Troubleshooting Guide - Craftsman 21221 - 12 in. Sliding Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BASIC
SAW OPERATION
BEFORE USING THE MITER SAW
[_, WARNING J
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. (ASSEMBLY AND
ADJUSTMENTS)
• Learn the use and function of the
ON/OFF switch, upper and lower
blade guards, hold down latch,
bevel lock handle and cover plate
screws.
• Review and understand
all safety instructions and
operating procedures in this
Operator's Manual. (SAFETY &
OPERATIONS)
• Review the 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 or unplugging
your miter saw. (ELECTRICAL
REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY)
BEFORE EACH USE INSPECT YOUR
SAW.
• Disconnect the miter saw.
To avoid injury from accidental
starting, unplug the saw before any
adjustments, including set-up 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:
• Alignment of moving parts
• Damaged electric cords
• Binding of moving parts
• Mounting holes
• 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
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 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.
• 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 put lubricants
on the blade while it is spinning.
• Remove adjusting wrench from the
tool before turning it on.
• To avoid injury from jams, slips,
or thrown pieces, use only
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