Hitachi C 10FCB Handling Instructions Manual page 5

(3) Turn the upper knob and securely fix the workpiece
in position.
6 mm Wing
Bolt(B)
Fence
Vise Shaft
6 mm Wing
Bolt(A)
WARNING
Always firmly clamp or vise to secure the workpiece
to the fence; otherwise the workpiece might be thrust
from the table and cause bodily harm.
CAUTION
Always confirm that the motor head does not contact
the vise assembly when it is lowered for cutting. If
there is any danger that it may do so, loosen the 6
mm wing bolt (B) and move the vise assemlby to a
position where it will not contact the saw blade.
5. Cutting operation
(1) After turning on the switch and checking that the saw
blade is rotating at maximum speed, slowly push
down the handle and bring the saw blade in the
vicinity of the material to be cut.
(2) When the saw blade contacts the workpiece, push
the handle down gradually to produce cutting.
(3) When the cutting (or desired cutting-in) has been
completed, raise the handle up to the retract position.
(4) Turn the tool OFF after each cutting operation is
completed, and allow the saw blade to come to a
complete stop before preparing for the next operation.
CAUTION
Increased pressure on the handle does not
necessarily mean faster cutting of the workpiece.
On the contrary, too much force may result in
overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting
efficiency.
Ensure the switch is turned OFF and the plug is
removed from the power outlet when work has
been completed.
6. Miter cutting procedure (Fig. 5)
(1) Loosen the side handle.
(2) Adjust the turntable until the indicator aligns with
the desired setting on the miter angle.
(3) Re-tighten the side handle to secure the turntable in
the desired position.
CAUTION
Never remove the side handle; use of the tool without
it would be hazardous.
To prevent an accident or personal injury always
firmly tighten the miter handle.
Screw
Knob
Holder
Vise Plate
Workpiece
Fig. 4
NOTE
Positive stops are provided at the right and left of
the 0° center setting, at 15°, 22.5°, 30°, 45° and 60°
right and 15°, 22.5°, 30° and 45° left settings.
Check that the miter angle scale and the tip of the
indicator are properly aligned.
Operation of the power tool with the miter angle
scale and indicator out of alignment, or with the
miter handle not properly tightened, will result in
poor cutting precision.
Indicator
Miter Angle
Scale
7. Bevel cutting procedure (Fig. 6)
(1) Loosen the clamp lever and bevel the saw blade to
the left.
(2) Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting while
watching the bevel angle scale and indicator, then
secure the clamp lever.
WARNING
In the case of left bevel cutting, turn the sub fence
(Fig. 2) counterclockwise. Unless it is turned
counterclockwise, the main body or saw blade
may contact the sub fence, resulting in an injury.
When the workpiece is secured on the left side of
the blade, the short cut-off portion will come to
rest on the right side of the saw blade. Always
turn the power off and let the saw blade stop
completely before raising the handle from the
workpiece.
If the handle is raised while the saw blade is still
rotating, the cut-off piece may become jammed
against the saw blade causing fragments to scatter
about dangerously.
8. Compound cutting procedure
Compound cutting can be performed by following
the instructions in 6 and 7 above. At a bevel of 45°
and a miter angle of 45°.
Side Handle
Fig. 5
Indicator
Bevel Angle
Scale
Clamp
Lever
Fig. 6
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