Hitachi C 10RB instruction manual Basic SAW Operations

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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 handle (2) to maintain the desired
blade angle.	1
Fig. R
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OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. S)

This saw has an overload relay button (3) 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 the OFF position. Wait about five minutes for the motor to cool, the push in on the reset button (3) and turn the switch to the ON position.

USING THE DUST CHUTE (FIG. T)

WARNING

TILTING THE BLADE

Two methods are available for tilting the saw blade.

Rapid blade tilting:

Loosen bevel lock handle (2), move the hand wheel (1) to the desired angle then tighten the bevel lock handle.

Fine adjustment blade tilting:

Loosen the bevel lock handle (2), push in thehand wheel (1) and at the same time turn the hand wheel

(1)to tilt the saw blade. When the saw blade is at the desired angle, tighten the bevel lock handle (2).

ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. S)

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, insert the safety switch key

(1) into the slot in the switch (2). Move the switch 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 (1), and pull it out.

4.With the switch key removed, the switch will not operate.

5.If the switch key is removed while the saw is running, it can be turned OFF but cannot be restarted without inserting the switch key (1).

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. T

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USING THE TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. U)

NOTE: Use scale on front rail for rip cuts up to 13”. For rip cuts greater than 13” set the lock the fence on the 13” mark. Unlock the extension table, and slide the table with the fence to the desired dimension using the scale on rear rail.

Release cam locking lever.

1.Slide the table extension to the desired measurement and then tighten the cam locking lever.

Fig. U

Fig. S

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