MasterCraft 55-6896-2 Owner's Manual page 15

the Mitre Saw, and use the fasteners to secure the saw to the table or bench.
Selecting the Desired Angle
Follow the steps described in "Adjusting the mitre" and "Adjusting the bevel"
WARNING: The throat plate (see Fig. 1, #12) is factory-cut only for a 0º
bevel cut; the first cut made with the tool in the 45° bevel position will create a
slot on the throat plate.
WARNING: Always make sure the spindle-lock button is released so that the
blade will rotate freely.
WARNING: Make sure the stop latch is loose, and that the saw head moves
up and down freely. Ensure that all clamps and locks are tight and in place, and
that there is no excessive movement of Mitre-Saw parts.
Selecting a workpiece
Be cautious with pitchy, knotty, wet, or warped workpiece. These materials are
likely to create pinching conditions. Workpiece that bow and pinch may result
in the saw blade kicking back.
Before cutting, inspect for and remove any nails from the workpiece.
This tool is not recommended for cutting ferrous metals, such as iron and steel.
Only cut non-ferrous metals under the supervision of an experienced person.
Supporting the workpiece
WARNING: Never use the help of another person as a substitute for a table
extension or as support for a workpiece that is longer or wider than the basic
mitre table. Never have another person help feed, support, or pull the workpiece
instead of using table extensions.
• Use the fence.
Align the workpiece flush against the
Fig. 8
workpiece clamp (included)
fence. This will help to eliminate the
tendency of the teeth of the blade to
bind. The fence can be used to support
mitre, bevel, and compound cuts.
• Use the workpiece clamp
(included).
The workpiece clamp fits into
the clamp mounting holes on the
back of the fence. Securely clamp
the workpiece to the mitre table.
(See Fig. 8.)
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