Hitachi C 10FSHC Safety And Instruction Manual page 30

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CAUTION:
WARNING:
5. Bevel cutting procedures
WARNING:
Bevel lock handle
Fig. 28
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* If the handle is pressed down with excessive or lateral force,
the saw blade may vibrate during the cutting operation and
cause unwanted cutting marks on the workpiece, thus reducing
the quality of the cut.
Accordingly, press the handle down gently and carefully.
* In slide cutting, gently push the handle back (rearwards) in a
single, smooth operation.
Stopping the handle movement during the cut will cause
unwanted cutting marks on the workpiece.
* For slide cutting, follow the procedures indicated above in Fig. 27.
Forward slide cutting (toward the operator) is very dangerous
because the saw blade could kick upward from the workpiece.
Therefore, always slide the handle away from the operator.
* Always return the carriage to the full rear position after each
crosscut operation in order to reduce the risk of injury.
* Never put your hand on the side handle during the cutting
operation because the saw blade comes close to the miter lock
handle when the motor head is lowered.
The sub fences must be extended when making any bevel cut.
Failure to extend the sub fences will not allow enough space for
the blade to pass through which could result in serious injury. At
extreme miter or bevel angles the saw blade may also contact the
fence.
33.9° Set pin (A)
(1) When a bevel cut is required, loosen the bevel
lock handle.
(2) Tilt the cutting head to the desired angle while
pulling the set pin (A), as shown on the bevel
scale.
(3) The blade can be positioned at any angle, from a
90° straight cut (0° on the scale) to a 45°. Tighten
the bevel lock handle to lock the cutting head in
position. Positive stops are provided at 0°, 33.9°
and 45°.
NOTE
: The saw comes with a 33.9° set pin (A)
for setting up crown moulding cuts when
the angle of the walls equals 90°.
(4) Turn the laser guide on and position the workpiece
on the table for pre-alignment of your cut.