HIKOKI C 3607DWA Handling Instructions Manual page 18

7. Check if the cutting depth lever and incline lever are
tightened.
If the the cutting depth lever to adjust cutting depth
(Fig. 21) and the incline lever to adjust angle of
inclination (Fig. 22) are loose, injury can result. Make
sure that they are tightened securely.
8. Eye protection
Always wear eye protection with side shields. Ordinary
eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection.
WARNING
Operating the tool without wearing proper eye
protection may result in serious injury.
9. Check battery insertion
WARNING
If the battery is inserted while the power switch
is in the ON position, the power tool will start
operating immediately, inviting serious accident.
CAUTION
Until the battery locks in place with a little click,
if not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool
causing injury to you or someone around you.
10. Trial run
After confi rming that no one is standing behind,
the power tool start and confi rm that no operating
abnormalities exist before attempting a cutting
operation.
11. Inspect the rotating stability of the saw blade.
For precise cutting, rotate the saw blade and check for
defl ection to confi rm that the blade is not noticeably
unstable; otherwise vibrations might occur and cause
an accident.
12. Using hook
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury from the saw falling
on operators or bystanders, make sure the saw
is supported securely when using the hook to
hang the saw from a rafter, joist or other elevated
support.
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(1) Turn the hook away from the saw body to hang the
saw from a rafter, joist or other elevated support.
(Fig. 19)
Hook
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury, do not use the saw
with the hook rotated below the base.
(2) When not in use, return the hook back to the storage
position until it latches against the saw body.
13. Using sub handle
When operating the saw, use both hands to hold the
saw fi rmly, one hand on the sub handle and the other
hand on the handle, to increase the stability of the saw
operation to avoid the possible kickback occurred.
Sub handle
Fig. 19
Handle
Fig. 20