Hitachi C 12LSH Handling Instructions Manual page 73

CAUTION
When cutting a workpiece of 120 mm height, adjust the lower limit position of the
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motor head so that the gap between the lower edge of the motor head and the
workpiece will be 2 to 3 mm at the lower limit position.
If the handle is pressed down with excessive or lateral force, the saw blade may
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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
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operation.
Stopping the handle movement during the cut will cause unwanted cutting marks
on the workpiece.
WARNING
For slide cutting, follow the procedures indicated above in Fig. 31.
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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
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order to reduce the risk of injury.
Never put your hand on the side handle during the cutting operation because the
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saw blade comes close to the side handle when the motor head is lowered.
7. Bevel cutting procedures
(1) Loosen the clamp lever and bevel the saw blade
to the left or to the right.
When tilting the motor head to the right pull the
set pin (A) towards the rear.
The clamp lever adopts a latchet system. When
contacting the work bench and the main body,
pull the clamp lever in the direction of the arrow
mark as illustrated in Fig. 32, and change the
direction of the clamp lever.
(2) Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting
while watching the bevel angle scale and
indicator, then secure the clamp lever.
(3) Follow the procedures indicated in paragraphs 4, 5 and 6 above. For maximum dimensions
for bevel cutting, refer to "SPECIFICATIONS" table on page 57.
WARNING
When the workpiece is secured on the left or right side of the blade, the short cut-
off portion will come to rest on the right or left side of the saw blade. Always turn
the power off and let the saw blade stop completely before raising the handle from
the workpiece.
If the handle is raised while the saw blade is still rotating, the cut-off piece may
become jammed against the saw blade causing fragments to scatter about
dangerously.
Clamp Lever
Holder (A)
Indicator
(for right
bevel scale)
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Pull
Set pin (A)
Bevel scale
Fig. 32