Makita LS1040 Owners Manual - Page 17

• During a bevel cut, it may create a condition whereby the piece cut off will come to rest against the side of the blade. If the blade is raised while the blade is still rotating, this piece may be caught by the blade, causing fragments to be scattered which is dangerous. The blade should be raised ONLY after the blade has come to a complete stop. • When pressing the handle down, apply pressure parallel to the blade. If the pressure is not parallel to the blade during a cut, the angle of the blade might be shifted and the precision of the cut will be impaired. • Always set the sub-fence to the left position when performing left bevel cuts. 4. Compound cutting Compound cutting is the process in which a bevel angle is made at the same time in which a miter angle is being cut on a workpiece. Compound cutting can be performed at angle shown in the table. Bevel angle 45˚ Miter angle Left and Right 0 - 45˚ When performing compound cutting, refer to "Press cutting", "Miter cutting" and "Bevel cut" explanations. 5. Cutting crown and cove moldings Crown and cove moldings can be cut on a compound miter saw with the moldings laid flat on the turn base. 001555 52∞ 38∞ 45∞ 45∞ 45∞ 45∞ There are two common types of crown moldings and one type of cove moldings; 52/38° wall angle crown molding, 45° wall angle crown molding and 45° wall angle cove molding. See illustrations. 1 2 3 1. 52/38° type crown molding 2. 45° type crown molding 3. 45° type cove molding 17