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MasterCraft 055-6761-2 User Manual

MasterCraft 055-6761-2
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model no. 055-6761-2
INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
IMPORTANT:
Please read this manual carefully before using this mitre saw and
save it for reference.
SLIDING COMPOUND
MITRE SAW
®
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MasterCraft 055-6761-2 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandMasterCraft
Model055-6761-2
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Guidelines - Initial Warnings

General Power Tool Safety Warnings

Comprehensive safety advice for all power tools.

Work Area Safety

Guidelines for maintaining a safe and productive work environment.

Electrical Safety

Precautions to prevent electric shock when using power tools.

Personal Safety

Advice on maintaining alertness and preventing injury during operation.

Key Parts Diagram

Assembly and Adjustments - Setup

Intended Use

Specifies the designed application for the mitre saw.

Bench Mounting

Instructions for securely attaching the tool to a work surface.

Installing the Work Clamp

Guide on how to attach and use the workpiece clamp.

Installing Sliding Fence

Steps to attach and secure the sliding fence for cuts.

Installing Extension Tables

Procedure for attaching extension tables for wider workpieces.

Assembly and Adjustments - Blade and Transport

Installing Blade

Step-by-step guide for safely installing the saw blade.

Installing the Dust Bag

Instructions for attaching the dust collection bag.

Transporting the Saw

Recommendations for safely moving the mitre saw.

Assembly and Adjustments - Angle Calibration

Mitre Scale Adjustment

How to adjust the mitre angle indicator for precise cuts.

Bevel Stop Adjustment

Procedure for aligning the bevel angle stops.

90° Bevel Pointer Adjustment

Calibrating the pointer for 90-degree bevel cuts.

45° Bevel Adjustment

Steps to adjust for accurate 45-degree bevel cuts.

Assembly and Adjustments - Head and Controls

Maximum Cutting Depth

How to set and verify the maximum cutting depth.

Guard Actuation and Checking

Verifying the proper function of the blade guard.

Unlocking and Locking the Cutting Head

Procedure for moving and securing the cutting head.

Unlocking the Slide Carriage

How to unlock the sliding mechanism for operation.

Trigger Switch Operation

Explanation of the trigger switch and its lock-off feature.

Operating Instructions - Basic Cuts

Dry Run Procedure

Performing a simulated cut to understand blade path.

Mitre Cut Operation

How to perform cuts at various mitre angles.

Bevel Cut Operation

How to perform cuts at various bevel angles.

Compound Cut Operation

Performing cuts with combined mitre and bevel angles.

Sliding Carriage System Use

How to utilize the sliding carriage for different cuts.

Slide Cutting Wide Boards

Techniques for cutting wider workpieces using the slide feature.

Operating Instructions - Advanced Techniques

Setting Cutting Depth

How to preset the saw for shallow, repetitive cuts.

Cutting Grooves

Steps for creating grooves or dados in wood.

Cutting Warped Material

Best practices for cutting uneven or warped wood.

Auxiliary Wood Fence

How to use an auxiliary fence for repetitive cuts.

Cutting Base Moulding

Techniques for cutting base mouldings accurately.

Operating Instructions - Moulding Cuts

Crown Moulding Cutting Guide

Instructions for accurate cutting of crown moulding.

Bevel/Mitre Settings for Corners

Specific angle settings for inside and outside corners.

Crown Moulding Chart

Maintenance

Sawdust Management

Procedures for cleaning sawdust accumulation.

Lower Blade Guard Care

Instructions for maintaining the lower blade guard.

Replacing Carbon Brushes

Step-by-step guide for replacing worn carbon brushes.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Blade Stopping Issues

Solutions for issues with the blade brake not stopping.

Motor Start Problems

Troubleshooting steps for a motor that fails to start.

Inaccurate Cut Angle

Corrective actions for imprecise angle cuts.

Guard and Head Assembly Issues

Resolving problems with guard movement or head assembly.

Blade Binding or Burning

Causes and solutions for blade binding or wood burning.

Table and Blade Contact

Addressing issues where the blade hits the table.

Brush Sparking

Diagnosing excessive sparking from brushes.

Saw Vibration

Solutions for excessive vibration during saw operation.

Exploded View

Parts List

Warranty Information

3-Year Limited Warranty

Details of the product's three-year warranty coverage.

Additional Warranty Limitations

Specific exclusions and limitations to the warranty.

Notice to Consumer

Information regarding consumer rights and provincial variations.

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