DeWalt DW717 Special Cuts, Bevel Setting Type of CUT, Aluminum Cutting, Bowed Material

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BEVEL SETTING	TYPE OF CUT
	LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
33.85° Left	1. Top of molding against fence
	2. Miter table set right 31.62°
	3. Save left end of cut
	RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
33.85° Right	1.	Top of molding against fence.
	2.	Miter table set at left 31.62°
	3.	Save right end of cut
	LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
33.85° Right	1.	Top of molding against fence.
	2.	Miter table set at left 31.62°
	3.	Save left end of cut
	RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE
	CORNER:
33.85° Left	1. Top of molding against fence
	2.	Miter 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 18. 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 90º 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 18.

2.The angled “flats” on the back of the molding must rest

FIG. 21

RIGHT

FIG. 22

WRONG

FIG. 23

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squarely on the fence and base of the saw.

INSIDE CORNER: Left side

1.Miter right at 45°

2.Save the right side of cut Right side

1.Miter left at 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 19. Figure 20 illustrates the wrong way to cut these extrusions. Use a stick wax cutting lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick wax cutting lubricant 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 Page 5 for correct saw blade.

BOWED MATERIAL

When cutting bowed material always position it as shown in Figure 21 and never like that shown in Figure 22. 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