CMCCSL621D1 User Manual

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ENGLISH

Fig. Q

Fig. R

Your saw is the perfect tool for mitering corners like the

one shown in FigureQ. Sketch 1 in FigureR shows a joint

made by using the bevel adjustment to bevel the edges

of the two boards at 45º each to produce a 90º corner. For

this joint the miter arm was locked in the zero position and

the bevel adjustment was locked at 45º. The wood was

positioned with the broad flat side against the table and the

narrow edge against the fence. The cut could also be made

by mitering right and left with the broad surface against

thefence.

Cutting Trim Molding and Other Frames

(Fig. Q, R)

Sketch 2 in Figure R shows a joint made by setting the miter

arm at 45º to miter the two boards to form a 90º corner. To

make this type of joint, set the bevel adjustment to zero and

the miter arm to 45º. Once again, position the wood with

the broad flat side on the table and the narrow edge against

thefence.

Figures Q and R are for four-sided objectsonly.

As the number of sides changes, so do the miter and bevel

angles. The chart below gives the proper angles for a variety

ofshapes.

EXAMPLES

NUMBER OF SIDES MITER OR BEVEL ANGLE

4 45°

5 36°

6 30°

7 25.7°

EXAMPLES

8 22.5°

9 20°

10 18°

The chart assumes that all sides are of equal length. For

a shape that is not shown in the chart, use the following

formula: 180º divided by the number of sides equals the

miter (if the material is cut vertically) or bevel angle (if the

material is cut layingflat).

Cutting Compound Miters (Fig. S)

A compound miter is a cut made using a miter angle and

a bevel angle at the same time. This is the type of cut used

to make frames or boxes with slanting sides like the one

shown in FigureS.

NOTE: If the cutting angle varies from cut to cut, check that

the bevel lock knob and the miter lock handle are securely

locked. These must be locked after making any changes in

bevel ormiter.

The chart at the end of this manual (Table 1) will assist you

in selecting the proper bevel and miter settings for common

compound miter cuts. To use the chart, select the desired

angleA (Fig.S) of your project and locate that angle on the

appropriate arc in the chart. From that point follow the chart

straight down to find the correct bevel angle and straight

across to find the correct miterangle.

Fig. S

ANGLE “A”

Set your saw to the prescribed angles and make a few

trial cuts. Practice fitting the cut pieces together until you

develop a feel for this procedure and feel comfortable

withit.

Example: To make a 4-sided box with 26º exterior angles

(Angle A, Fig.S), use the upper right arc. Find 26° on the arc

scale. Follow the horizontal intersecting line to either side

to get miter angle setting on saw (42°). Likewise, follow the

vertical intersecting line to the top or bottom to get the

bevel angle setting on the saw (18°). Always try cuts on a

few scrap pieces of wood to verify the settings on thesaw.

Cutting Base Molding (Fig. T–V)

Straight 90º Cuts

Position the wood against the fence and hold it in place as

shown in FigureT. Turn on the saw, allow the blade to reach

full speed and lower the arm smoothly through thecut.

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