Hitachi CD 7SA Handling Instructions Manual page 6

prevent the saw blade from being caught between
the two pieces, the piece being cut off should be
supported using a stable bench or braced in place
using wooden supports.
If separate wooden supports are to be used to
support the piece being cut off, when cutting at
a work bench, they should be positioned on a flat
surface and fixed in place. It is dangerous to allow
the work bench to wobble or shift position while
cutting materials with the metal cutting saw.
6. Checking to see that the tipped saw blade is
attached firmly in position
Always check to see that the tipped saw blade
is attached firmly in position. For details, see Page
11: "ATTACHING AND REMOVING BLADES".
7. Check the lever to see that is properly tightened.
Insufficient tightening of the cutting adjustment
lever may cause personal injury.
Be sure to check that it is firmly tightened.
8. Check to see whether the lower guard moves.
CAUTION
Do not fasten the lower guard permanently
in one position. Make sure that it can move
smoothly. Leaving the tipped saw blade
exposed can result in accidents.
The lower guard is used to prevent the body of
the user from coming into contact with tipped saw
blade. Be sure that the lower guard can be moved
into place and is covering the blade. If for any
reason, the lower guard will not move into position
to cover the blade, discontinue the use of the
metal cutting saw. Please contact an Authorized
Hitachi Service Center for repair.
9. Making adjustments before using the metal cutting
saw
(1) Adjusting the cutting depth (Fig. 1)
CAUTION
If the cutting depth lever is not firmly tightened,
accidents may result. After adjusting the
cutting depth, make sure to tighten the cutting
depth lever firmly.
Loosen the lever and move the base, then you
can adjust the depth of cutting.
Base
(2) Attaching and adjusting the guide (Fig. 2)
Loosen the wing bolt and slide the guide into the
slot at the base. Move the guide left or right to
adjust the location of the cut to be made. After
adjusting the quide, fix it firmly in place by
tightening the wing bolt.
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Loosen
Tighten
Lever
Fig. 1
10. Check to see that the brake is functioning properly
This metal cutting saw is designed so that when
the switch is turned off, the brake automatically
functions. If for any reason the brake fails to
operate, please contact an Authorized Hitachi
Service Center for repair.
CAUTION
The metal cutting saw will recoil when the brake
operates.
This can cause the operator to drop the metal
cutting saw, resulting in accidents.
11. Check the power plug
If the power plug is loose or pulls out easily from
the socket, call your local electric repair service
and have the connection repaired.
Wing-bolt
Base
Guide
Fig. 2