Hitachi C 10FR Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions page 16

BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE
(Fig. R, S)
WARNING
This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should be
rechecked and adjusted if necessary.
WARNING
To prevent personal injury:
Always disconnect plug from the power source when
making any adjustments.
This adjustment must be correct or kickback could
result in a serious injury and accurate cuts can not be
made.
1. Remove the yellow switch key and unplug the saw.
2. Move the blade guard out of the way.
3. Raise the blade to the highest position and set at the
0° angle (90° straight up).
4 Select and mark, with a felt tip marker, a blade tooth
having a "right set".
5. Place the combination square base (1) into the right
side miter gauge groove (2). (Fig. R)
6. Adjust the rule so it touches the front marked tooth
and lock ruler so it holds its position in the square
assembly.
7. Rotate the blade bringing the marked tooth to the rear
and about 1/2 inch above the blade.
8. Carefully slide the combination square to the rear until
the ruler touches the marked tooth.
9. If the ruler touches the marked tooth at the front and
rear position, no adjustment is needed at this time. If
not, perform adjustment procedure described in next
section.
Fig. R
Additional blade adjustments (Fig. S)
The adjusting mechanism is located on top of blade height
adjusting hand wheel under the tabletop. If the front and
rear measurements are not the same, adjust the
alignment by the mechanism as follows:
If the blade is partial to right side:
1.
2.
If the blade is partial to left side:
3.
4.
5.
Fig. S
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Loosen the two nuts (1) and the right side screw, then
adjust the left side screw.
Tighten the nuts (1) and the right screw and
remeasure, as described in steps 4 to 9 in the prior
section.
Loosen the two nuts (1) and the left side screw, then
adjust the right screw.
Tighten the nuts (1) and the left screw and remeasure,
as described in steps 4 to 9 in the prior section.
Recheck blade clearance making sure that the blade
does not hit the table insert or other parts when at the
90° and 45° settings.
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