Spindle Lock

Fig. 27

17 mm Box Wrench

Fig. 28

 

Saw Blade

 

 

 

mm

Bolt

25.4

 

 

Bolt

Washer (B)

17 mm

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

WARNING

To avoid an accident or personal injury, always confirm the trigger switch is turned OFF and that the power plug has been disconnected from the receptacle before performing any maintenance or inspection of this tool.

1.Inspecting the saw blade

Always replace the saw blade immediately upon the first sign of deterioration or damage.

A damaged saw blade can cause personal injury and a worn saw blade can cause ineffective operation and possible overload to the motor.

CAUTION

￿Never use a dull saw blade. When a saw blade is dull, its resistance to the hand pressure applied by the tool

handle tends to increase, making it unsafe to operate the power tool.

2.Inspecting the lever (Fig. 30 and Fig. 31)

If the M8 hexagonal head bolts (2) are loose, align the sides of the fence and saw blade with the steel square. After adjusting the saw blade and fence to a ninety- degree angle, tighten the lever securing hexagonal head bolts (2).

Lever

Hex. Head Bolt

Fig. 30

Saw Blade

Fence (B)

Washer (B)

Washer (A)

Fig. 29

CAUTION

￿Confirm that the spindle lock has returned to the retract position after installing or removing the saw blade.

￿Tighten the bolt so it does not come loose during operation.

￿Confirm that the bolt has been properly tightened

before the power tool is started.

2.Dismounting the saw blade

Dismount the saw blade by reversing the mounting

procedures described in paragraph 1 above.

The saw blade can easily be removed after lifting the lower guard.

CAUTION

￿Never attempt to install saw blades except 290 mm – 305 mm in diameter.

Steel Square

Fig. 31

3.Inspecting the carbon brushes

For your continued safety and electrical shock protection, carbon brush inspection and replacement on this tool should ONLY be performed by a Hitachi Authorized Service Center.

4.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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