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Saw Operations

Crown Molding laying flat on Table

Notes: Position workpiece with its back flat on the saw table.

• Always place top edge of molding against fence (Decorative edge is at the bottom of crown molding.)

Crown molding’s “spring angle” is the angle between the back of the molding and the bottom flat surface that fits against the wall.

1. For 90º corner, set the bevel and miter angles using Charts below. Tighten the miter lock knob and the bevel lock lever (See Figure 40).

2. Position molding on saw table. Clamp workpiece in place using the quick clamp.

Use clamping position that does ! WARNING not interfere with operation. Be-

fore switching on, lower head assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.

3. Follow procedures for chop cut (see page 23).

4. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before returning head assembly to the raised position and/or removing workpiece.

Bevel Scale

FIG. 40

Material

Clamp

NOTE: AlWAYS TAKE A TEST CUT USING SCRAp TO CONfIRM CORRECT ANGlES.

Crown Molding Miter Scale

Crown Molding lying flat

Bevel Scale Settings

30

40

.9

 

 

33

30

33

 

.9

For 45°

For 38°

Spring Angle

Spring Angle

Miter Scale Settings

35

 

 

.

 

 

3

 

 

35

31.

 

35

 

6

 

.

 

3

30

 

 

31.

 

 

6

For 45°

 

For 38°

Spring Angle

Spring Angle

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Bosch Power Tools CM12 manual Crown Molding laying flat on Table