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desired bevel angle has been set, tighten the bevel clamp
knob firmly.
Bevel angles can be set from 48 degrees right to
48 degrees left and can be cut with the miter arm set
between zero and 50 degrees right or left. At some extreme
angles, the right or left side fence might have to be
removed. To remove the left or right fence, unscrew the
knobs several turns and slide the fence out.
QUALITY OF CUT
The smoothness of any cut depends on a number of variables.
Things like material being cut, blade type, blade sharpness and
rate of cut all contribute to the quality of the cut.
When smoothest cuts are desired for molding and other
precision work, a sharp (60 tooth carbide) blade and a
slower, even cutting rate will produce the desired results.
Ensure that material does not creep while cutting, clamp it
securely in place. Always let the blade come to a full stop
before raising arm.
If small fibers of wood still split out at the rear of the work-
piece, stick a piece of masking tape on the wood where the
cut will be made. Saw through the tape and carefully
remove tape when finished.
For varied cutting applications, refer to the list of recom-
mended saw blades for your saw and select the one that
best fits your needs. (Page 3)
BODY AND HAND POSITION (FIG. 10)
Proper positioning of your body and hands when operating
the miter saw will make cutting easier, more accurate and
safer. Never place hands near cutting area. Place hands no
closer than 6" from the blade. Hold the workpiece tightly to
the table and the fence when cutting. Keep hands in posi-
tion until the trigger has been released and the blade has
completely stopped. ALWAYS MAKE DRY RUNS
(UNPOWERED) BEFORE FINISH CUTS SO THAT YOU
CAN CHECK THE PATH OF THE BLADE. DO NOT
CROSS HANDS, AS SHOWN IN FIGURE 10A.
Keep both feet firmly on the floor and maintain proper bal-
ance. As you move the miter arm left and right, follow it and
stand slightly to the side of the saw blade. Sight through the
guard louvers when following a pencil line.
CLAMPING THE WORKPIECE
Turn Off and Unplug Saw
If you cannot secure the workpiece on the table and against
the fence by hand, (irregular shape, etc.) or your hand
would be less than 6" from the blade, a clamp or other fix-
ture must be used.
For best results use the DW7082 clamp made for use with
your saw. It is available for purchase at your local retailer or
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WALT service center.
Other aids such as spring clamps, bar clamps or C-clamps
may be appropriate for certain sizes and shapes of materi-
al. Use care in selecting and placing these clamps. Take
IMPROPER CUT
IMPROPER CUT
PROPER CUT
FIG. 10
PROPER CUT
FIG. 10A
FIG. 10B
FIG. 10C
