Introduction: Miter and Bevel Cuts
- A miter cut is made at an angle other than 90°, with the blade vertical.
- A bevel cut is made with the blade tilted over.
- A compound miter cut is a combination of a miter and bevel cut.
Step 1: Adjusting for a Miter Cut
- Flip the miter lock lever up (horizontal).
- Push down on the miter detent lever with your thumb.
- Rotate the saw to the desired angle.
- If using a common angle, the miter detent lever will drop into position.
- Push the miter lock lever down.
Step 2: Adjusting for Bevel Cut
- Flip the bevel lock lever up.
- Rotate the bevel dial if needed.
- Rotate the saw to the desired angle.
- For fine control, use the bevel adjuster on the front of the saw.
- Push the bevel lock lever down.
- The bevel lock lever must be in the down position before cutting.
- Check the fence for blade interference.