MasterCraft 055-6745-2 User Manual

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with the arrow on the upper blade guard. Make sure
that the blade teeth are pointing downward.
• Place the out flange against the blade and on the
arbor. Thread the blade bolt onto the arbor in a
counter-clockwise direction.
• Place the blade hex wrench into the blade bolt.
• Press the spindle lock button, holding it in firmly while
turning the blade counter-clockwise. When spindle
lock engages, continue to press it in while tightening
the blade bolt securely.
• Rotate the lower blade guard back to its original
position until the slot in the cover plate engages with
the cover plate screw. While holding the lower blade
guard, tighten the screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
• Verify that the operation of the guard does not bind or
stick.
• Be sure the spindle lock is released so the blade turns
freely before operating the saw.
ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
NOTE:
The lower blade guard must be in the right position to access the cover plate screw.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure the flats of the out flange are engaged with the flats on the arbor shaft. Also, the flat side of the
out flange collar must be placed against the blade.
WARNING!
• To avoid injury, never use the saw without the cover plate securely in place. It keeps the
blade bolt from falling out if it accidentally loosens and helps prevent the spinning blade from
coming off the saw.
and check for any contact with the metal base or the mitre table.
• To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the
plug is not connected to the power source outlet.
• Never cut metals or masonry products with this tool. This mitre saw is designed for use on
wood and wood-like products only.
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Blade bolt
Out flange
Inner flange
Sawblade
Arborshaft
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ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS
REMOVING AND INSTALLING THE BLADE
Removing blade
(Fig. 1 to 4)
• Unplug the tool from the power source.
• Adjust the lock-down pin to raise the cutting head.
• Loosen the cover plate screw (1) about 4 turns with a
star-head screwdriver. Do not remove this screw from
the tool.
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Lift and hold up the lower blade guard (2) to expose
the threaded blade bolt (3).
• Press and hold the spindle-lock button (4) and rotate
the blade at the same time, until it is locked in
position.
• ontinue to hold the spindle lock button to keep it
engaged, while using the wrench to turn the threaded
blade bolt clockwise and remove the threaded blade
bolt.
• Remove the outer flange (5) and the blade (6). Wipe
the flanges and spindle to remove any dust and
debris.
Installing blade (Fig. 1 to 4)
Unplug the mitre saw before changing/installing the blade.
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Install a 10” (25.4 cm) blade with 5/8” (15.9 mm) arbor
onto the arbor shaft (7). Match the arrow on the blade
WARNING!
Always be sure that the tool is switched off and unplugged before adjusting or checking function
on the tool. Failure to switch off and unplug the tool may result in serious personal injury from
accidental start-up.
WARNING!
Only use a 10” (25.4 cm) diameter blade. To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the
switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet.
NOTE:
Pay attention to the pieces being removed, noting their position and the direction they face. Wipe the blade
collar clean of any sawdust before installing a new blade.
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MasterCraft 055-6745-2 Specifications

General

Brand	MasterCraft
Model	055-6745-2
Category	Mitre saw
Language	English