Hitachi C10LA - 10" Cabinet Saw, Instruction Manual

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ADJUSTING THE 90
O
AND 45
O
POSITIVE STOPS
(FIG. H, H-1, I)
Your saw has positive stops that will quickly position the
saw blade at 90° and 45° to the table. Make adjustments
only if necessary.
90
O
Stop (Fig. H, H-1)
1. Disconnect the saw from the power source.
2. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade tilting
scale is at 90°.
3. Turn the blade elevation handwheel and raise the
blade to the maximum elevation.
4. Place a combination square on the table and against
the blade to check if the blade is 90° to the table.
5. If the blade is not 90°to the table. Remove the back
cover (2) of the base by removing the screws (1),
three for each side.
6. Adjust the bevel tilting handwheel to make an
adequate distance between the anchor block (3) and
bevel gear (4).
7. Loosen the two set screws (5) of the anchor block (3)
with 3mm allen key.
8. Separate the anchor block (3) from the worm (6).
• When the bevel angle is more than 90°, turn
the anchor block (3) to A direction in adequate
degree until the bevel angle and bevel scale is
the same.
• When the bevel angle is less than 90°, turn the
anchor block to B direction in adequate degree
until the bevel angle and bevel scale is the same.
9. When completing the above adjustment, replace the
set screws (5) and tighten them.
10. Replace the back cover (2) and then tighten the
screws (1), three for each side. (Fig. H)
Fig. H
Fig. H-1
A
B
3
4
5
6
1
2
45° Stop (Fig. I)
1. Turn the blade tilting handwheel until the blade tilting
scale is 45°.
2. Turn the blade elevation handwheel and raise the
blade to the maximum elevation.
3. Place a combination square on the table and against
the blade to check if the blade is 45° to the table.
4. If the blade is not 45° to the table. Remove the back
cover (2) of the base by removing the screws (1),
three for each side. (Fig. H)
5. Adjust the bevel tilting handwheel to make an
adequate distance between the anchor block (3) and
bevel gear (4).
6. Loosen the two set screws (5) of the anchor block (3)
with 3 mm allen key.
7. Separate the anchor block (3) from the worm (6).
• When the bevel angle is more than 45°, turn the
anchor block (3) to A direction in adequate degree
until the bevel angle and bevel scale is the same.
• When the bevel angle is less than 45°, turn the
anchor block to B direction in adequate degree until
the bevel angle and bevel scale is the same.
8. When completing the above adjustment, replace the
set screws (5) and tighten them.
9. Replace the back cover (2) and then tighten the
screws (1), three for each side. (Fig. H)
Fig. I
BLADE TILTING INDICATOR (FIG. J)
1. When the blade is positioned at 90
O
, adjust the blade
tilt pointer to read 0
O
on the scale.
2. Remove the magnifi er, position the pointer over 0
O
and replace the magnifi er.
NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood before making
critical cuts. Measure for accuracy.
Fig. J
A
B
4
3
5
6
0ı
5ı 10ı