English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........36 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS ..........39 FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS .......39 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAWS WITH INNER PENDULUM GUARD ...40 PRECAUTIONS ON USING CIRCULAR SAW ..........41 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............43 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ......45 USB DEVICE CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS ..........45 SYMBOLS ....................46...
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English Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions can cause you to lose control. 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...
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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 — if the blade becomes twisted or misaligned in the cut, the teeth at the back edge of the blade can dig into the top surface of the wood causing the blade to climb out of the kerf and jump back toward the operator.
English Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged parts, gummy deposits, or build-up of debris. 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.
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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 (Optional accessories) Battery Charger (Optional accessories) 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 C3605DYA Voltage 36 V Power mode 5000 /min No-load speed Silent mode...
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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 C3605DYA (NNP) Saw blade Guide Plastic case Inner tray Hex. bar wrench The charger and battery supplied are diff erent depending on the set specifi cation. APPLICATIONS Cutting various types of wood, or gypsum board, ceramic siding board.
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 0 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 Saw Blade Washer (B) washers (A) and (B) must be fi tted to the saw blade Washer (A) sides.
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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.
English ADJUSTING THE SAW PRIOR TO USE CAUTION Pull out battery before doing any adjusting. Adjusting the cutting depth Cutting WARNING depth lever If the cutting depth lever is loose, injury can Gear Link result. Tighten it securely after adjustment. cover scale arrow...
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English Fine tuning of parallelism It is possible to fi ne-tune the parallelism of the saw blade to the base using the parallelism adjustment screw. Adjustment has already been made at the time of shipment from the factory. However, in the unlikely event of parallelism being faulty, adjust as follows.
English Adjusting the guide piece Guide piece On the circular saw, it is possible to make fi ne adjustment of the fi xing position of the guide piece, where the saw blade and the premarked line are to be aligned. When the saw is shipped from the factory, the linear portion of a front scale on the guide piece is aligned with the central...
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English NOTE Take care not to lock the motor. If the motor is locked, immediately turn the power off . If the motor is locked for a while, the motor or battery may be burnt. 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.
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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. 28, 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. 29) To prevent the battery power consumption, turn off the LED light frequently. Table 5 Always-ON Always-OFF...
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English WARNING When using the guide, avoid inclined cutting Lumber that will allow the cut material to be caught between the saw blade and the guide. Doing Guide so may result in injury. Saw blade Attaching the fl uorine plate (sold separately) Fig.
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English 10. Cutting procedures CAUTION ○ Recheck that the saw blade is securely clamped. ○ Confi rm that the lever for adjusting the slot depth, Guide piece 45° and the angle of inclination. 0° Place the base on the material, then align the premarked line and the saw blade with the notch at the front of the base (Fig.
English Ensure that the switch is turned to the ON position before the saw blade comes in contact with the lumber. The switch is turned ON when the switch trigger is squeezed; and OFF when the switch trigger is released. Moving the saw straight at a constant speed will produce optimum cutting.
English HOW TO RECHARGE USB DEVICE WARNING ○ Prior to use, check the connecting USB cable for any defect or damage. Using a defective or damaged USB cable can cause smoke emission or ignition. ○ When the product is not being used, cover the USB port with the rubber cover. Buildup of dust etc.
English When charging is completed ○ To verify charge status, check the USB device. ○ Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. (Fig. 41) ○ Place the rubber cover over the USB port. Rubber cover USB port USB cable 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 Wing nut 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. Saw cover (A) Cleaning the interior of the saw cover Periodically check and clean to ensure that the saw...
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English Adjusting the base and saw blade to maintain perpendicularity (Fig. 48) The angle between the base and the saw blade has been adjusted to 90°, however should this perpendicularity be lost for some reason, adjust in the following manner. Incline lever Fig.
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...
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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.
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English Symptom Possible cause Remedy The USB power lamp The battery’s capacity has Replace the battery with one that has switched off and become low. has capacity remaining. the USB device has Plug the charger’s power plug into stopped charging. an electric socket.
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. BSL36..18 UC18YSL3 (14.4V – 18V) 329897 374254 374255 338917 944459 374351 302756 374261 339187 337528 374354...
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