Hitachi C 10LA Saw User Manual
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1. Contenu de l emballage i PAGE SECTION PAGE 26 Connaitre votre scie sur table 32 27 Glossaire des termes 39 28 Montage et r glages 34 29 Utilisation enn 41 30 Entretien 2 0 022 46 30 Guide de d pannage 47 30 Plan du poussoir ana 48 Liste des pi ces 72 CENTRES TECHNIQUES HITACHI AGREES La r paration est r alis e dans le cadre de cette garantie par Hitachi Koki U S A Ltd AUX ETATS UNIS 3950 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 9409 Owensmouth Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 OU APPELEZ LE 800 546 1666 pour conna tre le center technique le plus proche de chez vous AU CANADA 6395 Kestrel Road Mississauga ON L5T 1Z5 OU APPELEZ LE 800 970 2299 pour connaitre le center technique le plus proche de chez vous INDICE Espa ol SECCION PAGINA SECCION PAGINA Especificaciones del producto 49 Conozca su sierra de mesa 55 Seguridad de la herramienta el ctrica 50 Glosario de T rminos 56 Seguridad de la sierra de mesa 51 Montaje y ajustes 57 Requisitos el ctricos y seguridad 52 Func2. BEVEL CUT An angle cut made through the face of the workpiece COMPOUND CUT A simultaneous bevel and miter cut CROSSCUT A cut made across the width of the workpiece FREEHAND Performing a cut without using a fence guide hold down or other proper device to prevent the workpiece from twisting during the cutting operation GUM A sticky sap from wood products HEEL Misalignment of the blade KERF The amount of material removed by a blade cut MITER CUT An angle cut made across the width of the workpiece RESIN A sticky sap that has hardened REVOLUTIONS PER MINUTE RPM The number of turns completed by a spinning object in one minute SAW BLADE PATH The area of the workpiece or table top directly in line with the travel of the blade or the part of the workpiece that will be cut SET The distance between two saw blade tips bent outward in opposite directions to each other The further apart the tips are the greater the set WORKPIECE The item being cut The surfaces of a workpiece are commonly referred to as faces ends and edges Leading Edge Saw Blade Path Kerf Surface Trailing Edge Workpiece 10 English ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS REMOVE THE STYROFOAM FROM THE CABINET STAND FIG A amp A 1 A WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start make sure the STYROFOAM is removed from the cabinet stand 1 Remove the back cover 2 of the base by removin
3. 1 Attach the blade tilting handwheel 3 to the elevation screw at the front of the saw Attach and tighten the dome nut 4 at the end of the shaft Fig D BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY FIG E F A WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet e When installing the blade guard cover the blade teeth with a piece of folded cardboard to protect yourself from possible injury Never operate this machine without the safety guard in place for all through sawing operations Installing the blade guard assembly Fig E 1 2 3 4 Remove the table insert Unlock the blade bevel lock knob 1 With the blade elevation handwheel 2 raise the blade to the maximum height Using the blade tilting handwheel tilt the blade to 45 on the bevel scale Lock the blade tilt locking knob Locate the splitter assembly mounting bracket in back of the blade Cover the blade teeth with a folded cardboard or position the plastic blade guard over the blade to protect your hands Place the two kickback pawls 4 toward the rear of the table and align the splitter mounting holes to the holes in the bracket Place the steel flat washers 6 on the two bolts 5 and tread the bolts into the holes NOTE Make sure the anti kick back pawls do not get caught between the insert and the guard b
4. 3 Prong Plug Grounding Prong Properly Grounded 3 Prong Receptacle Grounding Lug Make sure this is connected to a known ground 2 Prong Receptacle Adapter 240V OPERATION The table saw provided a dual voltage 120V and 240V motor To operate the table saw at 240V single phase reconnect the motor wire as the wire wirding on page 74 A WARNING To avoid injury disconnect the motor from power source outlet before reconnecting the wire To operate the table saw at 240V replace the 120V plug with a UL CSA listed plug suitable for 240V not included and the rated current of the saw as shown Contact your local Hitachi Authorized Service Center or qualified electrician for proper procedures to install the plug The saw must comply with all local and national electrical codes after the 240V plug is installed Connect the table saw with 240V plug to a power source outlet as shown English ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES A WARNING A WARNING Visit your Hardware Department or see the Power To avoid the risk of personal injury and Hand Tools Catalog to purchase recommended Donotusea dado with a diameter larger than 8 accessories for this power tool e Maximum dado width is 13 16 DO NOT USE WIDER COMBINATIONS Do not use molding head set with this saw Do not modify this power tool or use accessories not recommended by Store TOOLS NEEDED FOR ASSEMBLY Supplied Not
5. 1 16 1 4 1 2 3 32 ps M8 1 25 20 M8 1 25 16 M10 1 5 20 M10 1 5 35 M 1 0 6 M6 1 0 8 M8 1 25 20 M8 1 25 20 M8 1 25 30 M8 1 25 20 M10X1 5 25 M8X1 25 16 5 0 8 14 M5 0 8 20 M5 0 8 10 M5 0 8 12 M 1 0 12 M6 1 0 10 M5 0 8 8 M5 0 8 12 M6 1 0 16 M 14 12 M5 12 20 M5 12 16 M4 16 16 M5 0 8 10 M5 0 8 12 M 1 0 12 M6 1 20 M 1 0 12 1 1 6 1 0 5 M8 1 25 T 5 M10 1 5 T 8 M10 1 5 T 4 M8 1 25 T 6 5 M16 1 5 T 10 5 8 18UNF T 8 M8 1 25 T 18 M8 1 25 T 6 5 5 0 8 T 5 M6 1 0 T 6 M16 2 0 T 16 M6 1 0 T 6 M 1 0 T 4 CE 6 6 L 296MM T 3MM Qty A N S 00 E OO lOO A NHN NHK 4l KN HN NY N INN RFF FN HF KF NN N amp ND ND ND ND ON NN NN ANN N a N N NO HKU 726711 726712 726713 726715 726716 726717 726724 726725 726726 726728 726729 726731 726732 726736 726353 726737 726738 726739 726740 726748 726749 726750 726751 726752 726753 726754 726756 726757 726758 726772 726774 326115 726781 726788 726789 726806 326116 326117 325772 726849 726850 726851 726855 726863 326118 726864 726873 325975 325773 325976 326119 325977 325978 325979 325980 325981 325982 325983 325984 325985 325986 325987 325988 325989 325990 325991 325992 325993 325994 325995 325996 325997 325998 325999 326000 326001 326
6. NO 13 English REMOVING THE BLADE FIG G A WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet 1 Remove the table insert and raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the blade elevation handwheel clockwise 2 Lift the blade guard and position it toward the rear of the table 3 Adjust the blade to the 90 vertical position by unlocking the blade tilting lock knob and turning the bevel tilting handwheel counterclockwise and then lock into position 4 Pull the motor locking lever 1 toward the front of the machine while spinning the blade until the latch locks into place and the blade will no longer turn 5 Place the blade wrench 3 on the arbor nut 4 6 Loosen and remove the arbor nut and the flange by pulling the wrench toward the front of the machine 7 Then remove the blade 6 Clean but do not remove the inner blade flange 5 before reassembling the blade Fig G INSTALLING A BLADE FIG G A WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet 1 Place the blade onto the arbor with the blade teeth pointing forward to the front of the saw 2 Make sure the blade fits flush against the inner flange 3 Clean the outer blade flange and install it onto the arbor and against th
7. Supplied o Medium Screwdriver Hex Wrench Adjustable Wrench 2 Phillips screwdriver Straight Edge Combination Square CARTON CONTENTS UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS N Table extension hardware 1 set O Blade guard and splitter 1 each P Dado table insert 1 Separate all parts from packing materials Check each Q 1 part with the illustration on the next page and the Table R Support rod 2 of Loose Parts to make certain all items are accounted for before discarding any packing material A WARNING TABLE OF LOOSE PARTS If any part is missing or damaged do not attempt to assemble the table saw plug in the power cord ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY or turn the switch ON until the missing or damaged Table saw assembly 1 part is obtained and is installed correctly B Rail cover 6 C Rip fence 1 D Table extension wing 2 NOTE To make assembly easier keep contents of box E Front table extension rail 2 together Apply a coat of automobile wax to the table F Rear table extension rail 2 Wipe all parts thoroughly with a clean dry cloth This will G Blade 1 reduce friction when pushing the workpiece H Blade wrench 1 Handwheel and handle 1 J Adhesive washer 5 K Miter gauge 1 L Storage bracket amp foot hardware 1 set M Handwheel handle amp nuts 1 each English UNPACKING YOUR STATIONARY TABLE SAW F English KNOW YOUR STATIONARY TABLE SAW Blade guard Blade tilt scale Rip
8. fence Table Insert Miter gauge 3 Table extension Left UK Table extension Right NN X Z 3 FF Blade elevation handwheel Blade tilting handwheel Miter gauge storage Hear table extension Rip fence storage English GLOSSARY OF TERMS HITACHI PROFESSIONAL TABLE SAW TERMS MITER GAUGE A guide used for crosscutting operations that slides in the tabletop channels located on either side of the blade lt helps make accurate straight or angle cuts RIP FENCE A guide used for rip cutting that clamps to the tabletop It allows the workpiece to be straight TABLE INSERT Provides access to the blade arbor for changing blades OVERLOAD RESET SWITCH Resets the thermocouple and provides a way to restart the saw motor if it overheats or overloads BLADE BEVEL SCALE Measures the angle the blade is tilted when set for a bevel cut TABLE SCALE Measures the distance the rip fence is set from the blade allowing quick setups ANTI KICKBACK PAWLS Prevents the workpiece from being kicked upward or back toward the front of the table saw by the spinning blade SPLITTER Keeps the workpiece spread apart after being cut to prevent binding on the blade and workpiece BLADE ELEVATION HANDWHEEL Raises and lowers the blade BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL Tilts the blade to any angle between O to 45 for bevel cuts WOODWORKING TERMS ARBOR The shaft on which a blade is mounted
9. front edge of the table 2 finish the cut with a push stick To make an additional push stick use the pattern on page 25 8 The push stick 3 should always be used Fig U 9 Continue pushing the workpiece with the push stick 3 until it passes through the blade guard and clears the rear of the table 10 Never pull the piece back when the blade is turning Turn the switch OFF When the blade completely stops you can then remove the workpiece Fig U BEVEL RIPPING This cut is the same as ripping except the blade bevel angle is set to an angle other than 0 RIPPING SMALL PIECES To avoid injury from the blade contact never make cuts narrower than 1 2 wide 1 It is unsafe to rip small pieces Instead rip a larger piece to obtain the size of the desired piece 2 When a small width is to be ripped and your hand cannot be safely press between the blade and the rip fence use one or more push sticks to move the workpiece Always use a push stick during ripping operations 19 English CROSSCUTTING FIG V To prevent serious injury Do not allow familiarity or frequent use of your table saw to cause careless mistakes Remember that even a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury e Keep both hands away from the blade and the path of the blade e Never attempt to pull the workpiece backwards during a cutting operation This will cause kickback and serious injury to t
10. pawls and guards in place aligned and functioning Do not release work before passing it completely beyond the saw blade Do not rip work that is twisted warped or does not have a straight edge to guide it along the fence AVOID AWKWARD OPERATIONS and hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the saw blade NEVER USE SOLVENTS to clean plastic parts Solvents could possibly dissolve or otherwise damage the material Only a soft damp cloth should be used to clean plastic parts MOUNT your table saw on a bench or stand before performing any cutting operations Refer to ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS on page 11 NEVER CUT METALS or materials that may make hazardous dust ALWAYS USE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA Hemove sawdust frequently Clean out sawdust from the interior of the saw to prevent a potential fire hazard Attach a vacuum to the dust port for additional sawdust removal NEVER LEAVE THE SAW RUNNING UNATTENDED Do not leave the saw until the blade comes to a complete stop For proper operation follow the instructions in this Operator s Manual entitled ASSEMBLY AND ADJUSTMENTS Page 11 Failure to provide sawdust fall through and removal hole will allow sawdust to build up in the motor area resulting in a fire hazard and potential motor damage English ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SAFETY POWER SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS A WARNING To avoid electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the table s
11. push fence desired distance from saw blade and turning micro set knob 2 left or right English OPERATION BASIC SAW OPERATIONS RAISE THE BLADE FIG R To raise or lower the blade turn the blade elevation handwheel 1 to the desired blade height and then tighten the bevel lock knob 2 to maintain the desired blade angle Fig TILTING THE BLADE 1 To tilt the saw blade for bevel cutting loosen the lock knob 2 and turn the tilting handwheel 3 2 Tighten the lock knob 2 to secure ON OFF SWITCH FIG R 1 The ON OFF switch has a removal key With the key removed from the switch unauthorized and hazardous use by children and others is minimized 1 To turn the saw ON lift switch cover 1 and insert the safety switch key 2 into the slot in the switch Move the switch 3 upward to the ON position 2 To turn the saw OFF move the switch downward 3 To lock the switch in the OFF position grasp the end or yellow part of the safety switch key and pull it Out 4 With the safety switch key removed the switch will not operate 5 If the safety switch key is removed while the saw is running it can be turned OFF but cannot be restarted without inserting the safety switch key Fig R 1 OVERLOAD PROTECTION This saw has an overload relay button that resets the motor after it shuts off due to overloading or low voltage If the motor stops during operation turn the ON OFF switch to
12. the OFF position Wait about five minutes for the motor to cool push in on the reset button and turn the switch to the ON position USING THE DUST CHUTE FIG S A WARNING To prevent fire hazard clean and remove sawdust from under the saw frequently To prevent sawdust buildup inside the saw housing attach a vacuum hose 1 to the dust chute 2 at the rear of the table saw DO NOT operate the saw with the hose in place unless the vacuum is turned on Fig S 18 CUTTING OPERATIONS There are two basic types of cuts ripping and crosscutting Ripping is cutting along the length and the grain of the workpiece Crosscutting is cutting either across the width or across the grain of the workpiece Neither ripping nor crosscutting may be done safely freehand Ripping requires the use of the rip fence and crosscutting requires the miter gauge A WARNING Before using the saw each and every time check the following 1 The blade is tightened to the arbor 2 The bevel angle lock knob is tight 3 If ripping the fence is locked into position amp is parallel to the miter gauge groove 4 The blade guard is in place and working properly 5 Safety glasses are being worn The failure to adhere to these common safety rules and those printed in the front of this manual can greatly increase the likelihood of injury RIPPING FIG T U A WARNING To prevent serious injury e Never use a miter gauge when ripp
13. when ripping or crosscutting ALWAYS HOLD WORK FIRMLY against the miter gauge or rip fence ALWAYS USE a push stick especially when ripping narrow stock Refer to ripping instructions in this Operator s Manual where the push stick is covered in detail A pattern for making your own push stick is included on page 25 NEVER PERFORM ANY OPERATION FREEHAND which means using only your hands to support or guide the workpiece Always use either the fence or the miter gauge to position and guide the work WARNING FREEHAND CUTTING IS THE MAJOR CAUSE OF KICKBACK AND FINGER HAND AMPUTATIONS NEVER STAND or have any part of your body in line with the path of the saw blade Keep your hands out of the saw blade path NEVER REACH behind or over the cutting tool for any reason REMOVE the rip fence when crosscutting DO NOT USE a molding head with this saw FEED WORK INTO THE BLADE against the direction of rotation only NEVER use the rip fence as a cut off gauge when crosscutting NEVER ATTEMPT TO FREE A STALLED SAW BLADE without first turning the saw OFF Turn power switch OFF immediately to prevent motor damage 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PROVIDE ADEGUATE SUPPORT to the rear and the sides of the saw table for long or wide workpieces AVOID KICKBACKS work thrown back towards you by keeping the blade sharp the rip fence parallel to the saw blade and by keeping the splitter anti kickback
14. 0 726545 325966 325967 726551 325969 726554 726555 726556 726558 726565 726569 726571 726574 726577 726587 326110 726592 726595 726597 726598 726599 726601 726603 726604 726606 726611 726614 726615 726616 726618 326111 726623 325732 726633 726639 726640 326112 726654 726655 326113 726683 726684 726346 726347 726348 726349 726350 726351 726688 726689 726690 72669 726692 726693 726694 726685 726696 726697 726698 726699 726700 326114 726702 726705 726707 726710 I D No 09HZ 09JK OBAC OBAE OBB2 OCSE ODMP OHVX 0J85 OJ4E OJAN OJ4R OJ6T 0578 OJAF 0JC9 0JCH OJDV 0JG5 0JH7 OJPU 0 05 0JV3 0JV5 OJX7 0 74 OKOS OKOT OK10 OK17 OK19 OK2C OK3X OK4A OKST OK61 OK75 OK7D OK7F OK7G OK7L OK9P OKAO OKAA OKC8 OKCX OKFG OKHZ OKK9 OKLI OKMS OKMT OKMU OKMW OKMY OKN3 OKNV OKQF OKQP OKQW OKQX OKRI OKRQ OKSC OKTA OLMK OQGR OR25 TOLF 145M 151G 2FBA 22VD 22VF 2372 2374 2376 2378 2389 2390 237F 237G 237L 237N 237P 237Q 237T 237U 237V 237W 237X 237Y 2371 238D 238G 238K 238M 238R Description SPINDLE PULLEY WRENCH SET NUT ARBOR COLLAR PARRLE RING POWER CORD CLAMP SPECIAL BOLT BALL BEARING FLAT WASHER FLAT WASHER FLAT WASHER FLAT WASHER FLAT WASHER FLAT WASHER EXTERNAL TOOTH LOCK WASHER SPRING PIN SPRING PIN SPLIT PIN PARALLEL KEY V BELT HEX HD BOLT HEX HD BOLT HEX SOC HD CAP BOLT HEX S
15. 002 326003 326004 326005 326007 326008 326009 326010 326011 326120 326012 326013 326014 326015 326016 326121 PARTS LIST I D No 2385 238 238 239G 239H 239J 23BA 23C4 23C5 23CA 23CN 23KE 23KS 253T 2552 255V 25JY 25MZ 2552 26 26PT 26PV 26QL 26VG 26VH 26WW 26YD 26YE 26YF 2762 2767 27GA 27YV 28DK 28DY 28MS 28N0 28RA 28V2 28WQ 28WR 28WS 28WW 2825 29E2 2877 293 2933 2952 2A0M 2E3K 2E7K 2E8E 2EDZ 2EEO 2 1 2 2 2 5 2 6 2EE7 2EE8 2EE9 2EEA 2EEE 2EEG 2EEH 2EEJ 2EEK 2EEL 2EEM 2EEN 2EEP 2EEQ 2EEU 2EEW 2EEX 2EEY 2EEZ 2EGX 2EGY 2EH4 2EHB 2EHC 2EHD 2EJC 2ELN 2EVH 2EVK 2EVM 2EW1 2EW2 2F3J 2FB4 2FBS 2FB6 2FBG 2FC3 Description POINTER ROLLING WHEEL WORM LINK PLATE SIDE COVER LEFT SIDE COVER RIGHT SCREW FLAT WASHER SHAFT LOCKING ROD HEX SOCKET HD CAP SCREW HEX NUT BALL BEARING DUST PLATE HANDLE WASHER SWITCH MOUNTING SWITCH BOX CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH REAR BRACKET COMPRESSION SPRING CONNECTOR BOX CONNECTOR BOX COVER WIRE CONNECTOR WIRE CONNECTOR CONNECTOR BOX COVER LEAD WIRE ASS Y LEAD WIRE ASS Y LEAD WIRE ASS Y INSERT ASS Y INSERT ASS Y DADO HANDLE HEX SOC HD CAP BOLT WORM BEVEL GEAR BLADE GUARD ASS Y MITER GAUGE ASS Y SWITCH BOX COVER HEX WASHER HD BOLT WHEEL CAUTION STICKER WHEEL CAUTION STICKER CAUTION LABEL STICKER LABEL ANCHOR BLOCK ROCKER SWITCH CR RE COUNT HD T
16. APPING SCREW PUSH BLOCK FLAT WASHER WARNING LABEL TILTING SCALE CR RE ROUND WASHER HD SCREW LEAD WIRE ASS Y MOTOR HOOK DUST COLLECTOR JOINT DUST TUBE LEVELING PAD CHIP PLATE RETAINING CLIP REAR COVER DUST COLLECTOR UPPER SUPPORT SUPPORT ROD BRACKET BODY SHELL BODY SHELL EXTENSION WING RAIL RAIL RAIL RAIL BRACKET BRACKET BODY SHELL EXTENSION WING DUST COLLECTOR BODY SHELL BODY SHELL HANDLE ASS Y RETAINING CLIP PIN LINK PLATE PLUG BUTTON PLUG BUTTON HOSE CLAMP RIP FENCE ASS Y SCALE RIGHT SCALE LEFT LABEL LABEL CAUTION STICKER BRACKET BLADE WASHER TORSION SPRING CR RE PAN HD SCREW amp WASHER POWER CABLE MODEL NO C10LA Size M6 1 0 T 0 2MM M 1 0 40 M16 1 5 1 7 CE 6 T 3mm 6 6 23 23 M10 1 5 55 M6 1 0 16 T 0 5MM M5 0 8 10 CE CE CE CE CE CE CE 6 CE CE M6 1 0 12 9 Si lee ha es zo mms ehe ira ii A ai aa RON moe ee Ny apra a ia ll ans aa is d cA ee 10 STATIONARY TABLE SAW MODEL NO C10LA SCHEMATIC 8DY 4 38G G 8DY 26YD 26YE 26YF E7K 2 A are QE ne EDR E TR 2 5 me iar sl 25MZ_ OKTA di 20 2 E OKAO2 151Ge D 0 26VG 26VH K fi lt 237Q OKC8e gt o si W 6PV AN C I 691 KC8 are e
17. CTION Saw will not start 1 Saw not plugged in 1 Plug in saw 2 Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped 2 Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker 3 Cord damaged 3 Have cord replaced by Hitachi Authorized Service Center Does not make accurate 45 1 Positive stop not adjusted correctly 1 Check blade with square and adjust and 90 rip cuts positive stop 2 Tilt angle pointer not set accurately 2 Check blade with square and adjust to Zero Material pinched blade when 1 Rip fence not aligned with blade 1 Check and adjust rip fence ripping 2 Warped wood edge against fence is not 2 Select another piece of wood straight Material binds on splitter 1 Splitter not aligned correctly with blade 1 Check and align splitter with blade Saw makes unsatisfactory 1 Dull blade 1 Replace blade cuts 2 Blade mounted backwards 2 Turn the blade around 3 Gum or pitch on blade 3 Remove blade and clean with turpentine and coarse steel wool 4 Incorrect blade for work being done 4 Change the blade 5 Gum or pitch on blade causing erratic 5 Clean table with turpentine and steel feed wool Material kicked back from 1 Rip fence out of adjustment 1 Align rip fence with miter gauge slot blade 2 Splitter not aligned with blade 2 Align splitter with blade 3 Feeding stock without rip fence 3 Install and use rip fence 4 Splitter not in place 4 Install and use splitter with guard 5 Dull blade 5 Replace bl
18. Cut the piece to shape and size shown Putting it together e Put the pieces together as shown A WARNING Make sure the screw heads do not stick out from the bottom of the base they must be flush or recessed The bottom must be flat and smooth enough to rest on the saw table without rocking Fig BB Ese 1 1 4 T 3 8 Thick plywood base a mM 1 2 3 4 Thick plywood side 8 2 3 8 22 English Attach auxiliary fence to rip fence with two C Fig DD clamps Fig CC DADO CUTS FIG DD 1 The dado blade insert is included with this saw Remove the saw blade original table insert and blade guard Install the dado and dado blade insert 2 Instruction for operating the dado is packed with the separately purchased dado set 3 The arbor 1 on this saw restricts the maximum width of the cut to 13 16 4 When making full 13 16 dado cuts it is not necessary to install the outside flange 2 before screwing on the arbor nut 3 Make sure that the arbor nut 3 is tight and that at least one thread of the arbor sticks out past the nut 5 Do not exceed 8 diameter dadoes and keep the width 13 16 or less It will be necessary to remove the blade guard and splitter when using a dado blade Always use caution when operating a dado blade 6 Use only the correct number of round outside blades and inside chippers as shown in the dado set s instruction manual Blade or chipper must
19. HITACHI Model Stationary Table Saw Mod le Scie sur table Modelo C 10LA Sierra de mesa fija INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING Improper and unsafe use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily injury This manual contains important information about product safety Please read and understand this manual before operating the power tool Please keep this manual available for others before they use the power tool MODE D EMPLOI ET INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE A AVERTISSEMENT Une utilisation incorrecte et dangereuse de cet outil motoris peut entrainer 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 d assimiler ce mode d emploi avant d utiliser l outil motoris Garder ce mode d emploi la disponiblilit des autres utilisateurs avant qu ils utilisent l outil motoris MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES E INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD ADVERTENCIA La utilizaci n inapropiada e insegura de esta herramienta el ctrica puede resultar en lesiones serias o en la muerte Este manual contiene informaci n 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 que utilicen la herramienta el ctrica Hitachi Koki CONTENTS English SECTION PAGE SECTION PAGE
20. OC HD CAP BOLT HEX SOC SET SCREW HEX SOC SET SCREW HEX SOC TRUSS HD SCREW HEX HD SCREW AND WASHER HEX HD SCREW AND WASHER HEX HD SCREW AND WASHER HEX HD SCREW AND WASHER HEX SOCKET HD CAP SCREWS CR RE PAN HD SCREW amp WASHER CR RE PAN HD SCREW amp WASHER CR RE COUNT HD SCREW CR RE COUNT HD SCREW CR RE TRUSS HD SCREW CR RE ROUND WASHER HD SCREW CR RE ROUND WASHER HD SCREW CR RE ROUND WASHER HD SCREW CR RE ROUND WASHER HD SCREW CR RE TRUSS HD TAPPING SCREW CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW CR RE PAN HD TAPPING SCREW CR RE TRUSS HD TAPPING SCREW CR RE PAN HD PLAIN WASHER TAPPING SCREW CR RE PAN HD SCREW CAP HD SQ NECK BOLT SLOTTED PAN HD SCREW CR RE PAN HD ROUND NECK SCREW HEX NUT HEX NUT HEX NUT HEX NUT HEX NUT HEX NUT HEX NUT CROWN NUT SQUARE NUT LOCK NUT NUT LOCK NUT SERRATED TOOTHED HEXAGON FLANGE NUT STRAIN RELIEF STRAIN RELIEF LOCKING CABLE TIE COMPRESSION SPRING COLLAR HEX NUT SPRING PIN O RING ROD BLADE PARALLEL PIN SLEEVE TABLE BODY HEIGHT LEVER SEAT CUTTER SHAFT WHEEL COMPRESSION SPRING BEVEL GEAR REINFORCE PLATE LOCK HANDLE CENTER SHAFT HEIGHT REGULATER BOLT CENTER SHAFT SET PLATE COVER DUST GUARD GUIDE BLOCK SPONGE WHEEL SET PLATE RETAINING CLIP LOCATION SEAT ARM BRACKET WASHER COLLAR Size 620377 5 16 5 8 1 16 p 13 1 p16 30 3 10 20 3 3 16 3 4
21. Product Specifications 3 Know Your Table Saw 9 Power Tool Safety 4 Glossary of Tesina 10 Table Saw Safety 5 Assembly and Adjustments 11 Electrical Requirements and Safety 6 OT 18 Accessories and Attachments 7 Maintenance ato 23 Tools Needed for Assembly 7 Troubleshooting Guide 24 7 Push Stick Pattern sane 25 72 HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS Service under this warranty is available from Hitachi Koki U S A Ltd at IN THE U S A 3950 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 9409 Owensmouth Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 OR CALL 800 546 1666 for a service center nearest you IN CANADA 6395 Kestrel Road Mississauga ON L5T 1Z5 OR CALL 800 970 2299 for a service center nearest you TABLE DES MATIERES Francais SECTION Sp cifications produit 2 eta send Consignes de s curit relatives aux outile lectriques Consignes de s curit relatives la scie sur table Exigences lectriques et s curit CCESSOIFes iii iris Outils n cessaires pour le montage
22. ade 6 The operator letting go of material before 6 Push material all the way past saw itis past saw blade blade before releasing work 7 Miter angle lock knob is not tight 7 Tighten knob Blade does not raise or tilt 1 Sawdust and dirt in raising tilting 1 Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt foo e WAA Blade does not come up to 1 Extension cord too light or too long 1 Replace with adequate size cord Machine vibrates excessively 1 Saw not mounted securely to workbench 1 Tighten all mounting hardware 2 Bench on uneven floor 2 Reposition on flat level surface Fasten to floor if necessary 3 Damaged saw blade Does not make accurate 45 1 Miter gauge out of adjustment 1 Adjust miter gauge and 90 crosscuts 3 Replace blade 94 English _ 4 PUSH STICK CONSTRUCTION e Thisisa full size drawing actual size 7 e Use good quality plywood or solid wood T e Use 1 2 in or 3 4 in material e Push stick MUST be thinner than the of material being cut PA Drill Hole For Hanging Notch To Prevent Hand From Slipping N STAR LL LLL LL 10 STATIONARY TABLE SAW PARTS LIST FOR SCHEMATIC HKU 726436 726437 726454 726455 726462 726424 726465 726469 326109 726477 726481 325963 726485 726491 726502 726506 726508 325964 726517 726519 726527 325965 726532 726533 726534 726537 726530 726531 726533 726535 726536 72654
23. aw use proper circuit protection Always use a separate electrical circuit for your tools This power tool is wired at the factory for 120V operation Connect it to a 120V 15 Amp circuit and use a 15 Amp time delay fuse or circuit breaker To avoid shock or fire replace the cord immediately if it is worn cut or damaged in any way EXTENSION CORD REQUIREMENTS A WARNING Any extension cord must be GROUNDED for safe operation MINIMUM GAUGE FOR EKTENSION CORDS AWG Ampere Rating Total length of Cord More Than Not More Than 120V 258 5Oft 100ft 150ft an Sal a 2008 300ft 16 14 14 12 14 12 TT FOR TENSION CORDS Any extension cord used for power tools MUST be grounded 3 wire with two flat prongs and one round ground prong Make sure the extension cord is in good condition When using an extension cord make sure you use one heavy enough to carry the current the tool will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating The table above shows the correct size to use according to extension cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heavier gauge cord The smaller the gauge number the heavier the cord NOTE The 12 to 16 amp rating is correct for this tool It is highlighted in the table above Be sure your extension cord is properly wired and in good condition Always replace a damaged extension cord or have it repaired by a qualified perso
24. ble saw English POWER TOOL SAFETY A WARNING Before using your table saw it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury or damage to the table saw Good safety practices are a combination of common sense staying alert and understanding how to use your power tool To avoid mistakes that could cause serious injury do not plug in your power tool until you have read and understood the following safety rules 1 READandbecome familiar with this entire Operator s Manual LEARN the tool s applications limitations and possible hazards 2 A WARNING Look for this symbol that identifies important safety precautions lt means BE ALERT YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED 3 NEVER OPERATE THIS MACHINE WITHOUT THE SAFETY GUARD IN PLACE FOR ALL THROUGH SAWING OPERATIONS 4 DO NOT USE IN A DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENT such as damp or wet locations or in the rain Keep work area well lighted 5 DO NOT use power tools in the presence of flammable liquids or gases 6 KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN Cluttered areas and benches invite accidents 7 KEEP CHILDREN AWAY All visitors should be kept at a safe distance from the work area 8 DO NOT FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and safer if used at the rate for which it was designed 9 USE THE RIGHT TOOL Don t force the tool or attachment to do a job for which it is not designed 10 WEAR PROPER APPAREL DO NOT wea
25. ce Use only identical replacement parts Any On all mechanical parts of your table saw where a pivot other parts may create a hazard or threaded rod are present lubricate using graphite or silicone These dry lubricants will not hold sawdust as 5 Use liquid dish washing detergent and water to clean i would oil or grease all plastic parts NOTE Certain cleaning chemicals can damage plastic parts 6 Avoid use of cleaning chemicals or solvents ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia BLADE RAISING AND TILTING MECHANISM FIG EE After each five hours of operation the blade raising mechanism and tilting mechanism should be checked for looseness binding or other abnormalities 1 With the saw disconnected from the power source turn the saw upside down and alternately pull upward and downward on the motor unit 2 Observe any movement of the motor mounting mechanism Looseness or play in the blade raising screw rod 1 should be limited to 1 8 or less 3 If excessive looseness is observed in any other part of the blade raising mechanism or tilting mechanism contact Hitachi Authorized Service Center immediately OF TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE To avoid injury from an accidental start turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power source before making any adjustments Consult Hitachi Authorized Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE A
26. ces you can make a simple outfeed support by clamping a piece of plywood to a sawhorse Fig W BEVEL CROSSCUTTING FIG X This cutting operation is the same as crosscutting except the blade is at bevel angle other than 0 A WARNING Always work to the right side of the blade during this type of cut The miter gauge 3 must be in the right side groove 2 because the bevel angle may cause the blade guard to interfere with the cut if used on the left side groove 1 Adjust the blade 1 to the desired angle and tighten the blade bevel lock knob 2 Tighten miter lock handle at 90 3 Hold workpiece firmly against the face of the miter gauge 3 throughout the cutting operation NOTE When tilting the blade to 45 the miter gauge handle will hit the blade guard Fig X 20 COMPOUND MITER CROSSCUTTING FIG Y This sawing operation is combining a miter angle with a bevel angle A WARNING Always work to the right side of the blade during this type of cut The miter gauge 3 must be in the right side groove because the bevel angle may cause the blade guard to interfere with the cut if used on the left side groove When tilting the workpiece to 45 and push it toward the blade the blade guard may hit the blade To avoid injury stop the work at that time 1 Set the miter gauge 3 to the desired angle 2 Place the miter gauge 3 in the right side groove 2 of the table 3 Se
27. e blade 4 Thread the arbor nut onto the arbor making sure the flat side of the nut is against the blade then handtighten 5 Pull the motor locking lever 1 toward the front of the machine while spinning the blade until the latch locks into place and the blade will no longer turn 6 Place the wrench on the arbor nut and turn clockwise toward the rear of the saw table 7 Replace the table insert and blade guard assembly Verify that the blade and blade guard splitter are aligned If they are not refer to page 12 Aligning The Blade Guard Splitter IMPORTANT Do not operate this saw until the blade and blade guard splitter are aligned and in working order ADJUSTING THE 90 AND 45 POSITIVE STOPS FIG H H 1 1 Your saw has positive stops that will quickly position the saw blade at 90 and 45 to the table Make adjustments only if necessary 90 Stop Fig H H 1 1 2 3 e N 00 9 Disconnect the saw from the power source Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade tilting scale is at 90 Turn the blade elevation handwheel and raise the blade to the maximum elevation Place a combination square on the table and against the blade to check if the blade is 90 to the table If the blade is not 90 to the table Remove the back cover 2 of the base by removing the screws 1 three for each side Adjust the bevel tilting handwheel to make an adequate distance betwe
28. en the anchor block 3 and bevel gear 4 Loosen the two set screws 5 of the anchor block 3 with 3mm allen key Separate the anchor block 3 from the worm 6 e When the bevel angle is more than 90 turn the anchor block 3 to A direction in adequate degree until the bevel angle and bevel scale is the same e When the bevel angle is less than 90 turn the anchor block to B direction in adequate degree until the bevel angle and bevel scale is the same When completing the above adjustment replace the set screws 5 and tighten them 10 Replace the back cover 2 and then tighten the screws 1 three for each side Fig H Fig H Fig H 1 English 45 Stop Fig 1 1 Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade tilting scale is 45 2 Turn the blade elevation handwheel and raise the blade to the maximum elevation 3 Place a combination square on the table and against the blade to check if the blade is 45 to the table 4 f the blade is not 45 to the table Remove the back cover 2 of the base by removing the screws 1 three for each side Fig H 5 Adjust the bevel tilting handwheel to make an adequate distance between the anchor block 3 and bevel gear 4 6 Loosen the two set screws 5 of the anchor block 3 with 3 mm allen key 7 Separate the anchor block 3 from the worm 6 e When the bevel angle is more than 45 turn the anchor block 3 to A direction in adequate de
29. f moving parts binding of moving parts loose mounting and any other conditions that may affect its safe operation A guard or other part that is loose or damaged should be properly adjusted repaired or replaced MAKE WORKSHOP CHILDPROOF with padlocks master switches or by removing starter keys DO NOT operate the tool if you are under the influence of any drugs alcohol or medication that could impair your ability to use the tool safely USE A DUST COLLECTION SYSTEM whenever possible Dust generated from certain materials can be hazardous to your health and in some cases a fire hazard Always operate the power tool in a well ventilated area with adequate dust removal ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION Any power tool can throw debris into your eyes that could cause permanent eye damage ALWAYS wear safety goggles not glasses that comply with ANSI safety standard Z87 1 Everyday glasses have only impact resistant lenses They ARE NOT safety glasses NOTE Glasses or goggles not in compliance with ANSI Z87 1 could cause serious injury when they break DIRECTION OF FEED Feed work into a blade or cutter against the direction of rotation of the blade or cutter only 10 11 English TABLE SAW SAFETY ALWAYS USE SAW BLADE GUARD splitter and antikickback pawls for every operation for which they can be used including through sawing Through sawing operations are those in which the blade cuts completely through the workpiece
30. g the screws 1 three for each side 2 Turn the blade elevation handwheel in front of the table saw to raise the motor 3 3 Remove the styrofoam 4 under the motor 4 Replace the back cover 2 and then tighten the screws 1 three for each side Fig A Fig A 1 i N nee ASSEMBLY THE TABLE EXTENSION FIG B A WARNING To avoid injury beware the weight of the table extension before assembling the table extension Place the left table extension next to the saw table aligning the mounting holes 1 Place bolts 2 and thread in mounting holes Place a straight edge or combination square on the saw table across the table extension Co N 4 Adjust the mounting bolts 2 until the extension is flush with the saw table Tighten 5 Repeat these procedures for the right extension table Fig B 1 ASSEMBLY THE FRONT AND REAR TABLE RAIL FIG B 1 B 2 NOTE Front of table rails assemblies are different Assembly the front rail Fig B 1 1 Attach the right front side cover 1 into right front table rail 2 Repeat for the left front rail 2 Place the hex bolts M8 20 3 hex bolts M8 16 4 through the holes at the front table edge Screw the square nuts 5 onto each bolts NOTE Keep the bolts and square nuts loosened before front rail fixed 3 Attach the right front rail onto proper location by having the square nuts pass through the slo
31. gree until the bevel angle and bevel scale is the same e When the bevel angle is less than 45 turn the anchor block to B direction in adequate degree until the bevel angle and bevel scale is the same 8 When completing the above adjustment replace the set screws 5 and tighten them 9 Replace the back cover 2 and then tighten the screws 1 three for each side Fig H Fig BLADE TILTING INDICATOR FIG J 1 When the blade is positioned at 909 adjust the blade tilt pointer to read 0 on the scale 2 Remove the magnifier position the pointer over 0 and replace the magnifier NOTE Make a trial cut on scrap wood before making critical cuts Measure for accuracy Fig J 45 English INSTALLING THE TABLE INSERT FIG K Power Cord FIG M The table insert has been previously installed on your For convenience and to prevent damage to the power unit However you must verify that the table insert is cord when the table saw is not in use or is being flush with the table top surface on all four corners of the transported the frame of leg has two brackets 1 on the insert side for cord storage To avoid serious injury the table insert must be level 9 with the table If the table insert is not flush with the table adjust the four bolts 1 with a 4 mm hex wrench until it is parallel with the table NOTE To raise the insert turn the hex screws O counterclockwise to lower the insert t
32. he user can occur 1 Remove the rip fence and place the miter gauge in a miter gauge groove on the table 2 Adjust the blade height so it is 1 8 in higher than the top of the workpiece 3 Hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge with the blade path in line with the desired cut location Move the workpiece to 1in distance from the blade 4 Start the saw and wait for the blade 1 to come up to full speed Never stand directly inline of the saw blade path always stand to the side of the blade that you are cutting on 5 Keep the workpiece 2 against the face of the miter gauge 3 and flat against the table Then slowly push the workpiece through the blade 6 Do not try to pull the workpiece back with the blade turning Turn the switch OFF and carefully slide the workpiece out when the blade is completely stopped A WARNING Always position the larger surface of the workpiece on the table when crosscutting and or bevel crosscutting to avoid instability 1 TASA I LE Fig V 3 USING WOOD FACING ON THE MITER GAUGE FIG W Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an auxiliary facing 1 to make it easier to cut very long or short pieces Select a suitable piece of smooth wood drill two holes through it and attach it to the miter gauge with screws Make sure the facing does not interfere with the proper operation of the sawblade guard When cutting long workpie
33. ing e Never use more than one fence during a single cut Do not allow familiarity or frequent use of your table saw to cause careless mistakes Remember that even a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury Keep both hands away from the blade and clear from the path of the blade The workpiece must have a straight edge against the fence and must not be warped twisted or bowed when ripping 1 Remove the miter gauge and store it in the storage compartment in the base of the saw 2 Secure the rip fence to the table 3 Raise the blade so it is about 1 8 higher than the top of the workpiece 4 Place the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence Keep the workpiece away from the blade 5 Turn the saw ON and wait for the blade to come to full speed 6 Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by pushing forward only on the workpiece section 1 that will pass between the blade and the fence Fig T A WARNING AVOID KICKBACK by pushing forward on the section of the workpiece that passes between the blade and the fence Never perform any freehand operations English Fig T NOTE Always use a push stick When width of the rip is narrower than 2 the push stick cannot be used because the guard will interfere therefore use the auxiliary fence so the push stick can be used as shown on page 25 7 Keep your thumbs off the table top When both of your thumbs touch the
34. ionamiento rr 64 ACCESONOS risi 53 Mantenimiento 69 Herramientas necesarias para el montaje 53 Gu a de soluci n de problemas 70 Contenido de la caja 53 Patr n de empujadores 71 Lista de piezas a 72 CENTROS DE SERVICIO AUTORIZADOS DE HITACHI Hitachi Koki U S A Ltd proporciona un servicio de reparaciones bajo esta garant a en EN EE UU 3950 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 9409 Owensmouth Ave Chatsworth CA 91311 O LLAME AL 800 546 1666 para informarse del centro de reparaciones m s cercano EN CANADA 6395 Kestrel Road Mississauga ON L5T 1Z5 O LLAME AL 800 970 2299 para informarse del centro de reparaciones m s cercano gt e English N WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks cement and other masonry products e Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as dust mask
35. ithout binding or twisting 1 Remove the table insert and raise the blade to the maximum height by turning the blade elevation handwheel clockwise 2 Lift the blade guard and position it toward the rear of the table 3 Adjust the blade to the 90 vertical position by unlocking the blade tilting lock knob and turning the bevel tilting handwheel counterclockwise and then lock into position 4 To see if the blade 1 and splitter 2 are correctly aligned lay a combination square along the side of the blade and against the splitter making sure the square is between the teeth of the blade 5 Tilt the blade to the 45 position and check the alignment again 6 Ifthe blade and splitter are not correctly aligned a Remove the blade guard by removing the wing bolt that locks the guard in place b Loosen and remove the two bolts 3 from the mounting bracket 7 7 Place two adhesive washers 5 on the guard mounting bracket attached to the saw Position them over the corresponding mounting bolt holes refer to step 6 b after removing the adhesive backing affixed to the washers 8 Replace the two guard mounting bolts 3 and tighten securely Also reattach the blade guard assembly affixing it to the machine by its corresponding wing bolt 9 Check the splitter and blade alignment again at both 90 and 45 10 Add or remove the adhesive washers until the alignment is correct 11 Replace the table insert Fig F 7 5
36. n a 26W 2EW2 120V amp 240V Wire Wirding 120 V Wire Wirding 240 V Wire Wirding Terminal Block Motor 1 Terminal Block va pi Rocker Switch Black 120V 60HZ 240V Power 60HZ Power White White White Green 9 97 GROUND CIRCUIT BREAKER Green C3 SWITCH L GROUND CIRCUIT BREAKER SWITCH Power Greene GROUND 74 Issued by Hitachi Koki Co Ltd Shinagawa Intercity Tower A 15 1 Konan 2 chome Minato ku Tokyo 108 6020 Japan Distributed by Hitachi Koki U S A Ltd 3950 Steve Reynolds Blvd Norcross GA 30093 Hitachi Koki Canada Co 6395 Kestrel Road TM 603 Mississauga ON L5T 1Z5 Code No C99150161 Printed in Taiwan
37. n before using it Protect your extension cords from sharp objects excessive heat and damp or wet areas Before connecting the saw to the extension cord make sure the saw switch is turned OFF GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS IN THE EVENT OF A MALFUNCTION OR BREAKDOWN grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current and reduces the risk of electric shock This saw is equipped with an electric cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug The plug MUST be plugged into a matching receptacle that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with ALL local codes and ordinances DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED If it will not fit the receptacle have the proper receptacle installed by a qualified electrician IMPROPER CONNECTION of the equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock The conductor wire with the green insulation with or without yellow stripes is the equipment grounding conductor If repair or replacement of the electric cord or plug is necessary DO NOT connect the equipment grounding conductor to a live terminal CHECK with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you do not completely understand the grounding instructions or if you are not sure the saw is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole grounding receptacles that accept the saw s plug Repair or replace damaged or worn cords immediately
38. not exceed 13 16 7 Check saw to ensure that the dado will not strike the housing insert or motor when in operation A WARNING For your own safety always replace the blade blade guard assembly and blade insert when you are finished with the dado operation 22 English MAINTENANCE MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW Fig EE GENERAL MAINTENANCE A WARNING For your own safety turn the switch OFF and remove the switch key Remove the plug from the power source outlet before maintaining or lubricating your saw 1 Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside the saw cabinet and the motor Place a small amount of dry lubricant on the bevel 2 Polish the saw table with an automotive wax to keep gear 2 The screw rod 1 must be kept clean and it clean and to make it easier to slide the workpiece free of sawdust gum pitch and other contaminants for 3 Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover smooth operations 4 A worn cut or damaged power cord should be replaced immediately If excessive looseness is observed in any parts of the blade raising mechanism or tilting mechanism contact N WARNING Hitachi Authorized Service Center immediately AII electrical or mechanical repairs should be LUBRICATION attempted only by a trained repair technician All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the Contact Hitachi Authorized Service Center for factory and require no additional lubrication servi
39. r loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets or other jewelry that may get caught in moving parts Non slip footwear is recommended Wear protective hair covering to contain long hair 11 WEAR A FACE MASK OR DUST MASK Sawing cutting and sanding operations produce dust 12 DISCONNECT TOOLS before servicing and when changing accessories such as blades cutters etc 13 REDUCE THE HISK OF UNINTENTIONAL STARTING Make sure the switch is in the OFF position before plugging tool into the power supply 14 USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ACCESSORHIES Consult the Operator s Manual for recommended 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 accessories The use of improper accessories may cause injury to you or damage to the tool REMOVE ADJUSTING KEYS AND WRENCHES Form the habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are removed from the tool before turning ON NEVER LEAVE TOOL RUNNING UNATTENDED TURN THE POWER OFF Do not leave the tool before the blade comes to a complete stop NEVER STAND ON TOOL Serious injury could occur if the tool is tipped or if the cutting tool is unintentionally contacted DO NOT OVERREACH Keep proper footing and balance at all times MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE Keep tools sharp and clean for most efficient and safest performance Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories CHECK FOR DAMAGED OR LOOSE PARTS Check for alignment o
40. s that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS MOTOR SAW HP Maximum developed 3 5 Table Size with Extension 27 1 8 x 40 1 8 pu qe P Induction Table Extension Right amp Left AS 15725 Extension Fence Capacity Maximum Right 30 Left 18 Vola m 120 240 Blade 512 10 a AM 60 Se YES PrP WO OGG 3450 RID FENCE T YES Overload Protection YES Miter GAUGE P YES Maximum Cut Depth Q 90 3 3 8 Maximum Cut Depth 45 2 1 4 Maximum Dado Cut Width 13 16 299 8 LBS A WARNING To avoid electrical hazards fire hazards or damage to the table saw use proper circuit protection This table saw is wired at the factory for 110 120 220 240 Volt operation It must be connected to a 110 120 Volt 15 Ampere or 220 240 Volt 7 5 Ampere time delay fuse or circuit breaker To avoid shock or fire replace power cord immediately if it is worn cut or damaged in any way Before using your table saw it is critical that you read and understand these safety rules Failure to follow these rules could result in serious injury to you or damage to the ta
41. sition then push the handle down to lock Fig O If the fence is loose when the handle is in the locked position Fig P 1 Move the handle upward to the unlocked position Turn the adjusting screw 4 clockwise until the rear clamp is snug 2 DO NOT turn the adjusting screw more than 1 4 turn ata time 3 Over tightening the screw will cause the rip fence to come out of alignment A WARNING Failure to properly align the fence can cause kickback and serious injury could occur Fig P English RIP FENCE INDICATOR FIG Q NOTE The rip fence indicator points to the scale on the front of the table saw Measurement shown by the indicator will provide the user with accuracy up to 1 16 of an inch Measurement shown is the distance from the blade to the side of the fence closest to the blade 1 To check the accuracy measure the actual distance to the side of the rip fence If there is a difference between the measurement and the indicator adjust the indicator as shown next 2 Loosen the indicator screws 1 Slide the indicator to the correct measurement position on the scale then retighten the indicator screws 1 Fig Q RIP FENCE OPERATION The rip fence moves to either side of saw blade The right side is the most common position Front and rear guide the fence Calibrations on the front guide rail show distance between fence and saw blade To adjust rip fence raise clamp lever to maximun height
42. t of the front rail Repeat for the left front rail 4 Attach the middle plug 6 to connect the two half front rail 5 When the blade was installed use the rip fence and gauge to adjust the front rail to proper location When the front rail is level with table then fix the front rail by tightening the six bolts Fig B 1 _ 11 English Assembly the rear table rail Fig B 2 6 if B Attach the middle plug 1 to the rear table rails 2 Place the rear table rails on the saw table aligning with the holes in each rail Place the bolts 3 and tread in the holes tighten the bolts and check the alignment again Fig B 2 ASSEMBLY THE REAR TABLE EXTENSION FIG C NOTE The maximum load for the rear table extension is 30 kg 1 2 Insert the support rods 1 into the slot on the body shell Place screws 2 and tighten Attach the rear table extension 3 to the support rods 1 Place screws 4 and tighten Place the screws 9 to the slot of the rear table reails 8 Attach the side cover 10 to the rear table reails 8 Tighten the nuts 7 Align the triangle 5 on the rear table extension and the middle plug 6 Loosen the nuts 7 and screws 4 to adjust the rear table extension 3 for alignment Fig C BLADE RAISING HANDWHEEL FIG D Thread the blade handwheel handle 1 into blade raising handwheel 2 and tighten BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL FIG D
43. t the blade 1 bevel to the desired bevel angle and tighten the blade bevel lock knob 4 Hold workpiece firmly against the face of the miter gauge 3 throughout the cutting operation Fig Y MITER CUT FIG Z This sawing operation is the same as crosscutting except the miter gauge is locked at an angle other than 90 1 Set the blade 1 to 0 bevel angle and tighten the blade bevel lock knob 2 Set the miter gauge 3 at the desired miter angle and lock in position by tightening the miter gauge locking handle 3 Hold the workpiece 2 firmly against the face of the miter gauge throughout the cutting operation Fig Z English USING WOOD FACING ON THE RIP FENCE FIG AA When performing some special cutting operations add a wood facing 1 to the side of the rip fence 2 1 Use a smooth straight 3 4 thick wood board 1 that is as long as the rip fence 2 Attach the wood facing to the fence with wood screw 3 through the hole in the fence A wood fence should be used when ripping material such as thin paneling to prevent the material from catching between the bottom of the fence and the table Fig AA AUXILIARY FENCE FIG BB Making the base e Start with a piece of 3 8 plywood at least 5 1 2 wide or wider and 30 long or longer e Cut the piece to shape and size shown Making the side e Start with a piece of 3 4 plywood at least 2 3 8 wide or wider and 27 long or longer e
44. urn the hex 5 screws clockwise Fig K O MITER GAUGE ADJUSTMENT FIG N 1 Make sure that the miter gauge bar 1 will slide freely through the table top grooves 2 Loosen the lock knob handle 2 and turn the gauge body 3 to set the pointer 4 at 0 on the scale STORAGE FIG L M 3 Make a 90 cut in a scrap piece of wood Check Rip fence and miter gauge Fig L the cut to see if it is 90 If not loosen the lock knob Storage brackets for the rip fence 1 and miter handle 2 and move the miter gauge body until it is gauge 2 are located on the right side of the saw square to the miter gauge bar by using a combination housing and frame of leg square MITER GAUGE OPERATION FIG N The miter gage is accurately constructed with index stops at 0 159 309 45 60 both right and left side The operate the miter gage simply loosen the lock handle 2 and move the body of the miter gauge to the desired angle The miter gauge body will stop at 09 159 30 45 60 both right and left side Fig N 46 RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT FIG O 1 For adjustments position the fence to the right of the blade parallel with the miter gauge groove 2 Place the rear clamp 1 Fig P of the fence on the back rail of the table and lower the front end over the front rail 2 Push the handle 3 down to lock 3 To change the position of the fence lift up on the handle to unlock and slide the fence to the desired po
45. ut rest on top of the insert 12 Removing the blade guard assembly Fig E A WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet 1 Remove the table insert 2 With the blade elevation handwheel 2 raise the blade to the maximum height 3 Loosen blade lock knob 1 and move the handwheel 2 to 45 on the bevel scale 4 Tighten the bevel lock knob 1 5 Cover the blade teeth with a piece of folded cardboard or position the plastic blade guard over the blade to protect your hands 6 Loosen the bolts 5 and remove the blade guard assembly then retighten the knob 7 Return the blade to 90 and replace the table insert NOTE Make sure the anti kick back pawls do not get caught between the insert and the guard but rest on top of the insert ALIGNING THE BLADE GUARD SPLITTER FIG F A WARNING To avoid injury from an accidental start make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is disconnected from the power source outlet e When installing the blade guard cover the blade teeth with a piece of folded cardboard to protect yourself from possible injury e Never operate this machine without the safety guard in place for all through sawing operations English IMPORTANT The splitter must always be correctly aligned with the blade so the cut workpiece will pass on either side w
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