Skil 3601, Owner'S Manual

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Making a Miter Cut
See figure 15.
1. Ensure switch is at the “off” position and
release the saw assembly lock.
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 switch.
8. Slide the saw assembly and make your cut.
9. Turn switch OFF and 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).
Fig. 16 Fig. 17
Fig. 15