MasterCraft 055-6739-8 User manual

OWNER’S MANUAL
PORTABLE TABLE SAW
055-6739-8
Parts missing or damaged? Questions? Toll-Free Help Line –
1-800-689-9928
IMPORTANT :
Read this Operating Manual carefully before using this tool. Pay close at-
tention to all Safety Instructions, Warnings, and Caution sections. Use this
tool properly and only for its intended use
Safety symbols in this manual are used to indicate possible dangers.The
safety symbol and their explanations require the operator’s full understanding.
The safety warnings do not eliminate any danger by themselves, and they are
not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to
obey a safety warning may result in serious injury to the operator or to others.
To reduce the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety
precautions.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Rules for Safe Operation……………..……………………….......… Page 3
Glossary of Woodworking Terms…………………………………… Page 8
Description ………………………………......…………………….. Page 10
Assembly……………………......…….......….…………….....…… Page 12
Adjustments............................................……………...........……… Page 12
Operation...................…………………....………………………… Page 22
Maintenance........................................………………..…………… Page 30
Loose Part........................................………………..…………......… Page 31
Troubleshooting....................................…………………………… Page 32
Exploded View & Part List.........................……..…………………… Page 34
Warranty………………………………………………….................. Page 44
SPECIFICATIONS
Rating: 120 V~, 60 Hz, 13 A,
No Load Speed: 5000 RPM (no load)
Blade size: 10” (254 mm) (36-tooth) carbide-tipped
Arbor size: 5/8” (16 mm)
Blade tilt: 0º-45º
Cutting Depth at 0°: 3” (76.2 mm)
Cutting Depth at 45° 2 1/2” (64.0 mm)
Weight: 45 lb 2 oz (20.5 kg)

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RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION
KNOW THE TOOL
Read this Owner’s Manual and all the labels affixed to the Table Saw carefully
before using it, and follow all instructions contained therein. Retain this
manual for future reference.
IMPORTANT
This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY
GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR BENCH TOOLS
WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all in-
structions listed below may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious per-
sonal injury.
1. KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order.
2. REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES. Form a habit of checking
to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before
turning it on.
3. KEEP THE WORK AREA CLEAN. Cluttered areas and benches invite
accidents.
4. DON’T USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT. Don’t use power tools in a
damp or wet location, or expose them to rain. Keep the work area well lit.
5. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from
the work area.
6. MAKE THE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF using padlocks and master
switches, or by removing starter keys.
7. DON’T FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer when used at
the rate that it was designed to work at.
8. USE THE RIGHT TOOL Don’t force the tool or attachment to do a job that it
was not designed to do.
9. USE THE PROPER EXTENSION CORD. Make sure your extension cord
is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
that is heavy enough to carry the current that your product will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage, resulting in loss of power
and overheating. Table 1 shows the correct size to use, depending on the

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cord length and the nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use the next
heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord.
10. WEAR PROPER APPAREL Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties,
rings, bracelets, or other jewellery that may get caught in moving parts.
Non-slip footwear is recommended. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
11. ALWAYS USE SAFETY GLASSES. Also use a facemask or dust mask if the
cutting operation is dusty. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact-resistant
lenses. They are NOT safety glasses.
12. SECURE THE WORKPIECE. Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece
when practical. It’s safer than using your hand, and it frees both hands to
operate the tool.
13. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
14. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools sharp and clean for best and
safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing
accessories.
15. DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when changing accessories,
such as blades, bits, cutters, and the like.
16. REDUCE THE RISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING. Make sure the switch
is in the off position before plugging the tool in.
17. USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES. Consult the Owner’s Manual for
recommended accessories. The use of improper accessories may cause a
risk of injury to persons.
18. NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL. Serious injury could occur if the tool is
tipped or if unintentionally contacted.
19. CHECK DAMAGED PARTS. Before further use of the tool, any guard or
other part that is damaged should be carefully checked to determine
whether it will operate properly and perform its intended function. Check
for misalignment or binding of moving parts, broken parts or mountings,
and any other condition that may affect the operation of the tool. A guard
or other part that is damaged should be properly repaired or replaced.
20. DIRECTION OF FEED. Always feed the workpiece into the blade or cutter
against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter.
21. NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED. TURN THE
POWER OFF. Don’t leave the tool until it comes to a complete stop.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
1. GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickback occurs when the blade stalls
rapidly and the workpiece is driven back toward the operator. It can pull

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your hand into the blade, resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of
the blade path, and turn the switch off immediately if the blade binds or
stalls.
2. USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping.
3. SUPPORT LARGE PANELS. To minimize the risk of blade pinching and
kickback, always support large panels.
4. ALWAYS USE THE BLADE GUARD, SPREADER, AND ANTI-KICKBACK
PAWLS on all “through-sawing” operations. Through-sawing operations
are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece, as in
ripping or crosscutting. Keep the blade guard and the anti-kick-back pawls
down, and keep the riving knife/spreader/splitter properly aligned with the
saw blade.
5. ALWAYS SECURE THE WORK firmly against the rip fence, mitre fence, or
mitre gauge.
6. ALWAYS USE A PUSH STICK FOR RIPPING NARROW STOCK. A push
stick is a device that is used to push a workpiece through the blade
instead of using your hands. Size and shape can vary, but the push stick
must always be narrower than the workpiece in order to prevent the push
stick from contacting the saw blade. When ripping narrow stock, always
use a push stick so that your hand does not come within 3” (7.6 cm) of
the saw blade. Use a feather board and push blocks for all non-through
cuts.
7. NEVER perform any operation “freehand.” Freehand means using only
your hands to support or guide the workpiece, which is dangerous.
Always use either the rip fence or mitre fence to position and guide the
work.
8. NEVER stand or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw
blade.
9. NEVER reach behind, over, or within 3” (7.6 cm) of the blade or cutter
with either hand for any reason.
10. ALWAYS REMOVE THE RIP FENCE from the saw when crosscutting.
11. DO NOT USE THE MITRE GAUGE AND RIP FENCE during the same
operation. NEVER use the rip fence as a cut-off gauge when crosscutting.
12. NEVER attempt to free a stalled saw blade without first turning the saw
OFF and disconnecting the saw from the power source.
13. PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPORT to the rear and sides of the saw table for
wide or long workpieces. Use a sturdy “outrigger” support if an extension
table of more than 24” (61 cm) long is attached to the saw.
14. AVOID KICKBACKS (work thrown back toward you) by:

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a) Keeping the blade sharp.
b) Keeping the rip fence parallel to the saw blade.
c) Keeping the riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback pawls, and
blade guard in place and operating.
d) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw
blade using a push stick.
e) Not ripping work that is twisted or warped or that does not have a
straight edge to guide along the fence.
15 AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden
slip could cause your hand to move into the cutting tool.
16. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES listed in this manual or
addendums. The use of accessories that are not listed may cause a risk of
personal injury. Instructions for safe use of accessories are included with
the accessory.
17. MAKE SURE THE WORK AREA HAS AMPLE LIGHTING to see the work,
and that no obstructions will interfere with safe operation BEFORE
performing any work using the table saw.
18. ALWAYS TURN THE SAW OFF before disconnecting it in order to avoid
accidental starting when reconnecting to the power supply.
19. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. Refer to them frequently, and use to
instruct other users. If you lend someone this tool, lend them these
instructions also.
20. Protect your hearing. Wear hearing protection during periods of extended
operation. Following this rule will reduce the risk of serious personal
injury.
WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill-
ing, and other construction activities contains chemicals that are known to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:
• lead from lead-based paints,
• crystalline silica from bricks and cement and other masonry products, and
• arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.
Your risk of exposure to these chemicals varies depending on how often you
do this type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, work in a
well-ventilated area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as dust
masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.

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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Grounding instructions: In
the event of a malfunction
or breakdown, grounding
provides the path of least
resistance for electrical
current in order to reduce
the risk of electric shock.
This tool is equipped with
an electric cord that has
an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding
plug. The plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
Do not modify the plug provided. If it will not fit into the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. The insulated conductor that has a green outer surface,
with or without yellow stripes, is the equipment-grounding conductor.
If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary, do not
connect the equipment-grounding conductor to a live terminal. Check with
a qualified electrician or service technician if the grounding instructions are
not completely understood, or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly
grounded.
Use only 3-wired extension cords that have 3-pronged grounding plugs and
3-holed receptacles that accept the tool’s plug.
Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately.
Permanently connected tools: This tool should be connected to a grounded
metal permanent wiring system or to a system that has an equipment-
grounding conductor.
GUIDELINES FOR EXTENSION CORDS
Use a proper extension cord. Make sure extension cords are in good
condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use a cord that is heavy
enough to carry the drawn current needed by the saw. 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 use, depending on the cord length
and nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The
smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
FIG. A
GROUNDING PIN 120V GROUNDED OUTLET

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Be sure extension cords are properly wired and in good condition. Always
replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified technician
before using it. Protect extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat,
and damp or wet areas.
Use a separate electrical circuit for power tools. This circuit must not be
less than #6 wire, and should be protected with a time-delayed fuse. Before
connecting the tool 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.
Recommended size of extension cords
Amperage rating of the
tool (120 V circuit only)
Total length of the extension cord
25’
(7.6 m)
50’
(15.2 m)
100’
(30.4 m)
150’
(45.7 m)
More than Not more
than Minimum Gauge for the extension cord (AWG)
0 6 18 16 16 14
6 10 18 16 14 12
10 12 16 16 14 12
12 16 14 12 Not recommended
WARNING: En sure that the power supply outlet in question is properly
grounded. If not sure, have a licensed electrician check the outlet.
WARNING: To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards, or damage to the tool,
use proper circuit protection.
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Anti-Kickback Pawls
A device that, when properly installed and maintained, is designed to stop the
workpiece from being kicked back toward the front of the saw during a ripping
operation.
Spreader/Riving Knife
A metal piece, slightly thinner than the blade, that helps to keep the kerf open
and helps to prevent kickback.
Arbor
The shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted.

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Ripping or Rip Cut
A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece.
Bevel Cut
A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90° to the
table surface.
Compound Cut
A crosscut made with both a mitre angle and a bevel angle.
Crosscut
A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or width of the
workpiece.
Mitre Cut
A cutting operation made with the workpiece at any angle to the blade other
than 90°.
Dado Cut
A non-through cut that produces a square-sided notch or trough in the
workpiece (requires a special blade).
Non-Through Cut
Any cutting operation where the blade does not extend completely through the
thickness of the workpiece.
Through-sawing
Any cutting operation where the blade extends completely through the
thickness of the workpiece.
Freehand
Performing a cut without the workpiece being guided by a fence, mitre gauge,
or other aid.
Kickback
A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls, throwing the
workpiece back toward the operator.
Push Stick
A push stick should be used for narrow ripping operations. These aids help to
keep the operator’s hands well away from the blade.
Worktable
Surface where the workpiece rests while performing a cutting, drilling,
planing, or sanding operation.
Kerf

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The material removed by the blade in a through-cut, or the slot produced by
the blade in a non-through or partial cut.
DESCRIPTION
KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW (See Fig. 1)
The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on
the tool and in this Owner’s Manual, as well as knowledge of the project that
you are attempting. Before using this product, familiarize yourself with all
operating features and safety rules.
1 Anti-kickback pawls
2 Spreader/ Riving knife
3 Blade guard
4 Rip fence
5 Locking lever
6 Bevel locking lever
7 Height/bevel adjusting hand-wheel
8 Bevel scale
9 Bevel scale indicator
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Fig. 1 1
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12
11
14
23
4
5
6
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10

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10 ON/OFF switch assembly
11 Cord
12 Cord storage
13 Mitre gauge
14 Push stick
ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS – Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is
thrown back toward the operator. The teeth on the anti-kickback pawls point
away from the workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the
operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility
of kickback.
BEVEL SCALE – The easy-to-read scale on the front of the work stand shows
the exact blade angle.
BLADE – For maximum performance, use of the 10” (254 mm) carbide-tipped
combination blade provided with this saw is recommended. The blade is
raised and lowered using the height/bevel-adjusting hand wheel. Bevel angles
are locked using the bevel-locking lever. Additional blade styles of the same
high quality are available for specific operations, such as ripping.
WARNING: Do not use blades rated less than the speed of this tool. Failure
to heed this warning could result in personal injury.
BLADE GUARD – Always keep the guard down over the blade for through-
sawing cuts.
BEVEL-LOCKING LEVER – Located under the worktable surface on the front of
the cabinet, this lever locks the angle setting of the blade.
HEIGHT/BEVEL-ADJUSTING HAND WHEEL – Located on the front of the
cabinet, this hand wheel is used to lower and raise the blade for adjustments
or blade replacement. The hand-wheel also makes adjusting for bevel angles
easy.
LOCKING LEVER – The lever on the front of the rip fence releases the rip fence
or locks it in place.
MITRE GAUGE – This mitre gauge aligns the wood for a crosscut. The easy-
to-read indicator shows the exact angle for a mitre cut, with positive stops at
0˚ and 45˚.
MITRE GAUGE GROOVES – The mitre gauge rides in these grooves on either
side of the blade.
RIP FENCE – A sturdy metal fence guides the workpiece, and is secured with
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SCALE – Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale provides precise
measurements for rip cuts.
SLIDING EXTENSION TABLE – Located on the right side of the saw table,
this extension table gives the operator additional support when cutting wide
workpiece.
SPREADER/RIVING KNIFE – A metal piece of the blade guard assembly,
slightly thinner than the saw blade, that helps to keep the kerf open and
prevent kickback.
ON/OFF SWITCH ASSEMBLY – This saw has an easy access switch. To lock
the switch in the OFF position, remove the yellow switch key from the switch.
Place the key in a location that is inaccessible to children and others who are
not qualified to use the tool
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENT
UNPACKING
This product requires assembly.
1. Carefully lift the saw from the carton and place it on a level work surface.
2. Inspect the tool carefully to make sure no breakage or damage occurred
during shipping.
3. Do not discard the packing material until you have carefully inspected and
satisfactorily operated the tool.
4. The saw is factory set for accurate cutting. After assembling it, check
for accuracy. If shipping has influenced the settings, refer to specific
procedures explained in this manual.
5. If any parts are damaged or missing, please call 1-800-689-9928 for
assistance.
WARNING: If any parts are damaged or missing, do not operate this tool
until the parts are replaced. Failure to heed this warning could result in serious
personal injury.
WARNING: Do not attempt to modify this tool or create a ccessories not
recommended for use with this tool. Any such alteration or modification is
misuse, and could result in a hazardous condition leading to possible serious
personal injury.
WARNING: Do not connect to the power supply until asse mbly is complete.
Failure to comply could result in accidental starting and possible serious per-
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Never stand directly in line with the b lade or allow hands to come within 3”
(7.6 cm) of the blade. Do not reach over or across the blade. Failure to heed
this warning can result in serious personal injury.
WARNING: To avoid serious personal inju ry, always make sure the table
saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved leg stand. NEVER
operate the saw on the floor.
MOUNTING HOLES
The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting surface, such as a
workbench or leg stand. Four bolt holes have been provided in the saw’s base
for this purpose. Each of the four mounting holes should be bolted securely
using 3/8” (9.5 mm) carriage bolts, washers, locking washers, and wing nuts.
Bolts should be of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base, washers,
locking washers, wing nuts, and the thickness of the workbench. Tighten all
four bolts securely.
WARNING: Carefully check the workbench after mounting to m ake sure that
no movement can occur during use. If any tipping, sliding, or walking is noted,
secure the workbench to the floor before operating.
STORING ACCESSORIES
The table saw has two convenient storage areas specifically designed for
accessories (one on either side of the saw cabinet): Mitre gauge, Wrench,
blade and and Push stick
Store accessories securely when they
are not in use.
INSTALLING THE HANDLE ASSEMBLY
(See Fig. 2, 3)
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Use a flat blade screwdriver to
remove the end cap from the handle
assembly.
3. Slide the handle into the hole on the
Height/bevel-adjusting hand wheel,
and turn the screw clockwise.
4. Tighten the nut to the Height/bevel-
adjusting hand wheel using the
wrench.
5. Push the end cap into place on the
Fig. 2
Fig. 3

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end of the handle.
REMOVING/REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE (See Fig. 4)
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Lower the blade by turning the
Height/bevel-adjusting hand wheel
clockwise.
3. To remove the throat plate, place
you index finger in the hole and lift
the front end, pulling the throat plate
out toward the front of the saw.
4. To reinstall the throat plate, slip the tab into the slot at the back of the saw,
and push down to secure it in place.
SPREADER AND RIVING KNIFE POSITIONS (See Fig. 5, 6)
This saw is shipped with the spreader/
riving knife placed in the non-through
cutting or “down” position (riving knife
position).
NOTE: The spreader/riving knife must be
placed in the through-cutting, or “up”
position (spreader position) for all other
cutting operations.
To place it in the spreader position (or
“up” position for all through-cutting)
1. Unplug the saw
2. Remove the throat plate.
3. Raise the saw blade as high as it
will go by turning the height/bevel
adjusting handle-wheel clockwise,
and set the blade perpendicular to
the table.
4. Unlock the release lever by pivoting
it to the vertical position.
5. Pull the riving knife toward the
release lever in order to disengage it from the slots.
6. Grasp the spreader, and pull up until the internal slots engage and the
spreader is above the saw blade.
7. Lock the release lever by pushing it to the horizontal position.
8. Reinstall the throat plate.
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 4

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NOTE: When raising the spreader, exert a small amount of force from the left
side.
To place it in the riving knife position (or “down” position for all non-
through cutting)
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Remove the throat plate
3. Raise the saw blade as high as it will go by turning the Height/bevel-
adjusting hand wheel clockwise, and set the blade perpendicular to the
table.
4. Unlock the release lever by pivoting it to the vertical position.
5. Pull the riving knife toward the release lever in order to disengage it from
the slots.
6. Push the riving knife down until the internal slots engage and the spreader
is below the saw blade.
7. Reinstall the throat plate.
CHECKING SAW BLADE INSTALLATION (See Fig.7)
CAUTION! In order to work properly, the saw blade tee th must point down
toward the front of the saw. Failure to heed this warning could cause damage
to the saw blade, the saw, or the workpiece.
NOTE: The arbor shaft has right-hand threads.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Remove blade wrenches from the
storage area by unscrewing the
locking knob.
3. Lower the saw blade, and remove
the throat plate.
4. Make sure the bevel-locking lever
is securely tightened. Raise the saw
blade to its full height by turning the
Height/bevel-adjusting hand wheel
clockwise.
To loosen the blade:
1. Using the open-end wrench, place the flat open-end on the flat surfaces
on the arbor shaft.
2. Insert the closed-end wrench over the hex nut. Holding both wrenches
firmly, pull the closed-end wrench toward the front of the machine.
To tighten the blade:
Fig. 7

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1. Using the open-end wrench, place the flat open end onto the flat surfaces
on the arbor shaft.
2. Insert the closed-end wrench over the hex nut. Holding both wrenches
firmly, push the closed-end wrench toward the back of the machine. Make
sure the blade nut is securely tightened. Do not over-tighten. Check all
clearances for free blade rotation.
INSTALLING THE ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY
(See Fig8, 9)
NOTE: Anti-kickback pawls should only be installed for through-cuts.
1. Unplug the saw
2. Raise the saw blade to its highest position.
3. Place the spreader/riving knife in the “up” position.
To install anti-kickback pawls:
1. Hold the anti-kickback pawls
unlocking lever up.
2. Align the slot in the pawls over the
rear hole in the spreader/riving knife.
3. Lock the pawls in place by pushing
the lever down.
To install the blade guard:
1. Lift both guard barriers up to their
locked position.
2. Press and hold the button on the
right side of the blade guard.
3. Lower the back of the guard into
the front hole of the spreader /riving
knife, and push the guard down
horizontally until it is fully engaged.
4. Lock the guard in place by releasing
the button.
CAUTION! Lift the anti-kickback pawls
and guard up to check if they are locked
securely.
CHECKING AND ALIGNING THE SPREADER/RIVING KNIFE AND SAW BLADE
(See Fig. 10, 11)
NOTE: Only install the spreader/riving knife for through-cuts.
If the spreader/riving knife is out of alignment with the saw blade, adjustment
Fig. 8
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is needed.
NOTE: The spreader’s alignment can be
adjusted for different blade widths.
To check the alignment of the
spreader/riving knife:
1. Unplug the saw
2. Raise the saw blade as high as it
will go by turning the Height/bevel-
adjusting hand wheel clockwise.
3. Remove the anti-kickback pawls, and place a framing square or straight
edge against both the saw blade and
the spreader.
NOTE: Place the framing square
between the carbide teeth, and measure
from the blade. This step will ensure that
the framing square is square against the
blade from the front to the back of the
blade.
4. The saw blade and spreader/riving
knife are aligned when the framing
square contacts the blade and the spreader/riving knife evenly, with no
gaps.
To adjust:
1. Unplug the saw
2. Loosen the screws that hold the mounting bracket using the 5/32” (4 mm)
hex key (included).
3. Reposition the blade guard assembly left or right, as required in order to
align the spreader/riving knife with the saw blade.
4. Once properly aligned, securely retighten the screw.
CHANGING THE BLADE DEPTH (See Fig. 12)
The saw blade depth should be set
so that the outer points of the saw
blade are higher than the workpiece by
approximately 1/8” (3.2 mm) to 1/4”
(6.4 mm), but the lowest points (gullets)
are below the top surface.
1. Unplug the saw
2. Push the bevel-locking lever in order to tighten it securely.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Screw
Fig. 12
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3. Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel-adjusting hand
wheel clockwise, or lower it by turning the handle counter-clockwise.
CHANGING THE BLADE ANGLE (See Fig. 13)
1. Unplug the saw
2. Loosen the bevel control by pulling
the bevel-locking lever.
3. To adjust the bevel angle, push the
wheel in toward the saw, and then
turn it. Turning the wheel counter-
clockwise increases the angle of
the blade, bringing it closer to 45º;
turning it clockwise decreases the
angle, bringing the blade closer to
90º.
4. To lock, tighten the bevel control by pushing the bevel-locking lever.
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL STOPS (See Fig. 14, 15)
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Using a square, set the blade
to exactly 0°. If the blade stops
bevelling before it gets to 0, loosen
the stop set screw (located under
the left mitre guide slot) using the
5/32” (4 mm) hex wrench, and then
proceed to 0°. With the blade set at
0, slowly turn the zero-stop screw
until you feel resistance. Bevel the
blade away from 0 a little and then
back to the stop.
3. Re-measure the angle, and repeat the stop adjustment as necessary until
the blade stops at 0 degrees.
4. Set the 45° stop the same way. The
set screw for the 45° stop is located
under the right hand mitre guide
slot.
ADJUSTING THE BEVEL INDICATOR
(See Fig. 15)
If the bevel indicator is not at 0 when the
saw blade is at 90º, adjust the indicator
by loosening the screw and setting it to
Fig. 14
00
450
Fig. 13
Fig. 15 90° stop screw
45° stop screw
Bevel indicator

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0º on the bevel scale. Retighten the screw.
CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADE
(See Fig. 16a)
1. Unplug the saw, and remove the
blade guard assembly.
2. Raise the locking lever in order to
allow the rip fence to be moved.
3. Place the framing square beside the
blade, and move the rip fence up to
the square. Note the measurement
on the rip scale.
4. Move the fence back, and rotate
the framing square 180ºin order to
check the other side.
5. If the two measurements are not the same, loosen the two screws on the
fence, and then align it.
6. Retighten the two screws.
7. Make two or three test cuts using scrap wood. If the cuts are not true,
repeat the process.
SETTING THE RIP FENCE SCALE INDICATOR TO THE BLADE (See Fig. 16b)
Begin with the blade at 0 angle
(straight up)
Unplug the saw.
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Loosen the rip fence by lifting the
locking lever.
3. Place the rip fence on the saw table
so that it lightly touches the right
side of the saw blade. Lock the rip
fence in place.
4. Loosen the screw and adjust the indicator so that the red line is located
over the “0” line on the front rail of the right-hand rip scale. Retighten the
screw.
USING THE RIP FENCE (See Fig. 17)
1. Unplug the saw.
2. Place the front lip of the rip fence on the front of the saw table, and push it
slightly toward the back of the unit.
Fig. 16b
Fig. 16a
Saw blade
Clamp screw
Rip fence
Rip fence

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3. Lower the back end of the rip fence
onto the guide surfaces of the rear
rail.
4. Push the locking lever down in order
to automatically align and secure the
fence.
USING THE MITRE GAUGE (See Fig.
18)
The mitre gauge provides greater
accuracy in angled cuts. For very close
tolerances, test cuts are recommended.
There are two mitre gauge channels, one on either side of the blade. When
making a 90° crosscut, you can use
either mitre gauge channel. When
making a bevel crosscut (the blade tilted
in relation to the table), the mitre gauge
should be located in the slot on the right
so that the blade is tilted away from the
mitre gauge and away from your hands.
The mitre gauge can be turned 60° to the right or left. Positive stops at 0° and
45° can be located by pushing in the stop pin.
1. Loosen the locking knob
2. With the mitre gauge in the mitre gauge slot, rotate the gauge until the
desired angle is reached on the scale.
3. Retighten the locking knob.
To check the angle indicator:
Loosen the locking knob, place a 90º square against the mitre gauge rod and
the mitre gauge base, and verify that the angle indicator is at 0º. If it is not,
loosen the locking screw under the rod in order to adjust the angle indicator
to 0º, and then retighten the locking screw.
USING THE SLIDING EXTENSION TABLE (See Fig. 19)
Increase the length of the saw table by
using the extension table.
1. Set the rip fence to 12 1/2” (31.8
cm).
2. Push the extension table locking
lever toward the back in order to
unlock the lever.
Fig. 17
Fig. 19
Fig. 18 LOCKING KNOB
EXTENSION
TABLE