Hitachi c12rsh User's Manual
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1. Fig 10 Confirmation for use of sub fence B N WARNING Inthe case of left bevel cutting turn the sub fence counterclockwise Unless it is turned counterclockwise the main body or saw blade may contact the sub fence B resulting in an injury This power tool is equipped with a sub Left bevel angle Turn Right bevel angle cutting fence B In the case of direct angle cutting N Direct angle cutting cutting and right bevel angle cutting use the sub fence Then you can realize stable cutting of the material with a wide back face In the case of left bevel cutting raise the sub fence B up as illustrated in Fig 11 and turn it counterclockwise Sub fence B Fence B Oblique angle Before the power tool is shipped from the factory it is adjusted for 0 right angle left 45 bevel cutting angle and right 45 bevel cutting angle with the 8 mm set screw 8 mm bolt A and 8 mm bolt B When changing the adjustment change the height of the 8 mm set screw 8 mm bolt A or 8 mm bolt B by turning them When changing the bevel angle to the right 45 pull the set pin A on the direction shown in Fig 12 b and incline the motor head to the right When adjusting the motor head to 0 always return the set pin A to its initial position as shown in Fig 12 b 19 English For left bevel Indicator scale For right 8 mm set screw bevel scale Stopper for 02. N WARNING Always firmly clamp or vise to secure the workpiece to the fence otherwise the workpiece might be thrust from the table and cause bodily harm A CAUTION Always confirm that the motor head see Fig 1 does not contact the vise assembly when it is lowered for cutting If there is any danger that it may do so loosen the 6 mm wing bolt B and move the vise assembly to a position where it will not contact the saw blade 3 Cutting Operation Adjusting line Marking pre marked pre marked Front view Fig 26 1 As shown in Fig 26 the width of the saw blade is the width of the cut Therefore slide the workpiece to the right viewed from the operator s position when length is desired or to the left when length is desired If a laser marker is used align the laser line with the left side of the saw blade and then align the ink line with the laser line 2 Once the saw blade reaches maximum speed push the handle down carefully until the saw blade approaches the workpiece 3 Once the saw blade contacts the workpiece push the handle down gradually to cut into the workpiece 4 After cutting the workpiece to the desired depth turn the power tool OFF and let the saw blade stop completely before raising the handle from the workpiece to return it to the full retract position 26 English CAUTION Increased pressure on the handle will not increase the c
3. not shown 8 mm bolt B 8 mm bolt A Stopper for right 45 bevel angle Stopper for left 45 bevel angle Fig 12 a Fig 12 b 7 Securing the workpiece AN WARNING Always clamp or vise to secure the workpiece to the fence otherwise the workpiece might be thrust from the table and cause bodily harm 8 Installing the holders Optional accessory The holders help keep longer workpieces stable and in place during the cutting operation 6 mm knob bolt Optional accessory Steel square Holder Optional accessory 1 As indicated in Fig 13 use a steel square for aligning the upper edge of the holders with the base surface Loosen the 6 mm wing nut Turn a height adjustment bolt 6 mm and adjust the height of the holder 6 mm wing nut Base surface Optional 2 After adjustment firmly tighten the 6 mm accessory ated me Poe mm wing nut and fasten the holder with the P y 6 mm knob bolt optional accessory If Fig 13 the length of Height Adjustment Bolt 6 mm is insufficient spread a thin plate beneath Make sure the end of Height Adjustment Bolt 6 mm does not protrude from the holder 9 Stopper for precision cutting Stopper and holder are optional accessory Stopper The stopper facilitates continuous precision Workpiece Optional accessory Holder cutting in lengths of 11 7 32 to 17 3 4 285 Optional mm to 450 mm accessory To install the stopper attach it to the holder with
4. Width 6 11 16 170 mm or Height 4 3 4 120 mm Max Width 5 1 8 130 mm With aux board 1 25mm Bevel Left 45 Max Height 2 3 4 70 mm Max Width 12 1 4 312 mm or Height 2 15 16 75 mm Max Width 10 3 16 260 mm With aux board 1 25mm Rigth 45 Max Height 1 3 4 45 mm Max Width 12 1 4 312 mm or Height 1 15 16 50 mm Max Width 10 3 16 260 mm With aux board 1 25 mm Compound Left 45 Left 45 Max Height 2 3 4 70 mm Max Width 8 5 8 220 mm or Max Height 2 15 16 75 mm Max Width 7 1 16 180 mm With aux board 1 25mm Left 45 Right 31 Max Height 2 3 4 70 mm Max Width 10 7 16 265 mm or Max Height 2 15 16 75 mm Max Width 8 11 16 220 mm With aux board 1 25 mm Right 45 Right 45 Max Height 1 3 4 45 mm Max Width 8 5 8 220 mm or 5 Max Height 1 15 16 50 mm Max Width 7 1 16 180 mm With aux board 1 25 mm Right 45 Left 31 Max Height 1 3 4 45 mm Max Width 10 7 16 265 mm or Max Height 1 15 16 50 mm Max Width 8 5 8 220 mm With aux board 1 25 Left 0 46 Right 0 57 Bevel sawing range Left 0 45 Right 0 45 Compound sawing range Net weight Cord 12 Right Bevel 0 45 Right Miter 0 45 Left Miter 0 31 Left Bevel 0 45 Left Miter 0 45 Right Miter 0 31 C
5. Holder A direction of the arrow mark as illustrated in Fig 30 and change the direction of the clamp lever Bovel Set pin A 2 Adjustthe bevel angle to the desired setting bevel scale while watching the bevel angle scale and Fig 30 indicator then secure the clamp lever 3 Follow the procedures indicated in paragraphs 4 5 and 6 above For maximum dimensions for bevel cutting refer to SPECIFICATIONS table on page 12 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 lower guard to be caught in the cutting groove of the workpiece and to contact the saw blade CAUTION When cutting a workpiece of 2 15 16 75 mm height in the left 45 bevel cutting position or a workpiece of 1 15 16 50 mm height the right 45 bevel cutting position adjust the lower limit position of the motor head so that the gap between the lower edge of the mo
6. NOTE Before starting to cut align the main unit to the miter angle 0 and the bevel angle 0 and hold down thier reset buttons for at least 0 2 second If you press the digital display switch to ON without aligning the main unit to 0 then the figures appearing on the digital display and the main unit angle will not match The laser marker will not light up if the digital display switch is turned off only on C12LSH Do not use the main unit near equipment that generates electrical noise such as generators Electrical noise might cause faulty readings or operation on the digital display CAUTION ff the figure shown on the miter angle digital display is different from the positive stop angle for example 45 0 gt 45 5 31 6 32 0 then the positive stop has probably deviated slightly from its correct position If this happens do as follows 1 Move the turntable left and right with the side handle loosened and set the turntable to the correct Move the turntable left and right with position the side handle loosened and set it to 2 If the figures on the display the correct position and positive stop still do not match then return the turntable to the 0 position Next move the turntable left and right with the side handle loosened as shown in Fig 22 b After setting it to the correct position 0 press the reset button again as shown in Fig 21 Turntable Fig 22 b 24 Engl
7. Such action is effective to discharge dust and the like English Inspecting the screws Regularly inspect each component of the power tool for looseness Re tighten screws on any loose part Z WARNING To prevent personal injury never operate the power tool if any components are loose Inspecting the lower guard for proper operation Before each use of the tool test the lower guard see Fig 7 to assure that it is in good condition and that it moves smoothly Never use the tool unless the lower guard operates properly and it is in good mechanical condition Storage After operation of the tool has been completed check that the following has been performed 1 Trigger switch is in OFF position 2 Power plug has been removed from the receptacle When the tool is not in use keep it stored in a dry place out of the reach of children Replacement of Poly V Belt Poly V belt Pulley A The power of the motor is transmitted to the saw blade by a Poly V Belt When the Poly V Beit is broken or damaged remove the belt cover by loosening the four 5 mm screws see Fig 2 and replace the damaged one with the new one When connecting the belt on pulleys first connect 2 or 3 teeth of Poly V Belt to the grooves of the pulley A and pulley B Then turning the pulley A and pulley B connect all teeth of the belt to the pulleys Pulley Fig 55 Lubrication Lubricate the following sliding surfaces once a month to
8. crown molding Stoppers according to the size of the crown molding Tighten the 6mm wing bolt to secure the crown molding Stoppers Refer to the lower table for the miter angle Position in Fig 38 Miter angle Finished piece For inside corner Right 45 Save the right side of blade Save the left side of blade 2 Left 45 5 For outside corner 9 Save the right side of blade 4 Right 45 Save the left side of blade 36 English 13 Groove cutting procedures Cut grooves with saw blade 6 mm depth adjusatment bolt Stopper holder 7 Bottom line Turntable ofthe groove Fig 48 Fig 49 Grooves in the workpiece can be cut as indicated in Fig 48 by adjusting the 6 mm depth adjustment bolt Cutting depth adjustment procedure 1 Turn the stopper holder on the direction shown in Fig 49 Lower the motor head and turn the 6 mm depth adjustment bolt by hand Where the head of the 6 mm depth adjustment bolt contacts the hinge 2 Adjust to the desired cutting depth by setting the distance between the saw blade and the surface of the turntable see b in Fig 48 NOTE When cutting a single groove at either end of the workpiece remove the unneeded portion with a chisel 14 Cutting easily deformed materials such as aluminum sash Materials such as aluminum sash can easily deform when tightened too much ina vise assembly This will cause inefficien
9. keep the power tool in good operating condition for a long time see Fig 1 and Fig 2 Use of machine oil is recommended Oil supply points Rotary portion of hinge Rotary portion of vise assembly Rotary portion of holder A 41 English 9 Cleaning Periodically remove chips dust and other waste material from the surface of the power tool especially from the inside of the lower guard with a damp soapy cloth To avoid a malfunction of the motor protect it from contact with oil or water lf the laser line becomes invisible due to chips and the like adhered onto the window of the laser marker s light emitting section wipe and clean the window with a dry cloth or a soft cloth moistened with soapy water etc 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 authorized replacement parts will be used and that the double insulation system will be protected all service other than routine maintenance must be performed by an AUTHORIZED HITACHI POWER TOOL REPAIR CENTER ONLY NOTE Specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the part of HITACHI 42
10. must be observed when using this POWER TOOL in order to avoid injury English DO s ALWAYS OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING RULES TO ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL 1 2 3 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Review this Manual and familiarize yourself with the safety rules and operating instructions for this POWER TOOL before attempting to use it Always confirm that the POWER TOOL is clean before using it Always wear snug fitting clothing non skid footwear preferably with steel toes and eye protection when operating the POWER TOOL Always handle the POWER TOOL carefully If the POWER TOOL falls or strikes against a hard object it might become deformed or cracked or sustain other damage Always cease operating the saw at once if you notice any abnormality whatsoever Always confirm that all components are mounted properly and securely before using the tool When replacing the saw blade always confirm that the rom rating of the new blade is correct for use on this tool Always shut off the power and wait for the saw blade to completely stop rotating before doing any maintenance or adjustments During slide cutting always push the saw blade away from the operator Always clamp or otherwise secure the workpiece to the fence otherwise the workpiece might be thrust form the table and cause bodily harm During miter or bevel cutting always wait for the rotation of the blade to
11. saw blade and the laser line taking the following steps to suit the use of your choice 1 Light up the laser marker and make a groove of about 3 16 5 mm deep on the workpiece that is about 25 32 20 mm in height and 5 29 32 150 mm in width Hold the grooved workpiece by vise as it is and do not move it For grooving work refer to 13 Groove cutting procedures on page 37 2 Then turn the adjuster and shift the laser line If you turn the adjuster clockwise the laser line will shift to the right and if you turn it counterclockwise the laser line will shift to the left When you work with the ink line aligned with the left side of the saw blade align the laser line with the left end of the groove Fig 19 When you align it with the right side of the saw blade align the laser line with the right side of the groove English 3 After adjusting the position of the laser line draw a right angle ink line on the workpiece and align the ink line with the laser line When aligning the ink line slide the workpiece little by little and secure it by vise at a position where the laser line overlaps with the ink line Work on the grooving again and check the position of the laser line If you wish to change the laser line s position make adjustments again following the steps Fig 20 from 1 to 3 Marking 72 4 7 pre marked NOTE Check and make sure a periodic basis if the position of the laser line
12. state where the 10 mm boltis not sufficiently tightened the 10 mm bolt can get loose the blade can come off and the lower guard can get damaged resulting in injuries Also check that the 10 mm bolts are properly tightened before plugging the power plug into the receptacle If the 10 mm bolts are attached or detached using tools other than the 17 mm box wrench standard accessory excessive or improperly tightening occurs resulting in injury Mounting the saw blade Fig 52 a Fig 52 b Fig 52 and Fig 52 d 1 Use the Phillips screwdriver to loosen the 5 mm screw fastening the spindle cover and then turn the spindle cover 2 Press in spindle lock and loosen 10 mm bolt with 17 mm box wrench standard accessory Since the 10 mm bolt is left hand threaded loosen by turning it to the right as shown in Fig 52 c NOTE If the spindle lock cannot be easily pressed in to lock the spindle turn the 10 mm bolt with 17 mm box wrench standard accessory while applying pressure on the spindle lock The saw blade spindle is locked when the spindle lock is pressed inward English 3 Remove the bolt and washer D Spindle lock Fig 52 b Saw Blade 8 Bolt y Fig 52 Washer B Washer Fig 52 d 4 Lift the lower guard and mount the saw blade Z WARNING When mounting the saw blade confirm that the rotation indicator mark on the saw blade and the rotation direction of the spindbe cover see
13. stop completely before lifting the saw blade Always make a trial run first before attempting any new use of the saw Always handle the saw blade with care when dismounting and mounting it Always confirm that the workpiece is free of nails or other foreign objects before beginning a cut Always keep your hands out of the path of the saw blade Always confirm that the lower guard is in the proper place before using the saw Always confirm that the lower guard does not obstruct the sliding motion of the saw before attempting slide cutting Inspect the too power cords periodically Always confirm that the proper lengths and types of extension cords are being utilized if necessary before starting the tool Always confirm that the motor air vents are fully open before using the tool Always wait until the motor has reached full speed before starting a cut Always keep the handles dry clean and free of oil and grease Hold the tool firmly when in use Always use outboard stands to provide support for long workpieces that overhang the table of the slide compound miter saw Always operate the tool after ensuring the workpiece is fixed properly with a vise assembly The operating instructions provided with the tool shall direct the user to secure the tool to supporting structure if during normal operation there is a tendency for the tool to tip over slide or walk on the supporting surface English DON Ts NEVER VIOLATE THE FOLLOWIN
14. workpiece NOTE When cutting a workpiece exceeding 4 7 32 107 in height in right angle cutting or 2 3 4 170 mm in left bevel angle cutting or 1 3 4 45 mm in right bevel angle cutting adjust the lower limit position so that the base of the motor head see Fig 9 a will not come in contact with the workpiece To adjust the lower limit position of the saw blade follow the procedure 1 shown in Fig 9 a Lower the motor head and turn the 8 mm depth adjustment bolt and make adjustments so that there can be a clearance of 5 64 to 1 8 2 mm to 3 mm between the lower limit position of the motor head and the top of the workpiece at the saw blade s lower limit position where the head of the 8 mm depth adjustment bolt contacts the hinge Confirmation for use of sub fence A A WARNING In the case of right bevel cutting turn the sub fence A clockwise Unless it is turned clockwise the main body or saw blade may contact the sub fence A resulting in an injury English Left bevel angle cutting This power tool is equipped with a sub Direct angle cutting Turn Right bevel fence A AN angie cutting the case of direct angle cutting and left bevel angle cutting use the sub fence A Then you can realize stable cutting of the material with a wide back face In the case of right bevel cutting raise Sub fence A the sub fence A up as illustrated in Fig 10 and then turn it clockwise
15. 12LSH 66 1 ibs 30 kg 12 5 63 9 Ibs 29 kg 2 Conductor type cable 6ft 1 8 m English When cutting the workpiece which has the dimension of there might be some possibility of the lower end of the circular saw to touch with the workpiece even if the motor head is located at the lower limit position Pay attention when cutting the workpiece For further details refer to PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS on page 25 Mount the auxiliary board on the fence surface Refer the thickness of auxiliary board Refer to 5 Cutting large workpieces on page 28 Fig 28 ACCESSORIES A WARNING Accessories for this power tool are mentioned this Instruction Manual The use of any other attachment or accessory can be dangerous and could cause injury or mechanical damage STANDARD ACCESSORIES 12 305 mm TCT Saw Dust bag 1 piece 17 mm BOX wrench blade 1 piece For wood 1 piece i For how to use refer to page 38 Vise Assembly w knob bolt Holder 1 piece 1 piece 2 1 For how to use refer to For how to use refer to page 26 page 14 No of teeth 60 Code No 726100 Fig 3 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES sold separately Extension Holder and Stopper Code No 324369 Crown molding Vise Ass y Code No 321434 Include Crown molding Stopper L Crown molding Stopper L Code No 321374 Crown molding Stopper R Code 321373 NOTE Accesso
16. ENIMIENTO NOMENCLATURA DE PARTES CONTENTS TABLE DES MATIERES NDICE ACCESSORIES APPLICATIONS PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATIO BEFORE USING BEFORE CUTTING PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS SAW BLADE MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SERVICE AND REPAIRS UTILISATION ET ENTRETIEN NOM DES PIECES SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSOIRES APPLICATIONS PR PARATION AVANT L UTILISATION AVANT L UTILISATION AVANT LA COUPE APPLICATIONS PRATIQUES INSTALLATION ET RETRAIT DE LA LAME ENTRETIEN ET INSPECTION SERVICE APRES VENTE 0 8 PAGINA ESPECIFICACIONES ACCESORIOS APLICACIONES PREPARATIVOS PREVIOS A LA OPERACION ANTES DE LA UTILIZACI N ANTES DEL CORTE APLICACIONES PR CTICAS MONTAJE Y DESMONTAJE DE LA HOJA DE SIERRA MANTENIMIENTO E INSPECCI N SERVICIO Y REPARACIONES English IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read and understand all of the safety precautions warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this power tool Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs and by observing appropriate safety procedures Basic safety precautions are outlined in the SAFETY section of this Instruct
17. Fig 1 are properly matched 5 Thoroughly clean washer B and the 10 mm bolt and install them onto the saw blade spindle 6 Press in the spindle lock and tighten the 10 mm bolt by turning it to the left by 17 mm box wrench Standard accessorie as indicated in Fig 52 c CAUTION A dust guide is installed inside behind the hinge When removing or installing the saw blade do not make contact with the dust guide Contact may break or chip saw blade tips Confirm that the spindle lock has returned to the retract position after installing or removing the saw blade Tighten the 10 mm bolt so it does not come loose during operation Confirm the 10 mm bolt has been properly tightened before the power tool is started Dismounting the saw blade Dismount the saw blade by reversing the mounting procedures described in paragraph 1 above The saw blade can easily be removed after lifting the lower guard 39 English Z CAUTION Never attempt to install saw blades larger than 12 305 mm in diameter Always install saw blades that are 12 305 mm in diameter or less MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION 40 AN WARNING To avoid an accident or personal injury always confirm that the trigger switch is turned OFF and the power plug has been disconnected from the receptacle before performing any maintenance or inspection of this tool Inspecting the saw blade Always replace the saw blade immediately upon the first sign of deteri
18. G RULES TO ASSURE SAFE USE OF THIS TOOL 1 Never operate the POWER TOOL unless you fully understand the operating instructions contained in this Manual 2 Never leave the POWER TOOL unattended without first unplugging the power cord 3 Never operate the POWER TOOL when you are tired after you have taken any medications or have consumed any alcoholic beverages 4 Never use the POWER TOOL for applications not specified in the instruction manual 5 Never operate the tool while wearing loose clothing a necktie or jewelry or while your hair is uncovered to protect against getting caught in the moving machinery 6 Never reach around the saw blade 7 Never touch any moving parts including the blade while the saw is in use 8 Never remove any safety devices or blade guards use of the tool without them would be hazardous 9 Never lock the lower guard always confirm that it slides smoothly before using the tool 10 Never damage the power cord of the tool 11 Never attempt to move a plugged in POWER TOOL while your finger is on the starting switch 12 Never use the POWER TOOL if the starting switch does not turn on and off properly 13 Never use the POWER TOOL if the plastic housing or the handle is cracked or deformed 14 Never use the POWER TOOL near flammable liquids or gases because sparking can cause an explosion 15 Never clean plastic components with solvents because the plastic may dissolve 16 Never operate the sa
19. HITACHI Laser Marker and Digital Display Equipment Model 1 2 LS H Outil avec affichage num rique et Margue laser Slide Compound Miter Saw 4 Equipo marcador l ser y visualizador digita gt Mod le C 1 2R S H Laser Marker Equipment Scie a coupe d onglet radiale Modelo Outil avec marqueur laser Tronzadora radial abatible Equipo marcador l ser SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury This manualcontainsimportantinformation aboutproductsafety Please read and understand this manual before operating the power tool Please keep this manual available for other users and owners before they use the power tool This manual should bestoredin safe place INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE ET MODE D EMPLOI AVERTISSEMENT Une utilisation INCORRECTE DANGEREUSE de cet outil motoris peut entra ner la mort ou de s rieuses blessures corporelles Ce mode d emploi contient d importantes informations propos de la s curit de ce produit Pri re de lire et de comprendre ce mode d emploi AVANT d utiliser l outil motoris Garder ce mode d emploi la disponibilit des autres utilisateurs et propri taires avant qu ils utilisent l outil motoris Ce mode d emploi doit tre conserv dans un endroit s r INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES ADVERTENCIA utilizaci n INAPROPIADA O PELIGROSA de esta herramient
20. a el ctrica puede resultar en lesiones de gravedad la muerte Este manual contiene informacion importante sobre la seguridad del producto Lea y comprenda este manual ANTES de utilizar la herramienta el ctrica Guarde este manual para que puedan leerlo otras personas antes de utilizar la herramienta el ctrica Este manual debe ser guardado en un lugar seguro DOUBLE INSULATION DOUBLE ISOLATION AISLAMIENTO DOBLE Hitachi Koki IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS PAGE IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL POWER TOOLS REPLACEMENT PARTS USE PROPER EXTENSION DOUBLE INSULATION FOR SAFER OPERATION OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE NAME OF PARTS SPECIFICATIONS INFORMATIONS IMPORTANTES DE S CURIT nm SIGNIFICATION DES MOTS D AVERTISSEMENT mm SECURITE cons aasan aaa agii CONSIGNES DE SECURITE RELATIVES AUX OUTILS LECTRIQUES PIECES DE RECHANGE UTILISER LE CORDON DE RALLONGE APPROPRI DOUBLE ISOLATION POUR UN FONCTIONNEMENT PLUS SUR PAGE PAGINA INFORMACION IMPORTANTE SOBRE SEGURIDAD aaa SIGNIFICADO DE LAS PALABRAS DE SE ALIZACI N 85 SEGURIDAD NORMAS DE SEGURIDAD PARA LAS HERRAMIENTAS ELECTRICAS PIEZAS DE REEMPLAZO UTILICE EL CABLE PROLONGADOR ADECUADO AISLAMIENTO DOBLE PARA OFRECER UNA OPERACION MAS SEGURA OPERACI N Y MANT
21. acts the fence as indicated Fig 45 4 Setting to cut crown moldings at positions Fig 38 see Fig 44 tilt the head to the right Turn the turntable to the left and set the Miter Angle as follows For 45 type crown moldings 35 3 mark For 38 type crown moldings 31 6 mark Tilt the head to the right and set the Bevel Angle as follows For 45 type crown moldings 30 mark For 38 type crown moldings 33 9 mark 34 English Position the crown molding so that the lower surface Fig 37 contacts the fence as in Fig 46 Miter angle scale Base Turntable Fig 44 Fence Fence I Table on base Table on base Fig 45 Fig 46 Cutting method of crown molding without tilting the saw blade 1 Crown molding Stopper L and R Crown molding vise ass y Crown molding stopper R optional accessories allow easier cuts of optional accessories optional accessories crown molding without tilting the saw eme on blade Install them in the base both sides 6mm knob bolt side to be shown in Fig 47 a After inserting Tighten the 6mm knob bolts to secure the crown molding Stoppers Optional accessories used Crown molding Vise Ass y Include Crown molding Stopper 1 Crown molding Stopper L Crown molding Stopper Crown molding stopper 1 6mm wing bolt Optional accessories Fig 47 a 2 The crown mo
22. 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 English BEFORE CUTTING 1 Positioning the table insert 5mm 5mm 5 mm machine machine machine screw Workpiece Saw blade screw Workpiece Saw blade Workpiece screw Saw blade Table insert Table insert Table insert Right angle cutting Left bevel angle cutting Right bevel angle cutting Fig 8 a Fig 8 b Fig 8 c Table inserts are installed on the turntable When shipping the tool from the factory the table inserts are so fixed that the saw blade does not contact them The burr of the bottom surface of the workpiece is remarkably reduced if the table insert is fixed so that the gap between the side surface of the table insert and the saw blade will be minimum Before using the tool eliminate this gap in accordance with the following procedure 1 Right angle cutting Loosen the three 5 mm machine screws then secure the left side table insert and temporarily tighten the 5 mm machine screws of both ends Then fix a workpiece about 7 7 8 200 mm wide with the vise assembly and cut it off After aligning the cutting surface with the edge of the table insert securely tighten the 5 mm machine screws of both ends Remove the workpiece and securely tighten the 5 mm center machine screw Adjust the right hand table insert in the same way 2 Left and right b
23. eck that the lower guard moves smoothly and covers the saw blade properly Fig 7 AN WARNING NEVER OPERATE THE POWER TOOL if the lower guard does not function smoothly 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
24. eft 3 After adjusting to the desired angle tighten the side handle 31 English 11 12 CAUTION Always check that the side handle is secured and the turntable is clamped If you attempt angle cutting without clamping the turntable then the turntable might shift unexpectedly causing injuries Compound cutting procedures Compound cutting can be performed by following the instructions in 7 and 10 above For maximum dimensions for compound cutting refer to SPECIFICATIONS table on page 12 AN CAUTION Always secure the workpiece with the right or left hand and cut it by sliding the round portion of the saw backwards with the left hand It is very dangerous to rotate the turntable to the left during compound cutting because the saw blade may come into contact with the hand that is securing the workpiece In case of compound cutting angle bevel by left bevel turn the sub fence B counterclockwise and engage in the cutting operation In case of compound cutting angle bevel by right bevel turn the sub fence A clockwise and engage in the cutting operation Crown molding cutting procedures Fig 37 shows two common crown molding types having angles of 0 38 and 45 For the typical crown molding fittings see Fig 38 Upper surface ceiling Ceiling W Lower surface als Wall Inside corner Outside corner Fig 37 Fig 38 The table below shows the miter angle and the bevel angle set
25. er tool this way will permit cutting of workpieces of up to 4 3 16 107 mm square 27 English 5 Cutting large workpieces Auxiliary 6 mm flad hd There may be case when a complete cutting board 5019 cannot be done depending on the height of workpiece In this case mount an auxiliary 6mm nut board with the 6 mm flat head screws and the 6 mm nuts using the 7 mm holes on the fence surface two holes on each side Fig 28 Refer to page 12 SPECIFICATIONS for the thickness of the auxiliry board Fence Fig 28 6 Cutting wide workpieces Slide cutting 1 Workpieces up to 4 3 16 107 mm high and 12 1 4 312 mm wide Loosen the slide securing knob A see 22 325 Fig 2 grip the handle and slide the saw down blade forward Then press down on the handle and slide the saw blade back to cut the workpiece as indicated in Fig 29 This facilitates cutting of workpieces of up to 4 3 16 107 mm in height and 12 1 4 312 mm width WOIKpie66 2 Workpieces up to 4 11 16 120 mm high Fig 29 and 10 3 16 260 mm wide Workpieces of up to 4 11 16 120 mm height and up to 10 3 16 260 mm in width can be cut in the same manner as described in paragraph 6 1 above Pull forward Push rearward to cut i 6 Handle AN CAUTION When cutting a workpiece of 4 3 4 120 mm height adjust the lower limit position of the motor head so that the gap between the l
26. ering the handle slightly will enable you to disengage the locking pin more easily and safely The lock position of the locking pin is for carrying and storage only 3 Installing the dust bag holder stopper and vises The holder and stopper are optional accessories Attach the dust bag and vise assembly as indicated in Fig 1 and Fig 2 BEFORE USING 1 Make sure the power source is appropriate for the tool N WARNING Never connect the power tool unless the available AC power source is of the same voltage as that specified on the nameplate of the tool Never connect this power tool to a DC power source 2 Make sure the trigger switch is turned OFF WARNING If the power cord is connected to the power source with the trigger switch turned ON the power tool will start suddenly and can cause a serious accident 3 Check the saw blade for visible defects Confirm that the saw blade is free of cracks or other visible damage 4 Confirm that the saw blade is attached securely to the power tool Using the supplied 17 mm box wrench tighten the 10 mm bolt on the saw blade spindle to secure the saw blade For details see Fig 52 a Fig 52 b Fig 52 c and Fig 52 d in the section on SAW BLADE MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING 15 English 5 Check the lower guard for proper operation gt Lower guard is designed to protect the operator from coming into contact with the saw blade during operation of the tool Always ch
27. evel Angle as follows For 45 type crown moldings 30 mark For 38 type crown moldings 33 9 mark Position the crown molding so that the upper surface A in Fig 37 contacts the fence as indicated in Fig 41 2 Setting to cut crown moldings at positions 2 and in Fig 38 see Fig 40 tilt the head to the left Turn the turntable to the left and set the Miter Angle as follows For 45 type crown moldings 35 3 mark For 38 type crown moldings 31 6 mark Tilt the head to the left and set the Bevel Angle as follows For 45 type crown moldings 30 mark For 38 type crown moldings 33 9 mark 33 English Position the crown molding so that the lower surface in Fig 37 contacts the fence as in Fig 42 Miter angle scale Base Turntable Turntable Base Fig 39 Fig 40 Fence Fence Table on base Table on base Fig 41 Fig 42 3 Setting to cut crown moldings at positions and Fig 38 see Fig 43 tilt the head to the right Turn the turntable to the right and set the Miter Angle as follows For 45 type crown moldings 35 3 mark For 38 type crown moldings 31 6 mark Tilt the head to the right and set the Bevel Angle as follows For 45 type crown moldings 30 mark For 38 type crown moldings 33 99 mark 9 Position the crown molding so that the upper surface 8 Fig 37 cont
28. evel angle cutting Adjust the table insert in the manner shown in Fig 8 b and Fig 8 c following the same procedure for right angle cutting ZA CAUTION After adjusting the table insert for right angle cutting the table insert will be cut to some extent if it is used for bevel angle cutting When bevel cutting operation is required adjust the table insert for bevel angle cutting 2 Checking the saw blade lower limit position Check that the saw blade can be lowered 23 64 to 7 16 9 mm to 11 mm below the table insert as shown in Fig 9 a When you replace a saw blade with a new one adjust the lower limit position so that the saw blade will not cut the turntable or complete cutting cannot be done To adjust the lower limit position of the saw blade follow the procedure 1 indicated below Fig 9 b Furthermore when changing the position of a 8 mm depth adjustment bolt that serves as a lower limit position stopper of the saw blade 7 English 18 1 Turn the 8 mm depth adjustment bolt change the height where the AC gt bolt head and the hinge contacts 3 and adjust the lower limit position Saw blade of the saw blade 8mm depth adjustment Gear case bolt Hinge NOTE Confirm that the saw blade is adjusted so that it will not cut into the turntable A Turn 8 mm depth adjustment bolt AT LL _ Gear case Fig 9 b Lower limit position of saw blade when cutting a large
29. evel sa O Saw blade Set pin Sub fence 72 N Fence A Sub fence B i So Table insert Vise assembly 5 mm machine screw Fence B Turntable Side handle Base Lever Indicator For miter scale Fig 1 English Slide securing knob A 5 mm machine screw Slide securing knob Belt cover Spindle lock Adjuster For laser marker es HO cl Knob 2 REA In Ane ro Indicator For left bevel scale SA lt Holder Fig 2 English SPECIFICATIONS Item Model 12LSH C 12RSH Motor Type Series commutator motor Laser Marker Power source Single phase AC 60Hz Voltage Volts 120 Full load current Amp 15 Maximum output Wave length Laser medium Applicable saw blade No load speed sawing dimension Miter sawing range lt imW CLASS II Laser Product 400 700 nm Laser Diode Outside Dia 12 305 mm Hole Dia 1 25 4 mm 3 800 min Head Turntable Max sawing dimension Miter 0 Height 4 3 16 107 mm Max Width 12 1 4 312 mm or Max Height 4 11 16 120 mm Max Width 10 3 16 260 mm With aux board 1 25 mm 0 Left 45 Max Height 4 3 16 107 mm or Max Width 8 5 8 220 mm Right 45 or Max Height 4 11 16 120 mm Max Width 7 1 16 180 mm With aux board 1 25mm 0 Right 57 Max Height 4 3 16 107 mm Max
30. her the symbol 5 or the words and Double insulation appear on the power tool or on the nameplate Although this system has no external grounding you must still follow the normal electrical safety precautions given in this Instruction Manual including not using the power tool in wet environments To keep the double insulation system effective follow these precautions Only HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER should disassemble or assemble this power tool and only genuine HITACHI replacement parts should be installed Clean the exterior of the power tool only with a soft cloth moistened with soapy water and dry thoroughly Never use solvents gasoline or thinners on plastic components otherwise the plastic may dissolve SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO OTHER USERS AND OWNERS OF THIS TOOL English NOTE The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of the power tool Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own power tool NAME OF PARTS MODEL C12LSH MODEL C12RSH Digital display Motor Nameplate only C12LSH Gear case Motor head Dust bag Handle Locking pin Hinge A Spindle cover Holder A Clamp lever 4 2 A 3 Pornon 19 SS 7 2 2 4 Laser marker Knob B VS Lower guard Indicator For right b
31. ig 35 10 Miter angle fine adjustment English 1 Loosen the side handle and pull up the lever for angle stoppers Then adjust the turntable until the indicator aligns with desired setting on the miter scale Fig 33 2 Re tighten the side handle to secure the turntable in the desired position 3 The miter scale Fig 34 indicates both the cutting angle on the angle scale and the gradient on the grade scale 4 The gradient which is the ratio of the height to the base of the triangular section to be removed may be used for setting the miter scale instead of the cutting angle if desired see Fig 34 5 Therefore to cut a workpiece at a grade of 2 10 set the indicator to position as indicated in Fig 34 NOTE Positive stops are provided at the right and left of the 0 center setting at 15 22 5 31 6 and 45 settings Check that the miter scale and the tip of the indicator are properly aligned Operation of the saw with the miter scale and indicator out of alignment or with the side handle not properly tightened will result in poor cutting precision 1 Rotate the turntable to the miter angle you need 2 When making fine adjustments of the miter angle turn the knob A while pulling up the lever Fig 36 NOTE Turning knob A clockwise allows fine adjustment of the tumtable to the right Turning knob A counterclockwise allows fine adjustment of the turntable to the l
32. ion Manual and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions Hazards that must be avoided to prevent bodily injury or machine damage are identified by WARNINGS on the power tool and in this Instruction Manual NEVER use this power tool in a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situations which if ignored could result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situations which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or may cause machine damage NOTE emphasizes essential information English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING ALL POWER TOOLS READ ALL OF THE WARNINGS AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING OR MAINTAINING THIS TOOL AN WARNING When using this electric tool take all necessary precautions to minimize 10 11 the risk of electric shock or other personal injury In particular always comply with the following safety rules ALWAYS KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE and in working order ALWAYS REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES BEFORE STARTING TOOL Always confirm that all keys and adjusting wrenches have been removed from the tool before it is turned on ALWAYS KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Avoid injuries by not cluttering the work areas and work benches NEVER USE TOOL IN HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTS Never use the power tool in da
33. is in order As regards the checking method draw a right angle ink line on the workpiece with the height of about 25 32 20 mm and the width of 5 29 32 150 mm and check that the laser line is in line with the ink line The deviation between the ink line and the laser line should be less than the ink line width 0 5 mm Fig 20 11 DIGITAL DISPLAY PANEL for C12LSH Miter angle window Displays arrows show angle and direction that turntable is rotating Left is Right is gt Miter angle reset button Bevel angle reset button Back light ON OFF switch Press and the switch illuminates Press again and the lighting turns off Bevel angle window Displays arrows showing motor head bevel angle and bevel direction Left is lt Right is gt 1 on the digital display switch shows 0 for both miter and bevel angle regardless of main unit angle 2 Align the main unit angle with the tilt angle 0 and miter angle 0 and hold down their reset buttons for at least 0 2 second 3 Turning on the laser marker switch while the digital display switch is on lights up Digital display switch Laser marker switch the laser marker On the C12RSH only for C12LSH the laser marker switch Also serves as laser marker power switch Fig 22 23 English CAUTION When operating the digital panel have the motor head section at the top limit position and the blade stopped
34. ish PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS WARNING To avoid personal injury never remove or place a workpiece on the table while the tool is being operated Never place your limbs inside of the line next to warning sign while the tool is being operated This may cause hazardous conditions see Fig 23 Line Warning sign 5 Warning sign Line U SS 1 Switch operation Pull the trigger to turn on the switch release 21 it to shut it off After releasing the trigger make sure the trigger has gone all the way back and the switch is turned off Trigger switch AN WARNING This will ensure that the power tool cannot be turned on accidentally or by someone especially a child who is not qualified to use the power tool To prevent unauthorized operation of this tool insert a padlock through the hole in the switch trigger 25 English 2 Using the Vise Assembly Standard accessory 1 The vise assembly can be mounted on Screw holder 6mm wing bolt B 2 Fence Vise shaft I 3 6mm wing bolt A Workpiece Fig 25 either the left Fence or the right fence Fence A loosening the 6mm wing bolt A The screw holder can be raised or lowered according to the height of the workpiece by loosening the 6mm wing bolt B After the adjustment firmly tighten the 6mm wing bolt B and fix the screw holder Turn the upper knob and securely fix the workpiece in position Fig 25
35. l replacement parts Repairs should be conducted only by a Hitachi authorized service center USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating Table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gage The smaller the gage number the heavier the cord MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS Total Length of Cord in Feet Meter 0 25 26 50 51 100 101 150 0 7 6 7 9 15 2 15 5 30 5 30 8 45 7 Rating AWG More Not More Than Than 0 6 18 16 16 14 6 10 18 16 14 12 10 12 16 16 14 12 12 16 14 12 Not Recommended WARNING Avoid electrical shock hazard Never use this tool with a damaged frayed electrical cord or extension cord Inspect all electrical cords regularly Never use in or near water or in any environment where electric shock is possible English DOUBLE INSULATION FOR SAFER OPERATION To ensure safer operation of this power tool HITACHI has adopted a double insulation design Double insulation means that two physically separated insulation systems have been used to insulate the electrically conductive materials connected to the power supply from the outer frame handled by the operator Therefore eit
36. lding vise Optional accessory can be mounted on either the left fence Fence B or the right fence Fence A It can unite with the slope of the crown molding and vice can be pressed down Then turn the upper knob as necessary to securely attach the crown molding position To raise or lower the vise assembly first loosen the 6mm knob bolt 35 English Crown molding vise After adjusting the height firmly tighten the Optional accessories 6mm wing bolt then turn the upper knob as necessary to securely attach the crown molding in position See Fig 47 b 6mm wing bolt Crown molding Crown molding stopper L Crown molding stopper R Optional accessories Fig 47 b A WARNING Always firmly clamp or vise to secure the crown molding to the fence otherwise the crown molding might be thrust from the table and cause bodily harm Do not bevel cutting The main body or saw blade may contact the sub fence resulting in an injury A CAUTION Always confirm that the motor head see Fig 1 does not contact the crown molding vise ass y when it is lowered for cutting If there is any danger that it may do so loosen the 6mm knob bolt and move the crown molding vise ass y to a position where it will not contact the saw blade Position crown molding with its WALL CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence and its CEILING CONTACT EDGE against the crown molding Stoppers as shown in Fig 47 b Adjust the
37. mp or wet places and never expose it to rain Always keep the work area well lighted NEVER PERMIT CHILDREN OR OTHERS TO LOITER NEAR THE WORK AREA Keep all people especially children away from the work area Always unplug unattended tools and keep the work place tamper proof by installing locks on the doors and on the master switches Always remove the lock off button from the tool and store it in a secure place when the tool is not in use NEVER FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and more safely if it is operated at the rate for which it was designed ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT TOOLS Never force a tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed ALWAYS WEAR PROPER APPAREL WHEN WORKING WITH THE TOOL Never wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry which may get caught in the moving parts Always wear non slip footwear preferably with steel toes Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING WITH THE TOOL TO PREVENT EYE INJURY Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection because the lenses are not made of safety glass Also use a face mask for additional safety and wear a dust mask if the cutting operation produces dust ALWAYS SECURE THE WORKPIECE TO THE FENCE OR THE TABLE Use clamps or a vise to hold the workpiece in place It is safer than using your hand and it frees both hands to operate the tool NEVER OVERREACH Always keep proper fo
38. ng operation Prolonged lighting of the laser marker can result in a shortened service life Use of controls or adjustments or performance of procedures other than those specified herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure NOTE Perform cutting by overlapping the ink line with the laser line When the ink line and the laser line are overlapped the strength and weakness of light will change resulting in a stable cutting operation because you can easily discern the conformity of lines This ensures the minimum cutting errors 21 English In outdoor or near the window operations it may become difficult to observe the laser line due to the sunlight Under such circumstances move to a place that is not directly under the sunlight and engage in the operation Do not tug on the cord behind the motor head or hook your finger wood and the like around it otherwise the cord may come off and the laser marker may not be lit up Workpiece Marking Laser line tA a Groove Adjuster Fig 19 22 Ink lining can be easily made on this tool to the laser marker A switch lights up the laser marker Fig 17 Depending upon your cutting choice the laser line can be aligned with the left side of the cutting width saw blade or the ink line on the right side The laser line is adjusted to the width of the saw blade at the time of factory shipment Adjust the positions of the
39. oration or damage A damaged saw blade can cause personal injury and a worn saw blade can cause ineffective operation and possible overload to the motor N CAUTION Never use dull saw blade When a saw blade is dull its resistance to the hand pressure applied by the tool handle tends to increase making it unsafe to operate the power tool Inspecting the carbon brushes Fig 53 and Fig 54 The carbon brushes in the motor are expendable parts If the carbon brushes become excessively worn motor trouble might occur Therefore inspect the carbon brushes periodically and replace them when they have become worn to the wear limit line as shown in Fig 53 Also keep the carbon brushes clean so that they will slide smoothly within the brush holders The carbon brushes can easily be removed after removal of the brush caps see Fig 54 with a slotted minus screwdriver 525507 Wear limit line 38 indicates the last two numbers of carbon brush Code No 11 16 17 mm Groove for driver Fig 53 Fig 54 About Handling the Motor see Fig 1 Winding of the motor is said to be the heart of this tool Exercise utmost caution not to damage the winding by exposing it to wash oil or water NOTE Accumulation of dust and the like inside the motor can result in malfunction After using the motor for 50 hours or so carry out no load running and blow in the dry air from a wind hole at the motor s rear
40. oting and balance when working with the tool English 12 ALWAYS MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Always keep tools sharp and clean for the best and safest performance Always follow instructions for lubricating the tool and for changing accessories 13 ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE TOOL before servicing and before changing blades or other accessories 14 NEVER RISK UNINTENTIONAL STARTING WHEN PLUGGING IN THE TOOL Always confirm that the switch is in the OFF position before inserting the power plug into the receptacle 15 ALWAYS USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY WHEN OPERATING THIS TOOL Consult this instruction manual for descriptions of recommended accessories To avoid personal injuries use only recommended accessories in conjunction with this tool 16 NEVER STAND ON THE TOOL Prevent serious injury by not tipping the tool and by not risking unintentional contact with the saw blade 17 ALWAYS CHECK FOR DAMAGED PARTS BEFORE USING THE TOOL Always check the guard and all other components for damage before using the tool to assure that they will function properly Check all moving parts for proper alignment freedom from binding and other conditions that might affect proper operation Always repair or replace any damaged guards or other damaged components before using the tool 18 ALWAYS CONFIRM THE ROTATION DIRECTION OF THE BLADE BEFORE USING THE TOOL Always feed work into the tool against the rotation direction of the blade in order to prevent po
41. ower edge of the motor head and the workpiece will be 5 64 to 1 8 2 to 3 mm at the lower limit position If the handle is pressed down with excessive or lateral force the saw blade may vibrate during the cutting operation and cause unwanted cutting marks on the workpiece thus reducing the quality of the cut Accordingly press the handle down gently and carefully In slide cutting gently push the handle back rearwards in a single smooth operation Stopping the handle movement during the cut will cause unwanted cutting marks on the workpiece N WARNING gt For slide cutting follow the procedures indicated above in Fig 29 Forward slide cutting toward the operator is very dangerous because the saw blade could kick upward from the workpiece Therefore always slide the handle away from the operator 28 English Always return the carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation in order to reduce the risk of injury Never put your hand on the side handle during the cutting operation because the saw blade comes close to the side handle when the motor head is lowered 7 Bevel cutting procedures 1 Loosen the clamp lever and bevel the saw blade to the left or to the right Clamp When tilting the motor head to the right Lever pull the set pin A towards the rear The clamp lever adopts a latchet system When contacting the work bench and the main body pull the clamp lever in the
42. ries are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the HITACHI 13 English APPLICATIONS Wood and aluminum sash PREPARATION BEFORE OPERATION Make the following preparations before operating the power tool 1 Installation 0 11 1 16 281 11 32 9 mm 3 holes 9 39 64 244 mm 11 1 16 281 mm Base 5 16 8mm bolt 10 5 64 256 mm 1 25 mm thick bench gt 5 Work bench 5 16 8 mm nut Fig 4 Move Holder Adjust the holder until its bottom surface contacts the work bench surface Fig 5 6mm Bolt Attach the power tool to a level horizontal work bench in accordance with Fig 4 Select 5 16 8 mm diameter bolts suitable in length for the thickness of the work bench Bolt length should be at least 1 9 16 40 mm plus the thickness of the work bench For example use 2 9 16 65 mm or larger bolts for a 1 25 mm thick work bench The holder attached to the rear of the base helps stabilize the power tool Holder adjustment Loosen the 6 mm bolt with the 10 mm box wrench Adjust the holder until its bottom surface contacts the work bench surface After adjustment firmly tighten the 6 mm bolt English When the power tool is prepared for Handle shipping its main parts are secured by a locking pin Move the handle slightly so that the locking pin can be disengaged 2 Releasing the locking pin NOTE Low
43. ssible injury 19 NEVER LEAVE THE TOOL RUNNING WHILE UNATTENDED TURN POWER OFF Do not leave tool until it comes to a complete stop Always turn the power off when the tool is not in use Always unplug the power cord when the tool is not in use 20 This tool was not designed to be used for mass production applications and should not be used in mass production environments 21 When servicing this tool use only authorized replacement parts 22 Apply 120 volts AC only to this tool Applying the wrong voltage or applying DC power can cause the POWER TOOL to operate improperly and cause serious personal injury or damage to the tool 23 Never raise the saw blade from the workpiece until it has first come to a complete stop 24 Always use outboard stands to provide support for long workpieces that overhang the table of the slide compound miter saw 25 Always return the carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation in order to reduce the risk of injury 26 POLARIZED PLUGS To reduce the risk of electric shock this equipment has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not change the plug in any way Specific Safety Rules for Use of this Power Tool Z WARNING The following specific operating instructions
44. t cutting and possible overload of the motor When cutting such materials use a wood plate to protect the workpiece as shown in Fig 50 a Set the wood plate near the cutting section When cutting aluminum materials coat the saw blade with cutting oil non combustible to achieve smooth cutting and a fine finish In addition in case of a U shaped workpiece use the wood plate as shown in Fig 50 b to ensure stability in the lateral direction and clamp it near the cutting section of the workpiece and tighten it using both the vise assembly and the clamp available in the market mm wing bolt Wood plate Wood plate Aluminum sash Fig 50 a Fig 50 b 37 English 1 When the dust bag has become full of sawdust dust will be blown out of the dust bag when the saw blade rotates Check the dust bag periodically and empty it before it becomes full During bevel and compound cutting attach the dust bag at a right angle to the base surface as shown in Fig 51 Right angle Base surface Fig 51 Z CAUTION Empty the dust bag frequently to prevent the duct and the lower guard from becoming clogged Sawdust will accumulate more quickly than normal during bevel cutting SAW BLADE MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING AN WARNING To prevent an accident or personal injury always turn off the trigger 38 switch and disconnect the power plug from the receptacle before removing or installing a saw blade If cutting work is done in a
45. the 6 mm knob bolt as shown in Fig 14 6 mm knob bolt Optional accessory Fig 14 20 English 10 Position adjustment of laser line A WARNING Make sure before plugging the power plug into the receptacle that the main body and the laser marker are turned off Exercise utmost caution in handling a switch trigger for the position adjustment of the laser line as the power plug is plugged into the receptacle during operation If the switch trigger is pulled inadvertently the saw blade can rotate and result in unexpected accidents Do not remove the laser marker to be used for other purposes A CAUTION ACAUTION LASER RADIATION DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM imum Output lt 1mW Wavelength 400 700nm Medium Laser Diode CLASS I LASER PRODUCT complies win 21 Laser radiation on work table DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM 3246010 Laser radiation is emitted from this aperture A CAUTION Laser radiation when open Do not stare into beam Laser radiation Do not stare into beam Laser radiation on work table Do not stare into beam If your eye is exposed directly to the laser beam it can be hurt Do not dismantle it Do not give strong impact to the laser marker main body of tool otherwise the position of a laser line can go out of order resulting in the damage of the laser marker as well as a shortened service life Keep the laser marker lit only during a cutti
46. tings that are ideal for the two crown molding types NOTE For convenience positive stops are provided for the miter setting left and right 31 6 positions For miter cut setting 32 If the turntable has been set to either of the angles described move the turntable adjusting side handle a little to the right and left to stabilize the position and to properly align the miter angle scale and the tip of the indicator before the operation starts English Turn the clamp lever on bevel section to the left and check that the position is stable and that the bevel angle scale and the tip of the indicator are properly aligned Then tighten the clamp lever For bevel cut setting To process crown molding at To process crown molding at Type of Crown positions D and in Fig 38 positions and 3 in Fig 38 Molding Miter Angle Bevel Angle Miter Angle Bevel Angle Setting Setting Setting Setting 45 right 35 3 left 30 left 35 3 left 30 ype mark mark mark mark 38 Type right 31 6 left 33 9 left 31 6 left 33 9 1 mark 1 mark 1 mark 1 mark 1 Setting to cut crown moldings at positions in Fig 38 see Fig 39 tilt the motor head to the left Turn the turntable to the right and set the Miter Angle as follows For 45 type crown moldings 35 3 mark For 38 type crown moldings 31 6 mark Tilt the motor head to the left and set the B
47. tor head and the workpiece will be 5 64 to 1 8 2 to 3 mm at the lower limit position refer to 2 Checking the saw blade lower limit position on page 17 29 English 8 Bevel angle fine adjustment 30 8 mm bolt Fig 31 Fig 32 1 Grip the handle on the motor head and position it at the bevel angle you need Temporarily tighten the clamp lever AN CAUTION If not tightened firmly enough the motor head might suddenly move or slip causing injuries Be sure to tighten the motor head section enough so it will not move 2 When making fine adjustments of the bevel angle turn the knob while supporting the handle with your hand NOTE Turning knob B clockwise allows fine adjustment of the main unit to the left as seen from front Turning knob B counterclockwise allows fine adjustment of the main unit to the right as seen from front 3 After adjusting to the desired angle tighten the clamp lever and clamp the motor head CAUTION Always check that the clamp lever is secured and the motor head is clamped If you attempt angle cutting without clamping the motor head then the motor head might shift unexpectedly causing injuries 9 Miter cutting procedures Indicator For miter scale Side handle Tighten Lever Turn the turntable Miter scale Pull up Fig 33 Angle scale 2 0 3 0 25 Miter scale Fig 34 F
48. utting speed On the contrary too much pressure may result in overload of the motor and or decreased cutting efficiency N WARNING Confirm that the trigger switch is turned OFF and the power plug has been removed from the receptacle whenever the tool is not in use 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 Every time one cutting or deep cutting operation is finished turn the trigger switch off and check that the saw blade has stopped Then raise the handle and return it to the full retract position Be absolutely sure to remove the cut material from the top of the turntable and then proceed to the next step Continued cutting operation can result in overload of the motor Touch the motor and if it s hot stop your cutting operation once and rest for 10 minutes or so and then restart your cutting operation Do not operate the head section or lift up the main unit while grasping the digital display Fig 1 as this could cause damage to the digital display Cutting narrow workpieces Press cutting Slide the hinge down to holder A then Handle tighten the slide securing knob A B see Fig 2 as indicated in Fig 27 Press Lower the handle to cut the workpiece down Using the pow
49. w unless all the blade guards are in place 17 Never raise the saw blade from the workpiece until it has first come to a complete stop 18 When slide cutting never pull the handle toward the operator since this could cause the saw blade to kick up from the workpiece Always push the handle away from the operator in a single smooth motion 19 Never place your limbs inside of the line next to warning sign while the tool is being operated This may cause hazardous conditions 20 Never use abrasive type blades on this saw 21 Never expose to rain or use in damp locations 22 Never cut ferrous metals or masonry WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE SLIDE COMPOUND MITER SAW Always wear eye protection when using the slide compound miter saw Always keep hands out of the path of the saw blade Never operate the saw without the guards place Never perform any freehand operation with the slide compound miter saw Never reach around the saw blade Always turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings m m gt o 7 English Always disconnect power before changing blade or servicing Saw blade diameter is 12 305 mm No load speed is 3 800 min 0 To reduce the risk of injury return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation 220 REPLACEMENT PARTS When servicing use only identica
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