English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........37 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS ..........40 FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS .......41 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAWS WITH INNER PENDULUM GUARD ...42 PRECAUTIONS ON USING METAL CUTTING SAW ........43 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............45 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ......47 USB DEVICE CONNECTION PRECAUTIONS ..........47 SYMBOLS ....................47...
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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 Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in moving parts. g) If devices are provided for the connection of dust extraction and collection facilities, ensure these are connected and properly used.
English Battery tool use and care a) Recharge only with the charger specifi ed by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fi re when used with another battery pack. b) Use power tools only with specifi...
English Never hold the workpiece in your hands or across your leg while cutting. Secure the workpiece to a stable platform. It is important to support the work properly to minimize body exposure, blade binding, or loss of control. Hold the power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting tool may contact hidden wiring.
English Support large panels to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. Large panels tend to sag under their own weight. Supports must be placed under the panel on both sides, near the line of cut and near the edge of the panel.
English PRECAUTIONS ON USING METAL CUTTING SAW Adjustments. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight. Avoid cutting nails. Inspect for and remove all nails from work piece before cutting. When operating the saw, keep the cord away from the cutting area and position it so that it will not be caught on the workpiece during the cutting operation.
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10. Never use a tool which is defective or operating abnormally. If the tool appears to be operating unusually, making strange noises, or otherwise appears defective, stop using it immediately and arrange for repairs by a HiKOKI authorized service center.
English 21. Do not wipe plastic parts with solvent. Solvents such as gasoline, thinner benzine, carbon tetrachloride, and alcohol may damage and crack plastic parts. Do not wipe them with such solvents. Wipe plastic parts with a soft cloth lightly dampened with soapy water and dried thoroughly.
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English Do not use the battery in reverse polarity. Do not connect directly to an electrical outlets or car cigarette lighter sockets. Do not use the battery for a purpose other than those specifi ed. If the battery charging fails to complete even when a specifi ed recharging time has elapsed, immediately stop further recharging.
English REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION When transporting a lithium-ion battery, please observe the following precautions. WARNING Notify the transporting company that a package contains a lithium-ion battery, inform the company of its power output and follow the instructions of the transportation company when arranging transport.
English NAME OF PARTS 1. POWER TOOL Silent mode indicator lamp Mode selector switch Lighting mode indicator lamp Switch lock Switch Cover Saw cover (B) Lighting mode switch Rubber cap Lock lever Dust cover Saw cover(A) Mark of saw cover (A) Bolt Base Wing nut...
English SPECIFICATIONS POWER TOOL Model CD3605DA Voltage 36 V Power mode 3600 /min No-load speed Silent mode 2400 /min 90° Capacity Cutting depth 46 mm BSL36A18: Li-ion 36 V / 18 V Battery* (2.5 Ah / 5.0 Ah 10 cells) Weight 2.8 kg (BSL36A18 attached) * Existing batteries (BSL3660/3626/3620, BSL18xx and BSL14xx series) cannot be used with...
English APPLICATIONS Table 2 Blades Uses For cutting various types of soft steel materials such as steel pipe, steel Standard For cutting soft steel channels ("C" channels, "L" angles etc.) accessories materials* and aluminum sash. Cannot be used for cutting tempered steel materials.
English CHARGING Before using the power tool, charge the battery as follows. Battery Connect the charger’s power cord to the receptacle. When connecting the plug of the charger to a Charge indicator receptacle, the pilot lamp will blink in red (At 1- second lamp intervals).
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English Charge indicator lamp indication The indications of the charge indicator lamp will be as shown in Table 3, according to the condition of the charger or the rechargeable battery. Table 3 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 4. Table 4 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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This metal cutting saw features an electric brake that functions when the switch is released. Before using the metal cutting saw, ensure that the electric brake functions properly. If it does not, bring the tool to a HiKOKI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER. Prepare a wooden work bench (Fig. 17)
English ADJUSTING THE SAW PRIOR TO USE CAUTION Pull out battery before doing any adjusting. Adjusting the cutting depth WARNING Loosen If the cutting depth lever is loose, Tighten injury can result. Tighten it securely after adjustment. Cutting depth lever To adjust Cutting depth, loosen the Base Cutting depth lever and, while holding...
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English CAUTION ○ Pull out the battery after completing operation. ○ Do not look directly into the light from the LED light. Continuous and direct exposure to the light from the LED light can injure your eyes. ○ To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the protection function to stop the output.
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English NOTE ○ The mode will only change after a battery is installed and the switch is pulled once. ○ The current mode will be maintained even if the switch is on/off , or the battery is removed/ reinserted. Remaining battery indicator Remaining battery Remaining battery You can check the battery’s remaining capacity...
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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 6. It is indicated by green lamp. (Fig. 22) To prevent the battery power consumption, turn off the LED light frequently. Table 6 Lighting Continuously...
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English Attaching the guide Guide fastener wing bolt Insert the guide into the base, move it left and right and adjust the cutting position. Tighten the guide fastener wing bolt and fi x the guide. The Guide guide can be installed either from the left or the right side of the main body.
English Place the base on the material, then align the Guide slit on the Base premarked line and the saw blade with the notch at the front of the base (Fig. 25). Fig. 25 <Top View> Ensure that the switch is turned to the ON position before the saw blade comes in contact with the lumber.
English Table 7 Protective Overheat Protection Overload Protection Continual Heavy Continual Heavy Function load Protection 1 load Protection 2 Tool Status Motor stopped Motor stopped Motor speed Motor stopped during operation during operation declined during during operation operation LED Lighting 0.5 second 0.1 second Depends on the type...
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English ○ It may not be possible to charge some USB devices, depending on the type of device. 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. ○...
English DISPOSING CHIPS WARNING When disposing chips, make sure that the tool is switched off and that the battery is removed. CAUTION ○ When cutting steel materials, make sure Dust cover Wing nut to empty the waste material when the cuttings reach the mark.
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 Since use of as dull saw blade will degrade effi ciency and cause possible motor malfunction, sharpen or replace the saw blade as soon as abrasion is noted.
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English Loosen the three screws with a Phillips head screwdriver and remove saw cover (B). (Fig. 34) Remove the saw blade according to the instructions listed under page 56 “Dismounting the saw blade”. Remove chips from the inside of the saw cover, spindle, washer and other areas. (Fig. 35) Reassemble in the reverse order, being careful of the facings for the washer, saw blade and other parts.
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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. BSL36..18 UC18YSL3 (14,4V – 18V) 329897 374254 374255 338917 944459 374352 962175 339187 375344 337528 375343...
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