Service - MasterCraft 055-6755-8 Instruction Manual

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model no. 055-6755-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928
Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot
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be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source and/or remove the battery pack, if detachable,
from the power tool before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing
power tools. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally.
• Store idle power tools out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with
the power tool or these instructions to operate the power tool. Power tools are dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
• Maintain power tools and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts,
breakage of parts and any other condition that may affect the power tool's operation. If
damaged, have the power tool repaired before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained power tools.
• Keep cutting tools sharp and clean. Properly maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
• Use the power tool, accessories, tool bits, etc., in accordance with these instructions, taking
into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for
operations different from those intended could result in a hazardous situation.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles
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and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.

5) Service

• Have your power tool serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained.
WARNING!
The use of this tool can generate and/or disperse dust, which may cause serious and permanent
respiratory or other injury. Always use protection appropriate for the dust exposure. Direct particles
away from the face and body.
Handling the power cord on this product may expose you to chemicals known to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
CAUTION:
Always follow proper operating procedures as defined in this manual — even if you are familiar
with use of this or similar tools. Remember that being careless for even a fraction of a second can
result in severe personal injury.
WARNING!
To avoid the risk of personal injury, do not modify this power tool or use accessories not
recommended to your tool.
WARNING!
Read warnings and conditions about your carbide-tipped saw blade.
WARNING!
Do not operate the saw without the proper blade guard in place for all through cut operations. Make
sure the blade guard is reinstalled immediately after finishing any non-through cut operations
which require removal of the blade guard.
• Carbide is a very hard but brittle material. Care should be taken while mounting, using and storing
carbide tipped blades to prevent accidental damage.
• Slight shocks, such as striking the tip, can seriously damage the blade. Foreign objects on the
workpiece, such as wire or nails, can also cause tips to crack or break off.
• Before using, always visually examine the blade and tips for cracks, breakage, missing or loose tips, or
other damage.
• Do not use if damage is suspected. Failure to heed safety instructions and warnings can result in serious
bodily injury or loss of eyesight.
• Read instruction manual and know your tool. Read and familiarize yourself with entire instruction
manual. Learning the tool's proper applications, limitations, and specific potential hazards will greatly
minimize the possiblity of accidents and injury. Make sure all users are familiar with its warnings and
instructions before using tool.
• Guard against electric shock by preventing body contact with grounded surfaces. For
example: pipes, radiators, ranges, refrigerator enclosures.
• Keep guards in place and in good working order. Blade guard must be in place for all through cut
operations. Reinstall the blade guard immediately after finishing any non-through cut operations which
require removal of the blade guard. Never operate the saw without the blade guard in place for any cut
which does not require it to be removed. Make sure the blade guard is operating properly before each
use. A guard that is loose, damaged, or is not functioning correctly must be repaired or replaced.
• Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard, riving knife or the workpiece before
the switch is turned on. Inadvertent contact of these items with the saw blade could cause a
hazardous condition.
• Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from tool before turning it on.
• Keep work area clean. Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. DO NOT leave tools or pieces of
wood on the saw while it is in operation. Distraction or a potential jam can be dangerous.
Do not use in dangerous environments. Do not use power tools in damp or wet locations or expose
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to rain. Keep the work area well lit. Locate the tool in a level area. It should be installed in an area that
provides enough room to easily handle the size of your workpiece. Cramped, dark areas, and uneven
slippery floors invite accidents.
Keep children and visitors away. All visitors should wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
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from work area. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord while operating.
• Make workshop childproof with padlocks and master switches, or by removing starter keys.
Don't force tool. It will do the job better and safer at the feed rate for which it was designed.
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• Feed workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or twist the workpiece. If jamming occurs, turn
the tool off immediately, unplug the tool then clear the jam. Jamming the saw blade by the
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