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OPERATING MANUAL

12” COMPOUND MITRE SAW
WITH LASER

55-6898-8

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IMPORTANT:

Read through this operating manual carefully before using this tool. Pay close
attention to all

Safety Instructions, Warnings,

and

Caution

sections

.

Use this tool

properly and only for its 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 result in serious injury to the operator or to others. To reduce
the risk of injury, fire, or electric shock, always follow the safety precautions.

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Summary of Contents for 55-6898-8

Page 1: ...d 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 result ...

Page 2: ... Maintenance Page 20 Troubleshooting Page 21 Repair Parts Page 22 Exploded View Part List Page 23 24 Warranty Page 25 SPECIFICATIONS Motor 120 V 60Hz 15 A Speed 4500 RPM no load Blade size 12 30 5 cm 40 tooth carbide tipped Arbour size 5 8 15 9mm Weight 44 1 lbs 20kg Cutting capacity 2 X 7 at 90 mitre 0 bevel 2 X 7 at 90 mitre 45 bevel 2 X 5 at 45 mitre 0 bevel 2 X 4 7 8 at 45 mitre 45 bevel ...

Page 3: ...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 directe...

Page 4: ...n current needed by the Compound Mitre Saw An undersized cord will result in a drop in line voltage and in loss of power which will 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 gl...

Page 5: ...ssories CAUTION Do not attempt to operate this tool until having thoroughly read all instructions safety rules and warnings Failure to comply can result in fire electric shock or serious personal injury Retain the Operating Manual for future reference and review it frequently WARNING Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to one s health Always operate the saw in a well ventilated ...

Page 6: ...on cord Amperage rating of the tool 120 V circuit only 25 7 6 m 50 15 2 m 100 30 4 m 150 45 7 m More than Not more than Minimum Gauge for the extension cord AWG 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not recommended WARNING Ensure the power supply outlet in question is properly grounded If not sure have a licensed electrician check the outlet WARNING To avoid electrical haz...

Page 7: ...itch and wait for the blade to stop before returning the saw to the raised position Make sure that the blade has come to a complete stop before removing or securing the work piece changing the work piece angle or changing the angle of the blade Never cut ferrous metals or masonry products with this tool Never cut small pieces Keep hands outside the no hands zone at least 3 7 6 cm from the blade Pr...

Page 8: ...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 inside t...

Page 9: ...de screw guard 6 Dust extraction 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 25 Hold clamp Saw Blade 1 2 3 4 5 6...

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Page 11: ... saw head for transporting and storage Removing the blade see Fig 4 WARNING 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 ...

Page 12: ...tton 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 ...

Page 13: ...itre 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 6 3 Tighten the mitre angle indicator screw Bevel adjustment 1 When a bevel cut is required loosen the bevel loc...

Page 14: ...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 15: ... See Fig 8 Aligning the blade WARNING Do not look into the laser line Do not aim the laser line at 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 lin...

Page 16: ...nd remove the work piece 1 After completing a cut release the ON OFF trigger switch and push the laser ON OFF switch backward to turn it off 2 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...

Page 17: ...ol arm or mitre table while making a cut 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 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 cutt...

Page 18: ...el lock knob to secure the saw arm in its position 6 Place the work piece flat on the mitre table with one edge securely against the fence If the board is warped place the convex side against the fence If the concave edge of the board is against the fence the board could collapse on the blade at the end of the cut and jam the blade Fig 15 and 16 7 Align the red laser line to touch the right edge o...

Page 19: ...the correct bevel angle Always take special care when making compound mitre cuts due to the interaction of the two angle settings Adjustments of mitre and bevel settings are dependent on one another Each time the mitre setting is adjusted the effect of the bevel setting also changes Each time the bevel setting is adjusted the effect of the mitre setting is changed It may take several settings to o...

Page 20: ...rt 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 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 tab...

Page 21: ...y maintenance make sure that the Mitre Saw has been disconnected from the power supply Keep all ventilation openings clean Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts Most plastics are susceptible to damage from 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 gasol...

Page 22: ...rvice Centre Sawdust build up Clean and lubricate moving parts Cutting arm cannot fully raise or blade guard cannot fully close Saw head locking pin not set properly 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 R...

Page 23: ...23 Repair Parts INCLUDES 1 pc of 40T carbide tip blades 1 pc of hold clamp 1 pc of dust collection bag 1 pair of extension rails 1 pc wrench 1 pc vacuum adapter ...

Page 24: ...24 Exploded View ...

Page 25: ...ase 1 25 Gear case 1 87 Lock pin cap 1 149 Screw 3 26 Exhaust port 1 88 Rolled pin 1 150 Steel ball 1 27 Washer 2 89 Trunnion 1 151 Spring 1 28 Spring washer 2 90 Lock pin spring 1 152 Hex crub screw 1 29 Screw 2 91 Lock pin 1 153 Condole plate 1 30 Screw 6 92 Locknut 1 154 Ferrule 1 31 Lower handle 1 93 Bevel lock handle 1 155 Wave wsher 1 32 Cold clamp 1 94 Washer 1 156 Washer 1 33 Screw 3 95 Be...

Page 26: ...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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