Hitachi C 12LSH Technical Data And Service Manual page 32

Instruct the customer to always slide the saw blade section toward the fence while cutting, as
shown by arrow
On completion of the cutting operation, turn the switch off and wait for the saw blade to come to a complete
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stop before raising the handle to its original position. Raising the handle while the saw blade is still rotating
may cause unwanted cutting marks on the workpiece.
NOTE:
Techniques to avoid unwanted cutting marks
Uneven and unwanted cutting marks can be avoided by shifting from
cutting in a single, uninterrupted motion.
Techniques to avoid burnt marks
Burnt marks can be avoided by shifting from
uninterrupted motion in the same manner as the above, applying a slight lateral force toward the
cut-off side. Advise the customer that he or she will quickly develop a "feel" and skill for smooth
cutting after performing two or three practice cutting operations.
(5) Miter cutting
Miter cutting is accomplished by turning the turn table. (For details, please refer to the Instruction Manual
"Miter cutting procedures.")
(6) Bevel cutting
Bevel cutting of 0 --- 45û to the left or right is accomplished by inclining the motor head section. (For details,
refer to the Instruction Manual "Bevel cutting procedures.")
WARNING: When the workpiece is secured on the left or right side of the blade, the short cut-off
portion will come to rest on the right or left side of the saw blade. Always turn the
power off and let the saw blade stop completely before raising the handle from the
workpiece. If the handle is raised while the saw blade is still rotating, the cut-off piece
may become jammed against the saw blade causing fragments to scatter about
dangerously. When stopping the bevel cutting operation halfway, start cutting after
pulling back the motor head to the initial position. Starting from halfway, without
pulling back, causes the protective cover to be caught in the cutting groove of the
workpiece and to contact the saw blade.
CAUTION: When cutting a workpiece of 75 mm (2-15/16") height in the left 45û bevel cutting
position or a workpiece of 50 mm (1-15/16") height in the right 45û bevel cutting
position, adjust the lower limit position of the motor head so that the gap between the
lower edge of the motor head and the workpiece will be 2 to 3 mm (3/32" to 1/8") at the
lower limit position (refer to the Instruction Manual "Checking the saw blade lower limit
position").
in Fig. 36.
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press cutting to
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press cutting to
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slide cutting in a single,
slide
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