Maintenance - Hitachi C10LA - 10" Cabinet Saw Instruction Manual

MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
WARNING
For your own safety, turn the switch OFF and
remove the switch key. Remove the plug from
the power source outlet before maintaining or
lubricating your saw.
1. Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside
the saw cabinet and the motor.
2. Polish the saw table with an automotive wax to keep
it clean and to make it easier to slide the workpiece.
3. Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover.
4. A worn, cut, or damaged power cord should be
replaced immediately.
WARNING
All electrical or mechanical repairs should be
attempted only by a trained repair technician.
Contact Hitachi Authorized Service Center for
service. Use only identical replacement parts. Any
other parts may create a hazard.
5. Use liquid dish washing detergent and water to clean
all plastic parts.
NOTE: Certain cleaning chemicals can damage
plastic parts.
6. Avoid use of cleaning chemicals or solvents,
ammonia and household detergents containing
ammonia.
BLADE RAISING AND TILTING MECHANISM
(FIG. EE)
After each fi ve hours of operation, the blade raising
mechanism and tilting mechanism should be checked
for looseness, binding, or other abnormalities.
1. With the saw disconnected from the power source,
turn the saw upside down and alternately pull upward
and downward on the motor unit.
2. Observe any movement of the motor mounting
mechanism. Looseness or play in the blade raising
screw rod (1) should be limited to 1/8" or less.
3. If excessive looseness is observed in any other part
of the blade raising mechanism or tilting mechanism,
contact Hitachi Authorized Service Center
immediately.

MAINTENANCE

Fig. EE
Place a small amount of dry lubricant on the bevel
gear (2). The screw rod (1) must be kept clean and
free of sawdust, gum, pitch, and other contaminants for
smooth operations.
If excessive looseness is observed in any parts of the
blade raising mechanism or tilting mechanism, contact
Hitachi Authorized Service Center immediately.
LUBRICATION
All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the
factory and require no additional lubrication.
On all mechanical parts of your table saw where a pivot
or threaded rod are present, lubricate using graphite or
silicone. These dry lubricants will not hold sawdust as
would oil or grease.
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