Hitachi CL 10SA Handling Instructions Manual page 6

3. 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.
4. Removing the stud from the unit during cutting
operations
If you wish to remove the stud from the cutter
during cutting operation, pull the trigger switch
while pressing the forward/reverse-switching button
toward the side of
will run in reverse, allowing you to remove the stud
from the cutter. (Fig. 8)
CAUTIONS
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.
If you leave the switch on in a state where the
cutter is cut in the stud, some forced pressure
can be applied to the main unit, resulting in
damage.
When you operate the forward/reverse-switching
button at the position of
release your finger from the forward/reverse-
switching button until the switch is turned off.
If you release your finger before the switch is
turned off, there can be a case where the bracket
(A) does not stop immediately.
5
Stud suspended
from the ceiling
Fig. 7
(Fig. 1-2), and then the motor
(Fig. 1-2), do not
Forward/reverse
switching button
Trigger switch
Fig. 8
5. Using the hook
The hook can be used to hang up the unit temporarily
during operations (Fig. 9).
CAUTION
The hook should never be used to hang the unit
on your person.
When using the hook, check to make sure that the
main unit will not slip and fall, or become unstable
by the wind, etc.
Never hang the unit from your belt or trousers as
this could cause accidents.
NOTE
During normal use or during storage, store the hook
in the latch found on the bottom of the main unit.
6. Using the trimmer
NOTE: Use a special trimmer that is suitable for the
size of the stud.
If it is difficult for the nut to enter the cutting
position, either use a wrench to firmly tighten the
nut or use the accessory trimmer to remove the
flange on the screw thread.
Insert the stud in the hole on the grip. Use a pliers
to retain the stud and rotate the trimmer 5 or 6
times to the right to remove the flange and then
rotate in the opposite direction to remove the
trimmer (Fig. 10).
Pliers Stud
Entrance
CAUTION
This trimmer is specially designed for Studs Cutter.
The flange on studs cut with a hacksaw or disc
grinder is too large for this trimmer so that the
trimmer does not rotate and it is not possible to
remove flange.
Hook
Latch
Fig. 9
Grip
Fig. 10