8.Replacement of guard (C)

Guard

Fig. 53

After long-term use, the blade slot in the guard may widen and require replacement. If the blade slot should widen, replace the guard with a new one. After replacing, make a groove on it. Refer to “1. Cutting a groove on the guard” on page 11.

9. Replacement of Poly-V-Belt

Poly-V-

Belt Pulley (A)

Pulley (B)

Fig. 54

The power of the motor is transmitted to the saw blade by a Poly-V-Belt. When the Poly-V-Belt is broken or damaged, remove the belt cover by loosening the two 5mm 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 10 teeth of the belt to the pulleys.

10.Lubrication

Lubricate the following sliding surfaces once a month to 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)

11.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.

(Only Model C10FSH)

If 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.

12.Replacing supply cord

If the supply cord of Tool is damaged, the Tool must be returned to Hitachi Authorized Service Center for the cord to be replaced.

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