Hitachi C 7YA Adjusting the cutting depth Fig, Adjusting the angle of inclination

English

When you find it difficult to inspect the blade tip, or in case of inclined cutting, or when you use the guide for cutting, loosen the screw, move the slide cover upward and make necessary adjustment before use. (For inclined cutting, fix the slide cover in the uppermost position.) Make sure that the screw is tightened securely after adjustment.

2. Adjusting the cutting depth (Fig. 12)

WARNING:

If the clamp lever is loose, injury can result. Tighten it securiely after adjustment.

To adjust cutting depth, loosen the clamp lever 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 clamp lever securely.

3. Adjusting the angle of inclination

WARNING:

If the wing bolt is loose, injury can result. Tighten it securiely after adjustment.

Loosen

Tighten

Clamp Lever

Link

Base

Fig. 12

Wing Bolt (A)

Fig. 13

NOTE: Keep the slide cover moved up to the uppermost position before making adjustment

on the angle of inclination. (Refer to [adjustment of slide cover] in Page 13)

As shown in Fig. 13 by loosening the wing-bolt on the inclined gauge, the saw blade may be inclined to a maximum angle of 45° in relation to the base. Always ensure that the wing-bolt is thoroughly tightened after making the desired adjustment.

4. Regulating the guide (Rip fence)

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NOTE: When mounting the guide, move the slide cover upward to the extent where the guide is not in touch with the slide cover. (Refer to [adjustment of slide cover] in Page 13)

The cutting position can be regulated by moving the guide to the left or right after loosening its wing-bolt. The guide may be mounted on either the right or left side of the tool. (See Fig. 14)

Wing Bolt (B), Lock Spring

Base

Guide

(Rip Fence)

Fig. 14

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