Table Of Contents; Important Safety Information; Meanings Of Signal Words - Hitachi C 8FSC Handling Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION .............................................. 2
MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS ................... 2
SAFETY ............................................................... 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
USING ALL POWER TOOLS ......................... 3
REPLACEMENT PARTS .................................... 6
DOUBLE INSULATION FOR SAFER
OPERATION ................................................... 7
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE ................ 8
NAME OF PARTS .............................................. 8
SPECIFICATIONS .............................................. 9

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in
the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this power tool.
Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by the
failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by
recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate
safety procedures.
Basic safety precautions are outlined in the "SAFETY" section of this Instruction Manual
and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions.
Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by
WARNINGS on the power tool and in this Instruction Manual.
NEVER use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by
HITACHI.

MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS

WARNING
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if ignored, could result in
death or serious injury.
CAUTION
indicates a potentially hazardous situations which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury, or may cause machine damage.
NOTE
emphasizes essential information.
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CONTENTS
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ACCESSORIES ................................................. 10
APPLICATIONS ............................................... 10
PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION .......... 11
BEFORE USING ................................................ 13
BEFORE CUTTING ........................................... 14
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS ......................... 17
SAW BLADE MOUNTING AND
DISMOUNTING ........................................... 23
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION ............. 25
SERVICE AND REPAIRS ................................. 27
PARTS LIST ...................................................... 28
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