Hitachi M 12VE, Instruction And Safety Manual

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Fig. 2
INSTALLING AND REMOVING BITS
WARNING
Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect
the plug from the receptacle to avoid serious
trouble.
1. Installing bits
(1) Clean and insert shank of bit into the collet
chuck until shank bottoms, then back it out
approximately 1/16 ″ (approx. 2 mm).
(2) With the bit inserted and pressing the lock pin
holding the armature shaft, use the 23 mm
wrench to fi rmly tighten the collet chuck in a
clockwise direction (viewed from under the
router). (Fig. 3)
Lock pin
Wrench
Loosen
Tighten
Fig. 3
(3) When using the 1/4 ″ (6.35 mm) diameter shank
bit, replace the equipped collet chuck with the
one for 1/4 ″ (6.35 mm) diameter shank bit which
is provided as the standard accessory.
CAUTION
● Ensure that the collet chuck is fi rmly
tightened after inserting a bit. Failure to do
so will result in damage to the collet chuck.
Handle
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION
APPLICATIONS
○ Woodworking jobs centered on grooving and
beveling.
For example, grooving beveling, cutting,
copying, engraving, shape cutting, combinations
and others.
PRIOR TO OPERATION
1. Power source
Ensure that the power source to be utilized
conforms to the power source requirements
speci fi ed on the product nameplate.
2. Power switch
Ensure that the switch is in the OFF position.
If the plug is connected to a receptacle while
the switch is in the ON position, the power tool
will start operating immediately and can cause
serious injury.
3. Extension cord
When the work area is far away from the power
source, use an extension cord of su ffi cient
thickness and rated capacity. The extension
cord should be kept as short as practicable.
WARNING
Damaged cord must be replaced or
repaired.
4. Check the receptacle
If the receptacle only loosely accepts the plug,
the receptacle must be repaired. Contact
a licensed electrician to make appropriate
repairs.
If such a fautly receptacle is used, it may cause
overheating, resulting in a serious hazard.
5. Con fi rming condition of the environment
Con fi rm that the work site is placed under
appropriate conditions conforming to prescribed
precautions.
6. Setting the attachment angle of the handle
As Fig. 2 shows, the handle attachment angle
can beset in three stages. Use a plus head
screwdriver toloosen the machine screw
attached to the handle, adjust the handle to
the desired position and retighten the machine
screw.
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