PowerTec MSS1000, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...l for safety instructions operating procedures and warranty Put it and the original sales invoice in a safe dry place for future reference 10 0112 QUESTION 1 877 393 7121 Visit us on the web at www southerntechllc com 10 COMPOUND SLIDING MITER SAW WITH LASER ...

Page 2: ...table extension Installation of dust bag Installation of hold down clamp assembly Removal and installation of the blade Miter scale 90 blade alignment 45 blade alignment Adjusting the groove depth Laser alignment Grounding instructions Extension cords Motor Electrical connections OPERATION 8 Safety precautions Basic operation Body and hand position Switch activation Chop cut Miter cut Compound cut...

Page 3: ...isitors away Your shop is a poten tially dangerous environment Children and visitors can be injured Make your workshop childproof with padlocks master switches or remove switch keys to prevent any uninten tional use of power tools TOOL MAINTENANCE Turn the machine OFF and disconnect the machine from the power source prior to inspection Maintain all tools and machines in peak condition Keep tools s...

Page 4: ... report missing parts to dealer You miter saw is shipped complete in one container Carefully unpack the table saw and all loose items from the shipping container Figure 1 illustrates the miter saw and all loose parts A Miter Saw B Dust Bag C Miter Handle D Foot E Hold Down Assembly F Hex Wrench G Table Extensions 2 Figure 1 G F E D C B A ...

Page 5: ...head assembly power switch handle to carry the tool Always lock the cutting head in the down position when moving or storing the saw Insert the miter handle into the threaded hole located at the front of the table INSTALLATION OF TABLE EXTENSION Refer to Figure 4 Table extensions can be mounted both to the left and right of the machine Insert table extensions into the holes on the base of the mach...

Page 6: ...Lower the blade guard Do not use saw blades made of HSS steel Make sure the blade arbor diameter match arbor size After installation of new blade lower the blade into the table slot and check for any contact with the base or turn table structure If blade contacts table seek authorized service MITER SCALE Refer to Figure 9 The miter scale assists the user in setting the desired miter angles from 45...

Page 7: ...Lower head assembly and lock in place Loosen bevel lock handle and tilt the head assembly to 45 bevel The pointer should be on the 45 mark If the blade is not at 45 to the miter table loosen the locknut on the adjusting screw and adjust screw to achieve a 45 angle and tighten the locknut ADJUSTING THE GROOVE DEPTH Refer to Figure 12 Slide the groove stop into position Loosen the locknut on the adj...

Page 8: ...e Power supply to the motor is controlled by a locking rocker switch Remove the key to prevent unauthorized use GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Improper connection of equipment grounding conductor can result in the risk of electrical shock The machine should be grounded while in use to protect operator from electrical shock In the event of an electrical short circuit grounding reduces the risk of electrica...

Page 9: ...verheating Use the table to determine the minimum wire size A W G extension cord Extension Cord Length Wire Size A W G Up to 25 ft 18 25 to 50 ft 16 NOTE Using extension cords over 50 ft long is not recommended MOTOR The Miter Saw is supplied with a 2 4 HP motor installed The 120 Volt AC universal motor has the following specifications Horsepower Maximum Developed 2 HP Voltage 120 Amperes 15 Hertz...

Page 10: ...a workpiece that is warped contains knobs or is embedded with foreign objects nails staples etc to prevent kickback Do not allow anyone to stand or cross in line of blade rotation Keep saw maintained Follow maintenance instructions BODY AND HAND POSITION Position your body and hands properly to make cutting Keep hands outside the No Hands Zone The No Hands Zone is between the marked lines on the l...

Page 11: ... lock knob to lock the sliding mechanism in place Loosen the bevel lock handle and position the cutting head at the desired bevel position Lock the bevel lock handle Loosen the miter clamp knob and rotate the miter table to the desired angle position Lock the miter clamp knob Follow basic saw operation SLIDING CUT You can extend the cuts chop cut miter cut compound cut to larger places by loosenin...

Page 12: ... and debris Avoid accumulation of sawdust on the tool Make sure motor is kept clean and free of dust Use cleaner solution to remove resin and grease residue Check and empty dust bag Remove saw dust wood chips and grease from chains and gears Be certain motor is kept clean and free of dust Use soap and water to clean painted parts rubber parts and plastic guards LUBRICATION The tool has been proper...

Page 13: ...nection in motor for loose or shorted connection 6 Replace with correct fuses or circuit breakers 7 Inspect chip blower assembly and fan belt Remove excessive wood chips Motor overheats 1 Motor overloaded 2 Excessive dust build up results in decreased air circulation 1 Reduce load on motor Turn off the machine until motor cools down 2 Remove dust build up 1 Motor overload 2 Inadequate capacity of ...

Page 14: ...ction for the proper use 2 Replace or sharpen blade 3 Replace with 10 in diameter blade 4 Use hold down clamp to secure workpiece to table The laser guide fails to turn on 1 The batteries are dead 2 The battery contacts need adjustment 1 Replace with new AAA batteries 2 Reload the batteries and make certain that they make solid contact to the battery spring Cutting arm will not fully raise or blad...

Page 15: ...Figure 16 10 COMPOUND SLIDING MITER SAW ILLUSTRATION 13 1 2 6 1 2 4 1 2 2 1 2 3 1 2 8 1 2 5 1 2 7 1 2 6 1 2 4 1 2 3 1 2 2 1 2 5 ...

Page 16: ...MSS1000 056 location shaft 1 57 MSS1000 057 locking lever 1 58 MSS1000 058 locking handle 1 59 MSS1000 059 pan head screw with step 1 60 MSS1000 060 pressure plate 1 61 MSS1000 061 5 flat washer 4 62 MSS1000 062 wrench 1 63 MSS1000 063 M8x20 inner hex screw 1 64 MSS1000 064 outer flange 1 65 MSS1000 065 blade 1 66 MSS1000 066 blade location ring 1 67 MSS1000 067 inner flange 1 68 MSS1000 068 M5x16...

Page 17: ...132 turnplate foot 1 133 MSS1000 133 steel piece 1 134 MSS1000 134 5 spring washer 2 135 MSS1000 135 8 steel ball 1 136 MSS1000 136 spring 1 137 MSS1000 137 3 hollow pin 1 138 MSS1000 138 spring 1 139 MSS1000 139 M5x14 cross pan head screw 1 140 MSS1000 140 cotton ring 2 141 MSS1000 141 pressure ring 2 142 MSS1000 142 switch trigger 1 143 MSS1000 143 switch 1 144 MSS1000 144 handle 1 145 MSS1000 1...

Page 18: ...the date of purchase This warranty is specific to this tool Southern Technologies LLC reserves the right to repair or replace the defective tool at its discretion HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE To obtain service for this POWERTEC tool you must return it freight prepaid to an authorized POWERTEC service center for bench top and stationary power tools You may obtain the location of the authorized service cen...

Page 19: ...indirect incidental or consequential damages Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitations may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Southern Technologies LLC makes no ...

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