Craftsman 21221 Operation Manual - Page 73

ESTIMATED ASSEMBLY TIME: 10~15 MINUTES AL WARNING I To avoid injury, do not connect this miter saw to the power source until it is completely assembled and adjusted, and you have read and understood this Operator's Manual, Unlocking 1. Push down slightly on the switch handle (1). 2. Pull out the hold-down latch (2). 3. Allow the cutting head to rise to the up position. Fig, B UNLOCKING THE SLIDE CARRIAGE (FIG. A) /, After removing the saw from the carton, loosen the slide carriage lock knob 1 (1). When transporting or storing the miter saw, the slide carriage should always be locked in position. The slide carriage lock knob (1) is located on the right side of the slide carriage. Fig, A RELEASING CUTTING HEAD (FIG, B) WARNING I To avoid injury and damage to the saw, transport or store the miter saw with the cutting head locked in the down position. Never use the hold down latch to hold the cutting head in a down position for cutting operations. Locking When transporting or storing the miter saw, the cutting head should always be locked in the down position. 1. Push the cutting head down to its lowest position. 2. Push the hold-down latch (2) into the locking hole. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage, never carry the miter saw by the switch handle, the cutting arm or the miter handle. ALWAYS use the designated carrying handles located on the top of the machine and in the back of the unit. 17