Before Using - Hitachi C 10FSH Handling Instructions Manual

3. Installing the dust bag, holder, stopper and vises
(The holder and stopper are optional accessories.)
Attach the dust bag and vise assembly as indicated in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.

BEFORE USING

1. Make sure the power source is appropriate for the tool.
WARNING:
2. Make sure the trigger switch is turned OFF.
WARNING:
3. Check the saw blade for visible defects.
Confirm that the saw blade is free of cracks or other visible damage.
4. Confirm that the saw blade is attached securely to the power tool.
Using the supplied 10mm box wrench, tighten the bolt on the saw blade spindle to
secure the saw blade.
For details, see Fig. 50-a, Fig. 50-b , Fig. 50-c and Fig. 51 in the section on "SAW BLADE
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING".
5. Check to see that the lower guard operates smoothly
Lever (A)
Fig. 7
WARNING:
6. Confirm the position of the spindle lock before using the tool.
After installing the saw blade, confirm that the spindle lock has been returned to the
retract position before using the power tool (see Fig. 2).
Never connect the power tool unless the available AC power source is
of the same voltage as that specified on the nameplate of the tool.
Never connect this power tool to a DC power source.
If the power cord is connected to the power source with the trigger
switch turned ON the power tool will start suddenly and can cause a
serious accident.
Handle
Lower Guard
NEVER OPERATE THE POWER TOOL if the lower guard does not
function smoothly.
CAUTION
This slide compound miter saw is equipped
with a saw head lock as safety device.
To lower the saw head to cut, the lock must be
released by pressing the lever (A) with your
thumb.
(1) When you push down the handle while
pushing the lever (A), check that the lower
guard revolves smoothly (Fig. 7).
(2) Next, check that the lower guard returns to the
original position when the handle is raised.
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