English CONTENTS GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS ........30 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS ..........33 FURTHER SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS .......33 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAWS WITH INNER PENDULUM GUARD ...34 PRECAUTIONS ON USING CIRCULAR SAW ..........35 CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY ............38 REGARDING LITHIUM-ION BATTERY TRANSPORTATION ......39 SYMBOLS ....................40 NAME OF PARTS..................40...
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English 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 ed plugs and matching outlets will reduce risk of electric shock. b) Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges and refrigerators.
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English 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. b) Do not use the power tool if the switch does not turn it on and off...
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 Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If the guard and the spring are not operating properly, they must be serviced before use. 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”...
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Fig. 5 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.
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English 13. Never operate without all guards in place. Never operate this tool without all guards or safety features in place and in proper working order. If maintenance or servicing requires the removal of a guard or safety feature, be sure to replace the guard or safety feature before resuming operation of the tool.
English 26. When working at elevated locations, clear the area of other people and aware of conditions below you. 27. Do not give a strong shock to the switch panel or break it. It may lead to a trouble. CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY To extend the lifetime, the lithium-ion battery equips with the protection function to stop the output.
English 12. Do not immerse the battery or allow any fl uids to fl ow inside. Conductive liquid ingress, such as water, can cause damage resulting in fi re or explosion. Store your battery in a cool, dry place, away from combustible and fl ammable items. Corrosive gas atmospheres must be avoided.
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 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 Battery (see Fig.
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English ● Pilot lamp indication The indications of the pilot lamp will be as shown in Table 2, according to the condition of the charger or the rechargeable battery. Table 2 Indications of the pilot lamp Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light Before Blinks for 0.5 seconds.
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Remove the cord or plug from the power and then connect it again after 30 seconds or so. If this does not cause the pilot lamp to blink in red (every second), please take the charger to the HiKOKI Authorized Service Center.
English PRIOR TO OPERATION CAUTION To avoid serious accident, ensure the switch is in the OFF position, and pull out the battery. Check the work area environment Check the work area to make sure that it is clear of debris and clutter. Clear the area of unnecessary personnel.
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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 Prepare a wooden work bench (Fig. 17) Base Lumber Since the saw blade will extend beyond the lower surface of the lumber, place the lumber on a work bench when cutting. If a square block is utilized as a work bench, select level ground to ensure it is properly stabilized.
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English Adjusting the angle of inclination WARNING Incline lever If the incline lever is loose, injury can result. Tighten it securely after adjustment. You can incline saw blade from 0˚ to a maximum angle of 55˚ 0˚–45˚ in relation to the base. As shown in Fig.
English OPERATION WARNING ○ Never touch the moving parts. ○ Never operate the circular saw with the saw blade turned upward or to the side. ○ Do not fi x and secure the lock-off button. Besides, keep your fi nger off the switch trigger when the circular saw is being carried around.
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English Operation of switch (Fig. 24) (switch trigger and light switch) Switch trigger For safe operation of the machine, a “lock-off button” is provided on the side of a handle. Lock-off button If the “switch trigger” is pulled in a state where “lock-off button”...
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English About Remaining Battery Indicator Remaining battery power can be verifi ed by pulling on the switch to make the remaining battery indicator lamp light up red. (Fig. 24 on page 51) The indicator lamp will change to the lighting mode indicator lamp (green) 10 seconds after the switch is released.
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English CAUTION ○ Do not expose directly your eye to the light by looking into the light. If your eye is continuously exposed to the light, your eye will be hurt. ○ Wipe off any dirt or grime attached to the lens of the LED light with a soft cloth, being careful not to scratch the lens.
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English Cutting procedures CAUTION ○ Recheck that the saw blade is securely clamped. When When not ○ Confi rm that the lever for adjusting the slot depth, Inclined 45° Inclined and the angle of inclination. 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.
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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 LED LIGHT WARNING SIGNALS (Fig. 34) This product features functions that are designed to protect the tool itself as well as the battery. While the switch is pulled, if any of the safeguard functions are triggered during operation, the LED light will blink as described in Table 6. When any of the safeguard functions are triggered, immediately remove your fi...
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English Motor unit maintenance The motor winding is an important part of this tool. Avoid damaging and be careful to avoid contact with cleaning oil or water. After 50 hours of use, clean the motor by blowing into the ventilation holes of the motor housing with dry air from an air gun or other tool (Fig.
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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.
English SELECTING ACCESSORIES Select accessories that are suited to a specifi c task. For details contact HiKOKI Authorized Service Center. BSL36..18 UC18YFSL Part Number: 329897 BSL18.. Battery (14.4 V–18 V) Battery cover Battery Charger 321639 333555 338917 944459 330888 302691...
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