Using The Optional Accessories; Maintenance And Inspection - Hitachi M 12V2 Handling Instructions Manual

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(3) Straight guide
Use straight guide for chamfering and groove
cutting along the materials side.
1 Insert the guide bar into the hole in the bar holder,
then lightly tighten the 2 wing bolts (A) on top of
the bar holder.
2 Insert the guide bar into the hole in the base, then
fi rmly tighten the wing bolt (A).
3 M a ke m i n u te a d j u s t m e n t s o f t h e d i m e n s i o n s
between the bit and the guide surface with the
feed screw, then fi rmly tighten the 2 wing bolts (A)
on top of the bar holder and the wing bolt (B) that
secures the straight guide.
4 As shown in Fig. 14, securely attach the bottom
of the base to processed surface of the materials.
Feed the router while keeping the guide plane on
the surface of the materials.
(4) Dust guide and Dust guide adapter (Fig. 15)
Your router is equipped with dust guide and a dust
guide adapter.
1 Match the 2 grooves on the base and insert the 2
dust guide tabs in holes located in the base side
from the top. Tighten the dust guide with a screw.
The dust guide diverts cutting debris away from
t h e o p e r a t o r a n d d i r e c t s t h e d i s c h a r g e i n a
consistent direction.
2 By fi tting the dust guide adapter into the dust guide
cutting debris discharge vent, the dust extractor can
be attached.
4. Adjusting the rotation speed (Model M12V2
only)
The M12V2 has an electronic control system that
allows stepless rpm changes.
A s s h ow n i n F i g . 16, d i a l p o s i t i o n " 1" i s fo r
minimum speed, and position "6" for maximum
speed.
5. Removing the spring
The springs within the column of the router can be
removed. Doing so w ill eliminate spring resistance
and allows easy adjustment of cutting depth when
attaching the router stand.
(1) Loosen the 4 sub base screws, and remove the
sub base.
(2) Loosen the stopper bolt and remove it, so the
spring can be removed. (Fig. 17)
CAUTION
Remove the stopper bolt with the main unit (router)
fi xed at its maximum height.
Removing the stopper bolt with the unit in a
shortened condition may cause the stopper bolt
and spring to be discharged and cause injury.
6. Cutting
CAUTION
○ Wear eye protection when operating this tool.
○ Keep your hands, face and other body parts away
from the bits and any other rotating parts, while
operating the tool.
(1) As shown in Fig. 18, remove the bit from the work
pieces and press the switch lever up to the ON
position. Do not start cutting operation until the bit
has reached full rotating speed.
(2) The bit rotates clockwise (arrow direction indicated
o n t h e b a s e ) . To o b t a i n m a x i m u m c u t t i n g
eff ectiveness, feed the router in conformance with
the feed directions shown in Fig. 19.
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NOTE
If a worn bit is used to make deep grooves, a high
pitched cutting noise may be produced.
R e p l a c i n g t h e w o r n b i t w i t h a n e w o n e w i l l
eliminate the high pitched noise.

USING THE OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

Trimmer Guide (Fig. 20):
Use the trimmer guide for trimming or chamfering.
At tach the trimmer guide to the bar holder as
shown in Fig. 21.
After aligning the roller to the appropriate position,
tighten the two wing bolts (A) and the other two
wing bolts (B). Use as shown in Fig. 22.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

1. Oiling
To ensure smooth vertical movement of the router,
occasionally apply a few drops of machine oil to
the sliding portions of the columns and end bracket.
2. Inspecting the mounting screws
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure
that they are properly tightened. Should any of
the screws be loose, retighten them immediately.
Failure to do so could result in serious hazard.
3. Maintenance of the motor
The motor unit winding is the very "heart" of the
power tool.
Exercise due care to ensure the winding does not
become damaged and/or wet with oil or water.
4. Inspecting the carbon brushes
For your continued safety and electrical shock
protection, carbon brush inspection and replacement
on this tool should ONLY be per formed by a
HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
5. Replacing supply cord
If the supply cord of Tool is damaged, the Tool
must be returned to Hitachi Authorized Service
Center for the cord to be replaced.
6. Service parts list
A: Item No.
B: Code No.
C: No. Used
D: Remarks
CAUTION
Repair, modification and inspection of Hitachi
Power Tools must be carried out by a Hitachi
Authorized Service Center.
This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the
tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when
requesting repair or other maintenance.
In the operation and maintenance of power tools,
the safety regulations and standards prescribed in
each country must be observed.
MODIFICATION
Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved
and modifi ed to incorporate the latest technological
advancements.
Accordingly, some parts (i.e. code numbers and/or
design) may be changed without prior notice.
NOTE
Due to HITACHI's continuing program of research and
development, the specifications herein are subject to
change without prior notice.