Cutting Depth Adjustment; Setting For Bevel Cuts; Plunge Cuts; Sawing According To Tracings - Mafell MT 55 cc Operating Instructions Manual

5.3 Cutting depth adjustment

The cutting depth is continuously variable between 0
and 57 mm (0 to 2 ¼ in.), graduated in 1 mm steps.
Proceed as follows:
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Adjust the indicator 10 (Fig. 4) by turning it into
the top or bottom position, depending on whether
you are working with or without the guide rail.
•
Set the cutting depth with the depth stop 11
according to the scale. The limit stop has a 1 mm
latching mechanism.
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In order to set intermediate measurements, you
can turn the cylinder screw 12 (Fig. 4) with the
Allen key 4 (retaining bracket Fig. 2). One turn
corresponds to 1 mm change in cutting depth.
Always set the cutting depth
approx. 2 to 5 mm (5/64 to 13/64
in.) larger than the material
thickness to be cut.

5.4 Setting for bevel cuts

For bevel cuts, the saw unit can be set to any angle
between 0 °and 45°.
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Unfasten the wing screw 13 (Fig. 4).
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Adjust the angle according to the scale on the
segment for tilting.
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Afterwards, tighten the wing screw 13.
In addition, the machine can be tilted to -1° or 48°.
•
To tilt to -1°, pull the slide bar 14 (Fig. 4)
backwards in the direction of the arrow and hold
on to it.
•
Tilt the machine to -1°.
•
To tilt the machine to 48°, press the limit stop 15
(Fig. 3) downwards.
•
Tilt the machine to 48°.
•
45° and 0°- limit stop are automatically reset
after they have been traversed.

5.5 Plunge cuts

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The markings 16 (Fig. 1) on the bottom saw
guard and on the slide bar serve as orientation
for the cutting area of the completely plunged
saw blade if the guide rail (special accessories)
is used.

5.6 Sawing according to tracings

The figure is equipped with a tracked score indicator
17 (Fig. 1) both for straight cuts and for bevel cuts. This
tracing edge corresponds to the saw blade's inside.
•
Secure the workpiece against shifting and
arrange the workpiece supports such that the
saw blade is running freely underneath the
workpiece.
•
Hold the machine by its handle and place the
front part of its base plate onto the workpiece.
•
Switch on the plunge cut saw (see Chapter 5.2).
Plunge to the set cutting depth and slide the
machine evenly forward in the direction of the cut.
•
When the cut is completed, switch off the saw by
releasing the gearshift lever 8 (Fig. 4). Tilt the
saw unit back into the top locked position.

5.7 Sawing with parallel guide fence

When making parallel cuts, the parallel guide fence 18
(Fig. 1) serves to saw parallel to an already existing
edge. The guide fence can be attached to the left or
right of the machine. The cutting range on the right-
hand side amounts to approx. 140 mm (5 ½ in.) and on
the left-hand side to approx. 295 mm (11 5/8 in.).
•
Once you have unfastened the wing screws you
can adjust the cutting width 19 (Fig. 2) by moving
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Danger
Risk of backlash during plunge
cuts! Prior to plunging, place the
machine with the rear edge of its
base plate against a limit stop
fastened on the workpiece. When
using the guide rail (special
accessories) you must fasten the
limit stop available as special
accessory on the guide rail. Keep
a firm hold on the machine handle
during plunging and push the saw
lightly forward!