Before Use - Hitachi C18DLP4 - 18V Li-Ion 6-1/2" Circular Saw Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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CAUTION:
Do not pull the plug out of the receptacle by pulling
on the cord.
Make sure to grasp the plug when removing from
receptacle to avoid damaging cord.
5. Remove the battery from the battery charger.
Supporting the battery charger with hand, pull out
the battery from the battery charger.
How to make the batteries perform longer.
Recharge the batteries before they become
completely exhausted.
When you feel that the power of the tool becomes
weaker, stop using the tool and recharge its
battery. If you continue to use the tool and exhaust
the electric current, the battery may be damaged
and its life will become shorter.
Avoid recharging at high temperatures.
A rechargeable battery will be hot immediately
after use. If such a battery is recharged immediately
after use, its internal chemical substance will
deteriorate, and the battery life will be shortened.
Leave the battery and recharge it after it has cooled
for a while.
CAUTION:
When the battery charger has been continuously
used, the battery charger will heated, thus
constituting the cause of the failures. Once the
charging has been completed, give 15 minutes rest
until the next charging.
If the battery is recharged when it is warm due to
battery use or exposure to sunlight, the pilot lamp
may light in green.
The battery will not be recharged. In such a case,
let the battery cool before charging.
When the pilot lamp flickers in red (at 0.2 second
intervals), check for and take out any foreign
objects in the charger's battery installation hole.
If there are no foreign objects, it is probable that
the battery or charger is malfunctioning. Take it
to your authorized Service Center.

BEFORE USE

1. 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. Ensure
that lighting and ventilation is adequate.
2. Check if saw blade is tightened
While the saw blade is tightened securely for
immediate use when it is assembled at the factory,
be sure to check it out again for caution's sake. A
bolt can be tightened when it is turned clockwise.
Use the provided box wrench to check it out.
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For further details, refer to the item of [MOUNTING
AND DISMOUNTING THE SAW BLADE] on Page
15.
3. Check if wing nut is tightened
If the wing nut to adjust cutting depth (Fig. 8) is
loose, injury can result. Make sure that it is
tightened securely.
4. Check performance of lower guard
WARNING:
Make absolutely sure that the lower guard is not
fixed. 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. 3) 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.
5. 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.
6. Check for proper operation of the brake
This circular saw features an electric brake that
functions when the switch is released. Before using
the circular saw, ensure that the electric brake
functions properly. If it does not, bring the tool to
a HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
7. Prepare a wooden work bench (Fig. 7)
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. An unstable work bench will
result in hazardous operation.
Lumber
Work bench
Base
Saw blade
Fig. 7