER TIE, TAPE, OR OTHERWISE HOLD THE GUARD