Craftsman 315.21212 owner manual Before Aking a CUT, be Sure ALL Adjustments are Secure

RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION (Continued)

ALWAYS SUPPORT LONG WORKPIECES to minimize dsk of blade I_nching and kickback. Saw may slip, walk, or slide while cutting long or heavy beards.

BEFORE •AKING A CUT, BE SURE ALL

ADJUSTMENTS ARE SECURE.

GUARD AGAINST KICKBACK. Kickbackoccurs when the blade stalls rapidlyand workpioceis driven back towardsthe operator. It can pull your

hand intothe blade resultingin sedous personal • injury. Stay out of blade path and turn switch off immediately if blade binds or stalls.

AVOID CUTTING NAILS. Inspectforand remove all nailsfrom lumber before cuffing.

ALWAYS USE A CLAMP to secure the work- piece when possible.

NEVER TOUCH BLADE or other moving parts during use.

NEVER START A TOOL WHEN THE BLADE IS

IN CONTACT WITH WORKPIECE. Allow motor to come up to full speed before startingcut.

• AKE SURE THE MITER TABLE AND SAW

ARM (BEVEL FUNCtiON) ARE LOCKED IN POSITION BEFORE OPERATING YOUR SAW.

Lock the miter table by securely tighteningthe miter lock handle. Lock the saw arm (bevel funciton)by securelytighteningthe bevel lock knob.

NEVER USE A LENGTH STOP ON THE FREE

SCRAP END OF A CLAMPED WORKPIECE. NEVER hold ontoor bind the free scrap end of the workpiocein any operation. If a work clamp and length stop are used together,they must both be installedon the same side of the saw table to prevent the saw from catching the loose end and kickingup.

NEVER cut more than one piece at a time. DO NOT STACK more than one workpiece on the saw table at a time.

NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION "FREE- HAND". Always place the workpiece to be cut on the miter table and position it firmlyagainst the fence as a backstop. Always usa the fence.

NEVER hand hold a workpiece that is too small to be clamped. Keep hands clear of the no hands zone.

NEVER reach behind, under, or within three inches.ofthe blade and itscutting path with your hands and fingers for any reason.

NEVER reach to pick up a workpioce,a piece of scrap,or anythingelse that is in or near the cuffing path of the blade.

AVOID AWl(WARD OPERATIONS AND HAND POSITIONS where a sudden slip couldcause your handto move intothe blade. ALWAYS

make sure you have good balance. NEVER operate your miter sew on the floor or in a crouchedposition.

NEVER stand or have any part of your bodyin line with the path of the saw blade.

ALWAYS release the power switchand allow the saw blade to stop rotatingbefore raisingit out of the workpiece.

DO NOT TURN THE •OTOR SWITCH ON AND OFF RAPIDLY. This could cause the saw blade to loosen and could create a hazard. Shouldthis ever occur, stand clear and allow the sew blade to come to a complete stop. Disconnectyour saw from the power supply and securely retightenthe" blade bolt.

REPLACEMENT PARTS. All repairs, whether

electrical or mechanical, should be made by qualified service technicianat a Sears store.

WARNING: When servicing use only identical Craftsmanreplacement parts. Use of any other

parts may create a hazard or cause product damage.

NEVER USE IN AN EXPLOSIVE ATMO-

SPHERE. Normal sparkingof the motorcould ignite fumes.

NEVER leave the miter saw unattendedwhile connected to a power source.

POLARIZED PLUGS. To reduce the dskof electricshock, this tool has a paladzed plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in

apolarized outletonly one way. If the plug does not fit fullyin the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still

does not fit, contact a qualified electricianto installthe properoutlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

IF ANY PART OF THIS MITER SAW IS MISS- ING or shouldbreak, band, or fail in any way, or shouldany electricalcomponentfail to perform properly,shut off the power switch, remove the miter saw plug from the power source and have damaged, missing,or failed parts replaced before resumingoperation.

DO NOT OPERATE THIS TOOL WHILE UN-

DER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL,

OR ANY MEDICATION.

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