Skil 3821 Owner's Manual page 35

4. Properly position workpiece 5. Make sure workpiece is clamped 6 firmly against the table
and the fence.
5. Make sure all controls are locked before cutting.
WARNING
head assembly.
6. Activate the switch. Lower the head assembly and make your cut.
7. Wait until blade comes to a complete stop before returning head assembly to the raised
position and/or removing workpiece.
Please note: the inch-marking on the fence is for reference only. There is an off-set of the
zero-point while miter cutting.
Base Molding
Base molding can be cut vertical against fence or flat on the table.
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Follow the table for helpful hints on cutting base molding.
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SETTINGS
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INSTRUCTIONS
Sliding Fence
Bevel Angle
Molding position
Inside corner
of wall
Outside
corner of
wall
WARNING
cause injury and/or tool damage.
* If a piece of the saw head interferes with the workpiece while cutting it on the right side; it is
recommended to flip the workpiece and cut it to the left.
Use clamping position that does not interfere with operation. Before
switching on, lower head assembly to make sure clamp clears guard and
BASE MOLDING CUTTING INSTRUCTIONS
molding is against the fence
Miter Angle Left at 45°
Molding
position against table
Finished side Keep left side
Miter Angle Right at 45°
Molding
position against table
Finished side Keep left side
Check for interference between workpiece and saw head components by
performing a dry cut. Interference can prevent proper saw operation and
Vertical Position Back of
Far Right Position
0°
Left Side Right Side*
Right at 45°
Bottom Bottom
against table
Keep right
of cut side of cut
Left at 45°
Bottom Bottom
against table
Keep right
of cut side of cut
Horizontal Position Back of
molding is flat on the table
Move to proper position
45°
Left Side Right Side*
0°
Top against Bottom
fence against
Keep left Keep left
side of cut side of cut
0°
Bottom Top against
against
fence
Keep right Keep right
side of cut side of cut
0°
fence
0°
fence
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