Makita LS1040 Instruction Manual page 18

(1) (2) (3) (4)
1 2
Fig.A
1. Inside corner
2. Outside corner
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(2)
(1)
(4)
(2)
(3)
(1)
(2)
(1)
1. Inside corner
2. Outside corner
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There are crown and cove molding joints which are
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made to fit "Inside" 90° corners ((1) and (2) in Fig. A) and
"Outside" 90° corners ((3) and (4) in Fig. A).
Measuring
Measure the wall length and adjust workpiece on table to
cut wall contact edge to desired length. Always make
sure that cut workpiece length at the back of the work-
piece is the same as wall length. Adjust cut length for
angle of cut. Always use several pieces for test cuts to
check the saw angles.
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When cutting crown and cove moldings, set the bevel
angle and miter angle as indicated in the table (A) and
(1)
(2)
position the moldings on the top surface of the saw base
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as indicated in the table (B).
(1)
(2) Example:
In the case of cutting 52/38° type crown molding for
position (1) in Fig. A:
• Tilt and secure bevel angle setting to 33.9°
LEFT.
• Adjust and secure miter angle setting to 31.6°
RIGHT.
• Lay crown molding with its broad back (hidden)
surface down on the turn base with its CEILING
CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence on
the saw.
• The finished piece to be used will always be on
the LEFT side of the blade after the cut has
been made.