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MasterCraft 055-6742-8 Instruction Manual

Table saw with fold 'n' roll stand
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model no. 055-6742-8
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IMPORTANT:
Please read this manual carefully before using this table
saw and save it for reference.
TABLE SAW WITH
FOLD 'N' ROLL STAND
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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Jeremy Seller
April 16, 2025

Good morning. I am writing to inquire about the possibility of replacing a part on my Mastercraft Table saw. Model# 055-6742-8 W/slideing table

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Mr. Anderson
May 8, 2025

You can replace a part on your MasterCraft Table Saw model 055-6742-8 with a sliding table, but only with Mastercraft replacement parts. Repairs or replacements of electrical parts must be done by a qualified service technician to avoid hazards.

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Raymond Lemaire
April 8, 2025

I need to know if we can order parts for the saw #055-6742-8. I would need the height/bevel adjusting wheel

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  • Page 1 055-6742-8 TABLE SAW WITH FOLD 'N' ROLL STAND IMPORTANT: INSTRUCTION Please read this manual carefully before using this table MANUAL saw and save it for reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Start Guide Specifications Safety Guidelines Know Your Table Saw Assembly Instructions 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.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 SPECIFICATIONS • Place the table saw on top of the stand and align the mounting holes at the base of the Motor 120 V AC, 60 Hz, 15A table saw with corresponding holes in the...

  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines

    055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 SAFETY GUIDELINES 2) Electrical safety Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any • This manual contains information that relates to PROTECTING PERSONAL SAFETY and PREVENTING adaptor plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools.
  • Page 5 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 WARNING! Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any power tool that cannot • Do not operate the saw without the proper blade guard in place for all through cut operations. Make be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
  • Page 6 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Do not abuse cord. Never yank cord to disconnect from receptacle. Keep cord away from heat, oil, and workpiece can cause kickback or stall the motor. • sharp edges. • Use the right tool. Don’t force the tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a purpose not intended.
  • Page 7 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Keep tool dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never Make sure the saw blade is not contacting the guard, riving knife or the workpiece before •...
  • Page 8 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Feed workpiece at an even pace. Do not bend or twist the workpiece. If jamming occurs, turn the tool Keep saw blades clean, sharp, and with sufficient set. Never use warped saw blades or saw •...
  • Page 9 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Use an auxiliary fence in contact with the table top when ripping workpieces less than 1/16" • 3. Keeping spreader, anti-kickback pawls, and blade guard in place and operating. (2 mm) thick. A thin workpiece may wedge under the rip fence and create a kickback. Support large 4.
  • Page 10 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 The table below shows the correct size to use, depending on the cord length and nameplate amperage rating. DOUBLE INSULATION If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
  • Page 11 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Description Description Out-feed support Dust extraction port Riving knife Blade guard storage Blade guard Anti-kickback pawls storage Sub fence Rubber levelling pad Table insert Roller wheel Rip fence locking hanlde Mitre gauge storage...
  • Page 12 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Bevel locking lever: Work table: This lever, under the work table surface on the front of the cabinet, locks the angle setting of the blade. The surface to which the workpiece is attached while cutting.
  • Page 13 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Causes of kickback: PACKAGE CONTENTS Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, causing the workpiece to be kicked back toward the FOR TABLE SAW operator with great force and speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose from the workpiece and come into contact with the blade.
  • Page 14 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Description Qty. Illustration Description Qty. Illustration Dado table insert Hex bolts M8 x 35 and flat washers 8 Right extension table Push stick Rear out-feed support Blade wrenches Extension poles and locating seats...
  • Page 15 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 UNPACKING Description Qty. Illustration Do not use this product if any parts of the package contents are already assembled to your product when you unpack it. Package contents are not assembled to the product by the manufacturer and require customer Hex bolts M6 x 16, flat washers 6 and...
  • Page 16 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Place the table saw on top of the stand and align ATTACH THE ROLLER WHEELS TO THE STAND (Fig. 2b) the mounting holes at the base of the table saw with •...
  • Page 17 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 REMOVE/REPLACE/ALIGN THE TABLE INSERT • Raise the saw blade to the uppermost position by (Fig. 4a-4b) turning the height-adjusting handle clockwise. • Lock the blade by turning bevel locking lever • Turn the height-adjusting knob counter-clockwise to clockwise.
  • Page 18 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Turn saw off and unplug saw. ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS INSTALLATION • Lower the saw blade and remove the table insert. (Fig. 7) • Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely locked. Anti-kickback pawls should only be installed for through Turn height-adjusting knob clockwise to raise blade cuts.
  • Page 19 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 BLADE GUARD INSTALLATION (Fig. 8a-8b) RIP FENCE INSTALLATION AND USE (Fig. 9a-9b) • Turn saw off and unplug saw. • Pull out the knob (1) on the blade guard and place the INSTALLATION: pins (2, 3) on the blade guard (4) into the slots (5, 6) •...
  • Page 20 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 CHECK THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE MITRE GAUGE INSTALLATION AND USE TO THE BLADE (Fig. 10) (Fig. 12a-12c) • Unplug the saw. INSTALLATION: • Remove the blade guard assembly and anti-kickback The mitre gauge (1) can be installed on each mitre gauge pawls assembly.
  • Page 21 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 INSTALL THE RIGHT EXTENSION TABLE • Thread the locking knobs (4) into the holes under the (Fig. 14) work table and tighten them. • Thread the two stop screws (5) into the holes located •...
  • Page 22 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 CHANGE BLADE ANGLE (BEVEL) (Fig. 19) • Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the height-adjusting knob clockwise. • Loosen the bevel locking lever (1) counter-clockwise. • Using a framing square (1), set the blade to exactly •...
  • Page 23 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 INSTALL BLADE GUARD STORAGE AND STORE THE TABLE SAW ACCESSORIES ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS STORAGE (Fig. 24) (Fig. 22a-22b) The table saw has four convenient storage areas (one on each side and rear of the saw cabinet and right side of •...
  • Page 24 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Rest the right side of the stand onto the floor with the • Rest the left side of the stand onto the floor. Loosen help of roller wheels (3). the two stand leg-locking knobs (3) on the right side •...
  • Page 25 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 WARNING! WARNING! To reduce the risk of serious personal injury, turn unit off and unplug the tool before making any Never operate the saw with the blade guard removed except for dado and other non-through cuts.
  • Page 26 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 AVOIDING KICKBACK ON/OFF SWITCH AND OVERLOAD RESET BUTTON (Fig. 27) Kickback can be avoided by taking following proper precautions: • Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece by •...
  • Page 27 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 HOW TO MAKE AN ADDITIONAL PUSH STICK Featherboards Included standard push stick (Fig. 28a-28b) A featherboard is a device used to help control the workpiece by guiding it securely against the table or rip fence.
  • Page 28 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 AUXILIARY FENCE WARNING! DO NOT attempt to make any cuts not covered here. An auxiliary fence is a device used to close the gap between rip fence and working table. ALWAYS make and use an auxiliary fence when ripping material 1/8"...
  • Page 29 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • The blade provided with the saw is a high-quality combination blade suitable for ripping and cross cut Cross cuts are straight 90° cuts made across the grain of the workpiece. The wood is fed into the cut at a operations.
  • Page 30 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 MAKING A RIP CUT MAKING A BEVEL CROSS CUT WARNING! WARNING! Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious Make sure the blade guard assembly is installed and working properly to avoid possible serious injury.
  • Page 31 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 MAKING A NON-THROUGH CUT • Set blade to correct depth for workpiece. • Position the rip fence the desired distance from the blade for the cut and securely lock the handle. Non-through cuts (made with a standard 10" (25.4 cm) blade) can be made with the grain (ripping) or across •...
  • Page 32 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Set the blade to the correct depth for the workpiece. • Mount the dado blade, according to manufacturer instructions, using the blade and chippers appropriate • Depending on the shape and size of the wood, use either the rip fence or mitre gauge.

  • Page 33: Maintenance

    055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING! When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other part may create a hazard or cause product damage. Problem Possible Causes Solution Saw will not start. • Overload tripped.
  • Page 34 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Problem Possible Causes Solution Material kicked back from • Rip fence out of adjustment. • Align rip fence with mitre gauge blade. slot. • Riving knife not aligned with blade. • Align riving knife with blade.
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  • Page 37: Parts List

    055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 PARTS LIST Description Qty. Description Qty. Roller wheel Reinforced side panels Screw M6 x 16 Screw M5 x 12 Spring washer 6 Screw ST 4.2 x 13 Flat washer 6 Screw ST 4.2 x 19...
  • Page 38 055-6742-8 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Description Qty. Description Qty. Description Qty. Description Qty. Hex bolt M8 x 40 Lock plate (B) Fixed base Screw M5 x 16 Big flat washer 4 Screw ST4.2 x 8 Slider Gear cover...

  • Page 39: Warranty

    Description Qty. Description Qty. This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of original retail purchase against Knob Screw M4 x 6 defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following component: Sub profile...