Unpacking; Description; Carton Contents/Loose Parts List; Know Your Miter Saw - Craftsman 320.21180 Operator's Manual

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/kWARNING:
Your saw should NEVER be connected to the power source
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when you are assembling parts, making adjustments, installing or removing
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blades, cleaning or when it is not in use. Disconnecting the saw will prevent
accidental starting, which could cause serious personal injury.
1. Open the carton and remove the saw by lifting it out by its base, with a hand on
each side. IMPORTANT: DO NOT LIFTTHE MITER SAW by the cutting handle as
this wilt cause misalignment of the saw arm to the saw base. ALWAYS lift and
carry (transport) the miter saw by its basel There is also a support bracket/carrying
handle on back of the saw (Page 17 Fig. Ib) which can also be used in transporting
the saw. Pull the support bracket/carrying handle our as far as it will extend and
use to carry saw.
2. After lifting saw out of the carton, place it on a flat stable work surface with
sufficient space to inspect your saw.
3. The miter saw has been shipped with the saw arm locked in the DOWN position.
To release the saw arm, hold down slightly on the top of the saw arm and pull out
the locking pin (see illustration below). The saw arm is spring operated, so hold the
arm and let it raise slowly. The saw arm will pull up on its own and stay in the up
position to allow for easy placement of material in the cutting area. When saw is
not in use, saw arm should be locked in the down position.
4. To lock the saw arm for transporting and storage, press and hold down the saw
arm to the lowest position, then push locking pin back in.
5. Inspect the saw carefully to make sure that no breakage or damage has occurred
during shipping.
6. Check to make certain all parts are accounted for (refer to illustration below). If any
of the items listed are missing, or any breakage or damage has occurred, return
the saw to your nearest Sears store or Craftsman outlet to have the saw replaced.
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WARNING:
if any parts are broken or missing, DO NOT attempt to I
assemble the miter saw, plug in the power cord, or operate saw until the
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broken or missing parts are replaced. Failure to do so could result in
possible serious injury.
CARTON CONTENTS / LOOSE PARTS LIST
Dust Bag
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Saw with Blade
Locking
Pin
KNOWYOUR MITER SAW (Fig. la & lb)
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NOTE: Before attempting to use your saw, familiarize yourself with all of the I
operating features and safety requirements.
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Your miter saw has a precision-built electric motor and it should only be connected
to a 120-volt, 60-Hz AC ONLY power supply (normal household current). DO NOT
operate on direct current (DC). The large voltage drop would cause a loss of power
and the motor would overheat. If the saw does not operate when plugged into correct
120-volt, 60-Hz AC ONLY outlet, check the power supply. The saw comes with a 6-ft.
power cord (no adapter needed).
This Compound Miter Finishing Saw has the following features:
1.9.0 Amp, 5000 RPM (no-load speed) motor. Provides power and torque for fast,
90 ° cross cuts, 45 ° miter, bevel and compound cuts in decorative wood moldings
such as chair rail cove, shoe and baseboard, and cuts 2 X 4's with ease.
2. Easy-to-read bevel and miter scales. Positive miter stops at 0°, 15 °, 22.5°, 30 °,
and 45 ° left and right for exact miter cuts.
3. Ergonomically designed handle with molded-in comfort grip for maximum
control and comfortable hand support when cutting.
4. Includes Craftsman ®71/4-in., 40 tooth, thin kerf steel blade, Carbide tipped
for smooth cutting in all woods and wood base materials. 5/8-in arbor.
Arbor lock for quick, easy blade changes.
5. Die-cast aluminum upper blade guard, table, fence and base are lightweight
and durable. Saw weighs only 16-Ibs., one of the lightest, most compact miter
saws on the market.
6. Durable high-impact plastic lower blade guard allows view of workpiece and
laser cutting line.
7. Sawdust ejection port hooks up to dust bag (included) or a 11/4-in.hose adapter
for a wetldry vac (sold separately).
8. Easy-to-use knob and lever for quick miter, bevel and compound miter
adjustments, no tools needed.
9. Project ruler etched on right fence for quick reference; 1 to 7 inches in
118-in increments.
10. Permanently lubricated 100% ball bearings for long toot life and smooth
operation.
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AWARNING:
DO NOT allow familiarity with your saw to make you I
careless. Remember that a careless fraction of a second is sufficient to
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inflict serious injury.
11. Saw arm locking pin locks saw arm in DOWN position when pushed in. Pull
locking pin out to release saw arm.
12. Arbor lock button stops arbor from rotating for easy blade changes.
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