Hitachi C 10RA2 instruction manual Operating Instructions, Miter Gauge Operation

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6. Miter Gauge Operation

Clamp	Blade Guard
Handle (B)
Miter Gauge

Miter Gauge

Groove

The miter gauge can be used on either side of the miter gauge grooves on the table. However, for bevel cutting (the saw blade is tilted), use the miter gauge in the right side miter gauge groove to prevent hands or miter gauge from interfering with the saw blade guard. Miter gauge is accurately adjustable at 90° and 45° right and left in relation to the saw blade.

Intentional miter cut angle can be otbained easily.

(1)Loosen clamp handle (B).

(2)Turning the miter gauge to the desired angle.

(3)Tighten clamp handle (B) to lock the miter gauge.

Fig. 23

WARNINGS ON OPERATION

For your own safety carefully read and observe the following warnings and precautions in addition to the [IMPORTANT INFORMATION], [SAFETY] and [WARNING]

1.The saw blade is firmly locked.

2.Never perform any operation “free hand” without using the miter gauge, rip fence, and or other auxiliary devices. To do so could cause accidents from kickback should the saw blade become locked in the workpiece material.

3.When miter gauge is used, remove rip fence from table.

4.When the miter gauge is used, securely tighten clamp handle (B).

5.When rip fence is used, remove miter gauge from table.

6.When the rip fence is used, securely lock the grip.

7.If blade stalls or stops, TURN SWITCH OFF before releasing blade.

8.Never remove small cut-off pieces with your fingers. Remove them by pushing them clear with a long stick.

9.Never attempt to remove small cut-off pieces trapped inside the saw blade guard while the saw is running. Turn the switch “OFF”, allow the saw blade to come to a complete stop, raise the saw blade guard, and remove the cut-offs.

10.Adjust the saw blade height so it is about 1/8" (3.2 mm) above the top of the workpiece. More exposure would be hazardous (see Fig. 24).

Workpiece	Saw Blade	Approx. 1/8"
		(3.2 mm)

11.Never touch any cut-offs while saw blade is running.

12.Feed material slowly in order to make fine cut, keep accuracy, and avoid overloading.

Fig. 24

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

There are two basic types of cuts. Ripping and cross cutting. In general, cutting with the grain is ripping and across the gain is cross cutting. Neither ripping or cross cutting may be done safely freehand. Ripping requires the use of the rip fence and cross cutting uses the miter gauge. Safety glasses are being worn.

ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION WHEN WORKING WITH THE TOOL TO PREVENT EYE INJURY.

Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection since 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.

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