Skil 3600 manual Operation

! WARNING

operation

Keeping Area clean

Sawdust and wood chips that fall under the saw will accumulate on the floor. Make it a practice to pick up and discard this dust when you have completed cutting.

Sawdust port

See figure 10.

The sawdust port is located at the rear of the upper guard. A dust collection system or dust bag can be attached to this port to aid in the removal of sawdust from the work area. The sawdust port accepts a standard 1-1/4” vacuum hose.

Saw Assembly lock

See figures 11 & 12.

To reduce the risk of injury, make sure the bump switch is OFF before locking

saw into ripping operation.

The saw assembly lock is used to lock the saw in place while performing rip cuts.

To engage and lock saw assembly: pull saw assembly lock knob, rotate 90 degrees so shaft pin is aligned with vertical slot, then release knob. Slide saw to center of rail until lock engages.

To disengage and unlock saw assembly: pull saw assembly lock knob, rotate 90 degrees so shaft pin is aligned with horizontal slot, then release knob.

Bump Switch

See figure 11.

The bump switch is used when performing rip cuts.

When the saw assembly lock is engaged, the ripping mode bump switch is active and the trigger switch is inactive.

The Bump Switch has a removable safety key to protect against unauthorized use.

Trigger Switch

See figure 12.

The trigger switch is used when performing crosscuts.

When the saw assembly lock is disengaged, the ripping mode bump switch is inactive and the trigger switch is active.

To reduce the likelihood of accidental start-up, the trigger switch is equipped with safety buttons that must be depressed before the trigger can be activated. When either safety button is depressed, the trigger is unlocked and it can be pulled to activate the motor. Once the trigger is activated, release the safety button so it can automatically engage and lock the switch upon release of the trigger.

NoTe: Trigger switch can accommodate a padlock (not included) to prevent unauthorized use.

FIG. 10
Dust port	Dust Bag
	Dust
	collection
	System

FIG. 11

Removable

Safety Key

Saw Assembly lock

engaged

Bump

Switch

Shaft

pin

Saw Assembly lock	FIG. 12
Disengaged
	Satety
	Button
	Trigger
	Switch
Shaft
pin

16.