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OPERATING MANUAL
COMPOUND MITRE SAW WITH LASER LINE
55-6857-6
Parts missing or damaged? Questions? Toll-Free Help Line – 1-800-689-9928
IMPORTANT:
Read through this operating manual carefully before using this tool. Pay close
attention to all Safety Instructions, Warnings and Caution sections. Use this tool
properly and only for its intended use.
Safety symbols in this manual are used to call attention to possible dangers.
The safety symbols and their explanations require your full understanding. The safety
warnings do not, by themselves, eliminate any danger, nor are they substitute for
proper accident prevention measures.
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to obey
a safety warning can result in serious injury to yourself or others. To reduce the risk of
injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety precautions.
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Summary of Contents for MasterCraft 55-6857-6
- Page 1 OPERATING MANUAL COMPOUND MITRE SAW WITH LASER LINE 55-6857-6 Parts missing or damaged? Questions? Toll-Free Help Line – 1-800-689-9928 IMPORTANT: Read through this operating manual carefully before using this tool. Pay close attention to all Safety Instructions, Warnings and Caution sections. Use this tool properly and only for its intended use.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation……………………………. Page 3 Glossary of Woodworking Terms……………………Page 8 Description…………………………………….....Page 9 Assembly……………………..……..... Page 10 Adjustments............. Page 11 Operation....………………….....Page 12 Maintenance............Page 15 Troubleshooting............Page 16 Exploded View & Part List........Page 17 Warranty………………………………………………..Page 19 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications: Motor: 120 V 60Hz 9 A,... -
Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation
RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW YOUR TOOL To operate this tool carefully, read this operating manual and all the labels affixed to the compound mitre saw before using. Retain this manual available for future reference. IMPORTANT This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Read and become familiar with the entire Operating Manual. - Page 4 Only use recommended accessories. Consult this Operating Manual for recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to yourself or others. Never stand on the tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted.
- Page 5 Replacement parts: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Polarized plugs: This mitre saw has a plug that looks like the one shown: To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this mitre saw has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If it still does not fit, contact a licensed electrician to install a proper outlet.
- Page 6 GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS Use a proper extension cord. Make sure extension cords are in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use a cord heavy enough to carry the drawn needed by the compound mitre saw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power and cause overheating.
- Page 7 Always make sure all handles are tight before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the positive stops. Be sure both the blade and the flanges are clean and the arbour bolt is tightened securely. Use only blade flange specified for this saw. Never use blades larger or smaller in diameter than 7 1/4”.
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Page 8: Glossary Of Woodworking Terms
GLOSSARY OF TERMS FOR WOODWORKING • Arbour: The revolving shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted. • Arbour Lock: Allows the user to stop the blade from rotating while tightening or loosening the arbour screw during blade replacement or removal. •... -
Page 9: Description
DESCRIPTION KNOW YOUR COMPOUND MITRE SAW (See Fig. 1) Before attempting to use this compound mitre saw, familiarize yourself ith all its operating features and safety requirements. Fig.1 ON/OFF trigger switch Horizontal, rubberized D-handle Safety lock-off button Upper blade guard Blade screw guard Dust extraction port Saw blade... -
Page 10: Assembly
ASSEMBLY WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, Fig.2 always unplug tool before attaching or removing accessories or making adjustments. Only use Dust bag specifically recommended accessories. Dust extraction port Installation of dust bag (see Fig.2) Squeeze the metal collar wings on the dust bag and place bag neck opening around the dust extraction port. -
Page 11: Adjustments
Installing the blade IMPORTANT: Do not use thin-kerf blades. Thin-kerf blades can deflect and contact the guard, which can cause injury to the operator. 1. Match the arrow on the blade with the arrow on the upper blade guard. Make sure the blade teeth are pointing downward. -
Page 12: Operation
Bevel adjustment Fig.6 When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel lock (Fig.1 point 26) by turning it counter-clockwise. Tilt the saw head to the desired angle as shown on the bevel scale. The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a 90° straight cut (0°... - Page 13 Selection of desired angle following the steps in “MITRE ADJUSTMENT” and “BEVEL ADJUSTMENT” WARNING: The throat plate (see Fig.1, point 10) was factory-cut only for 0º 45° bevel cut; the first cut made with the tool in the bevel position will create a slot on throat plate.
- Page 14 1. Before starting a cut, draw the desired Fig.8 cut-line on the work piece. 2. Press the laser ON/OFF switch (Fig.1, point 20) forwards to start. 3. Align the left side of laser line with the right side of cut line. The blade will cut the line marked out on wood piece.
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Page 15: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Before cleaning or performing any maintenance, make sure the mitre saw has been disconnected from the power supply. Keep all ventilation openings clean. Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use a clean cloth to remove dirt, oil and grease. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE ACTION Brake does not stop blade within Electric hand brake has failed Take saw for servicing 6 seconds Motor brake overheated from Use a recommended blade use of defective or wrong size blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling Arbour bolt is loose Retighten Motor does not start... - Page 18 Part List No Vendor part # Name Qty No Vendor part # Name Qty No Vendor part # Name 1 L.00.340205C9 Laser 1 48 L.01.340221A1 Lever 1 96 556857096 Inner Wire Set T.02.03010212 Hexagon Socket Screw 2 49 L.09.340208A1 Spring 1 97 L.02.340201A1 Dust Seal 3 L.01.340216A1...
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Page 19: Warranty
MASTERCRAFT LIMITED WARRANTY This Mastercraft® product is guaranteed three (3) years from the date of original retail purchase] against defects in materials and workmanship, except for the following components: Subject to the conditions and limitations described below, this product, if returned to...