Maintenance And Inspection - Hitachi C 18DL Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual

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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

CAUTION:
Pull out battery before doing any inspection or
maintenance.
1. Inspecting the saw blade
Since use of a dull saw blade will degrade
efficiency and cause possible motor malfunction,
sharpen or replace the saw blade as soon as
abrasion is noted.
CAUTION:
If a dull saw blade is used, reactive force is
increased during cutting operation. Avoid the use
of the dull saw blade without repair.
2. Check the mounting screws
Loose mounting screws are dangerous. Regularly
inspect them and make sure they are tight.
CAUTION:
Using this power tool with loosen, screws is
extremely dangerous.
3. Performance checkup and maintenance of lower
guard
Keep the lower guard in good shape for smooth
performance at all times. Be sure to make prompt
repair in case of any malfunction.
4. Adjusting the base and saw blade to maintain
perpendicularity
The angle between the base and the saw blade
has been adjusted to 90°, however should this
perpendicularity be lost for some reason, adjust
in the following manner.
(1) Turn the base face up (Fig. 22) and loosen the wing-
bolt.
Slotted
set screw
Wing-bolt
20
Square
Fig. 22
(2) Apply a square to the base and the saw blade and,
turning the slotted set screw with a slotted-head
screwdriver, shift the position of the base to
produce the desired right angle.
5. Check for dust
Dust may be removed with a clean rag or a cloth
dampened with soapy water.
Do not use bleach, chlorine, gasoline or thinner,
for they may damage the plastics.
6. Disposal of the exhausted battery
WARNING:
Do not dispose of the exhausted battery. The
battery must explode if it is incinerated. The
product that you have purchased contains a
rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At
the end of it's useful life, under various state and
local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this
battery into the municipal waste stream. Check
with your local solid waste officials for details in
your area for recycling options or proper disposal.
7. Storage
Storing in a place below 104°F (40°C) and out of
the reach of children.
8. Service and repairs
All quality power tools will eventually require
servicing or replacement of parts because of wear
from normal use. To assure that only genuine
replacement parts must be used, all service and
repairs must be performed by a HITACHI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY.
9. Service parts list
CAUTION:
Repair, modification and inspection of Hitachi
Power Tools must be carried out by a HITACHI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the
tool to the HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTER when requesting repair or other
maintenance. In the operation and maintenance
of power tools, the safety regulations and
standards prescribed in each country must be
observed.
MODIFICATIONS:
Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved
and modified to incorporate the latest
technological advancements.
Accordingly, some parts may be changed without
prior notice.