Hitachi C12LCH Handling Instructions Manual

Compound miter saw

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Compound Miter Saw
Model C12LCH

Handling instructions

Note:
Before using this Electric Power Tool, carefully read through these
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure efficient, safe operation. It is
recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available
as an important reference when using this power tool.
C12LC
C12FCH

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  • Page 1: Handling Instructions

    Compound Miter Saw Model C12LCH C12LC C12FCH • • Handling instructions Note: Before using this Electric Power Tool, carefully read through these HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure efficient, safe operation. It is recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available as an important reference when using this power tool.
  • Page 2: General Operational Precautions

    14. Maintain tools with care. Keep cutting tools sharp a soft cloth lightly dampened with soapy water. and clean for better and safer performance. Follow Use only original HITACHI replacement parts. instructions for lubrication and changing 10. This tool should only be disassembled for accessories.
  • Page 3: Specifications

    37. Shut off power and wait for saw blade to stop before 23. Use only saw blades recommended by HITACHI. servicing or adjusting tool. 24. The saw blades should be from 290 mm to 305 mm 38. During a miter or bevel cut the blade should not be external diameter ranges.
  • Page 4: Standard Accessories

    (2) Dust bag ..............1 (3) 17 mm Box wrench ............ 1 (4) Vise Assembly ............1 (5) 4 mm Hex.bar wrench (only C12LCH/C12FCH) ..1 (6) Washer (C) ..............1 Standard accessories are subject to change without notice. Pull...
  • Page 5 Motor Head Handle Gear Case Lock Lever (D) Motor Dust Bag Saw Blade Lower Guard Rotation Direction Laser Marker (For C12LCH/C12FCH) Fence (A) Vise Assembly Table Insert Fence (B) Digital Display (For C12LCH/C12LC) Lever Sub Fence Knob Side Handle Indicator (A)
  • Page 6: Practical Applications

    PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS Screw Holder Knob 6 mm Wing Bolt (B) WARNING To avoid personal injury, never remove or place a workpiece on the table while the tool is being operated. Vise Plate Never place your limbs inside of the line next to warning sign while the tool is being operated.
  • Page 7 Work on the grooving again and check the 7. Position adjustment of laser line (Only Model C12LCH/ position of the laser line. If you wish to change the C12FCH) laser line’s position, make adjustments again...
  • Page 8 Fig. 15. After setting it to the correct position 0°, press the reset button again. Marking (pre-marked) Fig. 13 8. DIGITAL DISPLAY PANEL (for C12LCH and C12LC) Miter angle Bevel angle window window...
  • Page 9 Operation of the saw with the miter scale and indicator out of alignment, or with the side handle not properly (Only Model C12LCH/C12FCH) tightened, will result in poor cutting precision. If a laser marker is used, align the laser line with the...
  • Page 10 Starting from halfway, without pulling back, causes 13. Compound cutting procedures the safety cover to be caught in the cutting groove of Compound cutting can be performed by following the the workpiece and to contact the saw blade. instructions in 10 and 11 above. For maximum 12.
  • Page 11 16. Confirmation for use Crown molding vise, Crown CAUTION molding Stopper (L) and (R) (Optional accessory) Always confirm that the motor head (see Fig. 2) does (1) Crown molding Stopper (L) and (R) (optional not contact the crown molding vise assembly when it accessories) allow easier cuts of crown molding is lowered for cutting.
  • Page 12: Maintenance And Inspection

    2. Dismounting the saw blade on this tool should ONLY be performed by a Hitachi Dismount the saw blade by reversing the mounting Authorized Service Center. procedures described in paragraph 1 above.
  • Page 13 CAUTION 6. Inspecting the screws Repair, modification and inspection of Hitachi Power Regularly inspect each component of the power tool Tools must be carried out by a Hitachi Authorized for looseness. Service Center. Re-tighten screws on any loose part. Especially laser device should be maintained by the WARNING authorized agent by laser manufacturer.
  • Page 24 Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd. Code No. C99164511 Printed in China...

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