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Wen CT1065 Instruction Manual

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MODEL CT1065
6.5-INCH TRACK SAW
Instruction Manual
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ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged,
trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use
your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.
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  • Page 1 800-232-1195 (M-F 8AM-5PM CST) TECHSUPPORT@WENPRODUCTS.COM IMPORTANT: Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, ease of operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years of rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, and cautions. If you use your tool properly and for its intended purpose, you will enjoy years of safe, reliable service.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Assembly & Adjustments ............... 13 Operation ....................19 Troubleshooting Guide ................22 Maintenance ................... 23 Exploded View & Parts List ..............25 Warranty Statement ................28 SPECIFICATIONS Model Number CT1065 Motor 120V, 60Hz, 10A No-Load Speed 5500 RPM Blade Part Number CT1065B Blade Size 6.5"...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thanks for purchasing the WEN Track Saw. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to the tool.

  • Page 4: General Safety Rules

    GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: Read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in personal injury, electric shock, fire and/or tool damage.
  • Page 5 GENERAL SAFETY RULES Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works. SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. WARNING: Read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions before using this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in personal injury, electric shock, fire and/or tool damage.

  • Page 6: Specific Safety Rules For Your Track Saw

    SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR TRACK SAW WARNING: Do not operate the track saw until you have read and understood the following instruc- tions and the warning labels. SAW BLADE SAFETY 3. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close 1.
  • Page 7 SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR TRACK SAW WARNING: Do not operate the track saw until you have read and understood the following instruc- tions and the warning labels. SECURE YOUR WORKPIECE 6. Do not use the track saw unless all guards are in place.
  • Page 8 SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR TRACK SAW WARNING: Do not operate the track saw until you have read and understood the following instruc- tions and the warning labels. REDUCING KICKBACK 3. When restarting a saw within an incomplete cut, cen- Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or ter the saw blade in the kerf and check that the saw teeth misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to are not engaged into the material (a binding saw blade...

  • Page 9: Electrical Information

    ELECTRICAL INFORMATION DOUBLE-INSULATED TOOLS The tool’s electrical system is double insulated where two systems of insulation are provided. This eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. Double insulated tools do not need to be grounded, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. All exposed metal parts are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.

  • Page 10: Unpacking & Transportation

    The items listed below are not included, but are commonly bought with the this saw and made specifically for this track saw (Model Number: CT1065). These items can be purchased at wenproducts.com; to easily find the items on our website, search their model numbers: •...

  • Page 11: Know Your Track Saw

    KNOW YOUR TRACK SAW TOOL PURPOSE Track Saws allow you to easily make miter cuts and rough cuts on large sheets of material. Refer to the following diagrams to become familiarized with all the parts and controls of your track saw. The components will be referred to later in the manual for assembly and operation instructions.
  • Page 12 KNOW YOUR TRACK SAW P. Spindle Lock T. Saw Blade Q. Dust Port U. Track Slot R. Mode Selector V. Carbon Brush Cover S. Slot for Parallel Guide...

  • Page 13: Assembly & Adjustments

    ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS WARNING: Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your track saw. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. DUST COLLECTION (FIG.
  • Page 14 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS C. SCRIBE CUTS Fig. 4 1. Turn the mode selector switch to the scribe cut func- tion; see "Mode Selection" on page 13. 2. Press the plunge lock button (Fig. 4) and plunge the saw downwards. It will stop at a 2.5mm (0.1 in) depth of cut.
  • Page 15 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: The track, track adapters, clamps, and 3mm hex wrench are not included. These items can be purchased separately at wenproducts.com. 2. Follow step "2.1" if you are using the track, follow step Fig. 7 "2.2" if you are not using the track. 2.1) When using the saw with the track, always align position A (the "0"...
  • Page 16 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS piece of track (Fig. 10) and tighten the hex screws on the Fig. 10 face side and the underside (Fig. 11). 5. Align the track along the workpiece, the right-hand (flat) side of the track is where the actual cut will occur. Clamp down the track to the work surface so the track is secure.
  • Page 17 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS USING THE TRACK LOCK Fig. 13 The track lock is an added measure to prevent the track Track Lock saw from separating from the track during operation. Knob 1. Pull upwards on the track lock knob and rotate it counterclockwise (so the arrow on the knob points to the 0 on the base), then set the track saw onto the track.
  • Page 18 ASSEMBLY & ADJUSTMENTS DANGER! Never try to use a blade larger than the stated capacity of the saw. Do not use a blade thicker than 1.9mm. It will prevent the blade screw from properly securing the blade on the arbor. Install the suitable blade for your cutting operation.

  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION WARNING: Do not plug in or turn on the tool until it is fully assembled according to the instructions. Read through and become familiarized with the following procedures of handling and adjusting your track saw. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious personal injury. WARNING: Always let the blade reach full speed before guiding the saw into the workpiece.
  • Page 20 OPERATION 5. Draw a guideline along the desired path of the cut 5. To achieve clean cuts, keep your sawing line straight before starting your saw or the cut. Set up the track to while smoothly advancing forward. Do not force the saw meet the needs of your particular guide line (see “Set- forward too quickly in order to try and hurry up the pro- ting Up the Track”...
  • Page 21 OPERATION PLUNGE CUTS Fig. 20 A plunge cut is a cut that must be made inside the area of the workpiece, rather than starting from an outside edge and working inward. 1. Adjust the bevel setting to zero; see "Adjusting the Bevel Angle"...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting Guide

    Select proper extension cord. Refer to page 9. Inspect and replace carbon brushes as needed (see page 24). Worn carbon brushes Replacement carbon brushes (part no. CT1065-031) can be ordered from wenproducts.com. Defective motor or other internal Stop using the tool and call 1-800-232-1195 for customer problem service.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    • Misalignment or binding of moving parts, vicing of the tool must be performed by a qualified • Damaged cord/electrical wiring, technician. When servicing, use only identical WEN • Cracked or broken parts, and replacement parts. Use of other parts may be haz- •...
  • Page 24 NOTE: Replacement carbon brushes (Part No. CT1065- gents that contain ammonia. 031) can be ordered at wenproducts.com. Only genu- ine WEN replacement brushes designed specifically for 3.

  • Page 25: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST...
  • Page 26 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Part. No. Description Qty. Part. No. Description Qty. CT1065-001 Right Handle CT1065-033 Screw, M5x45 CT1065-002 Power Cord Clamp CT1065-036 Motor Housing Cover Self-tapping Screw CT1065-037 Spindle Lock Sleeve CT1065-003 ST4x16 CT1065-038 Gearbox CT1065-006 Trigger Spring...
  • Page 27 EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Part. No. Description Qty. Part. No. Description Qty. CT1065-063 Spindle Lock CT1065-091 Outer Flange Rail Adjustment Cam CT1065-092 Arbor Screw CT1065-064 Knob CT1065-093 Outer Blade Cover Rail Locking Plate CT1065-066 Knob CT1065-095 Screw, M6x8 CT1065-067...

  • Page 28: Warranty Statement

    (2) years from date of purchase or 500 hours of use; whichever comes first. Ninety days for all WEN products if the tool is used for professional or commercial use. Purchaser has 30 days from the date of purchase to report missing or damaged parts.

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