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MAINTENANCE

MAINTAINING YOUR TABLE SAW

Fig. FF

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

 

 

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

 

 

1.

Clean out all sawdust that has accumulated inside

2

 

the saw cabinet and the motor.

Place a small amount of dry lubricant on the bevel gear

2.

Polish the saw table with an automotive wax to keep

 

it clean and to make it easier to slide the workpiece.

(2). The screw rod (1) must be kept clean and free of

3.

Clean cutting blades with pitch and gum remover.

sawdust, gum, pitch, and other contaminants for smooth

4.

A worn, cut, or damaged power cord should be

operations.

 

replaced immediately.

If excessive looseness is observed in any parts of the

 

 

 

WARNING

blade raising mechanism or tilting mechanism, contact

 

Hitachi Authorized Service Center immediately.

All electrical or mechanical repairs should be

LUBRICATION

attempted only by a trained repair technician.

Contact the nearest Hitachi Authorized Service

All motor bearings are permanently lubricated at the

Center for service. Use only identical replacement

factory and require no additional lubrication.

parts. Any other parts may create a hazard.

On all mechanical parts of your table saw where a pivot

 

 

or threaded rod are present, lubricate using graphite or

5.

Use liquid dish washing detergent and water to clean

silicone. These dry lubricants will not hold sawdust as

 

all plastic parts.

would oil or grease.

 

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. FF)

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.

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Hitachi C 10RB instruction manual Maintaining Your Table SAW, General Maintenance, Lubrication