Crown Molding Lying Flat on Table
Use clamping position that does
not interfere with operation. Be-
fore switching "ON", lower head assembly to make sure
clamp clears guard and head assembly.
Be aware of the path of the saw
blade. Make a dry run with the bat-
tery pack disconnected and the saw switched OFF by con-
ducting a simulated cutting cycle, and observe the pro-
jected path of the saw blade. Keep hands at least six (6)
inches (152mm) away from the projected path of the saw
blade.
NOTE: Position workpiece with its back flat on the saw table
(Fig. 54, 22).
Always place top edge of molding against fence (12). (The
Fig. 54
42
10
12
Bevel Scale
Settings
For 45°
For 38°
spring
spring
angle
angle
decorative edge is at the bottom of crown molding.)
Saw Operations
Crown
molding
20
22
19
Miter Scale Settings
For 45°
For 38°
spring
spring
angle
angle
"Spring angle" refers to angle between wall and crown mold-
ing.
Cutting crown molding flat on the table (22) can be done ei-
ther as a chop cut or a slide cut depending on the width of the
workpiece.
For narrow cutoffs when cutting crown flat on table, you
will need a special auxiliary fence. See "Making an Auxiliary
Fence" on page 34.
1. For 90° corner, set the bevel and miter angles, see the
"Miter and Bevel Settings for Standard Crown Molding
Cuts (With Molding Flat on Table)" table. Tighten the mi-
ter lock knob (20) and the bevel lock lever (Fig. 50, 34).
2. Position molding on saw table (Fig. 54, 22). Clamp work-
piece in place using the quick clamp (42).
3. Follow either the procedure "Chop Cuts" on page 37
or "Slide Cuts" on page 38.
4. Wait until saw blade comes to a complete stop before
returning head assembly (Fig. 53, 28) to the raised posi-
tion and then remove workpiece.
NOTE: Always take a cut using scrap to confirm correct angles.
See the "Miter and Bevel Settings for Standard Crown Molding
Cuts (With Molding Flat on Table)" table for helpful hints on
cutting crown molding for corners that have 90° angles.
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