8. Fence

Supports the workpiece. The fence has a cast in scale to make repetitive cuts easy. The fence also has holes which are used to secure an auxiliary fence if desired.

9. Kerf Insert

Minimizes workpiece tear-out.

10. Tool Mounting Pads

Three areas to clamp, bolt or nail the saw to a flat work surface.

11. Vertical Clamp

Provides fast clamping of workpiece.

12. Miter Lock Knob

The miter lock knob locks the miter saw table at any desired miter angle.

13. Miter Detent Trigger

The trigger releases the table from the detent.

14. Miter Scale

This scale allows you to read the miter angles easily.

15. Miter Detents

There are nine (9) miter detents for fast and accurate miter cuts of common miter angles.

16. Table

Sits in base, provides workpiece support, rotates for desired miter cuts and rotates the head assembly.

17. Vertical Clamp Positions

There are four (4) positions behind the fence for the workpiece clamp.

18. Base

Provides working surface to support workpiece.

19. Accessory Extension Holes

Machined holes that accept the extension rail.

20. Extension Rails

Rails used to support long workpieces and table extension.

21. Table Extension

This provides extra support and clamping area for compound miter cuts.

22. Sliding Fence

Provides maximum height support for the workpiece and slides to left for easy compound cuts.

23. Lock Pin

The compound miter saw is equipped with a lock pin used to lock the head assembly in the lower position.

24. Laser On/Off Switch

Turns the laser alignment system on and off.

25. Chip Deflector

This protects against large chips from entering the upper guard.

26. Lower Guard Actuation Link

Allows for smooth movement of the lower guard.

27. Upper Blade Guard

Covers upper portion of the blade.

28. Hex Wrench (Large)

Used for tightening/loosening blade and adjusting fence. Hex wrench is stored in the back of the sliding fence.

29. Hex Wrench (Small)

Used to adjust bevel adjustment. Hex wrench is stored in the left rear base.

30. Dust Chute Elbow

The dust chute elbow rotates 360º and can accommodate the dust bag or a 1-1/4" vacuum hose hookup.

31. Dust Collection Bag

Attaches to the dust elbow and collects dust to help keep work area clean.

32. Bevel Lock Handle

The bevel lock handle locks the head assembly at a desired bevel angle. Handle ratchets for use in tight spaces.

33. 45° Bevel Stop

Adjustable stop for a quick and accurate 45° bevel index.

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34. 0° Bevel Stop

Adjustable stop for a quick and accurate 0° bevel index.

35. Bevel Scale

This scale allows you to read the bevel angles easily.

36. Brush Caps

These caps keep the motor brushes in position and provide easy access for inspecting and replacing brushes.

37. Stop Block

Stop block can be used to make repetitive length cuts.

38. Crown Stops

Used only for cutting crown molding in nested position.

39. Dual Laser Alignment System

The laser alignment system uses two parallel laser lines to identify the material that will be removed by the blade.

40. Motion Sensor

Detects and activates laser alignment system when operator is in front of tool.

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Skil 3800 Fence, Kerf Insert, Tool Mounting Pads, Vertical Clamp, Miter Lock Knob, Miter Detent Trigger, Miter Scale, Base