Dual-bevel sliding
compound mitre saw
with laser line (20 pages)
Summary of Contents for MasterCraft 055-6762-0
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055-6762-0 COMPOUND MITRE SAW INSTRUCTION IMPORTANT: MANUAL Please read this manual carefully before using this mitre saw and save it for reference...
TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY GUIDELINES KEY PARTS DIAGRAM ASSEMbLY AND ADJUSTMENTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 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 1-800-689-9928.
055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 SPECIFICATIONS SAFETY GUIDELINES Motor 120V AC, 60 Hz 15A • Keep guards in place and in working order. Speed 5000 RPM (no load) • Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting blade 10”...
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Never stand on tool. Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if something unintentionally • Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded.
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Be sure to turn the tool off and wait for the saw blade to stop before moving the workpiece or • Never hold a workpiece by hand if it is too small to be clamped. Always keep your hands clear changing settings.
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Description Description condition that may affect the tool’s operation. A guard or other part that is damaged should be properly Switch handle repaired or replaced by a qualified person. Mitre scale On/Off trigger switch Positive mitre stop Save these instructions.
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE Description Description Spindle lock Lock-down pin Removing blade (Fig. 1 to 4) Blade Bevel lock knob • Unplug the tool from the power source. Motor Bevel scale Work clamp Table •...
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 INSTALLING THE DUST BAG • Place the out flange against the blade and on the (Fig. 5) arbor. Thread the blade bolt onto the arbor in a • Squeeze the metal collar wings on the dust bag.
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • If the blade is not 90° square with the table, loosen the bevel lock knob, tilt the cutting head to the left, Mitre Angle Pointer Adjustment (Fig. 6) loosen the locknut (4) and turn the bevel angle adjustment bolt (3) in or out with a 4 mm hex wrench •...
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 UNLOCKING AND LOCKING THE CUTTING BENCH MOUNTING (Fig. 12) HEAD (Fig. 11) This tool should be bolted with four bolts to a level and stable surface using the bolt holes (1) provided in the tool’s To unlock: Press and lightly hold down the cutting head.
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 MITRE CUT (Fig. 15) CUTTING WARPED MATERIAL (Fig. 18) • When a mitre cut is required, unlock the table by When cutting warped material, be sure that the convex side turning the mitre handle (1) counterclockwise.
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Bevel/Mitre Settings (when the angle between the walls equals 90°) • Reduce splintering by taping the cut area prior to making cut. Mark cut line directly on the tape. • Splintering typically happens due to wrong blade application and thinness of the material.
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 CROWN MOULDING CHART 52/38° CROWN MOULDING 45/45° CROWN MOULDING To aid in the correct setting, the compound angle setting chart below has been Angle Between Mitre Setting Bevel Setting Mitre Setting Bevel Setting provided.
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 SAWDUST 52/38° CROWN MOULDING 45/45° CROWN MOULDING Periodically, sawdust will accumulate under the table and base. This could cause difficulty in the movement Angle Between Mitre Setting Bevel Setting Mitre Setting Bevel Setting of the table when setting up a mitre cut.
055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 This will avoid a break-in period that reduces motor SUGGESTED COrrECTIVE performance and increases wear. PrOBLEM PrOBABLE CAUSE ACTION LUBRICATION (Fig. 24) Motor brushes not sealed or lightly Inspect/clean/replace brushes All the motor bearings in this tool are lubricated with a...
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 MASTERCRAFT 10” (25.4 cm) COMPOUND MITRE SAW ® When servicing the Mastercraft ® Compound Mitre Saw, use only Mastercraft ® replacement parts. The use of any other parts may cause damage to the product. All servicing of the mitre saw should be performed by a qualified service technician.
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055-6762-0 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Description Description Description Description Rating label Support Clamp screw knob Fence Warning label Socket head cap screw Clamp arm Screw Locknut Washer Clamp lock knob Hex key Washer Bevel angle indication label Clamp rod...
3-Year Limited Warranty Additional Limitations This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of original retail purchase This warranty applies only to the original purchaser and may not be transferred. Neither the retailer nor...
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Hello, I have a older miter saw 055-6762-0 that is missing the bevel lock knob, can you provide the part # and how I can order a new one, thanks