Craftsman 21221 Operation Manual - Page 199

recommended accessories. RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES • Consult the ACCESSORIES and ATTACHMENTS section of this Operator's Manual for recommended accessories. Follow the instructions that come with the accessory. The use of improper accessories may cause risk of injury to persons. • Choose the correct 12 in. diameter blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do. Do not use thin kerf blades. • 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. • Make sure the blade and arbor collars are clean. • 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 assembly, or setup work on the miter saw while any parts are moving. Avoid accidental starting, make sure the trigger switch is disengaged before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet. PLAN YOUR WORK • Use the right tool. Do not force a tool or attachment to do a job it was not designed to do. Use a different tool for any workpiece that can' t be held in a solidly braced, fixed position. CAUTION: This machine is not designed for cutting masonry, masonry products, ferrous metals (steel, iron, and iron-based metals.) Use this miter saw to cut only wood, wood-like products, or nonferrous metals. Other material may shatter, bind the blade, or create other dangers. Remove all nails that may be in the workpiece to prevent sparking that could cause a fire. Remove dust bag when cutting nonferrous metals. r RNING I To avoid burns or other fire damage, never use the miter saw near flammable liquids, vapors, or gases. • Plan ahead to protect your eyes, hands, face and ears. • 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 S FOR SAFETY Any power tool can throw foreign objects into the eyes. This can result in permanent eye damage. Everyday eyeglasses have only impact resistant lenses and are not safety glasses. Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87.1 could seriously injure you when they break. • Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties or jewelry (rings, watches). They can get caught and draw you into moving parts. with movingparts, do not do layout, 31