Epson 36-075 instruction manual Cutting Aluminum, Cutting Bowed Material

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CUTTING ALUMINUM

Aluminum extrusions such as used for making aluminum screens and storm windows can easily be cut with your compound miter saw. When cutting aluminum extrusions, or other sections that can be cut with a saw blade and are within the capacity of the machine, position the material so the blade is cutting through the smallest cross- section, as shown in Fig. 35. The wrong way to cut aluminum angles is illustrated in Fig. 36. Be sure to apply a stick wax (similar to Johnson’s stick wax #140) to the blade before cutting any aluminum stock. This stick wax is available at most industrial mill supply houses. The stick wax provides proper lubrication and keeps chips from adhering to the blade.

WARNING: NEVER APPLY LUBRICANT TO THE BLADE WHILE THE MACHINE IS RUNNING.

BLADE

FENCE

RIGHT

Fig. 35

FENCE

BLADE

WRONG

Fig. 36

CUTTING BOWED MATERIAL

When cutting flat pieces, first check to see if the material is bowed. If it is, make sure the material is positioned on the table as shown in Fig. 37.

If the material is positioned the wrong way, as shown in Fig. 38, the workpiece will pinch the blade near the completion of the cut.

RIGHT

Fig. 37

WRONG

Fig. 38

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Contents Compound Power Miter Saw Always Wear EYE Protection Safety RulesAdditional Safety Rules for Miter Saws Rotating Table to 90 Degree Position Assembly InstructionsUnpacking Assembling Table Lock HandleFastening Machine to Supporting Surface Moving Cuttinghead to the UP PositionAssembling Dust BAG Power Connections Connecting SAW to Power SourceMinimum Gauge Extension Cord Extension CordsStarting Stopping Machine Operating Controls and AdjustmentsLocking Switch OFF Position Table Hazard AreaAdjusting Pointer Rotating Table for Miter CuttingPointer and Scale Rear SUPPORT/CARRYING Handle Tilting Cuttinghead for Bevel CuttingAdjusting Downward Travel of SAW Blade Adjusting Fence Degrees to BladeAdjusting Tension Cuttinghead Return Spring Adjusting 90 Degree Bevel StopsLocking Cuttinghead in the Down Position Typical Operations and Helpful HintsGeneral Cutting Operations Auxiliary Wood FenceCutting Bowed Material Cutting AluminumPiece of crown moulding used for the inside Cutting Crown MouldingChanging the Blade MaintenanceBrush Inspection Replacement Page PARTS, Service or Warranty Assistance PORTER-CABLE Delta Service Centers