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Slide Compound Miter Saw
Model C 8FSC

Handling instructions

NOTE:

Before using this Power Tool, carefully read through these
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure efficient, safe operation. It is
recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available
as an important reference when using this power tool.

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Summary of Contents for C 8FSC

Page 1: ...efore using this Power Tool carefully read through these HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure efficient safe operation It is recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available as an important reference when using this power tool 00Cover_C8FSC_Eng 29 5 07 17 55 1 ...

Page 2: ...d by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs and by observing appropriate safety procedures Basic safety precautions are outlined in the SAFETY section of this Instruction Manual and in the sections which contain the operation and maintenance instructions Hazards that must be avoided...

Page 3: ...nd store it in a secure place when the tool is not in use 6 NEVER FORCE THE TOOL It will do the job better and more safely if it is operated at the rate for which it was designed 7 ALWAYS USE THE RIGHT TOOLS Never force a tool or an attachment to do a job for which it was not designed 8 ALWAYS WEAR PROPER APPAREL WHEN WORKING WITH THE TOOL Never wear loose clothing gloves neckties rings bracelets ...

Page 4: ...l until it comes to a complete stop Always turn the power off when the tool is not in use Always unplug the power cord when the tool is not in use 20 This tool was not designed to be used for mass production applications and should not be used in mass production environments 21 When servicing this tool use only authorized replacement parts 22 Apply 240 volts AC only to this tool Applying the wrong...

Page 5: ... the saw 17 Always confirm that the safety cover does not obstruct the sliding motion of the saw before attempting slide cutting 18 Inspect the tool power cords periodically 19 Always confirm that the proper lengths and types of extension cords are being utilized if necessary before starting the tool 20 Always confirm that the motor air vents are fully open before using the tool 21 Always wait unt...

Page 6: ...le toward the operator since this could cause the saw blade to kick up from the workpiece Always push the handle away from the operator in a single smooth motion 19 Never place your limbs inside of the line while the tool is being operated This may cause hazardous conditions 20 Never use abrasive type blades on this saw 21 Never expose to rain or use in damp locations WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY R...

Page 7: ...ing you must still follow the normal electrical safety precautions given in this Instruction Manual including not using the power tool in wet environments To keep the double insulation system effective follow these precautions Only HITACHI AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER should disassemble or assemble this power tool and only genuine HITACHI replacement parts should be installed Clean the exterior of th...

Page 8: ...n this Handling instructions may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own power tool NAME OF PARTS Fig 1 Handle Spindle cover Saw cover Gear case Washer C Bolt Sub cover Safety cover Fence A Stopper Base Table insert Turntable Side handle Guard Indicator Knob Fence B Vise assembly Holder Screw holder 6mm knob bolt Holder A Hinge Dust bag 01Eng_C8FSC_Eng 29 5 07 17 55 8 ...

Page 9: ...Height 75mm 2 15 16 Max Width 305mm 12 Max Width 280mm 11 Max sawing Miter 45 Max Height 65mm 2 9 16 Width 220mm 8 21 32 dimension Bevel 45 Miter 0 Max Height 39mm 1 9 16 Width 305mm 12 Miter 45 Max Height 39mm 1 9 16 Width 220mm 8 21 32 Miter sawing range Left 0 45 Right 0 57 Bevel 45 Left and Right 0 45 Bevel sawing range Left 0 45 Net weight 17 5 kg 38 6 lbs Cord 2 Conductor type cable 2 5m 8ft...

Page 10: ...e 216mm 8 1 2 TCT Saw blade Total teeth 24 Code No 998859 NOTE Accessories are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the HITACHI APPLICATIONS Wood and aluminum sash 1 Dust bag 1 piece For how to use refer to page 18 2 Holder 2 pieces For how to use refer to page 16 3 Stopper 1 piece 5 Collar 1 piece Outside dia 30mm 1 3 16 For how to use refer to page 24 4 Vise assembly w knob bo...

Page 11: ... larger bolts for a 25mm 1 thick work bench The holder attached to the rear of the base helps stabilize the power tool Base holder adjustment Loosen the 6mm bolt with the supplied 10mm box wrench Adjust the base holder until its bottom surface contacts the work bench surface After adjustment firmly tighten the 6mm bolt Fig 5 6mm bolt Move Adjust the base holder until its bottom surface contacts th...

Page 12: ...repared for shipping its main parts are secured by a locking pin Move the handle slightly so that the locking pin can be disengaged and adjusted as indicated in Fig 7 NOTE Lowering the handle slightly will enable you to disengage the locking pin more easily and safely 4 Installing the dust bag holder stopper and vises assembly Attach the dust bag holder stopper and vise assembly as indicated in Fi...

Page 13: ...k must be released by pressing the lock lever with your thumb When you push down the handle while pushing the lock lever check that the safety cover and sub cover revolves smoothly Next check that the safety cover and the sub cover returns to the original position when the handle is raised WARNING NEVER OPERATE THE POWER TOOL if the safety cover does not function smoothly 6 Confirm the position of...

Page 14: ...owever by using the correct blade type other materials such as aluminium other non ferrous metals and plastics can be cut successfully Please consult a saw blade specialist for the correct blade type BEFORE CUTTING 1 Cutting a groove on the guard Holder A has a guard see Fig 9 into which a groove must be cut After placing a suitable wooden piece to sit on the fence and the table surfaces fix it wi...

Page 15: ...g a premarked ink line with the table insert When the power tool is shipped from the factory the right side table insert is put in a position where it will not contact the saw blade at a full 45 bevel cut Therefore before operation adjust the right side table insert to the desired cutting angle 3 Checking the saw blade lower limit position Check that the saw can be lowered 12mm to 13mm 15 32 to 1 ...

Page 16: ...nstalling the holders Standard Equipment The holders help keep longer workpieces stable and in place during the cutting operation 1 As indicated in Fig 13 use a steel square for aligning the upper edge of the holders with the base surface 2 After aligning secure the holders with the 6mm knob bolts 7 Stopper for precision cutting Standard Equipment The stopper facilitates continuous precision cutti...

Page 17: ...he saw blade is rotating PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS WARNING To avoid personal injury never remove or place a workpiece on the table while the tool is being operated Never place your limbs inside of the line while the tool is being operated This may cause hazardous conditions see Fig 16 Fig 16 Marking pre marked Fence B Handle Safety cover Fig 15 Line Line 01Eng_C8FSC_Eng 29 5 07 17 55 17 ...

Page 18: ...m knob bolt and fix the screw holder 3 Turn the upper knob and securely fix the workpiece in position Fig 18 CAUTION Always confirm that the motor head see Fig 1 does not contact the vise assembly when it is lowered for cutting If there is any danger that it may do so loosen the 10mm knob bolt slightly and move the vise to a position where it will not contact the saw blade Also always confirm that...

Page 19: ...piece to the desired depth turn the power tool OFF and let the saw blade stop completely before raising the handle from the workpiece to return it to the full retract position CAUTION Increased pressure on the handle will not increase the cutting speed On the contrary too much pressure may result in overload of the motor and or decreased cutting efficiency WARNING Confirm that the trigger switch i...

Page 20: ...s on the workpiece thus reducing the quality of the cut Accordingly press the handle down gently and carefully In slide cutting gently push the handle back rearwards in a single smooth operation Stopping the handle movement during the cut will cause unwanted cutting marks on the workpiece WARNING For slide cutting follow the procedures indicated above in Fig 21 Forward slide cutting toward the ope...

Page 21: ...cutting operation halfway start cutting after pulling back the motor head to the initial position Starting from halfway without pulling back causes the safety cover to be caught in the cutting groove of the workpiece and to contact the saw blade 7 Miter cutting procedures 1 Loosen the side handle and adjust the turntable until the indicator aligns with desired setting on the miter scale Fig 25 2 R...

Page 22: ...Never rotate the turntable to the right for compound cutting because the saw blade might then contact the clamp or vise that secures the workpiece and cause personal injury or damage 9 Groove cutting procedures Grooves in the workpiece can be cut as indicated in Fig 46 by adjusting the 8mm depth adjustment bolt Cutting depth adjustment procedure 1 Loosen the 8mm wing nut and turn the 8mm depth adj...

Page 23: ...he dust bag has become full of sawdust dust will be blown out of the dust bag when the saw blade rotates Check the dust bag periodically and empty it before it becomes full 2 During bevel and compound cutting attach the dust bag at a right angle to the base plate as shown in Fig 29 CAUTION Empty the dust bag frequently to prevent the duct and the safety cover from becoming clogged Sawdust will acc...

Page 24: ... blade carefully clean and re install the collar The collar has out side diameters of 30mm 1 3 16 as shown in Fig 31 Fig 31 4 Lift the safety covers safety covers and sub cover and mount the saw blade WARNING When mounting the saw blade confirm that the rotation indicator mark on the saw blade and the rotation direction of the saw are properly matched 5 Thoroughly clean washer C and the bolt and i...

Page 25: ...erforming 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 ap...

Page 26: ...f the tool test the safety covers see Fig 8 to assure that they are in good condition and that they move smoothly Never use the tool unless the safety cover operates properly and unless they are in good mechanical condition 6 Storage After operation of the tool has been completed check that the following has been performed 1 Trigger switch is in OFF position 2 Power plug has been removed from the ...

Page 27: ...ols will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear from normal use To assure that only authorized replacement parts will be used and that the double insulation system will be protected all service other than routine maintenance must be performed by an AUTHORIZED HITACHI POWER TOOL REPAIR CENTER ONLY NOTE Specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the ...

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Page 29: ...VER 1 48 BOLT LEFT HAND M10 1 49 WASHER I 1 50 CAP NUT M12 1 51 NUT M12 1 52 BOLT WASHER M12 1 53 HOLDER A 1 54 CAUTION LABEL A 1 55 TABLE INSERT 2 56 MACHINE SCREW M6 20 6 57 NYLOCK BOLT M8 25 2 58 SLOTTED PIN D8 30 1 59 HOLDER SHAFT 1 60 INDICATOR 1 Item No Part Name Q TY 61 MACHINE SCREW W WASHERS M6 10 1 62 SHAFT 1 63 MACHINE SCREW W WASHERS M4 12 1 64 INDICATOR 1 65 FLAT HD SCREW M6 16 2 66 H...

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Page 31: ... BRUSH HOLDER 2 158 WASHER B 1 159 TAPPING SCREW W FLANGE D4 25 1 160 MACHINE SCREW W WASHERS M5 8 1 161 DUCT 1 162 NYLON CLIP D6 3 1 163 MACHINE SCREW W WASHERS M5 16 1 164 FLAT HD SCREW W TOOTHED LOCK WASH M5 35 2 165 COVER HOLDER 1 166 SPINDLE ASS Y INCLUD 168 170 1 167 BALL BEARING 6004VVCMPS2L 1 168 BEARING HOLDER 1 169 BALL BEARING 608VVC2PS2L 1 170 PAN HD SCREW M5 10 4 171 SAW COVER ASS Y I...

Page 32: ...706 Code No C99164611 N Printed in Japan Hitachi Koki Co Ltd 02Back_C8FSC_Eng 29 5 07 17 56 32 ...

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