MasterCraft 55-6863-0 Operating Manual Download

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TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

SUGGESTED CORRECTIVE
ACTION

Electric hand brake has failed

Take saw for servicing

Motor brake overheated from
use of defective or wrong size
blade or rapid ON/OFF cycling

Use a recommended blade

ake does not stop blade within

6 seconds

Arbour bolt is loose

Retighten

Saw not plugged in

Check that all cords are
plugged in

Motor does not start

Fuse

Check time delay fuse or
circuit breaker

Mitre table unlocked

Use mitre table locking lever
See ADJUSTMENT section”

Angle of cut
inaccurate

Too much sawdust under table Vacuum or blow out dust.

Wear Eye Protection!

Parts failure

Contact CTC Service Centre

Pivot spring not replaced
properly after service

Contact CTC Service Centre

Cutting arm cannot fully
raise, or blade guard cannot
fully close

Sawdust build up

Saw-head locking pin not set
properly

Clean and lubricate moving
parts

Check, adjust, and properly
set saw-head locking pin

Improper operation

“See OPERATION section”

Dull blade

Replace or sharpen blade

Improper blade

Replace blade

Blade binds, jams, or burns
wood

Warped blade

Replace blade

Saw blade damaged

Replace blade

Saw blade loosened

Tighten arbour bolt

Saw not properly fastened
down

Fasten saw to stand, bench,
or table

Saw vibrates or shakes

Work piece not properly
supported

Properly support or clamp
work piece

Light in work area is too bright

Move the Mitre Saw to the
work area with proper light

Laser line projection is hard to
see

Saw dust on the laser lens

Clean laser lens with a soft,
dry brush

Contact CTC Service Centre when the problems remain unsolved after the
above checks.

Summary of Contents for 55-6863-0

Page 1: ... intended use Safety symbols in this manual are used to call attention to possible dangers The safety symbols and their explanations require the operator s full understanding The safety warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger nor are they a substitute for proper accident prevention measures This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution warning or danger Failure to obey a safety warning can...

Page 2: ...30 Warranty Page 31 SPECIFICATIONS Mitre Saw Specifications Motor 120 V 60Hz 15 A Speed 5500 RPM no load Blade size 10 25 4 cm 40 tooth carbide tipped Arbour size 5 8 15 9mm Weight 29 6 lbs 13 4kg Cutting capacity 2 5 8 X 5 1 2 at 90 mitre 0 bevel 1 1 2 X 5 1 2 at 90 mitre 45 bevel 2 5 8 X 3 1 2 at 45 mitre 0 bevel 1 1 2 X 3 1 2 at 45 mitre 45 bevel Mitre Saw Stand Specifications Weight 17 lbs 7 7...

Page 3: ...tion The laser beam can be harmful to the eyes Always avoid direct eye exposure Do not look directly into the laser beam output aperture during operation Do not project the laser beam directly into the eyes of others Turn the laser on only when making cuts The laser on the Mitre Saw is not a toy Always keep it out of the reach of children The laser light emitted from this device should never be di...

Page 4: ...l cause the tool to overheat The table on Page 5 shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge the smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord 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 a prote...

Page 5: ...he tool until the blade has come to a complete stop and the Mitre Saw has been unplugged Do not over reach Keep proper footing and balance at all times Maintain tools with care Keep tools sharp and clean for optimum performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories CAUTION Do not attempt to operate this tool until having thoroughly read all instructions safety rules and warn...

Page 6: ...overheating The table below shows the correct size to use depending on the cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge the smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord Be sure extension cords are properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified person before using it Protect extension cords from shar...

Page 7: ... blade flanges specified for this saw Never use blades larger or smaller in diameter than 10 inches 25 4 cm Never apply lubricants to the blade while it is running Always check the blade for cracks or damage before operation Replace a cracked or damaged blade before further use Never use blades recommended for operation at less than 5000 RPM Use the blade guards at all times Always keep the blade ...

Page 8: ...rd and the Mitre Saw to the Tabletop Assembly Always follow all safety rules and instructions in the operator s manual of the Mitre Saw when operating a Mitre Saw that is mounted to this stand Always be sure that there is sufficient space around the stand to safely operate the Mitre Saw when setting up the Mitre Saw Stand and the Mitre Saw Always check the Mitre Saw Stand and Mitre Saw for damaged...

Page 9: ...uced by the blade in a non through or partial cut Kickback A hazard that can occur when the blade binds or stalls throwing the work piece back toward operator Mitre Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90 to the fence No Hands Zone The area between the marked lines on the left and right side of the mitre table base This zone is identified by No Hands Zone symbols ins...

Page 10: ...traction port 7 Saw blade 8 Laser guide 9 Mounting holes 10 Mitre table 11 Mitre angle scale 12 Throat plate 13 Mitre angle indicator 14 Mitre lock 15 Clamp mounting holes 16 Fence 17 Lower blade guard 18 Spindle lock button 19 Laser ON OFF switch 20 Stop latch 21 Bevel angle scale 22 Bevel lock 23 Bevel angle indicator 24 Extension wings Bevel angle indicator 25 Hold down clamp Bevel angle indica...

Page 11: ...liar with all its operating features and safety requirements 1 Spring Loaded Locking Pin 2 Notch 3 Tabletop Assembly Clamping Knobs 4 Chrome Extension Bars 5 Carrying Locking Handle 6 Rubber Foot Pads 7 Tabletop Assembly 8 Table Assembly Supporting Bar 9 Base Support Bar 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 6 9 Fig 2 ...

Page 12: ...he Base remains in place on the floor as shown in Fig 6 5 Continue to lift the Tabletop Assembly until the Tabletop Assembly is completely vertical Fig 7 6 Hold the Base Bar Legs as shown by placing a foot on the Base Bar Pull the Tabletop Assembly straight up until the Chrome Extension Bars 4 attached to the Table Top Assembly are fully extended Be sure that the Chrome Extension Bars lock in plac...

Page 13: ... 11 10 To change the width of the Tabletop Assembly working area turn the Tabletop Assembly s two Clamp Knobs 3 clockwise to unlock them as shown in Fig 12 11 Close up view of Tabletop Assembly s clamp knob as shown in Fig 13 12 After loosening the Tabletop Assembly s Clamp Knobs adjust the Tabletop Assembly to the desired position to mount the power tool as shown in Fig 14 13 Be sure that after a...

Page 14: ...and 2 Loosen the Mitre Saw Stand s Clamping Knobs 3 Open the Tabletop Assembly to its fully extended size and re tighten the Clamping Knobs 4 Pull back the Spring Loaded Locking Pin and remove the Support Bar from the Tabletop groove 5 With one foot on the Base Bar raise the Tabletop Assembly to the upright vertical position 6 Close up the legs of Mitre Saw Stand and push down on the Chrome Extens...

Page 15: ... To reduce the risk of injury always unplug the tool before removing and installing a blade 1 Raise the saw head 2 Remove the upper screw on the blade screw guard Fig 1 point 5 by turning it counter clockwise with a screwdriver 3 Lift and hold up the lower blade guard and rotate the blade screw guard to expose the threaded blade screw 4 Press and hold the spindle lock button Fig 1 point 18 and rot...

Page 16: ...ton and use the wrench supplied to turn the blade screw counter clockwise until the lock engages Securely tighten the blade screw 6 Rotate the blade screw guard into position and use the wrench to securely tighten the screw by turning it clockwise Remove and store the wrench in a safe place 7 Make sure that the spindle lock button is released sot that the blade will rotate freely 8 Lower the saw h...

Page 17: ...re lock knob and release the saw head Mitre angle indicator adjustment if necessary 1 Place the mitre table at the zero position making sure the mitre lock is secured in position 2 Loosen the mitre angle indicator screw and adjust the indicator to the 0 mark on the mitre scale See Fig 21 3 Tighten the mitre angle indicator screw Bevel adjustment 1 When a bevel cut is required loosen the bevel lock...

Page 18: ...Saw insert fasteners through the four holes in the base of the Mitre Saw and use the fasteners to secure the saw to the table or bench Selection of Desired Angle Follow the steps in MITRE ADJUSTMENT and BEVEL ADJUSTMENT WARNING The throat plate see Fig 1 point 12 is factory cut only for a 0º bevel cut the first cut made with the tool in the 45 bevel position will create a slot on throat plate WARN...

Page 19: ...t people or animals Do not use the laser line on highly reflective materials Danger from reflected light Only have the laser repaired by qualified service technicians Do not insert hard objects into the laser lens Clean the laser lens with a soft dry brush Before starting a cut draw the desired cut line on the work piece 1 Press the laser ON OFF switch Fig 1 point 19 forward to start 2 Align the l...

Page 20: ...Allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop Do not remove the work piece from the sawing plate until the blade has stopped rotating 3 Gently raise the saw head and remove the work piece Ensure that the lower blade guard can easily close 4 Unplug the tool 5 Remove loose or scrap pieces CROSSCUTTING Fig 26 and Fig 27 A crosscut is a cut made across the grain of the work piece A straight crosscut ...

Page 21: ... support or pull the work piece WARNING To avoid serious personal injury always keep hands outside the no hands zone as marked on the saw table which is at least 3 inches 7 6 cm from the blade Also never perform any cutting operation freehand i e without holding the work piece against the fence the blade could grab the work piece causing it to slip and twist 12 Before turning on the saw perform a ...

Page 22: ...work piece 8 Use the hold down clamp to secure the work piece against the Mitre Saw table and fence 9 When cutting long work pieces support the opposite end of the work piece with a roller stand or with another work surface that is level with the saw table CAUTION Never use another person as an additional support for a work piece that is longer or wider than the basic saw table or to help feed sup...

Page 23: ...e second angle affects the first Once the two correct settings for a particular cut have been obtained always make a test cut in scrap material before making a finish cut in good material To Make a Compound Mitre Cut with the Mitre Saw 1 Unplug the saw WARNING Failure to unplug the saw could result in accidental starting causing serious injury 2 Pull out the locking pin to release the saw arm 3 Lo...

Page 24: ...rom the blade Also never perform any cutting operation freehand i e without holding the work piece against the fence the blade could grab the work piece causing it to slip and twist 14 Make sure that there will be no obstructions to interfere with making the cut 15 Hold the saw handle and use the index finger to turn on the laser switch by pushing it forward 16 To turn on the saw push the safety l...

Page 25: ...rom various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use Use a clean cloth to remove dirt oil and grease WARNING Do not allow improper materials such as brake fluids gasoline petroleum based products penetrating oil etc to come in contact with plastic parts as improper materials contain chemicals that can damage weaken or destroy plastic WARNING To ensure safety and reliability all...

Page 26: ...ntact CTC Service Centre Cutting arm cannot fully raise or blade guard cannot fully close Sawdust build up Saw head locking pin not set properly Clean and lubricate moving parts Check adjust and properly set saw head locking pin Improper operation See OPERATION section Dull blade Replace or sharpen blade Improper blade Replace blade Blade binds jams or burns wood Warped blade Replace blade Saw bla...

Page 27: ...27 Repair Parts INCLUDES 1 Pc of 40T carbide tip blades 1 pc of hold down clamp 1 pc of dust collection bag 1 pair of extension rails 1 pc wrench 1 pc vacuum adapter ...

Page 28: ...28 ...

Page 29: ...83 Shoulder Screw 1 145 Allen key head 4 22 Gear lock pin 1 84 Linkage 1 146 Screw 1 23 Gear lock pin 1 85 Shoulder Screw 1 147 Clamp 1 24 Gear lock pin cap 1 86 Bevel lock handle 1 148 Support arm 1 25 Screw 1 87 Big washer 1 149 Knob 1 26 Spring washer 1 88 Double stud 1 150 Work piece knob 1 27 Anti finger touch 1 89 Socket head 1 151 Support pole 1 28 Gear case 1 90 Bushing 1 152 Knob 1 29 Exh...

Page 30: ...1 55 Needle bearing 1 117 Turntable 1 56 C clip 1 118 Screw 1 57 Gear 1 119 Spring washer 1 58 Gear washer 1 120 Washer 1 59 Key 1 121 Miter pointer 1 60 Spindle 1 122 Clamp plate 1 61 Bearing 1 123 Spring washer 2 62 Screw 2 124 Screw 2 ...

Page 31: ...paper bits fluids tune ups or adjustments e this warranty will not apply where damage is caused by repairs made or attempted by others i e persons not authorized by the manufacturer f this warranty will not apply to any product that was sold to the original purchaser as a reconditioned or refurbished product unless otherwise specified in writing g this warranty will not apply to any product or par...

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