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model no.: 055-6745-2

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL

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DUAL-BEVEL SLIDING

COMPOUND MITRE SAW

WITH LASER LINE

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Page 1: ...TM model no 055 6745 2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPORTANT Please read this manual carefully before using this mitre saw and save it for reference DUAL BEVEL SLIDING COMPOUND MITRE SAW WITH LASER LINE...

Page 2: ...MAINTENANCE 31 TROUBLESHOOTING 33 exploded VIEW 34 PARTS LIST 35 WARRANTY 38 NOTE If any parts are missing or damaged or if you have any questions please call our toll free helpline at 1 800 689 9928...

Page 3: ...resistant lenses they are not safety glasses Secure work Use clamps or vise to hold work when practical It s safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate tool Don t overeach Keep prop...

Page 4: ...here is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is grounded DO NOT expose power tools to rain or wet conditions and do not use power tools in wet or damp locations Water entering a power tool...

Page 5: ...each crosscut operation Always make sure that the mitre table and head assembly bevel function are locked in position before operating your saw Lock the mitre table by securely tightening the mitre lo...

Page 6: ...ure he or she has these instructions GLOSSARY OF WOODWORKING TERMS Spindle The revolving shaft on which a blade or cutting tool is mounted Spindle Lock Allows the user to stop the blade from rotating...

Page 7: ...njury KEY PART DIAGRAM KEY PARTS DIAGRAM NOTE Before attempting to use your saw familiarize yourself with all of the operating features and safety requirements No Description 1 Switch handle 2 On Off...

Page 8: ...onnected 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 3 5 6 Blade bolt Out flange Inner flange...

Page 9: ...e dust bag neck opening around the exhaust port on the mitre saw and release the metal collar wings MITRE SCALE Fig 6 The sliding compound mitre saw scale can be easily read showing mitre angles from...

Page 10: ...to the table tilt the cutting arm to the right loosen the lock nut 3 on the bevel angle adjustment bolt 4 and use a 5 mm hex wrench to adjust bolt depth in or out to increase or decrease the bevel ang...

Page 11: ...tting the lock in may not work Release the cutting depth limitation and then lock the cutting head in UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE Fig 13 After removing the saw from the carton loosen the slide carria...

Page 12: ...tion it s necessary to know where the blade will contact the workpiece during the cutting process Always perform the simulated cutting process with the switch off to check and understand the projected...

Page 13: ...typical cut along the control arm CUTTING GROOVES Fig 25 Mark lines to identify the width and depth of the desired cut on the workpiece and put the workpiece on the table and aim the inside tip of th...

Page 14: ...of crown moulding that fit flat against the ceiling and wall are at angles that when added together equal exactly 90 Most crown moulding has a top rear angle the section that fits flat against the ce...

Page 15: ...68 27 03 101 26 91 30 08 30 24 26 73 102 26 50 29 73 29 80 26 42 103 26 09 29 38 29 36 26 12 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 52 38 Crown Moulding 45 45 Crown Moulding Angle Between Walls Mitre Setting Bevel S...

Page 16: ...guard has been replaced Check regularly to make sure the lower guard is working properly Clean the lower guard of any dust or buildup with a damp cloth REPLACING CARBON BRUSHES Fig 31 Replace both ca...

Page 17: ...fuse or circuit breaker Angle of cut inaccurate Mitre table unlocked Rotate the mitre locking handle all the way to the right Too much sawdust under table Vacuum or blow out dust while wearing eye pro...

Page 18: ...label 1 13 Transformer 1 38 Connection shaft 1 14 Rubber sleeve 1 39 Torsional spring sleeve 1 15 Lower handle 1 40 Torsional spring 1 16 Power cord 1 41 Hexagon screw 2 17 Hex nut 4 42 Cable tie 2 18...

Page 19: ...Stop plate 1 74 Inner teeth washer 2 104 Seal ring 1 75 Guard roller 2 105 Location pin knob 1 76 Clamp screw 1 106 Rotation shaft 1 77 Lock screw 1 107 Angle lable 1 78 Connection rod 1 108 Support...

Page 20: ...imitations a a bill of sale verifying the purchase and purchase date must be provided b this warranty will not apply to any product or part thereof which is worn or broken or which has become inoperat...