Hitachi c12fdh compound miter saw User Guide
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English
7. 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.
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.
8. 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:
CHECK THE OPERATION OF THE TOOL AS FOLLOWS:
9. 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.
abnormalities exist before attempting a cutting operation.
10. Inspect the rotating stability of the saw blade.
For precise cutting, rotate the saw blade and check for deflection to confirm that the blade is not noticeably
unstable; otherwise vibrations might occur and cause an accident.
unstable; otherwise vibrations might occur and cause an accident.
BEFORE CUTTING
1. 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 8mm bolt (A), 8mm bolt (B) and the 8mm bolt (C).
When changing the adjustment, change the height of the 8mm bolt (A), 8mm bolt (B) or the 8mm bolt
(C) by turning them.
When changing the bevel angle to the right 45°, pull the set pin on the direction shown in Fig. 8-b and
incline the motor head to the right.
When adjusting the motor head to 0°, always return the set pin to its initial position as shown in Fig. 8-
a.
angle and right 45° bevel cutting angle with the 8mm bolt (A), 8mm bolt (B) and the 8mm bolt (C).
When changing the adjustment, change the height of the 8mm bolt (A), 8mm bolt (B) or the 8mm bolt
(C) by turning them.
When changing the bevel angle to the right 45°, pull the set pin on the direction shown in Fig. 8-b and
incline the motor head to the right.
When adjusting the motor head to 0°, always return the set pin to its initial position as shown in Fig. 8-
a.
NOTE:
Do not adjust the 8mm bolt with bevel plates (Fig. 30) pulled.
8mm bolt (C)
(stopper for right 45
(stopper for right 45
°
bevel angle)
Indicator
(for right bevel scale)
(for right bevel scale)
Return
Set pin
8mm Bolt (B)
(stopper for left 45
(stopper for left 45
°
bevel angle)
8mm Bolt (A)
(stopper for 0
(stopper for 0
°
)
Set pin
Pull
Indicator
(for left
bevel scale)
(for left
bevel scale)
Fig. 8-a
Fig. 8-b
2. Securing the workpiece
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.
might be thrust from the table and cause bodily harm.
3. Installing the holders ... (Optional accessory)
6mm wing bolt
(optional accessory)
(optional accessory)
Steel square
6mm wing
nut (optional
accessory)
nut (optional
accessory)
Height adjustment
bolt 6mm (optional
accessory)
bolt 6mm (optional
accessory)
Holder
(optional
accessory)
(optional
accessory)
Base surface
The holders help keep longer workpieces stable and in place during
the cutting operation.
the cutting operation.
(1) As indicated in Fig. 9, use a steel square for aligning the upper
edge of the holders with the base surface.
Loosen the 6mm wing nut. Turn a height adjustment bolt 6mm,
and adjust the height of the holder.
Loosen the 6mm wing nut. Turn a height adjustment bolt 6mm,
and adjust the height of the holder.
(2) After adjustment, firmly tighten the wing nut and fasten the
holder with the 6mm wing bolt (optional accessory). If the length
of Height Adjustment Bolt 6mm is insufficient, spread a thin
plate beneath. Make sure the end of Height Adjustment Bolt
6mm does not protrude from the holder.
of Height Adjustment Bolt 6mm is insufficient, spread a thin
plate beneath. Make sure the end of Height Adjustment Bolt
6mm does not protrude from the holder.
Fig. 9