Hitachi CW 40 Instruction Manual page 12

English
WARNING
To avoid injury, do not connect this scroll saw to the
power outlet until it is completely assembled and
adjusted, and you have read and understood the
entire instruction manual.
MOUNTING SCROLL SAW TO WORK SURFACE
(FIG. C)
1. If mounting the scroll saw to a workbench, a solid
wood bench is preferred over a plywood board to
reduce noise and vibration.
2. The hardware to mount this saw is NOT supplied
with the saw. The hardware shown in Fig. C should
be used:
Fig. C
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1. (3) Hex head bolts; length as required
2. (6) Flat Washers
3. Foam pad or carpet (optional)
4. (3) Lock washers
5. (3) Hex nuts
6. (3) Jam nuts
BLADE STORAGE (FIG. D)
The blade storage (1) is located on the left rear side of
the scroll saw body. Pull out the blade storage (1) to
open. The blade storage can conveniently store your
hex wrenches and both Pin-end and Plain-end blades.
Fig. D
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SAWDUST COLLECTION PORT (FIG. E)
This scroll saw will accept a hose or vacuum accessory
(not provided) to be connected to the port (1) on the
left side of base. If excessive sawdust buildup occurs
inside the base, use a wet /dry vacuum cleaner or
manually remove sawdust by removing the screws on
the left side of saw. Reattach the metal plate and screws
before starting the saw. This will keep your saw cutting
efficiently.
Fig. E
BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PLAIN-END BLADE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
This scroll saw accepts 5-inch Plain-end or Pin-end
blades to cut a wide variety of materials.
Plain-end type blades are recommended whenever fine,
accurate and intricate work is being performed on 3/4 in.
or thinner material. It will take slightly longer to assemble
the blade and blade tension, but you will also be able to
use finer blades for cutting a thinner kerf.
WARNING
To avoid injury from accidental starting, always turn
the switch OFF (O) and remove power cord plug
from power source before removing or replacing the
blade.
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