Wen CT1065 Instruction Manual
MODEL CT1065
6.5-INCH TRACK SAW
Instruction Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Specifications ........................................................................................... 2
Introduction ............................................................................................. 3
General Safety Rules ................................................................................ 4
Specific Safety Rules for Your Track Saw ................................................. 6
Electrical Information ............................................................................... 9
Unpacking & Transportation ..................................................................10
Know Your Track Saw ............................................................................ 11
Assembly & Adjustments ....................................................................... 13
Operation ............................................................................................... 19
Troubleshooting Guide ...........................................................................22
Maintenance ........................................................................................... 23
Exploded View & Parts List .................................................................... 25
Warranty Statement ............................................................................... 28
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number CT1065
Motor 120V, 60Hz, 10A
No-Load Speed 5500 RPM
Blade Part Number CT1065B
Blade Size 6.5" (165mm) TCT
Arbor Size 20mm
Teeth 24T
Blade Thickness 1.6mm
Kerf 2.2mm
Blade Bevel 0° - 45°
90° without track 2.32" (59mm)
Cutting Capacity
Weight 12 lbs
Product Dimensions 12" x 9.5" x 9.5"
45° without track 1.65" (42mm)
90° with track 2.13" (54mm)
45° with track 1.50" (38mm)
INTRODUCTION
Thanks for purchasing the WEN Track Saw. We know you are excited to put your tool to work, but first, please
take a moment to read through the manual. Safe operation of this tool requires that you read and understand this
operator’s manual and all the labels affixed to the tool. This manual provides information regarding potential safety
concerns, as well as helpful assembly and operating instructions for your tool.
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL:
explanations with them deserve your careful attention and understanding. Always follow the safety pre
cautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal injury. However, please note that these
instructions and warnings are not substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
NOTE: The following safety information is not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.
WEN reserves the right to change this product and specifications at any time without prior notice.
Keep this manual available to all users during the entire life of the tool and review it frequently to
Indicates danger, warning, or caution. The safety symbols and the
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maximize safety for both yourself and others.
To purchase accessories for your tool, visit WENPRODUCTS.COM
100-inch Track with Adapters (Model No. CT9502)
4-piece Track Adapter Set (Model No. CT9011)
Pair of Track Clamps (Model No. CT992F)
NOTE:
The rubber strip (Part No. CT9502-001) and foam strips (Part No. CT9502-002) on your track
may wear down with use. This is normal and not covered under the two-year warranty. These parts are
available for purchase on wenproducts.com, just search their part numbers.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works.
WARNING:
this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in personal injury, electric shock, fire
and/or tool damage.
Read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions before using
WORK AREA SAFETY
1. KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIT. Cluttered
or dark areas invite accidents.
2. DO NOT OPERATE POWER TOOLS IN EXPLOSIVE
ATMOSPHERES, such as in the presence of flammable
liquids, gases or dust. Power tools create sparks which
may ignite the dust or fumes.
3. KEEP CHILDREN AND BYSTANDERS AWAY WHILE
OPERATING A POWER TOOL. Distractions can cause
you to lose control.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
1. POWER TOOL PLUGS MUST MATCH THE OUTLET.
Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapt
er plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock.
2. AVOID BODY CONTACT WITH EARTHED OR GROUND
ED SURFACES such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if
your body is earthed or grounded.
3. DO NOT EXPOSE POWER TOOLS TO RAIN OR WET
CONDITIONS. Water entering a power tool will increase
the risk of electric shock.
4. DO NOT ABUSE THE CORD. Never use the cord for
carrying, pulling or unplugging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges or moving parts.
Damaged or entangled cords increase the risk of electric
shock.
5. WHEN OPERATING A POWER TOOL OUTDOORS,
USE AN EXTENSION CORD SUITABLE FOR OUTDOOR
USE. Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces the
risk of electric shock.
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
6. IF OPERATING A POWER TOOL IN A DAMP LOCA
TION IS UNAVOIDABLE, USE A GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER (GFCI) PROTECTED SUPPLY. Use
of a GFCI reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. STAY ALERT, WATCH WHAT YOU ARE DOING AND
USE COMMON SENSE WHEN OPERATING A POWER
TOOL. Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication. A
moment of inattention while operating power tools may
result in serious personal injury.
2. USE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT. ALWAYS
WEAR EYE PROTECTION. Protective equipment such as
a respiratory mask, non-skid safety shoes and hearing
protection used for appropriate conditions will reduce
the risk of personal injury.
3. PREVENT UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting to power
source and/or battery pack, picking up or carrying the
tool. Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch
or energizing power tools that have the switch on invites
accidents.
4. REMOVE ANY ADJUSTING KEY OR WRENCH BE
FORE TURNING THE POWER TOOL ON. A wrench or a
key left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may
result in personal injury.
5. DO NOT OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and bal
ance at all times. This enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
6. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry. Keep your hair and clothing away from moving
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long hair can be caught
in moving parts.
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your item works.
WARNING:
this tool. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in personal injury, electric shock, fire
and/or tool damage.
7. IF DEVICES ARE PROVIDED FOR THE CONNECTION
OF DUST EXTRACTION AND COLLECTION FACILITIES,
ENSURE THESE ARE CONNECTED AND PROPERLY
USED. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
Read and understand all warnings, cautions and operating instructions before using
SAVE THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
7. USE THE POWER TOOL, ACCESSORIES AND TOOL
BITS ETC. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THESE INSTRUC
TIONS, taking into account the working conditions and
the work to be performed. Use of the power tool for op
erations different from those intended could result in a
hazardous situation.
POWER TOOL USE AND CARE
1. DO NOT FORCE THE POWER TOOL. Use the correct
power tool for your application. The correct power tool
will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it
was designed.
2. DO NOT USE THE POWER TOOL IF THE SWITCH
DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF. Any power tool that
cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and
must be repaired.
3. DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER SOURCE
AND/OR THE BATTERY PACK FROM THE POWER TOOL
BEFORE MAKING ANY ADJUSTMENTS, CHANGING AC
CESSORIES, OR STORING POWER TOOLS. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the
power tool accidentally.
4. STORE IDLE POWER TOOLS OUT OF THE REACH
OF CHILDREN AND DO NOT ALLOW PERSONS UNFA
MILIAR WITH THE POWER TOOL OR THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO OPERATE THE POWER TOOL. Power tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
5. MAINTAIN POWER TOOLS. Check for misalignment
or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the power tool’s opera
tion. If damaged, have the power tool repaired before
use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained
power tools.
6. KEEP CUTTING TOOLS SHARP AND CLEAN. Properly
maintained cutting tools with sharp cutting edges are
less likely to bind and are easier to control.
8. USE CLAMPS TO SECURE YOUR WORKPIECE TO A
STABLE SURFACE. Holding a workpiece by hand or us
ing your body to support it may lead to loss of control.
9. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
SERVICE
1. HAVE YOUR POWER TOOL SERVICED BY A QUALIFIED REPAIR PERSON USING ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. This will ensure that the safety of
the power tool is maintained.
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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding,
drilling, and other construction activities may contain
chemicals, including lead, known to the State of Califor
nia to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive
harm. Wash hands after handling. Some examples of
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these chemicals are:
• Lead from lead-based paints.
• Crystalline silica from bricks, cement, and other
masonry products.
• Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber.
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Your risk from these exposures varies depending on
how often you do this type of work. To reduce your ex
posure to these chemicals, work in a well-ventilated area
with approved safety equipment such as dust masks
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
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SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR TRACK SAW
WARNING:
tions and the warning labels.
Do not operate the track saw until you have read and understood the following instruc-
SAW BLADE SAFETY
1. Always wear protective gloves when handling saw
blades.
2. Only use blades with correct size and type for both
your track saw and your workpiece.
• The rated diameter of the saw blade is 6.5" with a
20mm arbor.
• The no-load speed of the track saw is 5500 RPM. The
maximum permissible speed of your saw blade should
always be higher than the no-load rotational speed of
the saw.
3. Never use damaged or deformed saw blades. Only
use sharp blades.
4. Install the saw blade in the correct orientation indi
cated in the instructions (see “Changing the Saw Blade”,
page 18).
5. Keep hands out of path of saw blade. Never use your
hands to remove sawdust, chips or workpiece near the
saw blade or the cutting path of the saw.
6. Never reach around saw blade or reach in back of the
saw blade.
7. Do not use blades made from high-speed steel, abra
sive blades, metal-cutting blades or masonry-cutting
blades. The guards of this saw are not designed to pro
tect against the failure of such blades.
8. The use of accessories or attachments not recom
mended by the manufacturer may result in a risk of personal injury.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Operate in a well ventilated area. Keep the floor area
around the track saw level and free of slippery substanc
es or other tripping hazards.
2. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles to protect your
eyes from sparks and saw dust. Use hearing protection
to protect yourself from hearing loss.
3. People with pacemakers should consult their
physician(s) before use. Electromagnetic fields in close
proximity to pacemakers could cause pacemaker inter
ference or pacemaker failure.
4. Wear work gloves when handling saw blades. DO NOT
wear gloves while operating the saw.
5. Sawdust is harmful to your health. Use NIOSH-ap
proved dust masks or other respiratory protection during operation and cleaning.
6. Always turn off and unplug the track saw before mak
ing any adjustments or repair tasks. Never adjust the
track saw or the workpiece while the saw is running.
7. Never use damaged or incorrect blade flanges or bolt.
The blade flanges and bolt were specially designed for
your saw, for optimum performance and safety of op
eration.
8. Do not use to cut metal, logs, tree limbs, or uneven
lumber. Inspect the workpiece and remove all nails and
other embedded objects prior to starting work.
9. Wet lumber, green (unseasoned) lumber, and pres
sure treated lumber all have an increased potential for
kickback and should only be cut with a blade specifically
designed for that lumber type. Wear a NIOSH-approved
respirator and have appropriate ventilation whenever
cutting pressure treated lumber.
PREPARING THE TRACK SAW
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1. When transporting the track saw, carry it by either the
handle or the base. Never carry the device by its guards
or its accessories. Make sure that the blade is fully cov
ered by the blade cover and not exposed.
2. Securely slide the track saw onto the track before op
erating.
3. Examine the track saw for any damaged or missing
parts. Replace or repair damaged parts before operation. Periodically check that all nuts, bolts and other fasteners are properly tightened.
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WARNING:
tions and the warning labels.
Do not operate the track saw until you have read and understood the following instruc-
SECURE YOUR WORKPIECE
1. To avoid blade binding or loss of control, always secure the workpiece to a stable platform, ensuring that
body exposure is minimized. Use clamps to secure the
workpiece. Never perform any operation freehand.
2. Ensure that work is correctly supported. Large panels
may sag under their own weight and bind the saw blade.
Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides,
close to the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
3. For accuracy of cut, and to avoid blade binding, al
ways use a rip fence or straight edge guide.
4. Never hand-hold a workpiece that is too small to be
clamped, as it can be launched away and cause inju
ry. Use proper support and guides to secure the small
workpiece.
DURING CUTTING OPERATIONS
1. Always stand to one side when operating the saw.
Never have any part of the body in line with the path of
the saw. Never hold a workpiece in your hand or across
your legs while cutting.
2. Ensure hands are away from the cutting area and
blade. Keep one hand on the rear handle, and the other
on the front grip. If both hands are holding the tool they
cannot be cut by the blade.
3. Feed work into the blade against the direction of rota
tion of the blade only.
4. If you are interrupted when operating the saw, com
plete the process and switch the saw off before looking
up.
5. Power tools must always be held by the insulated
gripping surfaces when performing an operation, ensur
ing protection if the cutting tool makes contact with its
own cord or hidden wiring. Contact with a ‘live’ wire will
make exposed metal parts of the power tool ‘live’ and
shock the operator if the insulated gripping surfaces are
not used.
6. Do not use the track saw unless all guards are in
place. Do not operate with any guard disabled, dam
aged, or removed. Moving guards must move freely and
close instantly.
7. Turn on the track saw and let it reach full speed, then
slowly slide the saw into the workpiece. This will help
produce safer and cleaner cuts.
8. Always push the saw blade forwards and away from
you. Do not pull the saw towards you, or move the saw
backwards while cutting. Do not apply any sideways or
twisting force to the blade while cutting.
9. Never cut more than one piece at a time. Do not stack
workpieces together. Do not attempt to cut material
thicker than specified on page 2 of this manual. Adjust
the cutting depth to the thickness of the workpiece (less
than a full tooth of the blade should be visible below the
workpiece).
10. If a cut does not extend to the edge of the workpiece,
or if the blade binds in the cut, allow the blade to come
to a complete stop and lift the saw out of the workpiece.
11. Turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before
moving workpiece or changing settings. Do not slow or
stop a blade with a piece of wood. Let the blade come
to rest naturally. Do not attempt to free a jammed blade
while the machine is still running and connected to pow
er.
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12. Always raise the blade to be covered by the blade
guard after use.
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Specific rules for your track saw continue on the
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SPECIFIC RULES FOR YOUR TRACK SAW
WARNING:
tions and the warning labels.
Do not operate the track saw until you have read and understood the following instruc-
REDUCING KICKBACK
Kickback is a sudden reaction to a pinched, bound or
misaligned saw blade, causing an uncontrolled saw to
lift up and out of the workpiece toward the operator, in
creasing the chances of serious personal injury. Do not
rely on the safety devices built into the saw. Track saw
users should take as many precautions as possible to
minimize on-site accidents. Kickback is the result of tool
misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures. These
conditions can be minimized with the following steps:
1. Maintain a firm grip with both hands on the saw and
position your arms to resist kickback forces. Position
your body to either side of the blade but not in line with
the blade. Kickback could cause the saw to jump back
wards, however, if proper precautions are taken, kickback forces can be controlled by the operator. Do not let
go of the track saw.
2. If the blade is binding, or interrupting a cut for any
reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless
in the workpiece until the blade comes to a complete
stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work
or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion.
Investigate and take corrective action to eliminate the
cause of blade binding.
3. When restarting a saw within an incomplete cut, center the saw blade in the kerf and check that the saw teeth
are not engaged into the material (a binding saw blade
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may ‘propel upwards’ or kickback from the workpiece as
the tool is restarted).
4. A large workpiece should be supported close to the
line of the cut, and at the edge of the panel, to prevent
sagging. This will minimize the risk of blade pinching
and kickback.
5. Do not use dull or damaged blades. Unsharpened or
improperly set blades produce narrow kerf causing ex
cessive friction, blade binding, and kickback.
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6. Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers must
be tight and secure before making a cut. If blade ad
justment shifts while cutting, it may cause binding and
kickback.
7. Use extra caution when making a ‘plunge cut’ into
existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade
may cut objects causing kickback.
8. Do not use abrasive wheels, doing so will void the
warranty.
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ELECTRICAL INFORMATION
DOUBLE-INSULATED TOOLS
The tool’s electrical system is double insulated where two systems of insulation are provided. This
eliminates the need for the usual three-wire grounded power cord. Double insulated tools do not need
to be grounded, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. All exposed metal parts
are isolated from the internal metal motor components with protecting insulation.
IMPORTANT: Servicing a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should
be done only by qualified service personnel using identical replacement parts. Always use original factory replace
ment parts when servicing.
1. Polarized Plugs. To reduce the risk of electric shock, this equipment has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than
the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the
plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install a proper outlet. Do not modify the machine plug
or the extension cord in any way.
2. Ground fault circuit interrupter protection (GFCI) should be provided on the circuit or outlet used for this power
tool to reduce the risk of electric shock.
3. Service and repair. To avoid danger, electrical appliances must only be repaired by qualified service technician
using original replacement parts.
GUIDELINES AND RECOMMENDATIONS FOR EXTENSION CORDS
When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. The table below shows
the correct size to be used according to cord length and ampere rating. When in doubt, use a heavier cord. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
AMPERAGE
10A 16 gauge 16 gauge 14 gauge 12 gauge
1. EXAMINE EXTENSION CORD BEFORE USE. Make sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it.
2. DO NOT ABUSE EXTENSION CORD. Do not pull on cord to disconnect from receptacle; always disconnect by pull
ing on plug. Disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension
cord. Protect your extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat and damp/wet areas.
3. USE A SEPARATE ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT FOR YOUR TOOL. This circuit must not be less than a 12-gauge wire
and should be protected with a 15A time-delayed fuse. Before connecting the motor to the power line, make sure
the switch is in the OFF position and the electric current is rated the same as the current stamped on the motor
nameplate. Running at a lower voltage will damage the motor.
REQUIRED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS
25 ft. 50 ft. 100 ft. 150 ft.
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