Craftsman 21221 - 12 in. Sliding Dual Bevel Compound Miter Saw Operator's Manual page 185

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 THE SLIDE CARRIAGE
(FIG. A)
After removing the saw from the carton,
loosen the slide carriage lock knob
(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.
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
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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.
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