MasterCraft 055-6737-2 User Manual

TABLE SAW
WITH DUAL EXTENSION WINGS
055-6737-2
User Manual
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WARNING: ALWAYS KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN, UNCLUTTERED, AND WELL LIT. DO NOT WORK ON FLOOR SURFACES THAT ARE SLIPPERY FROM SAWDUST OR WAX.
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KEEPING THE AREA CLEAN (FIG. 4)
Sawdust and wood chips that fall under the saw will accumulate on the floor. Make it a practice to pick up and discard this dust when you have completed cutting.
BLADE RAISING/TILTING HANDWHEEL (FIG. 5)
Attach the blade tilting wheel (1) into the fix pole (3). Assemble the height adjustment rock (2) to the height regulating bolt (3). Use the screw and washer to lock the height adjustment rock.
RIP FENCE (FIG. 6)
1. Lift the rip fence handle (1) until the rear fence clamp (2) is fully extended.
2. Place the rip fence on the saw table, and push down on the rip fence handle (1) in order to lock it.
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INSTALL THE BLADE TO THE ARBOR (FIG. 7, 8 & 9)
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM AN ACCIDENTAL STARTUP, VERIFY THAT THE
SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THE PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET. IN ORDER TO AVOID SERIOUS INJURY, THE TABLE INSERT MUST BE LEVEL WITH THE TABLE. IF THE TABLE INSERT IS NOT LEVEL WITH THE TABLE, ADJUST THE SCREW (3) UNTIL IT IS LEVEL WITH THE TABLE. TURN THE SCREW COUNTER-CLOCK WISE TO RAISE THE INSERT, OR TURN IT CLOCKWISE TO LOWER THE INSERT.
WARNING: MAKE SURE THE SAW BLADE, ARBOR FLANGE, AND NUT ARE PROPERLY SEATED, AND VERIFY THAT THE ARBOR NUT IS TIGHT.
1. Remove the table insert (1) by inserting the finger into the hole (2 & 3) (see Fig. 7).
2. Raise the saw blade arbor (4) to its maximum height by turning the blade raising hand wheel counter-clockwise (see Fig. 8). Remove the arbor nut (5) and the outer flange (6) from the saw arbor.
3. Place the saw blade on the arbor, making sure the teeth of the blade point DOWN at the front of the table.
4. Place the flange (6) and the arbor nut (5) on the arbor, and tighten the nut as far as possible by hand, making sure the saw blade is firmly seated against the inner flange (7) (see Fig. 8). NOTE: Make sure the large flat surfaces of the flange and the nut face INWARD, toward the saw blade.
5. Place the jaws of the open-ended wrench (8) on the flats of the saw arbor in order to prevent the arbor from turning while tightening. Tighten the arbor nut by turning it clockwise using the box end of the wrench (9) (See Fig. 9).
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ASSEMBLE THE BLADE GUARD AND THE SPLITTER (FIG. 10, 11, 12)
WARNING: TO AVOID INJURY FROM AN ACCIDENTAL STARTUP, VERIFY THAT THE
SWITCH IS IN THE “OFF” POSITION AND THE PLUG IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE OUTLET.
WARNING: Improper splitter alignment can cause kickback and serious injury.
MAKE SURE THE SAW IS DISCONNECTED FROM THE POWER SOURCE WHEN INSTALLING THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ASSEMBLIES.
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1. Use the handwheel to set the blade to the maximum height and to set the tilt to 0° on the bevel scale. Lock the
blade bevel locking knob.
3. Insert the blade guard assembly (1) into the splitter bracket, as shown. (Fig. 11)
4. Using a straight edge (2), verify whether the blade guard splitter (3) is aligned with the saw blade (4), with the straight edge lying between the teeth of the blade. (Fig. 12)
NOTE: The blade guard and splitter must always be correctly aligned so that the cut workpiece will pass on either side of the splitter without binding or twisting to the side.
2. After loosing the knob (6),press the device(5),the splitter (7) should be at the highest position(Fig.10)
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INSTALL THE TABLE EXTENSIONS (FIG. 13)
INSTALL THE TABLE EXTENSION FENCE (FIG. 15)
1. Loosen the screw (1) before installing table side extension. NOTE: Make sure the front mounting tube has the measuring scale visible from the front of the saw.
2. Loosen the two clamp bolts (2) on the two extension tube brackets.
3. Insert the table extension mounting tubes (3) into the two matching holes.
4. Slide the table extension toward the table until it rests against the saw table.
5. Tighten the two clamp bolts.
6. Thread the stop screw (1) into the hole of the extension tube (3).
7. Install the left hand table side extension the same manner.
NOTE:
A. For right ripping short workpieces, the right extension fence must be extension shortest position. For left ripping short workpieces, the left extension fence must be installed in the shortest position (Fig.15).
B. For right ripping long workpieces, the right extension fence can be installed in the extension position (Fig. 14). For left ripping long workpieces, the left extension fence must be installed in the extension position.
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WARNING: To avoid injury from an accidental startup, verify that the switch is in the “off” position and the plug is not connected to the outlet.
WARNING: Failure to properly align the fence can cause kickback and serious injury.
ADJUST THE TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. 16)
NOTE: The table extension can be installed
on the right side of the table or on the left side of the table, as needed, in order to support a long workpiece.
To adjust the position of the table Extension.
1. Loosen the two clamp bolts (5) on the two extension tube brackets.
2. Slide the extension tubes in or out, until the scale on the front tube positioned at the desired distance.Tighten the two clamp bolts.
3. To adjust the fence position, loosen the lock handles (5) and position the auxiliary fence (6).
4. Tighten the lock handles (5).
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ADJUSTING THE RIP FENCE INDICATOR (FIG. 17)
1. The rip fence indicator (6) points to the measurement scale (8).The scale shows the distance from the side of the fence closest to blade.
2. Measure the actual distance with a ruler. If there is a difference between the measurement and the indicator, adjust the indicator (6).
3. Loosen the screw (7), and slide the indicator to the correct measurement on the scale. Tighten the screw, and re-measure with the ruler.
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ADJUST THE RIP FENCE (FIG. 17)
1. The fence (1) is moved by lifting the handle (2) and sliding the fence to the desired location. Pushing down on the handle locks the fence in place.
2. Position the fence on the right side of the table, along the edge of the mitre gauge groove.
3. Lock the fence handle. The fence should be parallel with the mitre gauge groove.
4. If adjustment is needed in order to make the fence parallel to the groove, follow these steps:
• Loosen the two bolts (3), and lift the handle (2).
• Hold the fence bracket (4) firmly against the front of the saw table. Move the far end of the fence
until it is parallel with the mitre gauge groove.
• Push the handle down to lock it, and tighten both screws.
5. If fence is loose when the handle is in the locked (down) position, follow these steps:
• Lift the handle (2) and turn the adjusting nut (5) clockwise until the rear clamp is snug. Do not turn the adjusting screw more than 1/4 turn at a time.
• Over-tightening the adjusting screw could bend the rear clamping lever, which may cause the fence to come out of alignment.
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ADJUST THE MITRE GAUGE (FIG. 18)
1. Loosen the lock handle (1) in order to allow the mitre body (2) to rotate freely (Fig.18). Position the mitre body at 90°, so that the positive detent secures its position. Tighten the lock handle in order to hold the mitre body in position.
2. If the pointer (3) requires adjustment, loosen the two screws under the pointer using a screwdriver. Adjust the pointer to 90° on the scale, and then firmly tighten both adjusting screws.
3. To change angles on the mitre gauge, loosen the lock handle (1) and rotate the mitre body to the desired angle, as indicated by the scale. Secure in position by tightening the lock handle.
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ADJUSTING THE 90° AND 45° POSITIVE STOPS (FIG. 19, 20)
This saw has positive stops that will quickly position the saw blade at 90° to the table. Make adjustments only if necessary.
90°Stop (FIG. 19)
1. Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the control handle counter-clockwise.
2. Loosen the bevel angle locking knob.
3. Tilt the blade to the 90° (0°) bevel.
4. Using a square (1), verify that the blade is at a 90° (0°) angle to the table top.
5. If blade is not at a 90° (0°) angle to the table, back off the adjustment screw (2).
6. Loosen the bevel locking knob and square the blade 90° (0°) to the table.
7. Once the blade is at a 90° (0°) angle to the table top, tighten the bevel angle locking knob.
8. Carefully tighten the adjusting screw (2) until it touches the bevel stop.
DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
9. Verify that the blade is still aligned at 90° (0°).
45°Stop 45° BEVEL STOP (FIG. 20)
1. Raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the control handle counter-clockwise.
2. Loosen the bevel angle locking knob.
3. Tilt the blade to the 45° bevel.
4. Using a square (1), verify that the blade is at a 45° angle to the table top.
5. If blade is not at a 45° angle to the table, back off the adjustment screw (2).
6. Loosen the bevel locking knob and set the blade at a 45° angle to the table.
7. Once the blade is at a 45° angle to the table top, tighten the bevel angle locking knob.
8. Carefully tighten the adjusting screw (2) until it touches the bevel stop. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
9. Verify that the blade is still aligned at 45°.
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CAUTION: TO PREVENT PERSONAL INJURY:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER SOURCE WHEN MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS.
THIS ADJUSTMENT MUST BE CORRECT, OR KICKBACK COULD RESULT IN A SERIOUS INJURY AND INABILITY TO MAKE ACCURATE CUTS.
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BLADE TILT POINTER
1. When the blade is positioned at 90°, adjust the blade tilt pointer read 0° on the scale.
2. Loosen the holding screw, position the pointer over the 0°, and tighten the screw. NOTE: Make a trial cut on a scrap piece of wood before making critical cuts. Measure for exactness.
The ON/OFF switch has a removable key. With the key removed from the switch, unauthorized and hazardous use by children and others is minimized.
1. To turn the saw ON, insert the key (2) into the slot in the switch (1). Move the switch upward to the ON position.
2. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the end (or yellow part) of the toggle switch (2) and pull it out.
4. The switch will not operate with the switch key removed.
5. If the switch key is removed while the saw is running, it can be turned OFF, but it cannot be restarted without inserting the switch key (2).
WARNING: In order to avoid injury, the on/off switch should be in the off position and the plug should be removed from the power source while the motor is cooling down. This will prevent accidental startup when the reset button is pushed.Overheating may be caused by misaligned parts or by a dull blade. Inspect the saw for proper setup before using it again.
VI. Operating instructions
BASIC SAW OPERATIONS RAISE THE BLADE (FIG.21)
TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. 21)
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. 22)
OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. 22)
In order to raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation handwheel (1) to the desired blade height, and then tighten the lock knob (2) in order to maintain the desired blade angle.
1. In order to tilt the saw blade for bevel cutting, loosen the lock knob (2) and turn the blade tilt handwheel (3).
2. Tighten the lock knob (2) in order to secure the blade at the proper angle.
This saw has a reset overload relay button (3) that will restart the motor after it shuts off due to overloading or low voltage. If the motor stops during operation, turn the ON/OFF switch to the OFF position. Wait approximately five minutes for the motor to cool off, and then push the reset button (3) and turn the switch to the ON position.
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CAUTION! HAVE YOU READ GENERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES FOR THE TABLE SAW BEFORE OPERATING THIS SAW YOUR SAFETY DEPENDS ON IT. VERIFY THE FOLLOWING EVERY TIME THE SAW IS USED:
1. THE BLADE IS TIGHT.
2. THE BEVEL ANGLE LOCKING KNOB IS TIGHT.
3. IF RIPPING, THE FENCE LOCKING KNOB IS TIGHT, AND THE FENCE IS PARALLEL, AND THE MITRE GAUGE KNOB IS TIGHT.
4. IF CROSSCUTTING, THE MITRE GAUGE KNOB IS TIGHT.
5. THE BLADE GUARD AND SPLITTER ARE IN PLACE, AND ARE WORKING PROPERLY.
6. SAFETY GLASSES ARE BEING WORN. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE SAFETY RULES CAN GREATLY INCREASE THE CHANCES OF INJURY.
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USING THE TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. 23)
1. Unlock the table extension knob (2) on the two extension tube brackets.
2. Slide the extension tubes in or out until the scale on the front tube is positioned at the desired distance. Lock the table extension clamp bolts (2).
3. To adjust fence position, loosen lock handles (2) and position auxiliary fence (1).
4. Tighten lock handles (2).
Before using the table saw, polish the table with an automotive wax in order to keep it clean and make it easier to slide the workpiece.
There are two basic types of table saw cuts: ripping and crosscutting. In general, ripping means cutting with the grain, along the length of the workpiece. Crosscutting means either cutting across the width or across the grain of the workpiece. However, with man made materials, this distinction can be difficult to make. Therefore, cutting a piece of wood to a different width is ripping, and cutting across the short dimension is crosscutting. Neither ripping nor crosscutting operations can be performed safety freehand: ripping requires the use of the rip fence, and crosscutting requires the use of the mitre gauge.
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