English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........34 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS ..........37 FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS .......37 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAWS WITH INNER PENDULUM GUARD ...38 PRECAUTIONS ON USING CIRCULAR SAW ..........39 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............41 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ......43 USB DEVICE CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS ..........43 SYMBOLS ....................44...
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English Electrical safety a) Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Never modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power tools. Unmodifi ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
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English g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used. Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related hazards. Power tool use and care a) Do not force the power tool. Use the correct power tool for your application. The correct power tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
English Service a) Have your power tool serviced by a qualifi ed repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the power tool is maintained. CAUTION Keep children and infi rm persons away. When not in use, tools should be stored out of reach of children and infi rm persons. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS DANGER Keep hands away from cutting area and the blade.
English jump back toward the operator. Kickback is the result of saw misuse and/or incorrect operating procedures or conditions and can be avoided by taking proper precautions as given below. Maintain a fi rm grip with both hands on the saw and position your arms to resist kickback forces.
English Lower guard should be retracted manually only for special cuts such as “plunge cuts” and “compound cuts”. Raise lower guard by retracting handle and as soon as blade enters the material, the lower guard must be released. For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate automatically. Always observe that the lower guard is covering the blade before placing saw down on bench or fl...
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Fig. 5 strange noises, or otherwise appears defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a HiKOKI authorized service center. 11. Never wear gloves made of material liable to roll up such as cotton, wool, cloth or string, etc.
English 16. Defi nitions for symbols. V....volts —....direct current no....no load speed ---/min...revolutions or reciprocation per minute Hz....hertz A....amperes 17. Keep all screws, bolts and covers tightly in place. Keep all screws, bolts, and plates tightly mounted. Check their condition periodically.
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English If the tool is overloaded, the motor may stop. In this case, release the switch of tool and eliminate causes of overloading. After that, you can use it again. If the battery is overheated under overload work, the battery power may stop. In this case, stop using the battery and let the battery cool.
English If you fi nd rust, foul odor, overheating, discolor, deformation, and/or other irregularities when using the battery for the fi rst time, do not use and return it to your supplier or vendor. WARNING If a conductive foreign matter enters in the terminal of Battery cover lithium ion battery, the battery may be shorted, causing Ventilation holes...
English SYMBOLS WARNING The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you understand their meaning before use. To reduce the risk of injury, user must No-load speed read instruction manual. Direct current /min Oscillation per minute Rated voltage Warning NAME OF PARTS 1.
English Battery Battery Charger Battery cover Charge indicator lamp Cord Ventilation holes Ventilation holes Terminals Body Latch Guide rail Nameplate Battery <UC18YSL3> <BSL36A18> Fig. 9 Fig. 10 SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model C3607DA Voltage 36 V Power mode 4300 /min No-load speed Silent mode 2000 /min 90°...
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English Electronic control ○ Soft-start ○ Overload protection This protection feature cuts off the power to the motor in the event of overloading of motor or a conspicuous reduction in rotational speed during operation. When the overload protection feature has been activated, the motor may stop. In this case, release the tool switch and eliminate causes of overloading.
English STANDARD ACCESSORIES In addition to the main unit (1 unit), the package contains the accessories listed in the below. Table 1 C3607DA (2XC) (NNP) Charger (UC18YSL3) ― Battery (BSL36A18) ― Battery cover ― Plastic case Inner tray Hex. bar wrench The charger and battery supplied are diff...
English BATTERY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION Battery removal Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latches to remove the battery (see Fig. 12). CAUTION Handle Never short-circuit the battery. Latch Battery installation Push Insert the battery while observing its polarities (see Fig.
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English Charge indicator lamp indication The indications of the charge indicator lamp will be as shown in Table 2, according to the condition of the charger or the rechargeable battery. Table 2 Indications of the charge indicator lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does Before Blinks not light for 0.5 seconds.
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English Regarding the temperatures and charging time of the rechargeable battery The temperatures and charging time will become as shown in Table 3. Table 3 Charger UC18YSL3 Type of battery Li-ion Temperatures at which the -10 oC – 50 oC battery can be recharged Charging...
English How to make the batteries perform longer. Recharge the batteries before they become completely exhausted. When you feel that the power of the tool becomes weaker, stop using the tool and recharge its battery. If you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric current, the battery may be damaged and its life will become shorter.
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English Thoroughly remove any sawdust which has accumulated on the spindle, bolt and washers. For mounting saw blade, the concave sides of both washers (A) and (B) must be fi tted to the saw blade sides. Mount the saw blade on the Saw Blade Hexagonal spindle, and fi...
If the lower guard 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 HiKOKI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER for necessary repair.
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English Adjusting the cutting depth WARNING If the lever (A) is loose, injury can result. Tighten it securely after adjustment. Loosen To adjust cutting depth, loosen the lever (A) and, while holding the base with one hand, move the main body up and Tighten down to obtain the prescribed cutting depth.
English Using the dust collector....Optional Accessory To use the vacuum cleaner to gather up saw dust, attach the suction hose to the dust collector which is attached to the main unit by M4 screw. When attaching the dust collector always be sure to change the lever to the short type at this same time (Fig. 23). CAUTION Continuing to use the lever that was Lower guard...
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English Check if saw blade is tightened While the saw blade is tightened securely for immediate use when it is assembled at the factory, be sure to check it out again for caution’s sake. A bolt can be tightened when it is turned clockwise.
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English Remaining battery indicator Remaining battery Remaining battery You can check the battery’s remaining capacity indicator switch indicator lamp by pressing the remaining battery indicator switch to light the indicator lamp. (Fig. 25, Table 4) The indicator will shut off approximately Display panel 3 seconds after the remaining battery indicator switch is pressed.
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English How to use the LED light By pressing the light section switch on the switch panel, the LED light mode changes as Table 5 . It is indicated by green lamp. (Fig. 26) To prevent the battery power consumption, turn off the LED light frequently. Table 5 Always-ON Always-OFF...
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English Attaching the guide (sold separately) Install the wing bolt (B) and lock spring on the base. Insert the guide into the base, move it left and right and adjust the cutting position. Tighten the wing bolt (B) and fi x the guide. The guide can be installed either from the left or the right side of the main body.
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English Cutting line (at 45 degrees) Fig. 31 Fig. 32 NOTE Bevel plate When using the saw at the inclination of 45 degrees, use both the marks of on the bevel plate and [45] on the inclined gauge of the base (Fig. 33). What’s more, if it is absolutely essential to use the saw at a precise angle, make adjustment using a protractor, etc.
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English Pocket cutting WARNING ○ To avoid serious accident, ensure the switch is OFF position, and pull out battery before any adjustment. ○ Never tie or wedge the lower guard in a raised position. Mark the desired cutting area clearly with lines all side.
English LED LIGHT WARNING SIGNALS (Fig. 35) This product features functions that are designed to protect the tool itself as well as the battery. While the switch is pulled, if any of the safeguard functions are triggered during operation, the LED light will blink as described in Table 6. When any of the safeguard functions are triggered, immediately remove your fi...
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English Select a charging method Depending on the charge method selected, either the battery is inserted into the charger or the power cord is plugged into an outlet. ○ Charging a USB device from a electrical outlet (Fig. 36-a). ○ Charging a USB device and battery from a electrical outlet.(Fig.
English MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION WARNING Be sure to turn off the switch and pull out the battery before doing any inspection or maintenance. Inspecting the saw blade Continued use of a dull or damaged blade will result in reduced cutting effi ciency and may cause overloading of the motor.
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English WARNING To prevent dust inhalation or eye irritation, wear protective safety goggles and a dust mask when using an air gun or other tool to clean the lower guard, ventilation holes or other parts of the product. Clean inside the saw cover Periodically inspect and clean the saw cover to ensure that there is no accumulation of chips or other particles.
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In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed. Important notice on the batteries for the HiKOKI cordless power tools Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and performance of our cordless power tool when used with batteries other than these designated by us, or when the battery is disassembled and modifi...
English TROUBLESHOOTING Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult your dealer or the HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. Power tool Symptom Possible cause Remedy Tool doesn’t run No remaining battery power Charge the battery.
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The charger’s vents are blocked, Avoid blocking the vents. causing its internal components to overheat. The cooling fan is not running. Contact a HiKOKI Authorized Service Center for repairs. The USB power lamp The battery’s capacity has Replace the battery with one that has switched off...
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English Symptom Possible cause Remedy Charging of a USB The charger was plugged into an This is not a malfunction. device pauses midway. electrical socket while the USB The charger pauses USB device was being charged using charging for about 5 seconds the battery as the power source.
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. BSL36A18 UC18YSL3 Part Number: 329897 Battery (14.4 V - 18 V) Battery cover Charger 321639 333555 338917 944459 302411 302691...
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