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MODEL DUST COLLECTION CIRCULAR SAW
MODÈLE SCIE CIRCULAIRE AVEC COLLECTEUR DE POUSSIERE
C 7YA
MODELO SIERRA CIRCULAR CON TOWA DE ASPIRACION
INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Improper and unsafe use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily
injury!
This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read
and understand this manual before operating the power tool. Please keep this
manual available for others before they use the power tool.
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CONTENTS English Page Page IMPORTANT INFORMATION ..................... 3 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION ..................... 13 MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS............... 3 APPLICATIONS ......................................... 13 PRIOR TO OPERATION ............................. 13 SAFETY ............................................................ 4 ADJUSTING THE SAW PRIOR TO USE ... 14 SAFETY RULES ........................................... 4 CUTTING PROCEDURES ......................... 16 SERVICE AND
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English IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read and understand all of the operating instructions, safety precautions and warnings in the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this power tool. Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused 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 precau
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English SAFETY SAFETY RULES WARNING: Death or serious bodily injury could result from improper or unsafe use of power tools. To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety instruc- tions: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS 1. NEVER TOUCH MOVING PARTS. Never place your hands, fingers or other body parts near the tool’s moving parts. 2. NEVER OPERATE WITHOUT ALL GUARDS IN PLACE. Never operate this tool without all guards or safety features in place and in proper working order. If maintenance or servicing requ
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English 10. KEEP CHILDREN AWAY. Do not let visitors contact tool or extension cord. All visitors should be kept safely away from work area. 11. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was intended. 12. USE RIGHT TOOL. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended—for example—don’t use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs. 13. DRESS PROPERLY. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. They
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English Have defective switches replaced by the authorized service center. Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on and off. 23. NEVER USE A POWER TOOL FOR APPLICATIONS OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED. Never use a power tool for applications other than those specified in the Instruction Manual. 24. HANDLE TOOL CORRECTLY. Operate the tool according to the instructions provided herein. Do not drop or throw the tool. Never allow the tool to be operated by children, individuals unfamiliar with its o
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English 37. KEEP BLADES CLEAN AND SHARP. Sharp blades minimize stalling and kickback. 38. DANGER: KEEP HANDS AWAY FROM CUTTING AREA. Keep hands away from blades. Do not reach underneath work while blade is rotating. Do not attempt to remove cut material when blade is moving. CAUTION: Blades coast after turn off. 39. SURRPORT LARGE PANELS. Large panels must be supported as shown in Fig. 1 to minimize the risk of blade pinching and kickback. When cutting operation requires the resting of saw on t
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English Keep blades sharp. Support large panels as shown in Fig. 1. Use fance or straight edge guide when ripping. Don't fence tool. Stay alert exercise control. Don't remove saw from work during a cut while the blade is moving. 43. LOWER GUARD. Raise lower guard with the retracing handle (Lever). 44. ADJUSTMENTS. Before cutting be sure depth and bevel adjustments are tight. 45. USE ONLY CORRECT BLADES IN MOUNTING. Do not use blade with incorrect size holes. Never use defective or incorrect blad
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English 50. Before setting the tool down after completing a cut, be sure that the lower (telescoping) guard has closed and the blade has come to a complete stop. 51. Never attempt to saw any material like metal and so on that give off sparks. Such action can lead to fire or injury. 52. Never attempt to saw with the circular saw held upside down in a vise. This is extremely dangerous and can lead to serious accidents. (Fig. 7) Vise Fig. 7 SERVICE AND REPAIRS All quality power tools will eventual
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English USE OF EXTENSION CORD Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table shows the correct size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number, the heavier the cord. MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS Total
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English DOUBLE INSULATION FOR SAFER OPERATION To ensure safer operation of this power tool, HITACHI has adopted a double insulation design. “Double insulation “ means that two physically separated insulation systems have been used to insulate the electrically conductive materials connected to the power supply from the outer frame handled by the operator. Therefore, either the symbol “ ” or the words “Double insulation” appear on the power tool or on the nameplate. Although this system has no ext
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English FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION NOTE: The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of the power tool. Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own power tool NAME OF PARTS Gear Cover Handle Switch Saw Cover Lock Lever Lever Wing Bolt (B) (Retracting Handle) Lock Spring Base Saw Blade Safety Cover Wing Bolt (A) (Lower Guard) Slide Cover Fig. 8 SPECIFICATIONS M
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English ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION APPLICATIONS Cutting fiber cement board (Ex. HARDI PLANK, HARDI PANEL) PRIOR TO OPERATION 1. Power source Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms to the power source requirements specified 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
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English 7. Check if clamp lever and wing bolt are tightened. If the wing bolt to adjust cutting depth (Fig. 12) and wing bolt to adjust angle of inclination (Fig. 13) are loose, injury can result. Make sure that they are tightened securely. 8. Check performance of safety cover WARNING: Make absolutely sure that the safety cover is not fixed. Also, check and see if it can move smoothly. If the saw blade is kept exposed injury can result. The safety cover (refer to Fig. 8) serves to protect your b
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English When you find it difficult to inspect the blade tip, or in case of inclined cutting, or when you Loosen use the guide for cutting, loosen the screw, move the slide cover upward and make necessary adjustment before use. (For inclined cutting, fix the slide cover in the uppermost Tighten position.) Make sure that the screw is tightened securely after adjustment. Clamp Lever 2. Adjusting the cutting depth (Fig. 12) Link Base WARNING: If the clamp lever is loose, injury can result. Fig. 12
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English CUTTING PROCEDURES WARNING: Never touch the moving parts. Should the saw blade be stopped or make an abnormol noise during operation, turn off the switch immediately. Don't remove circular saw from work piece during a cut while the saw blade is moving. Wear protective glasses and a dustproof mask. Avoid cutting any material like metal, etc., that give off sparks. CAUTION: Always take care in preventing the power cord from coming near the revolving saw blade. Mount either of
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English 5. Release the safety cover lever. When the safety cover contacts the work piece surface, it will be in proper position to open freely when cutting is commencend. 6. Holding the saw in position, with the blade not contacting the work piece surface, pull the trigger. 7. After the saw has reached full speed, gradually lower rear end of the saw until its base rests on the work surface. 8. Advance saw along the cutting line up to the corner. 9. Release trigger and allow blade to stop complet
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English USE OF DUST BAG WARNING: To avoid serious accident, ensure the switch is in the OFF position, and disconnect the plug from the receptacle. Never attempt to saw any material like metal and so on that give off sparks. Such action can lead to fire or injury. Adapting Mouth Clasp 1. Mounting the dust bag Dust Bag Hold the clasp of the dust bag and insert it into the adapting mouth of the body while opening the thrusting mouth. (Fig. 19) 2. Dumping sawdust and cleaning the inside of dus
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English Thrusting Mouth 1. Mounting the dust guide Adapting Mouth (1) Insert the dust guide’s thrusting mouth into the adapting mouth of the body. (Fig. 21) (2) Turn the dust guide and point it in the desired direction to discharge sawdust. (Fig. 22) Dust Guide Fig. 21 Fig. 22 19
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English MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION WARNING: To avoid serious accident, ensure the switch is in the OFF position and disconnect the plug from the receptacle during maintenance and inspection. 1. Inspecting the saw blade: Since use of a dull saw blade will degrade efficiency and cause possible motor malfunction, sharpen or replace the saw blade as soon as abrasion is noted. CAUTION: If a dull saw blade is used, reactive force is increased during cutting operation. Avoid the use of the dull saw b
