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MasterCraft 055-6739-8 Owner's Manual

MasterCraft 055-6739-8 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
PORTABLE TABLE SAW
055-6739-8
Parts missing or damaged? Questions? Toll-Free Help Line –
1-800-689-9928
IMPORTANT :
Read this Operating Manual carefully before using this tool. Pay close at-
tention 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 indicate possible dangers.The
safety symbol and their explanations require the operator's full understanding.
The safety warnings do not eliminate any danger by themselves, and they are
not a substitute for proper accident prevention measures.
This Safety Alert Symbol indicates caution, warning, or danger. Failure to
obey a safety warning may 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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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL PORTABLE TABLE SAW 055-6739-8 Parts missing or damaged? Questions? Toll-Free Help Line – 1-800-689-9928 IMPORTANT : Read this Operating Manual carefully before using this tool. Pay close at- tention 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 indicate possible dangers.The...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Rules for Safe Operation……………..………………………..… Page 3 Glossary of Woodworking Terms…………………………………… Page 8 Description ………………………………..…………………….. Page 10 Assembly……………………..……..….……………..…… Page 12 Adjustments..........……………...……… Page 12 Operation....…………………..………………………… Page 22 Maintenance........………………..…………… Page 30 Loose Part........………………..…………..… Page 31 Troubleshooting........…………………………… Page 32 Exploded View & Part List......……..…………………… Page 34 Warranty…………………………………………………....

  • Page 3: Rules For Safe Operation

    RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION KNOW THE TOOL Read this Owner’s Manual and all the labels affixed to the Table Saw carefully before using it, and follow all instructions contained therein. Retain this manual for future reference. IMPORTANT This tool should only be serviced by a qualified service technician. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS THOROUGHLY GENERAL SAFETY RULES FOR BENCH TOOLS WARNING! Read and understand all instructions.
  • Page 4 cord length and the nameplate amperage rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. 10. 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.
  • Page 5 your hand into the blade, resulting in serious personal injury. Stay out of the blade path, and turn the switch off immediately if the blade binds or stalls. 2. USE RIP FENCE. Always use a fence or straight edge guide when ripping. 3.
  • Page 6 a) Keeping the blade sharp. b) Keeping the rip fence parallel to the saw blade. c) Keeping the riving knife/spreader/splitter, anti-kickback pawls, and blade guard in place and operating. d) Not releasing the work before it is pushed all the way past the saw blade using a push stick.
  • Page 7 ELECTRICAL SAFETY Grounding instructions: In FIG. A the event of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides the path of least resistance for electrical current in order to reduce the risk of electric shock. This tool is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment-grounding GROUNDING PIN 120V GROUNDED OUTLET...

  • Page 8: Glossary Of Woodworking Terms

    Be sure extension cords are properly wired and in good condition. Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified technician before using it. Protect extension cords from sharp objects, excessive heat, and damp or wet areas. Use a separate electrical circuit for power tools.
  • Page 9 Ripping or Rip Cut A cutting operation along the length of the workpiece. Bevel Cut A cutting operation made with the blade at any angle other than 90° to the table surface. Compound Cut A crosscut made with both a mitre angle and a bevel angle. Crosscut A cutting or shaping operation made across the grain or width of the workpiece.

  • Page 10: Description

    The material removed by the blade in a through-cut, or the slot produced by the blade in a non-through or partial cut. DESCRIPTION KNOW YOUR TABLE SAW (See Fig. 1) The safe use of this product requires an understanding of the information on the tool and in this Owner’s Manual, as well as knowledge of the project that you are attempting.
  • Page 11 ON/OFF switch assembly Cord Cord storage Mitre gauge Push stick ANTI-KICKBACK PAWLS – Kickback is a hazard in which the workpiece is thrown back toward the operator. The teeth on the anti-kickback pawls point away from the workpiece. If the workpiece should be pulled back toward the operator, the teeth dig into the wood to help prevent or reduce the possibility of kickback.

  • Page 12: Assembly

    SCALE – Located on the front rail, the easy-to-read scale provides precise measurements for rip cuts. SLIDING EXTENSION TABLE – Located on the right side of the saw table, this extension table gives the operator additional support when cutting wide workpiece.
  • Page 13 Never stand directly in line with the blade or allow hands to come within 3” (7.6 cm) of the blade. Do not reach over or across the blade. Failure to heed this warning can result in serious personal injury. WARNING: To avoid serious personal injury, always make sure the table saw is securely mounted to a workbench or an approved leg stand.
  • Page 14 end of the handle. REMOVING/REPLACING THE THROAT PLATE (See Fig. 4) 1. Unplug the saw. Fig. 4 2. Lower the blade by turning the Height/bevel-adjusting hand wheel clockwise. 3. To remove the throat plate, place you index finger in the hole and lift the front end, pulling the throat plate out toward the front of the saw.
  • Page 15 NOTE: When raising the spreader, exert a small amount of force from the left side. To place it in the riving knife position (or “down” position for all non- through cutting) 1. Unplug the saw. 2. Remove the throat plate 3.
  • Page 16 1. Using the open-end wrench, place the flat open end onto the flat surfaces on the arbor shaft. 2. Insert the closed-end wrench over the hex nut. Holding both wrenches firmly, push the closed-end wrench toward the back of the machine. Make sure the blade nut is securely tightened.
  • Page 17 is needed. Fig. 10 NOTE: The spreader’s alignment can be adjusted for different blade widths. To check the alignment of the spreader/riving knife: 1. Unplug the saw 2. Raise the saw blade as high as it will go by turning the Height/bevel- adjusting hand wheel clockwise.
  • Page 18 3. Raise the blade by turning the height/bevel-adjusting hand wheel clockwise, or lower it by turning the handle counter-clockwise. CHANGING THE BLADE ANGLE (See Fig. 13) 1. Unplug the saw Fig. 13 2. Loosen the bevel control by pulling the bevel-locking lever. 3.
  • Page 19 0º on the bevel scale. Retighten the screw. CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT OF THE RIP FENCE TO THE BLADE (See Fig. 16a) 1. Unplug the saw, and remove the Clamp screw Fig. 16a blade guard assembly. Rip fence Saw blade 2. Raise the locking lever in order to allow the rip fence to be moved.
  • Page 20 3. Lower the back end of the rip fence Fig. 17 onto the guide surfaces of the rear rail. 4. Push the locking lever down in order to automatically align and secure the fence. USING THE MITRE GAUGE (See Fig. The mitre gauge provides greater accuracy in angled cuts.
  • Page 21 3. Slide the extension table to the desired width. 4. NOTE: Use the scale on the extension rail when a specific width is desired. 5. Once the extension table is set to the desired width, relock the lever by pulling the lever forward. ALIGNING THE BLADE TO THE MITRE GAUGE GROOVE (See Fig.

  • Page 22: Operation

    OPERATION WARNING! Do not allow familiarity with a tool make you careless. Remem- ber that a fraction of a second of carelessness is sufficient to inflict serious injury. WARNING! Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields when operating power tools. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury.
  • Page 23 Kickback can be caused by any action that pinches the blade in the wood, such as the following: 1. Making a cut with incorrect blade depth 2. Sawing into knots or nails in the workpiece 3. Twisting the wood while making a cut 4.
  • Page 24 switch to turn it ON. Fig. 22 TO TURN YOUR SAW OFF: Press the switch down to turn it OFF. TO LOCK YOUR SAW: Press the switch down. Remove the switch key from the switch, and store in a safe, secure location.
  • Page 25 2. Use only saw blades designed for maximum safe operating speeds of 6000 RPM or greater. 3. Saw blades should always be kept sharp. It is recommended that you locate a reputable sharpening service to sharpen your blades when needed. 4.
  • Page 26 2. Raise the blade so that it is about 1/8” (3.2 mm) higher than the top of the workpiece. 3. Hold the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the workpiece about 1” (25.4 mm) away from the blade. CAUTION! The workpiece must have Fig.
  • Page 27 RIPPING SMALL PIECES (Refer to Fig. 25) It is not safe to rip small pieces. It is Fig. 25 not safe to put your hands close to the blade. Instead, rip a larger piece in order to obtain the desired piece. When a small width is to be ripped and the hand cannot be safely put between the blade and the rip fence, use one or...
  • Page 28 3. Hold the workpiece firmly against Fig. 26 the mitre gauge, with the path of the blade in line with the desired cut location. Keep the workpiece approximately 1” (2.5 cm) in front of the blade. KEEP BOTH HANDS ON THE MITRE GAUGE, AWAY FROM THE BLADE AND THE PATH OF THE BLADE.
  • Page 29 MITRING (Refer to Fig. 28) WARNING! Mitre angles greater Fig. 28 than 45° may force the guard into the saw blade, causing damage to the guard and personal injury. Before starting the motor, test the operation by feeding the workpiece into the guard. If the guard contacts the blade, place the workpiece under the guard, not touching the blade, before starting the motor.

  • Page 30: Maintenance

    NOTE: Remove the bushing in order to Fig. 30 expose sufficient thread to safely hold the dado blade set. DADO 4. Remove the spreader/riving knife. CUTTING 5. Reinstall the inner flange. 6. Mount the dado blade, using the blade and chippers appropriate for the desired width of cut.

  • Page 31: Loose Part

    position. 2. Check the blade guard assembly. 3. Clean cutting tools with a gum and pitch remover. 4. To maintain the table surfaces and rails, periodically apply paste wax to them and buff them in order to ensure smooth functioning. To prevent work from slipping during cutting operations, DO NOT wax the working face of the mitre gauge.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Blade is out of balance Replace blade Blade is damaged Replace blade Saw is not mounted Tighten all hardware Excess vibration securely Work surface is uneven Reposition on flat surface Blade is warped Replace blade Rip fence is not mounted Remount the rip fence correctly Rip fence does not...
  • Page 33 Positive stops inside the cabinet need adjusting Adjust the positive stops Saw does not make (Bevel cuts) accurate 90º or 45º cuts Mitre gauge is misaligned Adjust the mitre gauge (Mitre Cuts) Height/bevel- Gear and screw post adjusting hand Clean the gear and screw inside the cabinet are wheel is hard to post.

  • Page 34: Exploded View & Part List

    Exploded View...
  • Page 35 Parts List PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 556739001 Throat plate insert 556739002 Throat plate 556739003 Work table 556739004 Rear rail cover 556739005 Extension table locking block 556739006 Extension table position plate 556739007 Connecting rail base 556739008 Damping nut M6 556739009 Washer 6 556739010 Inner hex screw M6x14 556739011...
  • Page 36 556739029 Washer 6 556739030 Rear rail 556739031 Front rail 556739032 Front rail scale 556739033 Locking bolt 556739034 Left front rail cover 556739035 Extension table scale 556739036 Connecting plate 556739037 Washer 6 556739038 Inner screw M6x14 556739039 Inner screw M6x16 556739040 Washer 6 556739041 Extension table...
  • Page 37 556739059 Viewing plate 556739060 Damping nut M5 556739061 Washer 5 556739062 Anti-kickback lever 556739063 Circlip 14 556739064 Left pawl 556739065 556739066 Anti-kickback lever base 556739067 Right pawl 556739068 Spring 556739069 Bolt 556739070 Torsion spring 556739071 Rotation shaft 556739072 Support block 556739073 Flange 556739074...
  • Page 38 556739087 Stator 556739088 Wind guide 556739089 Bearing base 556739090 Bearing 556739091 Rotor 556739092 Bearing 556739093 Gear box 556739094 Retaining ring 556739095 Gear 556739096 Output spindle 556739097 Bearing 556739098 Gearbox cover 556739099 Tapping screw M5x16 556739100 Position ring 556739101 Riving knife base 556739102 Damping nut M6 556739103...
  • Page 39 556739115 Screw 556739116 Damping nut M5 556739117 Washer 6 556739118 Screw M6x20 556739119 Inner hex screw M5x14 556739120 Circlip 40 556739121 Circlip 45 556739122 Inner hex screw M5x10 556739123 Guard plate 556739124 Washer 5 556739125 Bushing 556739126 Blade base 556739127 Blade 556739128 Blade flange...
  • Page 40 556739143 Damping nut M6 556739144 Washer 6 556739145 Bushing 556739146 Bolt M6x85 556739147 Screw 556739148 Nut m10 556739149 Bolt M6 556739150 Angle scale pointer base 556739151 Nut M6 556739152 Angle scale pointer 556739153 Washer 5 556739154 Screw M5x8 556739155 Nut M6 556739156 Plastic washer 556739157...
  • Page 41 Open end spanner 556739171 556739172 Knob Tapping screw 556739173 Left plastic plate 556739174 Washer 5 556739175 Inner hex screw M5x14 556739176 556739177 Power cord Locking nut 556739178 Strain relief 556739179 556739180 Damping nut M5 556739181 556739182 Position block Retaining clip 556739183 Tapping screw 556739184...
  • Page 42 Hand-wheel 556739199 556739200 Label Nut M6 556739201 556739202 Handle 556739203 Screw M6x45 556739204 End cap 556739205 Switch base 556739206 Tapping screw 556739207 Switch 556739208 Switch box 556739209 Overload protection 556739210 556739211 Strain relief 556739212 Tapping screw 556739213 Switch box cover 556739214 Tapping screw 556739215...
  • Page 43 556739227 Washer 556739228 Screw M5x16 556739229 Fence locking bolt 556739230 Eccentric wheel 556739231 Locking handle 556739232 Position pin 556739233 Tapping screw 556739234 Position plate 556739235 Screw M6x8 556739236 Spring 556739237 Steel ball 556739238 Pointer 556739239 Mitre gauge base 556739240 Scale 556739241 Locking handle 556739242...

  • Page 44: Warranty

    MASTERCRAFT LIMITED WARRANTY This Mastercraft® product is guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship for three (3) years from the date of original retail purchase. Subject to the conditions and limitations described below, this product, if returned to us with proof of purchase within the stated warranty period, and if covered under this warranty, will be repaired or replaced (with the same model or one of equal value or specification), at our option.
  • Page 45 Additional Limitations This warranty applies only to the original purchaser, and may not be transferred. Neither the retailer nor the manufacturer shall be liable for any other expense, loss or damage, including but not limited to any indirect, incidental, consequential or exemplary damages arising in connection with the sale, use or inability to use this product.

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