Craftsman 21217 Operation Manual - Page 17

SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS OPERATION FOR BASIC SAW BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW [_, WARNING] To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until the following steps are completed: o Completely assemble and adjust the saw, following the instructions. (ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS) o Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF switch, lock-off switch, upper and lower blade guards, hold down latch, bevel lock handle and cover plate screws. o Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this Operator's Manual. (SAFETY & OPERATIONS) o Review the MAINTENANCE and TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for your miter saw. o To avoid injury or possible death from electrical shock: Make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when plugging or unplugging your miter saw. (ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY) BEFORE EACH USE iNSPECT YOUR SAW. o Disconnect the miter saw. To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug the saw before any adjustments, including set-up and blade changes. o Compare the direction of rotation arrow on the guard to the direction arrow on the blade. The blade teeth should always point downward at the front of the saw. o Tighten the arbor bolt. o Tighten the cover plate screw. o Check for damaged parts. Check for: o Alignment of moving parts o Damaged electric cords o Binding of moving parts o Mounting holes o Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push the cutting arm all the way down, then let it rise until it stops. The lower guard should fully close. Follow instructions in TROUBLE= SHOOTING GUIDE for adjustment if necessary. o Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw works. o Keep all guards in place, in working order and proper adjustment. If any part of this miter saw is missing, bent, damaged or broken in any way, or any electrical parts don't work, turn the saw off and unplug it. o Replace bent, damaged, missing or defective parts before using the saw again. o Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating. Do not put lubricants on the blade while it is spinning. o Remove adjusting wrench from the tool before turning it on. o To avoid injury from jams, slips, or thrown pieces, use only recommended accessories. RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES o Consult the ACCESSORIES and ATTACHMENTS section of this Operators Manual for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that come with the accessory. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. o Choose the correct 12 in. diameter blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do. o Make sure the blade is sharp, undamaged and properly aligned. With the saw unplugged, push the cutting arm all the way down. Manually spin the blade and check for clearance. Tilt the power-head to a 45 ° bevel and repeat the test. o Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean. o Make sure all clamps and locks are tight and there is no excessive play in any parts. KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents. I_, WARNING] To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the miter saw near flammable liquids, vapors, or gases. o Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and ears. o Know your miter saw. Read and understand the Operator's Manual and labels affixed to the tool. Learn its application and limitations as well as the specific potential hazards peculiar to this tool. To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts, do not do layout, assembly, or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving. o Avoid accidental starting, make sure the trigger switch is disengaged before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet. 17