Adjusting The Saw Prior To Use - Hitachi C 7SB2 Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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7. Check if lever (A)s are tightened.
If the lever (A) to adjust cutting depth (Fig. 7) and lever (A) to adjust angle of inclination (Fig. 8) are loose, injury can
result. Make sure that they are tightened securely.
8. Check performance of safety cover
WARNING:
Make absolutely sure that the safety cover is not fi xed. Also, check and see if it can move smoothly. If the
saw blade is kept exposed injury can result.
The lower guard (refer to Fig. 5) serves to protect your body from coming into contact with the saw blade. Make
absolutely certain that the cover smoothly performs to cover the saw blade. If the safety cover should not move
smoothly, never use it without repairing it.
In such a case, get in touch with the store where you bought the circular saw or the HITACHI Authorized Service
Center for necessary repair.
9. Eye protection
Always wear eye protection with side shields that meets the requirements of ANSI Standard Z87.1. Ordinary
eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection.
WARNING:
Operating the tool without wearing proper eye protection may result in serious injury.
10. Check if saw blade is tightened
Refer to [mounting and dismounting the saw blade] in Page 13, and make sure that the fl ange bolt is tightened
securely.
ADJUSTSING THE SAW PRIOR TO USE
WARNING:
To avoid serious accidents, ensure the switch is in OFF
position, and disconnect the plug from the receptacle.
1. Adjusting the cutting depth (Fig. 7)
WARNING:
If the lever (A) is loose, injury can result. Tighten it
securely after adjustment.
To adjust cutting depth, loosen the lever (A) and, while
holding the base with one hand, move the main body up and
down to obtain the prescribed cutting depth. After adjusting
to the prescribed cutting depth, tighten the lever (A) securely.
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Loosen
Tighten
Lever (A)
Link
Base
Fig. 7