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7.Check if lever (A) is tightened.
If the lever (A) to adjust cutting depth (Fig. 10) and angle of inclination (Fig. 11) are loose, injury can result. Make sure that they are tightened securely.
8.Check performance of lower guard
WARNING: Make absolutely sure that the safety cover is not fixed. Also, check and see if it can move smoothly. If the saw blade is kept exposed injury can result.
The lower guard (refer to Fig. 8) serves to protect your body from coming into contact with the saw blade. Make absolutely certain that the cover smoothly performs to cover the saw blade. If the lower guard should not move smoothly, never use it without repairing it.
In such a case, get in touch with the store where you bought the circular saw or the HITACHI Authorized Service Center for necessary repair.
9.Eye protection
When you use the tool, make certain that you wear eye protection.
10.Check if saw blade is tightened
Refer to [mounting and dismounting the saw blade] in Page 14, and make sure that the flange bolt is tightened securely.
WARNING:
To avoid serious accidents, ensure the switch is in OFF position, and disconnect the plug from the receptacle.
1. Adjusting the cutting depth (Fig. 10)
WARNING:
If the lever (A) is loose, injury can result. Tighten it securely after adjustment.
To adjust cutting depth, loosen the lever (A) and, while holding the base with one hand, move the main body up and down to obtain the prescribed cutting depth. After adjusting to the prescribed cutting depth, tighten the lever
(A) securely.
Loosen
Tighten
Base
Lever (A)
Fig. 10
11