MasterCraft 55-6857-6 Operating Manual 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
bevel cut; the first cut made with the tool in the
throat plate.
WARNING: Always make sure the spindle lock button is released so that the
blade will rotate freely.
WARNING: Make sure that the stop latch is loose and that the saw head
moves freely up and down.
Ensure that all clamps and locks are tight in place and that there is no excessive
movement of mitre saw parts.
Selection of work piece
Be cautious of pitchy, knotty, wet or warped work pieces. These materials are likely
to create pinching conditions. Work pieces that bow and pinch may result in the saw
blade kicking back.
1. Before cutting, inspect for and remove any nails from work piece.
2. This tool is not recommended for cutting ferrous metals such as iron and steel.
Cut non-ferrous metals only if you are under the supervision of an experienced
person.
Support of work piece
WARNING: Never use the help of another person as a substitute for a table
extension, as an additional support for a work piece that is longer or wider than the
basic mitre table. Never have another person help feed, support, or pull the work
piece in place of table extensions.
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Use the fence
Align the work piece flush against the fence
to provide a straight path for the saw table.
This will help eliminate the tendency for the
blade teeth to bind. The fence can be used
as a support for mitre, bevel and compound
cuts.
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Use a work piece clamp (not included)
The work piece clamp may fit into the clamp
mounting holes on the back of the fence.
Clamp the work piece to the mitre table
securely. (See Fig. 7)
Aligning the blade
WARNING: Do not look into the laser line.
Do not aim laser line at people or animals.
Do not use laser line on highly reflective materials. Danger from reflected light.
Only have laser repaired by qualified service technicians.
Do not insert hard objects into the laser lens.
Clean laser lens with a soft, dry brush.
45°
bevel position will create a slot on
Fig.7
Work-piece
clamp
(included)
Fence
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