TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Start Guide Specifications Safety Guidelines Know Your Chop 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.
055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 SPECIFICATIONS • To turn the chop saw on, depress the ON/OFF switch (1) located in the “D” Motor 120 V, 60 Hz, 15 A handle (2) portion of the machine arm. Speed 3300 RPM (no load) •...
055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 SAFETY GUIDELINES • Avoid contact between the operator’s body and grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if the operator’s body is grounded.
055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 • Make sure the guard is installed and in proper working order before operating the chop saw. • Inspect the tool for misalignment or binding of moving parts, broken parts, and any other condition that may affect the operation of the tool.
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055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord having an equipment-grounding Recommended size for extension cords conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed...
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055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 Lower Wheel Guard PACKAGE CONTENTS The lower wheel guard provides protection from each side of the wheel. Contact with the material causes the Description Qty. Illustration lower wheel guard to raise over the upper wheel guard as the abrasive wheel is lowered into the material.
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055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 SETTING THE DEPTH STOP (Fig. 3) • Lift the machine arm by the handle. Hand pressure should remain on the “D” handle to prevent sudden The maximum cut depth is controlled by adjusting the rise upon release of the head lock button.
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055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 CHECKING THE LOWER WHEEL GUARD (Fig. 4-5) CHECKING THE ARBOUR BOLT (Fig. 6-8) The lower wheel guard must be checked to ensure it is It is important to check the arbour bolt to make sure the working properly.
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055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 USING THE MITRE GAUGE (Fig. 9) ADJUSTING THE WIDTH OF CUT (Fig. 12) The mitre gauge (1) is located at the rear of the chop The mitre gauge can be repositioned by positioned the saw.
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055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 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.
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055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 CUTTING WITH THE CHOP SAW • When the cut is complete, release the ON/OFF switch and allow the wheel to stop rotating before raising the wheel out of material. A cut-off is made by cutting across the width of the material. A straight cross cut is made with the mitre gauge set at the zero degree position.
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055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 WARNING! inner flange (10) from the arbour (11). (Fig. 18) When servicing, use only indentical replacement parts. The use of any other part may • Use a clean dry brush or cloth to carefully remove all create a hazard or cause product damage.
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055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 STORAGE OF THE ARBOUR WRENCH (Fig. 20) NOTE: Arbour bolt has right-hand threads. Turn arbour bolt clockwise to tighten. Store the arbour wrench (1) on the rear of the chop saw when not in use, as shown in Fig. 20.
055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM Possible Causes Solution Machine is noisy when • Motor needs attention. • Have the motor checked at your PROBLEM Possible Causes Solution running. nearest authorized service centre. Machine does not start.
055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 PARTS LIST Description Description Locking nut M8 Liner Washer B Hexagon screw 8 x 18 Cross screw M6 x 16 Vice screw Flat washer 6 Spring pin 5 x 20 Rubber foot Vice handle...
055-4500-6 | contact us 1-800-689-9928 3-Year Limited Warranty This Mastercraft product is guaranteed for a period of 3 years from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials, except for the following component: Component A: Accessories, which are guaranteed for a period of 1-year from the date of original retail purchase against defects in workmanship and materials.
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