Saw Operations

Miter Cut

A miter cut is made at 0° bevel and any miter angle in the range from 52° left to 52° right.

The miter scale is cast-in on the base for easy reading.

Positive detents have been provided for fast and accurate mitering at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, and 45° left and right.

There is also a crown molding detent at 31.6° (see Cutting Crown Molding for more information page 65).

For maximum support, the sliding fence must always be as close to the blade as possible without interfering with head assembly. (see Sliding fence adjustment, if necessary, page 50).

For precision settings, use the detent override to lock out the detent.

Follow these instructions for making your miter cut:

1.Loosen miter lock knob 1. Lift miter detent trigger and move the saw to the desired angle, using either the detents 2 or the miter scale 3. Tighten miter lock knob (Figure 28).

2.Properly position workpiece 4. Make sure workpiece is clamped 5 firmly against the table and the fence.

!Use clamping position that does not WARNING interfere with operation. Before switching

on, lower head assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and head assembly.

3.Activate the switch. Lower the head assembly and make your cut.

4.Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before returning head assembly to the raised position and/or removing workpiece.

FIG. 28

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Skil 3800 manual Saw Operations, Miter Cut, Follow these instructions for making your miter cut