WEN 70711 10 inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw Manual - Manual (Page 17)

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blade does not contact the kerf Board during normal operation, including bevel cuts . adjustment
of the kerf Board and techniques to prevent tear-out are discussed later in this manual .
7 . Before starting work, check the accuracy of the Guide Fence, miter angle and bevel angle .
instructions for checking and adjusting these angles are discussed later in this manual .
8 . it is very important that the work material be properly supported before making a cut . The
material must be level on the Table . The material must be supported on both ends . using the
work piece extension Supports is discussed in the next section .
USING THE WORK PIECE EXTENSION SUPPORTS
1 . The work piece extension Supports are inserted into each side of the table, and locked in place
using the wing screws .
2 . when properly installed, the upper face of the work piece extension supports are level with the
Table, and provide a wider support surface for the work piece .
3 . always support the work piece to be level with the table, and so that after the cut is made the
cut off pieces will not fall . You may need to use saw horses or other supports (not included) to
support the work piece .
4 . if the work piece is not level, you will make an unintentional bevel cut in the material . if the work
piece is not supported, it will bind the blade and may cause the material to kick back, potentially
causing injury .
ADJUSTING THE MITER ANGLE
1 . a miter cut is one that is at an angle across the horizontal surface of the material . You will
commonly make 45º miter cuts to join two pieces in a right angle corner . a 30º cut is often
used for a scarf joint or to make a chamfered end .
2 . To make a miter cut, loosen the Miter lock knob by turning it approximately 1/4 turn counter-
clockwise . press down the Thumb lever to unlock the Table . while holding the Thumb lever
down, move the Table to the desired angle . The Miter angle indicator will indicate the selected
angle . The table will lock into place at often used miter angles, including 22 .5º, 30º, 45º, and 90º
on both left and right sides .
3 . with the Table adjusted to the desired angle, place the work piece flush against the Fence, se-
cure it with the Hold down Clamp and make the cut .
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL ANGLE
1 . a bevel cut is one that is at an angle to the vertical plane of the material .
2 . Bevel cuts can be used to miter relatively wide and thin material . Bevel cuts can be used in
combination with a miter cut to form a compound angle . Compound angle cuts are often used in
crown moldings, picture frames and similar trim materials .
3 . To set the bevel angle, loosen the Bevel lock Handle at the rear of the saw . To do this, press in
the lock Button and rotate the Handle 1/2 turn counterclockwise . Move the blade assembly left to
the desired angle . You can read the angle on the Bevel angle indicator . lock the blade assembly
into position by pressing in the lock Button and rotating the Bevel lock Handle clockwise . Tight-
en firmly but not over-tight .