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Model # 36055

6-1/4 IN. TRACK SAW

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Your new tool has been engineered and manufactured to WEN’s highest standards for dependability, 

ease of  operation, and operator safety. When properly cared for, this product will supply you years 

of  rugged, trouble-free performance. Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation, warnings, 

and cautions. If  you use your tool properly and for intended purpose, you will enjoy years of  safe, 

reliable service.

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Summary of Contents for 36055

Page 1: ...ou years of rugged trouble free performance Pay close attention to the rules for safe operation warnings and cautions If you use your tool properly and for intended purpose you will enjoy years of safe reliable service IMPORTANT NEED HELP CONTACT US Have product questions Need technical support Please feel free to contact us at 800 232 1195 techsupport wenproducts com WENPRODUCTS COM M F 8AM 5PM C...

Page 2: ... 7 8 9 12 14 15 18 General Safety Rules Specific Safety Rules For Track Saw Electrical Information Know Your Track Saw Assembly and Adjustments Operation Exploded View and Parts List Warranty TECHNICAL DATA Model Number Motor Speed no load Arbor Size Blade Size Blade Tilt Cutting Capacity at 90 w o Track Cutting Capacity at 45 w o Track Cutting Capacity at 90 w Track Cutting Capacity at 45 w Track...

Page 3: ...gloves neckties or jewelry rings watches etc when op erating the tool Inappropriate clothing and items can get caught in moving parts and draw you in ALWAYS wear non slip footwear and tie back long hair 8 WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK to fight the dust produced by sawing operations WARNING Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health Always oper ate the tool in a well vent...

Page 4: ... wiring Contact with a live wire will make exposed metal parts of the tool live and shock the operator 2 DANGER Keep hands away from the cutting area and the blade Keep your second hand on the auxiliary handle or motor housing If both hands are holding the saw handles they cannot be cut by the blade Keep your body po sitioned to either side of the saw blade but not in line with the saw blade KICKB...

Page 5: ...ny reason release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or kickback may occur Investigate and take corrective actions to eliminate the causes of blade binding When restarting a saw in the workpiece center the blade in the kerf and check that...

Page 6: ...the tool ON The reaction to the torque of the motor as it accelerates to full speed may cause the tool to twist 21 Wear eye and hearing protection Always use safety glasses with side shields Everyday glasses provide only lim ited impact resistance unless otherwise specified They are not safety glasses Only use certified safety equipment Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI z87 1 standa...

Page 7: ...t for your tools This circuit must not be less than a 12 wire and should be protected 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 7 AMPERAGE REQUIRED GAUGE FOR EXTENSION CORDS 25 ft 50 f...

Page 8: ...7 Dust Port 8 Track 9 Position Lock Knobs 10 Track Stabilizer Lock 11 Track Stabilizer 12 Track Clamp sold separately 13 Track Stop 14 Track Adapter 15 Arbor Bolt 16 Riving Knife 17 Saw Blade 18 Spindle Blade Lock 19 Line of Cut Indicator 20 Riving Knife Adjustment Access Point 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 12 2 13 9 13 1 14 8 17 13 7 4 18 16 3 9 15 14 1 12 19 20 ...

Page 9: ...s excessive blade depth increases the chance of saw kickback and contact with hidden surfaces beneath the workpiece ADJUSTING THE ANGLE OF THE CUT 1 Unplug the saw 2 Loosen the bevel locks found on the front and back of the saw Bevel the saw so that the angle indication arrow is pointed at the desired angle 3 Tighten the bevel lock knob securely 4 Make a test cut in scrap lumber and measure the an...

Page 10: ...dly it helps prevent dust from flying up during sawing operations Because of the precision required for these two applications users must cut this rubber strip themselves before using the track saw on any work pieces This ensures every track perfectly complements a particular track saw The following instructions will help you to properly prepare your track for maximum efficiency as both a dust con...

Page 11: ...ke sure that the knife itself is straight and prop erly aligned with the blade Check this with a straight edge or a T square pressing it against the side of the riving knife and the blade to see if it lies flush against both objects WARNING Never use a warped blade or riving knife If the riving knife seems bent or misaligned do not operate the track saw USING THE TRACK STABILIZER The stabilizer is...

Page 12: ...ece so the cut is always on your right The larger left side of the saw s base should be on the part that DOES NOT fall off when a cut is made 5 Securely clamp the workpiece so it will not move during the cut 6 Place a clamp near the cut to further support the workpiece Make sure the clamp is as close to the cut as pos sible without getting in the way of the saw s line of motion 7 Draw a guideline ...

Page 13: ...he workpiece and set it out of the way 6 To achieve clean cuts keep your sawing line straight while smoothly advancing forward Do not force the saw forward too quickly in order to try and hurry up the process Let the tool work at its own pace 7 If the cut fails to properly follow your intended cut line do not attempt to turn or force the tool back to the cut line Doing so may bind the blade and le...

Page 14: ...e you would like your cut to occur You will find three arrows along the side of the saw The rear arrow Fig A 1 and the front arrow Fig A 3 show the maximum points that the saw s blade will reach while the center arrow Fig A 2 marks the location of the blade s center OPERATION MAINTENANCE 1 3 2 CHANGING THE BLADE NOTE Always make sure your replacement blade has a correctly matching arbor that can h...

Page 15: ...ersonal injury Electric tools used on fiberglass material wallboard spackling compounds or plaster are subject to accelerated wear and possible premature failure because the fiberglass chips and grindings are highly abrasive to bearings brushes commutators etc Consequently we do not recommended using this tool for extended work on these types of materials However if you do work with any of these m...

Page 16: ...16 EXPLODED VIEW AND PARTS LIST Track Saw Model 36055 ...

Page 17: ...r 5 36055 005 Motor Housing 6 36055 006 Rubber Protection Tube 7 36055 007 Cord Pressing Plate 8 36055 008 Screw 4 2x13 9 36055 009 Attachment 10 36055 010 Handle 11 36055 011 Screw 7x24 12 36055 012 Stator 13 36055 013 Screw 14 36055 014 Front Cover 15 36055 015 Rubber Gil 16 36055 016 Switch 17 36055 017 Capacitor 18 36055 018 Switch Button 19 36055 019 Locking Button 20 36055 020 Reset Spring 2...

Page 18: ... prod uct must be shipped in its original container or an equivalent properly packed to withstand the hazards of ship ment The product must be fully insured with a copy of the warranty card and or the proof of purchase enclosed There must also be a description of the problem in order to help our repairs department diagnose and fix the issue Repairs will be made and the product will be returned and...

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