MasterCraft 055-6755-8 User manual

TABLE SAW
WITH HEAVY-DUTY STEEL STAND
Item No.: 055-6755-8
Instruction Manual
Toll-Free Helpline
1-800-689-9928

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Table of contents
I. Specifications
SECTION PAGE
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
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8
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27
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Specifications........................................................................
General safety guidelines.....................................................
Electrical information.............................................................
Know your table saw.............................................................
Assembly and adjustments...................................................
Operating instructions...........................................................
Maintenance.........................................................................
Troubleshooting....................................................................
Warranty................................................................................
Parts list................................................................................
MODEL:
MOTOR:
MOTOR SPEED:
TABLE SIZE:
BLADE SIZE:
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT AT 90°:
MAXIMUM DEPTH OF CUT AT 45°:
WEIGHT:
055-6755-8
120 V 60 Hz 15 A
5000 RPM (no load)
650 x 434mm
10" (24-tooth) carbide-tipped
3" (7.6 cm)
2 1/2" (6.4 cm)
45 lb (20.5 kg)

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II. General safety guidelines
WARNING: Read all the safety guidelines and instructions before you use this electric power
tool!
WARNING! When using electrical power tools, the following essential safety measures have to
be observed to prevent electric shocks, injury and fire hazards. Failure to adhere to the safety
guidelines and instructions can cause electric shock, fire and/or severe injuries.
1. Store all safety guidelines and instructions for future use.
2. This device is not intended for use by people (including children) lacking experience with
electrical power tools unless they have receieved instructions about how the device is to be
used. Children have to be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the device.
3. Store the operating instructions so that they are always available to the user of the tool when
it is being operated.
4. Remove the protection padding found around the motor before using.
5. Pay close attention to instructions on reducing the risk of kickback.
6. Always use push sticks when ripping narrow workpiece and when making non-through cuts.
7. If you lend this device to other people, always hand over these operating instructions to ensure
safe use. Instruct inexperienced people in accordance with these safety instructions.
8. Keep your work area tidy. Untidiness in your work area can cause accidents.
9. Pay attention to the surrounding conditions. Do not expose the electric power tool to rain. Do
not use electric power tools in damp or wet conditions. Ensure that the work area is well lit.
Do not use electric power tools where there is a danger of fire or explosion.
10. Protect yourself against electric shocks. Avoid bodily contact with earthed parts (e.g. pipes,
radiators, electric hobs or cooling appliances).
11. Keep other people away from the work area. Do not let other people, especially children, touch
the electric power tool or the power cable. Keep them away from your work area.
12. Store unused electric power tools safely. Unused electric power tools should be stored in a dry,
high-lying or locked place, out of the reach of children.
13. Do not overload your electric power tool. It works better and more securely within the stated
output range.
14. Use the correct electric power tool. Do not use inefficient machines for heavy work. Do not use
the electric power tool for purposes for which it was not intended for. For example, do not
use circular saws to cut wooden masts or logs.
15. Wear suitable clothing. Do not wear baggy clothing or jewellery, as they can be caught
by moving parts. When working outdoors, anti-slip shoes are recommended. If you have long
hair, wear a hair net.
16. Wear safety equipment. Wear safety goggles. If the work creates dust, wear a dust mask.

17. Attach the dust extraction unit. If there are connections for dust extraction and collection
equipment, then make sure that the equipment is correctly attached and used.
18. Never use the cable for purposes for which it is not intended. Do not use the cable to pull the
plug out of the power socket. Protect the cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
19. Secure the workpiece. When necessary use clamping devices to secure the workpiece. The
workpiece is thereby secured better than by hand.
20. Avoid taking abnormal stances. Make sure you stand securely and keep your balance at all
times.
21. Look after your tool with care. Keep the cutting tool sharp and clean so that you are able to
work better and more safely with it. Observe the guidelines on lubrication and exchanging tools.
Check the power cable of the electric power tool regularly and in case of damage let a recognized
specialist repair it. Check extension cords regularly and replace them if they are damaged.
Keep the handles dry, clean and free of oil and grease.
22. Pull the plug out of the power socket when the electric power tool is not in use, before
maintenance and when exchanging tools such as saw blades, drills and mills.
23. Do not leave keys in the device. Before you switch the device off, check that keys and setting
tools have been removed.
24. Avoid starting-up the device accidentally. Make sure that when you insert the plug into
the power socket, the power switch is turned off.
25. Use an extension cord when working outdoors. Only use extension cords outdoors which are
authorized for outdoor use and are correspondingly marked.
26. Be attentive. Be carefully what you do. Carry out your work sensibly.
27. Check the electric power tool for any sign of damage. Before continuing work with the electric power
tool, safety devices or easily damaged parts have to be carefully checked to ensure that they
function properly and are not defective. Check that moving parts are working properly and are
not or damaged. All parts must be correctly assembled by an experienced individual, unless
stated otherwise in the operating instructions, and meet all required conditions in order
II. General safety guidelines (continued)
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KEEP THIS USER’S MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION THAT CONFORMS WITH CSA
REQUIREMENTS.
FLYING DEBRIS can cause permanent eye damage.
Prescription eyeglasses are not a replacement for proper eye protection.
WARNING! EXPOSURE TO EXCESSIVE NOISE LEVELS CAN RESULT IN PERMANENT
HEARING LOSS. ALWAYS WEAR EAR PROTECTION (SAFETY EAR MUFFS OR EAR
PLUGS) TO REDUCE NOISE LEVELS WHEN OPERATING THE TABLE SAW.

to guarantee that the electric power tool functions without a problem. Damaged switches have
to be replaced by a qualified electrician. Do not use electric power tools if the power switch
cannot be turned on and off.
28. WARNING! The use of other insertion tools and accessories can present a danger of injury.
to you.
29. Let a specialist electrician repair your electric power tool. This electric power tool corresponds
to the applicable safety conditions. Repairs are only allowed to be carried out by a specialist
electrician, using original replacement parts; otherwise accidents may occur.
Additional safety guidelines for circular table saws
30. No other people may stand in the direct vicinity of the machine when it is in use. People not
operating the machine must maintain a suitable safe distance!
31. Never lay the power cable over the machine table!
32. Use the push rod to pass the workpiece safely into the saw blade! Do not come too close to
the saw blade!
33. Make sure that the thickness of the material to be cut is less than the maximum possible
cutting depth.
34. Never cut “hands-free”! The workpiece must always lie level on the machine table and
be moved along the stop! The workpiece must always be pressed hard against the stop!
35. Never cut workpieces that are so small that they cannot be safety pressed against the stop
and could turn!
36. Never cut workpieces that are so small that they cannot be moved by the push rod at a safe
distance from the saw blade!
37. Only cut one workpiece at a time! Never cut several workpieces simultaneously! Workpieces
must not be placed behind or on top of each other!
38. There is a danger of the workpiece “jamming” and slipping away!
39. Make sure that the workpiece cannot slip while cutting or get jammed in the saw blade!
40. Clean the work area and the workpiece after each cut.
41. Never reach into the openings of the device! Never insert objects into the openings of the device
(e.g. the saw blade casing, dust extraction adaptor). Danger of cuts! Never reach around or
over saw blade.
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II. General safety guidelines (continued)
KEEP THIS USER’S MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING! Switch the device off, remove the plug from the power socket and let the machine
come to a standstill! No foreign bodies are allowed to be on the workpiece or the machine
table! Cut pieces of the workpiece can be caught by the rotating cutting disc and be
flung from the tool and work area.

42. Never remove the cutting piece if the machine is still switched on or running! Danger of cutting
yourself!
43. Cut workpieces may have sharp edges, ridges or wooden splinters! Danger of cutting injuries!
44. Always switch the machine off and remove the power plug when you leave the machine.
45. Never expose the device to rain or extreme moisture!
46. Do not perform any cuts with this circular table saw other than those described in these
operating instructions! Seams and notches must not be sawn!
47. Circular saws must not be used for slitting (notches which end in the workpiece)!
48. Failure to comply with these warnings may result in serious personal injury.
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II. General safety guidelines (continued)
KEEP THIS USER’S MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

GUIDELINES FOR USING EXTENSION CORDS
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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. Protect your extension cords
from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas.
Use a separate electrical circuit for your tools. This circuit must consist of not less than #12 wire
with a 20 A time-delayed fuse or a #14 wire with a 15 A 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.
WARNING: THIS TABLE SAW IS INTENDED FOR INDOOR USE ONLY. DO NOT EXPOSE
IT TO RAIN OR USE IT IN DAMP LOCATIONS.
Make sure the 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, which will result in loss of power and overheating. The table below
shows the correct size to be used according to cord length and nameplate ampere rating. When
in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS (AWG)
(when using 120 V only)
Ampere rating Total length of cord
More than Not more than
0
6
10
12
6
10
12
16
25’ (7.6 m)
18
18
16
14
50’ (15.2 m)
16
16
16
12
100’ (30.5 m)
16
14
14
150’ (45.7 m)
14
12
12
Not recommended
III. Electrical information

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IV. Know your table saw
1 Blade guard
2 Mitre gauge
3 Working table
4 Blade bevel lock knob
5 ON/OFF switch with key
6 Stand
7 Rubber foot
8 Rip fence
9 Table insert
10 Push sticker
11 Locking lever
12 Blade height/bevel adjusting handwheel
13 Saw blade
14 Anti-kickback pawls
Fig. 1
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2
3
5
6
7
4
8
9
12
13 14
11
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WARNING:
• IF ANY PART IS MISSING OR DAMAGED, DO NOT PLUG IN THE TABLE SAW UNTIL YOU
HAVE REPLACED THE MISSING OR DAMAGED PARTS. CALL THE TOLL FREE HELPLINE
AT 1-800-689-9928 FOR MORE INFORMATION.
• TO AVOID INJURY, THE STYROFOAM BLOCK SHOULD BE REMOVED BETWEEN THE
MOTOR AND THE TABLE.
UNPACKING
1. Carefully remove the table saw from the carton.
2. Separate the parts.
3. Lay out all of the parts, and check them against the parts listed below. Examine all of the parts
carefully.
Table saw Blade guard Kickback-pawls Mitre gauge
Push stick
Stand Legs (A)
Short bottom
leg brackets (E) Screw M6 x 12 Spring washer 6
Rubber feet Manual
Bolt M6 x 25
Flat washer 6 Hex nut M6
Long top leg
brackets (B)
Long bottom
leg brackets (C)
Short top
leg brackets (D)
Rip fence Push stick
storage screws
Blade wrench
V. Assembly and adjustments
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10”TABLE SAW
Item No.:055-6755-8
Instruction Manual
Toll-FreeHelpline
1-800-689-9928

TO ASSEMBLE THE LEG STAND (Fig. 2-5)
1. Unpack all parts, and group them by type and size.
Refer to the parts list for correct quantities, see
Page. 9.
2. Attach one long top leg bracket (B) to the top of one
leg (A) using a screw, flat washer, spring washer and
hex nut. (Fig. 2)
NOTE: Do not tighten the bolts until the stand is
properly aligned (see step #8).
3. Attach other end of the long top leg bracket (B) to top
of another leg (A) using using a screw, flat washer,
spring washer and hex nut.
4. Attach one long bottom leg bracket (C) to the centre
of each leg (A) using a screw, flat washer, spring
washer and hex nut. This completes the front
frame section. (Fig. 3)
5. Assemble the rear frame section in exactly the same
manner.
6. Join the front and rear frame assemblies to the two
short upper supports (D) and two short bottom
supports (E) using a screw, flat washer, spring washer
and hex nut. (Fig. 4)
7. Insert the rubber foot to the bottom of each leg.
(Fig. 5)
8. Place the stand on a level surface, and adjust it so
WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE PLUG TO THE OUTLET UNTIL ALL INSTALLATIONS
AND ADJUSTMENTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED AND YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD
THE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS.
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MOUNTING HOLES (Fig. 1)
The table saw must be mounted to a firm supporting
surface such as 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 1/4". machine bolts, lock
washers, and hex nuts (not included). Bolts should be
of sufficient length to accommodate the saw base,
lock washers, hex nuts, and the thickness of the
workbench. Tighten all four bolts securely.
Carefully check the workbench after mounting to
make sure that no movement can occur during use.
If any tipping, sliding, or walking is noted, secure the
workbench to the floor before operating.
V. Assembly and adjustments (continued)
Mounting hole
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 1
B
B
C
A
A A

Fig. 5
TO REMOVE/REPLACE THE TABLE INSERT
(Fig. 7)
• Lower the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel counterclockwise.
• To remove the table insert, place your index finger
in the hole and lift the front end pulling the table
insert out towards the front of the saw.
• To reinstall the table insert, slip the tab into the slot
at the back of the saw and push down to secure in
place.
ATTACH THE TABLE SAW TO THE STAND
(Fig. 6)
WARNING: DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE
ON THE FLOOR. THIS IS A VERY DANGEROUS
POSITION.
• Place the stand on a level surface and level the
stand to the floor.
• Place the table saw on top of the stand, aliging the
holes in the base with the holes in the stand.
• Place the flat washers 6, then insert four hex bolts
M6 x 25 through the holes in the base and the stand.
• Tighten all four hex nuts M6 with the wrench.
NOTE: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE BOLTS
THAT HOLD THE SAW TO THE STAND. DOING SO
WILL DAMAGE THE SAW BASE.
that all of the legs are contacting the floor, and are at similar angles to the floor. Tighten all of the
screws.
NOTE: The stand should not rock after all of the bolts have been tightened.
Screw: M6 x 12 , flat washer 6, spring washer 6 and hex nut M6.
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V. Assembly and adjustments (continued)
Fig. 7
Fig. 4
Fig. 6
B
C
C
B
D
D
A A
AA
E E

ADJUSTING THE RIVING KNIFE (Fig. 8-9)
This saw is shipped with the riving knife placed
in “down” position.
NOTE: The riving knife has two positions: 1) “Up”
position for normal operation; 2) “Down” position when
not fully cutting through wood e.g. making channels.
• Unplug the saw.
To place in “up” position for all through cutting:
• Remove the table insert.
• Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel
adjusting knob clockwise.
• Unlock the release lever by pushing the lever up.
(Fig. 8)
• Grasp the riving knife and push it towards the right
to unlock it from the pin then pull it up until the pins
are reengaged and the riving knife is in “up” position.
• Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down.
(Fig. 9)
• Reinstall the table insert.
To place in “down” position for for non-through
cutting e.g. making channel:
• Remove the table insert.
• Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel
adjusting knob clockwise.
• Unlock the release lever by pushing the lever up.
(Fig. 8)
• Grasp the riving knife and push it towards the right to unlock it from the pin then pull it up until the
pins are reengaged and the riving knife is in “down” position.
• Lock the release lever by pushing the lever down. (Fig. 9)
• Reinstall the table insert.
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V. Assembly and adjustments (continued)
TO CHECK SAW BLADE INSTALLATION
(Fig. 10)
CAUTION: To work properly, the saw blade teeth
must point down towards the front of the saw. Failure to
do so could cause damage to the saw blade, the saw,
or the workpiece.
• Unplug the saw.
• Lower the saw blade and remove the throat plate.
• Make sure the bevel locking lever is securely pushed
to the right. Rraise the saw blade to its full height by
turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.
• Place riving knife in “up” position.
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
Release lever
Release lever
Blade wrench
Fig. 10

TO REPLACE THE BLADE (Fig. 10-12)
NOTE: KEEP REFERENCE FOR FUTURE BLADE
CHANGE USE.
• Unplug the saw.
• Remove the blade guard and anti-kickback pawls.
• Lower the saw blade and remove the table insert.
• Make sure the bevel locking lever is locked.
• Raise the saw blade to full height.
• Using one open end blade wrench, place the flat open
end on the flats on the arbor flange. Using the other
open end wrench, place the flat open end
on the flats on the blade nut. Holding both wrenches
firmly, pull the open end blade wrench on the blade
nut forward to the back of the machine. Remove the
blade nut and arbor flange.
• Unlock the release locking lever and remove the
saw blade.
To install a standard blade:
• Place the new blade on the arbor shaft (the teeth
must point down towards the front of the saw to work
properly).
• Place the arbor flange and blade nut over the arbor
shaft. Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened.
Do not overtighten.
NOTE: Be sure the flat side of the arbor flange and
the nut face inward towards the saw blade and all
items are snug against the arbor housing.
• Lock the release lever.
• Rotate the blade by hand to make sure it turns freely.
• Lower the saw blade and reinstall the table insert.
To loosen the blade:
• Using one open end blade wrench, place the flat open end on the flats on the arbor flange.
• Using the other open end blade wrench, place the flat open end on the flats on the blade nut.
Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the open end blade wrench on the blade nut forward to the
front of the machine.
To tighten the blade:
• Using one open end blade wrench, place the flat open end on the flats on the arbor flange.
• Using the other open end blade wrench, place the flat open end on the flats on the blade nut.
Holding both wrenches firmly, pull the open end blade wrench on the blade nut forward to the
back of the machine. Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened. Do not overtighten.
• Reinstall the table insert.
• Check all clearances for free blade rotation.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
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V. Assembly and adjustments (continued)
Arbor shaft
Blade
Riving knife Table insert
Blade
Arbor flange
Blade nut

TO INSTALL THE ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS AND BLADE GUARD (Fig.13-18)
NOTE: Anti-kickback pawls should only be installed for through cuts.
• Unplug the saw.
• Raise the saw blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting handwheel clockwise.
• Place the rivng knife in “up” position.
TO INSTALL ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS:
• Install the anti-kickback pawls on the riving knife as shown (Fig. 13) by inserting the pin on the
anti-kickback pawls into the slot of riving knife.
• Lock the handle as shown (Fig. 14).
TO INSTALL BLADE GUARD:
• Install the blade guard on the riving knife as shown (Fig. 15). The pin on the blade guard base
should match up with the slot on the riving knife as shown (Fig. 16).
• Then tighten the handle as shown (Fig. 17) . The blade guard should be parallel with the work
table (Fig. 18). If the blade guard is not parallel, the riving knife is not in “up” position.
WARNING: Make sure the saw blade, arbor flange and blade nut are properly seated, and verify
that the arbor nut is tight.
Fig. 16
Fig. 13
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V. Assembly and adjustments (continued)
Fig. 14
Fig. 15

TO CHECK AND ALIGN THE RIVING KNIFE
AND SAW BLADE (Fig. 19-20)
If the riving knife is out of alignment with the saw blade
an adjustment is needed.
• Unplug the saw.
• Raise the saw blade by turning the height adjusting
knob clockwise.
• Remove the anti-kickback pawls and blade guard
assembly. Place a framing square or straight edge
against both the saw blade and the riving knife.
(Fig. 19)
NOTE: Place framing square between carbide teeth
and measure from blade. This step will ensure framing
square is square against blade from front to back of
blade.
• The saw blade and riving knife are aligned when the
framing square contacts both the blade and riving
knife evenly with no gaps.
TO ADJUST
• Remove the anti-kickback pawls and blade guard
assembly.
• Raise the blade to its full height.
• Insert the hex key (not included) through the slot on
the back of the saw. Two adjustment screws can be
accessed through the slot. (Fig. 20)
• Turn the adjustment screws to reposition the riving
knife left or right as needed to align the riving knife with the saw blade.
• Once properly aligned, securely retighten the screws.
NOTE: The blade guard and riving kinfe 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.
WARNING: Improper riving knife alignment can cause kickback and serious injury.
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
Fig. 17
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V. Assembly and adjustments (continued)
Framing square
Riving knife
Handle
Fig. 20

TO INSTALL AND ADJUST THE RIP FENCE
(Fig. 21-22)
NOTE: To reduce the risk of injury, always make
sure the rip fence is parallel to the blade before
beginning any operation.
• Place the rear lip on the rear of the saw table and
pull slightly towards the front of the unit.
• Lower the front end of the rip fence onto the guide
surfaces on top of the front rail.
• With the rip fence flat on the saw table, push the
fence towards the front rail to align the fence to the
saw table.
• Push the locking lever down to align and secure the
fence.
NOTE: The fence should be parallel with the mitre
gauge groove.
If adjustments are needed in order to make the fence
parallel to the groove, follow these steps:
• Loosen the two bolts, and lift the locking lever.
• Hold the fence bracket firmly against the front of the
saw blade. Move the far end of the fence until it is
parallel with the mitre gauge groove.
• Push the locking lever down to lock it, and tighten
both screws.
If fence is loose when locking lever is in the lock (down)
position, follow these steps:
• Lift the locking lever and turn the clamp screw clockwise until the rear clamp is snug. Do not
turn the clamp screw more than 1/4 turn at a time.
• Over-tightening the clamp screw could bend the rear clamping lever, which may cause the fence
to come out of alignment.
Fig. 21
ADJUSTING THE RIP FENCE INDICATOR
(Fig. 23)
• The rip fence indicator points to the measurement
scale. The scale shows the distance from the side
of the fence closest to blade.
• Measure the actual distance with a ruler. If there is
a difference between the measurement and the
indicator, adjust the indicator.
• Loosen the screw, and slide the indicator to the
correct measurement on the scale. Tighten the screw,
and re-measure with ruler.
Fig. 23
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V. Assembly and adjustments (continued)
Bolts
Locking lever
Indicator
Screw
Locking lever
Rip fence Clamp screw
Fig. 22
Scale

TO ADJUST THE MITRE GAUGE (Fig. 24)
• Loosen the lock handle in order to allow the mitre
body to rotate freely. Position the mitre body at 90o,
so that the positive detent secures its position.
Tighten the lock handle in order to hold the mitre body
in position.
• If the pointer requires adjustment, loosen the two
screws under the pointer using a screwdriver. Adjust
the pointer to 90oon the scale, and then firmly
tighten both adjusting screws.
• To change angles on the mitre gauge, loosen the
lock handle and rotate the mitre body to the desired
angle, as indicated by the scale. Secure in position by tightening the lock handle.
Fig. 24
TO SET THE BLADE AT 90oAND 45o
(Fig. 25-27)
The angle settings of the saw have been set at the
factory and, unless damaged in shipping, should not
require setting during assembly, After extensive use,
they may need to be checked.
• Unplug the saw.
• Raise the blade.
If the blade is not perfectly vertical (00):
• Loosen the adjustment screw and the bevel locking
lever.
• Place a square beside the blade on the right. Lock the
angle by pushing the bevel locking lever down and
retighten the adjustment screw.
• Turn the handle until the bevel indicator points to zero.
If the handle is turned as far as possible and doesn’t
indicate zero properly, you may need to adjust the
bevel indicator.
NOTE: It will be necessary to remove the handle
to adjust the bevel indicator.
If the blade is not an exact 450:
• Loosen the adjustment screw and the bevel locking
lever.
• Place a square beside the blade on the left.
• Turn the handle until the bottom of the blade has
moved completely to the left side of the slot. Lock
the angle by pushing the bevel locking lever.
• If the blade is not an exact 45o, loosen the 45o
adjustment screw and the bevel locking lever.
• Adjust the bevel indicator to 45o.
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
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V. Assembly and adjustments (continued)
0oadjustment
screw
0o
Blade Combination square
45oadjustment
screw
90o
Lock handle
Pointer
Mitre body

TO ADJUST THE BEVEL INDICATOR
(Fig. 28)
If the bevel indicator is not at zero when the saw blade
is at 90o, adjust the indicator by loosening the screw
and setting it at 0oon the bevel scale. Retighten the
screw.
Fig. 28
PUSH STICK STORAGE (Fig. 29)
• Insert the push stick storage screws from the loose
parts bag into the holes on the side of the saw table.
Use a screwdriver to tighten screws securely.
• Place the slots in the push stick over the screws and
slide the push stick towards the back of the saw.
Fig. 29
• Make a test cut. Fig. 27
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V. Assembly and adjustments (continued)
Combination square Blade
Screw
Push stick
Push stick
storage screws
45o

APPLICATIONS
You may use this tool for the purposes listed below:
• Straight line cutting operations such as cross cutting, ripping, mitering 0o-45omitre angle, bevel
crosscutting 0o-45oblade bevel & 90omitre angle and 0o-45oblade bevel & 0o-45omitre angle
• Cabinet making and woodworking
NOTE: This table saw is designed to cut wood and wood composition products only. It is not
designed for cutting large panels. Depending on the shape of the panel, use the rip fence or mitre
gauge. If the panel is too large to use either the rip fence or the mitre gauge, it is too large for this
saw.
BASIC OPERATION OF THE TABLE SAW
The 3-prong plug must be plugged into a matching outlet that is properly installed and grounded
according to all local codes and ordinances. Improper connection of the equipment can result in
electric shock. Do not modify the plug if it will not fit the outlet. Have the correct outlet installed by
a qualified electrician. Refer to the Electrical section in this manual.
CAUSES OF KICKBACK
Kickback can occur when the blade stalls or binds, kicking the workpiece back towards you with
great force and speed. If your hands are near the saw blade, they may be jerked loose from the
workpiece and may contact the blade. Kickback can cause serious injury. Use precautions to avoid
the risks. Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood such as:
• Making a cut with incorrect blade depth
• Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece
• Twisting the wood while making a cut
• Failing to support work
• Forcing a cut
• Cutting warped or wet lumber
• Using the wrong blade for the type of cut
• Not following correct operating procedures
WARNING: Do not allow familiarity with tools to make you careless. Remember that a careless
fraction of a second is sufficient to inflict severe injury.
WARNING: Always wear eye protection that conforms with CSA requirements. Failure to
do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
WARNING: Do not use any attachments or accessories not recommended by the manufacturer
of this tool. The use of attachments or accessories not recommended can result
in serious personal injury.
WARNING: Although many of the illustrations in this manual are shown with the blade guard
removed for clarity, do not operate the saw without the blade guard unless specifically instructed
to do so.
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VI. Operating instructions

TO CHANGE BLADE ANGLE (BEVEL)
(Fig. 31)
This table saw has a rack and pinion bevel control that allows you make angled cuts from 90oto 45o.
NOTE: A 90ocut has a 0obevel and a 45ocut has a 45obevel.
• Unplug the saw.
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• Misusing the saw
• Failing to use the anti-kickback pawls
• Cutting with a dull, gummed-up, or improperly set blade
VI. Operating instructions (continued)
Gullet
Fig. 30
AVOIDING KICKBACK
• Always use the correct blade depth setting. The top of the blade teeth should clear the workpiece
by 1/8" to 1/4".
• Inspect the work for knots or nails before beginning a cut. Knock out any loose knots with
a hammer. Never saw into a loose knot or nail.
• Always use the rip fence when rip cutting. Use the mitre gauge when cross cutting. This helps
prevent twisting the wood during the cut.
• Always use clean, sharp, and properly-set blades. Never make cuts with dull blades.
• To avoid pinching the blade, support the work properly before beginning a cut.
• When making a cut, use steady, even pressure. Never force cuts.
• Do not cut wet or warped lumber.
• Use extra caution when cutting some prefinished or composition wood products as the anti-kickback
pawls may not always be effective.
• Always guide your workpiece with both hands or with push sticks and/or push blocks. Keep your
body in a balanced position to be ready to resist kickback should it occur. Never stand directly in
line with the blade.
• Clean the saw, blade guard, under the throat plate, and any areas where saw dust or scrap
workpieces may gather.
• Use the right type of blade for the cut being made.
• Always use the riving knife for every operation where it is allowed. The use of this device
will greatly reduce the risk of kickback.
TO CHANGE BLADE DEPTH (Fig. 30)
The blade depth should be set so that the outer points
of the blade are higher than the workpiece by approximately
1/8" to 1/4". but the lowest points (gullets) are below
the top surface.
• Turn the bevel lock lever to the right.
• Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel adjusting
handwheel clockwise; lower it by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise.