Hitachi CL 10D2 Handling Instructions Manual page 53

1. Normal Cutting Method
(1) Pull the trigger switch and move bracket (A),
stopping with the cutter in the open position shown
in Fig. 7.
(2) As shown in Fig. 8, set the stud to be cut in the
cutter on the bracket (B) side, making sure that the
threads correctly mesh with each other.
(3) While maintaining the stud in a horizontal position,
pull the trigger switch all the way to cut the stud
(Fig. 7).
(4) After cutting turn off the switch with bracket (A)
facing directly upward. The unit stops with the
cutter in the open position, thus making it easier
to proceed to the next operation.
Cutter
Bracket (B)
2. Number of cuttings (per battery charging)
Refer to the chart below for the number of cuttings
per battery charging.
Table 3
Battery
EB1230H
EB12B
EB12
The number of cuttings can also vary somewhat
according to the ambient temperature, characteristics
of the battery and the condition of the cutter.
3. Cutting fixed lengths
When cutting several studs to the same length,
using the equipment in the following way will making
cutting operations more efficient.
(1) First cut one stud to the required length, and then
use it as a fixed length guide.
(2) Insert the stud used as a fixed length guide in the
stud attachment hole found on the main unit stud
guide and use the hexagonal bar wrench to tighten
and secure the hex. socket hd. bolt. Adjust at this
time so that the distance between the end of the
stud used as a fixed length and the cutter is the
necessary length.
(3) Insert the stud for cutting in the cutter, aligning the
end with that of the stud used as a cutting guide,
and then cut the stud.
Stud
Correctly mesh
Fig. 8
M10 M8 M6 W3/8"
550 850 1270
370 570 850
220 340 510
Stud attachment hole
Stud
Hex. socket hd. belt
4. Cutting studs that are already secured
When cutting studs that are suspended from the
ceiling or secured to walls or floors.
When inserting the stud in the cutter, the meshing
of the stud thread and cutter thread is unstable. In
such a case, after inserting the stud in the cutter,
lightly pull the trigger switch to close the cutter at
low speed and then completely mesh the stud and
the upper and lower cutters. Next, pull the trigger
switch all the way to cut the stud.
CAUTION
Use your left hand to hold the stud on the side
released by cutting to insure that it does not fall
unexpectedly.
620
410
250
5. Removing the screw from the unit during cutting
operations
If the battery wears out during cutting operations
so that the motor stops rotating, pull the trigger
switch while pushing the forward/reverse switching
button to the
rotate in the opposite direction and it will be possible
to remove the stud from the cutter (Fig. 11).
CAUTION
When removing a stud that is suspended from
the ceiling, hold the main unit with both hands
to prevent any possibility of the stud falling.
Immediately turn off the switch once the cutter
is free from the stud. If you attempt to do this
with the switch turned on, the cutter might cut
into the stud again.
English
Fixed length
guide (First cut
the stud to the
required length)
Fig. 9
Stud suspended
from the ceiling
Fig. 10
side (Fig. 4-3). The motor will
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