Skil 3600 - Manual (Page 18)

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making a miter cut
See figure 15.
1. Ensure bump switch is at the “off” position and release
the saw assembly lock. This deactivates the bump
switch (ripping mode switch), and activates the trigger
switch.
2. Move the fence to the desired angle, using either the
detents or the miter scale.
3. Tighten lock knob.
4. Properly position work piece.
5. Make sure workpiece is clamped firmly against the table
and the fence. Use clamping position that does not
interfere with operation.
6. Before switching on, slide saw assembly to make sure
clamp clears guard and saw assembly.
7. Activate the trigger switch.
8. Slide the saw assembly and make your cut.
9. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before
returning saw assembly and/or removing the work piece.
Special cuts
cutting Bowed material
If workpiece is bowed or warped, clamp it with the outside
bowed face toward the fence (Figure 16). Always make
certain that there is no gap between the workpiece, fence
and table along the line of cut. Bent or warped workpieces
can twist or rock and may cause binding on the spinning
saw blade while cutting.
cutting Round or irregular material
for round material such as dowel rods or tubing,
always use a clamp or a fixture designed to clamp the
workpiece firmly against the fence and table. Rods have
a tendency to roll while being cut, causing the blade to “bite”
and pull the work with your hand into the blade (Figure 17).
operation
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