Craftsman 21237 Operation Manual - Page 16

SAFETY iNSTRUCTiONS OPERATIONS FOR BASIC SAW BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW [A WARNING To avoid mistakes that could cause serious, permanent injury, do not plug the tool in until the following steps are completed: • Completely assemble and adjust the saw, following the instructions. (SEE ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS SECTIONS) o Learn the use and function of the ON/OFF switch, upper and lower blade guards, stop latch, bevel lock handle and cover plate screws. • Review and understand all safety instructions and operating procedures in this Operator's Manual. (SEE SAFETY AND OPERATIONS SECTIONS) • Reviewthe MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for your miter saw. • To avoid injury or possible death from electrical shock, make sure your fingers do not touch the plug's metal prongs when plugging in or unplugging your miter saw. (SEE ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY SECTIONS) BEFORE EACH USE Inspect your saw. • Disconnect the miter saw. To avoid injury from accidental starting, unplug the saw before any adjustments, including setup and blade changes. • 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. • Tighten the arbor bolt. • Tighten the cover plate screw. • Check for damaged parts, check for: o Alignment of moving parts e Damaged blade teeth • Damaged electric cords o Binding of moving parts e Mounting holes • Function of arm return spring and lower guard: Push the cutting arm all the way down, and then let it rise until it stops. The lower guard should close fully. Follow the instructions in the TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE for adjustment, if necessary. =, Other conditions that may affect the way the miter saw works. • Keep all guards in place, in working order and properly adjusted. If any part of this miter saw is missing, damaged or broken, or any electrical parts do not work, turn off the saw and unplug it. • Replace bent, damaged, missing or defective parts before using the saw again. • Maintain tools with care. Keep the miter saw clean for best and safest performance. Follow instructions for lubricating. Do not apply lubricants to the blade while it is spinning. • Remove all adjusting wrenches from the tool before turning it on. To avoid injury from jams, slips, or thrown pieces, use only 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. • Choose the correct 10 in. blade for the material and the type of cutting you plan to do. Do not use thin Kerr 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 miter 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 accidents. [,&WARNm] NG 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. • 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 potential hazards specific to this tool. To avoid injury from accidental contact with moving parts, do not lay out, assemble or set up work on the miter saw. • Avoid accidental starting. Make sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging the miter saw into a power outlet. 16