Craftsman 137.212290 - Manual (Page 21)

CUTTING A DIMENSIONAL 4X4 WITH ONE CUT
(Fig. X)
A dimensional 4x4 workpiece (3-1/2 in. x 3-1/2 in. )
may be cut in half with one cut by attaching an auxiliary
wood fence of 3/4 inch thick. See “AUXILIARY WOOD
FENCE” above.
Fig. X
Fig. Z
NOTE: Always perform a dry run cut so you can
determine if the operation being attempted is possible
before power is applied to the saw.
VERTICAL MITER CUTTING (FIG. Y)
To make a miter cut in a 2x4 workpiece (1-1/2in. x
3-1/2in.) in the vertical position a spacer such as the
auxiliary wood fence described in the
“AUXILIARY WOOD FENCE” section is required.
Fig. Y
Workpiece
CUTTING BASE MOLDING (FIG. Z)
Base moldings and many other moldings can be cut on
a compound miter saw. The setup of the saw depends
on molding characteristics and application, as shown.
Perform practice cuts on scrap material to achieve best
results:
1. Always make sure moldings rest firmly against fence
and table. Use hold-down or C-damps, whenever
possible, and place tape on the area being clamped
to avoid marks.
2. Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to
making cut. Mark cut line directly on the tape.
3. Splintering typically happens due to wrong blade
application and thinness of the material.
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