Hitachi C 12LSH Safety Instructions And Instruction Manual page 16

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5. Check the lower guard for proper operation.
Fig. 7
WARNING:
6. Confirm the position of the spindle lock before using the tool.
After installing the saw blade, confirm that the spindle lock has been returned to the
retract position before using the power tool (see Fig. 2).
7. Check the lower limit position of the Saw Blade.
Although it was adjusted before shipment, carefully check the height of the saw blade.
Confirm that the saw blade can be lowered 23/64" to 7/16" (9 mm to 11 mm) below the
table insert. For details, see the section on "Checking the saw blade lower limit position".
8. Check the Power Receptacle.
To prevent overheating, accidental stopping or intermittent operation, confirm that the
power cord plug fits properly in the electrical receptacle and does not fall out after it is
inserted. Repair or replace the receptacle if it is faulty.
9. Confirm the tool's power cord is not damaged.
Repair or replace the power cord if an inspection indicates that it is damaged
AFTER CONNECTING THE POWER PLUG TO AN APPROPRIATE AC
POWER SOURCE, CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE TOOL AS
FOLLOWS:
10. Trial Run
After confirming that no one is standing behind, the power tool start and confirm that
no operating abnormalities exist before attempting a cutting operation.
11. Inspect the rotating stability of the saw blade.
For precise cutting, rotate the saw blade and check for deflection to confirm that the
blade is not noticeably unstable; otherwise vibrations might occur and cause an accident.
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Lower guard
NEVER OPERATE THE POWER TOOL if the lower guard does not
function smoothly.
Lower guard is designed to protect the operator
from coming into contact with the saw blade
during operation of the tool.
Always check that the lower guard moves
smoothly and covers the saw blade properly.