Adjusting The Saw Prior To Use - Hitachi C7SB3 Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

7. Check if lever (A)s are tightened.
If the lever (A) to adjust cutting depth (Fig. 7) and lever (A) to adjust angle of inclination (Fig. 8) are loose, injury can
result. Make sure that they are tightened securely.
8. Check performance of lower guard.
WARNING:
Make absolutely sure that the safety cover is not fi xed. Also, check and see if it can move smoothly. If the
saw blade is kept exposed injury can result.
The lower guard (refer to Fig. 5) serves to protect your body from coming into contact with the saw blade. Make
absolutely certain that the cover smoothly performs to cover the saw blade. 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 HITACHI Authorized Service
Center for necessary repair.
9. Eye protection
Always wear eye protection with side shields that meets the requirements of ANSI Standard Z87.1. Ordinary
eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection.
WARNING:
Operating the tool without wearing proper eye protection may result in serious injury.
10. Check if saw blade is tightened
Refer to [mounting and dismounting the saw blade] in Page 14, and make sure that the fl ange bolt is tightened
securely.
ADJUSTSING THE SAW PRIOR TO USE
WARNING:
To avoid serious accidents, ensure the switch is in OFF position, and disconnect the plug from the
receptacle.
1. Adjusting the cutting depth (Fig. 7)
WARNING:
If the lever (A) is loose, injury can result. Tighten it securely after
adjustment.
To adjust cutting depth, loosen the lever (A) and, while holding the
base with one hand, move the main body up and down to obtain the
prescribed cutting depth. After adjusting to the prescribed cutting depth,
tighten the lever (A) securely.
English
Loosen
Tighten
Lever (A)
Link
Fig. 7
Base
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