Craftsman 21237 Operation Manual - Page 4

I. IMPORTANTD:O NOT USE THIN KERF BLADES. They can deflect and contact the blade guard and cause possible in]ury to the operator. 2. DO NOT operate the miter saw until it is completely assembled and installed according to these instructions. 3. IF YOU ARE NOT thoroughly familiar with the operation of miter saws, seek guidance from your supervisor, instructor or other qualified person. 4. ALWAYS hold the work firmly against the fence and table. DO NOT perform any operation freehand (use clamp wherever possible). 5. KEEP HANDS out of the path of the saw blade. If the workpiece you are cutting would cause your hands to be within 7-1/2 in. of the saw blade, the workpiece should be clamped in place before making the cut. 6. MAKE SURE the blade is sharp, runs freely and is free of vibration. 7. ALLOW the motor to come up to full speed before starting a out. 8. KEEP THE MOTOR AIR SLOTS CLEAN and free of chips or dust. 9. ALWAYS MAKE SURE all handles are tight before cutting, even if the table is positioned in one of the positive stops. I 0. MAKE SURE both the blade and the collar are clean and the arbor bolt is tightened securely= 11. USE only blade collars specified for your saw. 12. NEVER use blades larger than I 0 in. in diameter. 13. NEVER apply lubricants to the blade when the saw is running. 14. ALWAYS check the blade for cracks or damage before operation. Replace a cracked or damaged blade immediately. 15. NEVER use blades recommended for operation at less than 4800 rpm 16. ALWAYS keep the blade guards in place and use at all times. ! 7. NEVER reach around the saw blade= 18. MAKE SURE the blade is not in contact with the workpiece before the switch is turned ON. I9. iMPORTANT: ,After completing a cut, release the trigger switch and wait for the blade to stop before returning the saw to the raised position. 20. MAKE SURE the blade has come to a complete stop before removing or securing the workpiece, changing the workpiece angle or changing the angle of the blade. 21. NEVER cut metals or masonry products with this tool. This miter saw is designed for use on wood and wood=like products. 22. NEVER cut small pieces. If the workpiece being cut would cause your hand or fingers to be within 7-1/2 in. of the saw blade, the workpiece is too small. 23. PROVIDE adequate support to the sides of the saw table for long workpieces. 24. NEVER use the miter saw in areas with flammable liquids or gases. 25. NEVER use solvents to clean plastic parts. Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material. 26. SHUT OFF the power before servicing or adjusting the tool. 27. DISCONNECT the saw from the power source and clean the machine when finished using. 28. MAKE SURE the work area is clean before leaving the machine. 29. SHOULD any part of your miter sat,, become missing, damaged, fail in any way or any electrical component fail to perform properly, shut off the switch and remove the plug from the power supply outlet. Replace missing, damaged or failed parts before resuming operation. [,_ WARNING J POWER SUPPLY AND MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS The AC motor used in this saw is a universal, nonreversible type. See "MOTOR" in the "PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS" section on page 2. To avoid electrical hazards, fire hazards or damage to the tool, use proper circuit protection. Your saw is wired at the factory for 120 V operation. Connect to a 120 V circuit. This circuit must not be less than a #I 2 wire with a 20 A time-lag fuse or a #14 wire with a 15 A time-lag fuse. To avoid shock or fire, if power cord is worn or cut, or damaged in any way, have it replaced immediately. 4