MasterCraft Maximumu 055-6701-6, Instruction Manual

CUTTING METAL

1.  Lift the swing arm fully upward as far 

as it will go. 

2.  Adjust the mitre gauge as required. 

3. 

Firmly lock the metal workpiece to be 

cut in the vise. 

4.  Make sure you are wearing your safety 

goggles, dust mask and hearing 

protection. 

5.  Lower the cut-off blade until it 

is about 1

"

 (2.5 cm) above the 

workpiece. 

6.  While holding the chop saw handle 

firmly in your right hand, turn the 

motor switch On.

7.  Wait for motor to get up to its full 

speed. Carefully lower the cut-off 

blade until it contacts the workpiece. 

8.  Apply only slight pressure to the chop 

saw handle as it begins to cut through 

the workpiece. DO NOT apply too 

much pressure to the handle, as this 

will cause the motor to slow down, 

slow the cutting action and damage 

the motor.

   NOTE: 

The cut-off disc MUST NOT be touching

   the workpiece when the motor switch is turned On.

   NOTE: 

Many sparks will be generated as soon as

   the cut-off disc touches the workpiece.

   WARNING!

Never touch the workpiece immediately 

after a cut is completed. The metal in the 

cutting area will be red hot and will cause 

severe burns to your skin.

  MAINTENANCE 

9.  When the cut-off disc has completely 

cut through the workpiece, release 

the trigger switch immediately. Wait 

for the motor to come to a complete 

stop before lifting the cut-off disc 

away from the workpiece.

REPLACING CARBON MOTOR 
BRUSHES

The carbon motor brushes will wear 

down and require replacing. The time 

intervals between replacements will vary 

depending upon the type of materials 

being cut and the hours of use. It is 

recommended that the brushes be 

checked after each 10 hours of use. When 

the length of the carbon brush reaches 

1/4” (6.35 mm), the brushes should be 

replaced.

1.  Use a #2       screwdriver and remove 

four screws (1) from the motor end 

cap (2).  

2.  Pull the motor end cap from the 

motor housing (3). 

3.  Use needle-nose pliers to pull the 

spade connector (4) from the spade. 

4.  Use needle-nose pliers to pull the 

brush retainer spring (5) away from 

the carbon brush (6).

   WARNING!

Unplug the tool from the power source 

before removing the motor end cap.

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