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Maximum 055-2702-8 Instruction Manual

14" (35.6 cm) heavy-duty chop saw
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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick start guide Specifications Safety guidelines Know your chop saw Assembly Operation Maintenance Troubleshooting Exploded view Parts list Warranty NOTE: If any parts are missing or damaged, or if you have any questions, please call our toll-free helpline at 1-888-670-6682. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This manual contains important safety and operating instructions.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 SPECIFICATIONS This chop saw is ideal for cutting all types of metals: steel framing studs, hard metal iron stock such as square bar stock and angle iron, and metal tube or pipe stock. It can be used for straight cross cut or angled cut.

  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines

    055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 SAFETY GUIDELINES flammable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes. This manual contains information that relates to PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and c) Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can PREVENTING EQUIPMENT PROBLEMS.

  • Page 5: Operation

    A careless action can cause severe injury within a fraction of a second. c) The rated speed of the accessory must be at least equal to the maximum speed marked on the power tool. Accessories running faster than their rated speed can break 4) Power tool use and care and fly apart.
  • Page 6 055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 2) Kickback and related warnings USE SAFETY GOGGLES AND EAR PROTECTION: Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched or snagged rotating wheel. Pinching or ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CUL snagging causes rapid stalling of the rotating wheel which in turn causes the uncontrolled REQUIREMENTS.
  • Page 7 055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: No Hands Symbol. Failure to keep your hands away from the blade will result in serious personal • Make sure the extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be injury.
  • Page 8 055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 Description Description Quick-release lever Plug cable Lower wheel guard Carbon brush cap Motor Carry handle “D” Handle Spindle lock button ON/OFF trigger switch Abrasive wheel Rubber foot Vice clamp Arbour wrench storage Vice screw...
  • Page 9 055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 ON/OFF SWITCH PACKAGE CONTENTS The handle contains the trigger switch. The wheel is lowered into the material by pushing Description Qty. Illustration down on the handle. The abrasive wheel will return to its upright positon when the handle is released.
  • Page 10 • The depth stop is lowered by turning the depth stop bolt clockwise and raised by turning the bolt counter-clockwise. • Press down on the D-handle (2) to lower the wheel (3) then check clearance and maximum SELECTING THE WORK SURFACE cutting distance (distance from adjustable stationary vise where wheel enters) to front •...
  • Page 11 055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 CHECKING THE LOWER WHEEL GUARD (Fig. 4-5) CHECKING THE ARBOUR BOLT (Fig. 6-7) The lower wheel guard must be checked to ensure it It is important to check the arbour bolt to make sure is working properly.
  • Page 12 055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 USING THE MITRE GAUGE (Fig. 8) ADJUSTING THE WIDTH OF CUT (Fig. 11) The mitre gauge (1) is located at the rear of the The mitre gauge can be set using one of two slots chop saw.
  • Page 13 055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 WARNING! APPLICATIONS For safety reasons, the operator must read the sections of this Owner’s Manual You may use this tool for the purposes listed below: entitled “SAFETY GUIDELINES” and “ELECTRICAL SAFETY” before using this chop saw.
  • Page 14 055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 CUTTING WITH THE CHOP SAW WARNING! Many sparks will be generated as soon as the abrasive wheel touches the A cut-off is made by cutting across the width of the material. A straight cross cut is made material.
  • Page 15 055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 WARNING! inner flange is against the abrasive wheel. When servicing, use only indentical replacement parts. The use of any other part • Clean the outer flange and small flange then slide may create a hazard or cause product damage.
  • Page 16 055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 WARNING! STORAGE OF THE ARBOUR WRENCH (Fig. 18) Reset the depth stop by referring to the section “SETTING THE DEPTH STOP”. Store the arbour wrench (1) on the front of the chop The new blade will be larger and will damage the work surface if the depth stop in not saw when not in use, as shown in Fig.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Possible Causes Solution Machine is noisy • Motor needs attention. • Have the motor checked PROBLEM Possible Causes Solution when running. at your nearest authorized service centre. Machine does not • Power cord not plugged in.

  • Page 18: Parts List

    055-2702-8 | contact us 1-888-670-6682 PARTS LIST Description Qty. Description Qty. Screw M5 x 50 Screw M6 x 16 Handle Connection shaft (B) Motor assembly Screw M6 x 12 Mitre gauge lock handle Spring washer 5 Spring pin (A)
  • Page 19 Neither the retailer, Maximum Canada, nor the manufacturer shall be liable for any other expense, loss or damage, including, without limitation, any indirect, incidental,...

  • Page 20: Warranty

    In addition to the 5-Year Limited Warranty, this MAXIMUM product is covered by our: 1-Year Repair Warranty Maximum Canada will maintain this product and replace critical parts which have worn beyond reasonable use through normal use of such product, any time during the first...