Use and Care Manual

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FENCE
FIG. 28
BLADE
FENCE
RIGHT
FIG. 27
FENCE
TABLE
CROWN MOLDING FLAT ON TABLE AND
AGAINST FENCE
CROWN MOLDING BETWEEN FENCE AND TABLE
TABLE
FENCE
BOTTOM SIDE
OF MOLDING
TOP SIDE
OF MOLDING
FIG. 29
DW7084 CROWN
MOLDING FENCE
FIG. 30
BLADE
WRONG
BEVEL SETTING TYPE OF CUT
33.85°
LEFT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Top of molding against fence
2. Miter table set right 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85°
RIGHT SIDE, INSIDE CORNER:
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save left end of cut
33.85°
LEFT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
1. Bottom of molding against fence
2. Miter table set left 31.62°
3. Save right end of cut
33.85°
RIGHT SIDE, OUTSIDE CORNER:
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
EXTREME LY 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 29. 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 at extra cost 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 90° are encountered, the saw
can be quickly and easily adjusted for them. Use the crown
molding fence accessory (DW7084) 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 29.
2. The angled “flats” on the back of the molding must rest
squarely on the fence and base of the saw.
INSIDE CORNER: OUTSIDE CORNER:
Left side Left side
1. Miter right at 45° 1. Miter left at 45°
2. Save right side of cut 2. Save right side of cut
Right side Right side
1. Miter left at 45° 1. Miter right at 45°
2. Save left side of cut 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 28. Figure 30
illustrates the wrong way to cut these extrusions. Use a stick
wax cutting lubricant when cutting aluminum. Apply the stick
wax directly to the saw blade before cutting. Never apply stick
wax to a moving blade.