Hitachi C10LA - 10" Cabinet Saw, Instruction Manual

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English
OPERATION
BASIC SAW OPERATIONS
RAISE THE BLADE (FIG. R)
To raise or lower the blade, turn the blade elevation
handwheel (1) to the desired blade height, and then
tighten the bevel lock knob (2) to maintain the desired
blade angle.
Fig. R
TILTING THE BLADE
1. To tilt the saw blade for bevel cutting, loosen the lock
knob (2) and turn the tilting handwheel (3).
2. Tighten the lock knob (2) to secure.
ON/OFF SWITCH (FIG. R-1)
The ON / OFF switch has a removal key. With the key
removed from the switch, unauthorized and hazardous
use by children and others is minimized.
1. To turn the saw ON, lift switch cover (1) and insert
the safety switch key (2) into the slot in the switch.
Move the switch (3) upward to the ON position.
2. To turn the saw OFF, move the switch downward.
3. To lock the switch in the OFF position, grasp the end
(or yellow part) of the safety switch key, and pull it
out.
4. With the safety switch key removed, the switch will
not operate.
5. If the safety switch key is removed while the saw
is running, it can be turned OFF but cannot be
restarted without inserting the safety switch key.
Fig. R-1
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
This saw has an overload relay button that resets the
motor after it shuts off due to overloading or low voltage.
If the motor stops during operation, turn the ON / OFF
switch to the OFF position. Wait about fi ve minutes for
the motor to cool, push in on the reset button and turn
the switch to the ON position.
USING THE DUST CHUTE (FIG. S)
To prevent fi re hazard, clean and remove sawdust
from under the saw frequently.
To prevent sawdust buildup inside the saw housing,
attach a vacuum hose (1) to the dust chute (2) at the
rear of the table saw. DO NOT operate the saw with
the hose in place unless the vacuum is turned on.
Fig. S
OFF
ON
O
1
2
3
1
2
3
WARNING
2
1