Standard Accessories; Prior To Operation; Adjusting The Power Tool Prior To Use; Practical Applications - Hitachi C 15FB Handling Instructions Manual

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

(1) Box wrench ................................................................ 1
(2) Collar ........................................................................... 1
(3) Saw blade .................................................................. 1
(4) Dust bag ..................................................................... 1
APPLICATION
Cutting various types of wood.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms
to the power requirements specified on the product
nameplate.
2. Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position.
If the plug is connected to a power receptacle while
the power switch is in the ON position, the power
tool will start operating immediately, inviting serious
accident.
3. Extension cord. When the work area is removed
from the power source, use an extension cord of
sufficient thickness and rated capacity. The extension
cord should be kept as short as practicable.
4. When the tool is shipped, its movable parts are
fixed by the fixing pin. Move the handle a little and
remove the pin by pulling it as illustrated in Fig.
2.
5. The safety cover is to protect the operator from
coming in contact with the saw blade during
operation.
Should the safety cover not function smoothly, DO
NOT OPERATE THE TOOL.
In addition, the safety cover should be wiped clean
of chips and dust to permit clear visibility of the
saw blade.
6. Confirm that the spindle lock used for installation
and removal of the saw blade has been released.
ADJUSTING THE POWER TOOL PRIOR TO
USE
1. Saw blade height adjustment (Fig. 3)
Loosen the lock nut on the adjusting bolt for cutting
and turn the adjusting bolt while lowering the handle.
The saw blade goes up when the adjusting bolt is
turned counterclockwise and down when it is turned
clockwise.
When the saw blade height is set as described,
tighten the lock nut firmly to fix the adjustment bolt
in position.
CAUTION
Ensure the height is adjusted securely so that the
saw blade does not contact the turntable.
2. Installation of holder (Fig. 4)
The holders are to make the workpiece stable. Install
them on the right and left sides of the base and
fix them with 10 mm bolts.
For moving the holders, loosen the 10 mm bolts.
3. Curring of workpiece of fixed length (Fig. 5)
For cutting many workpiece of the same length, it
is convenient if the stopper is used.
When installing the stopper, fix it with the 6 mm
wing bolt onto the holder.
4. Handle position adjustment (Fig. 6)
During cutting operation, adjusting the upper limit
adjustment bolt according to workpiece height as
illustrated in Fig. 6 reduces the up-down handle
motion range for a higher operating efficiency.
Loosen the 10 mm lock nut which fixes the upper
limit adjustment bolt and move the handle up and
down to allow the adjustment bolt to be set in a
position fit to the height of the workpiece to be cut.
Then fix the 10 mm lock nut.
5. Contour line matching operation (Fig. 7)
For cutting along a contour line marked on the
workpiece, operate the lever located on the handle
side of the saw cover as illustrated in Fig. 7 to lift
the safety cover and align the saw blade with the
contour line before starting cutting operation.
CAUTION
Take care never to operate the lever while the saw
blade is rotating.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS

CAUTION
It is dangerous to remove or install the workpiece while
the saw blade is turning.
1. Switch operation
After pushing the lock-off button with the thumb,
the tool is turned ON when the switch trigger is
pulled, and OFF when the trigger switch is released.
2. Cutting (Fig. 8)
(1) Since saw blade width represents cutting width,
slide the workpiece to the right when length (B) is
desired.
(2) When the saw blade has reached maximum speed,
push the handle down carefully so the blade
approaches the workpiece.
(3) When the saw blade contacts the workpiece, push
the handle down gradually to produce cutting.
(4) When the cutting (or desired cutting-in) has been
completed, raise the handle up to the retract position.
(5) 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.
3. Angle cutting (Fig. 9)
(1) Angle stoppers are located on the right and left
positions of angles 0° and 45°. When the turn table
has been set to either of these angles, move the
turn table fixing side handle a little to the right and
left to assure that the position is stable and that
the angle scale and the indicator end are in matching
with each other before starting operation.
(2) Starting operation with the angle scale and the
indicator end unmatched or with the side handle
untightened would cause a poor cutting precision.
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