43.
Saw Operations
Compound Cuts

What’s a Compound Cut – Saw features

lA “compound cut” is a single cross-cut made with
the saw blade preset at two angles combining a
miter angle (relative to the vertical fence) with a
bevel angle (relative to the horizontal table).
lMiter angles will be with the table rotated away
from 0° and within this saw’s range from 52° left to
60° right.
lA bevel angle is when the blade is tilted away from
0°. This saw’s range is from 47° left to 47° right.
NOTE: If the bevel de tent pin automaticall y
engages at 31.6° and prevents tilting the saw to
another angle, simply pull it to the front and rotate
its cross pin 1/4 turn so it rests in the disengaged
position. If pin is sticking in, tilt and rock saw head
side to side as you pull on it.
lA compound cut can be made as a chop cut or a
slide cut.
lCutting crown molding flat on the table requires
compound cuts. See Cutting Crown Mol ding
section on page 45.
figure 54. Compound Cut
Clamp
Workpiece
Miter Angle
Bevel Angle
Scale
Sliding Base
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