Troubleshooting - Hitachi C 10RJ Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

WARNING:
To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the
power source before making any adjustments.
Consult Hitachi Authorized Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run.
PROBLEM
Saw will not start.
Does not make 45° and 90°
rip cuts.
Material pinches blade
when ripping.
Material binds on riving
knife.
Saw makes unsatisfactory
cuts.
Material kicked back from
blade.
Blade does not raise or
bevel freely.
Blade does not come up to
speed or reset trips too
easily.
Machine vibrates
excessively.

TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CAUSE
• Overload tripped.
• Saw is not plugged in.
• Fuse blown or circuit breaker
tripped.
• Cord is damaged.
• Positive stop not adjusted correctly.
• Bevel angle pointer not set
accurately.
• Rip fence not properly aligned.
• Rip fence not aligned with blade.
• Warped wood, edge against fence
is not straight.
• Riving knife not aligned correctly
with blade.
• Dull blade.
• Blade mounted backwards.
• Gum or pitch on blade.
• Incorrect blade for work being done.
• Gum or pitch on blade causing
erratic feed.
• Riving knife not aligned correctly
with blade.
• Feeding stock without rip fence.
• Riving knife not in place.
• Dull blade.
• The operator letting go of material
before it is past saw blade.
• Miter angle lock knob is not
tightened.
• Sawdust and dirt in elevation/
beveling mechanisms.
• Extension cord too light or too long.
• Low house voltage.
• The saw is not mounted securely to
the stand.
• Stand is on uneven floor.
• Workbench is moving.
• Damaged saw blade.
CORRECTIVE ACTION
• Allow motor to cool and reset by
pushing overload reset switch.
• Plug in saw.
• Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
• Have the cord replaced by a qualified
electrician.
• See section "Bevel adjusment".
• See section "Adjusting bevel
indicator".
• See section "Aligning rip fence to
blade".
• See section "Aligning rip fence to
blade".
• Select another piece of wood.
• See section "Riving knife and saw
blade alignment".
• Replace blade.
• Turn the blade around.
• Remove the blade and clean with
turpentine and coarse steel wool.
• Change the blade.
• Clean table with turpentine and steel
wool.
• See section "Riving knife and saw
blade alignment".
• Install and use rip fence.
• Install and use riving knife (with
guard).
• Replace blade.
• Push material all the way past saw
blade before releasing work.
• Tighten lock knob.
• Brush or blow out loose dust and
dirt.
• Replace with adequate size cord.
• Contact your electric company.
• Tighten all mounting hardware.
• Reposition on flat, level surface.
• Securely the workbench to floor.
• Replace blade.
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