Adjusting The Saw Prior To Use - HIKOKI C 9U3 Handling Instructions Manual

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ADJUSTING THE SAW PRIOR TO USE

1. Adjusting the cutting depth
As shown in Fig. 4, hold the handle with one hand while
loosening the knob with the other.
The cutting depth can be adjusted by moving the base to the
desired position. In such manner adjust the cutting depth and
then securely retighten the knob.
2. Adjusting the riving knife
Loosen the hexagonal - socket bolt used to clamp the riving
knife, adjust the riving knife so that the distance between the
riving knife and the rim of the blade is not more than 3 mm, and
the rim of the blade does not extend more than 3
mm beyond the lowest edge of the riving knife (Fig.
5) and securely retighten the bolt.
3. Adjusting the angle of inclination
As shown in Fig. 6, Fig. 7 by loosening the wing-
nut on the incline gauge and the wing-bolt on the
base, the saw blade may be inclined to a maximum
angle of 45° in relation to the base. After having
completed the adjustment, reconfi rm that the wing-
nut and the wing-bolt are fi rmly tightened.
Wing-nut
Base
4. Regulating the guide (Fig. 8)
The cutting position can be regulated by
moving the guide to the left or right after
loosening its wingbolt. The guide may be
mounted on either the right or left side of the
tool.
Fig. 6
1 – 3 mm
Riving knife
Wing-bolt
Base
Guide
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Handle
Knob
Base
Fig. 4
1 – 3 mm
Hexagonal-
socket bolt
Fig. 5
Fig. 7
Wing-bolt
Lock spring
Fig. 8