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Hitachi C 18DBL manual

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    Cordless Circular Saw Model C 18DBL 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. 001Cover_C18DBL_ENG 3/31/14, 18:21 1[...]

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    1 GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS WARNING Read all safety warnings and all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future reference. The term “power tool” in the warnings refers to your mains-operated (corded) power tool or [...]

  • Page 3

    2 5) Battery tool use and care a) Recharge only with the charger specified by the manufacturer. A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack. b) Use power tools only with specifically designated battery packs. Use of any other battery packs may create a risk of injury and fire[...]

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    3 Lower guard function a) Check lower guard for proper closing before each use. Do not operate the saw if lower guard does not move freely and close instantly. Never clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position. If saw is accidentally dropped, lower guard may be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle and make sure it moves fr[...]

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    4 Fig. 2 29. Use extra caution when making a “Pocket Cut” into existing walls or other blind areas. The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause KICKBACK. NEVER place your hand or fingers behind the saw ( Fig. 3 ). If kickback occurs, the saw could easily jump backwards over your hand, possibly causing severe injury. Fig. 3 30. WARNING: [...]

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    5 1. Make sure that swarf and dust do not collect on the battery. 䡬 During work make sure that swarf and dust do not fall on the battery. 䡬 Make sure that any swarf and dust falling on the power tool during work do not collect on the battery. 䡬 Do not store an unused battery in a location exposed to swarf and dust. 䡬 Before storing a batter[...]

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    6 APPLICATION Cutting various types of wood. BATTERY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION 1. Battery removal Hold the handle tightly and push the battery latches to remove the battery (see Fig. 9, 10 ). CAUTION Never short-circuit the battery. 2. Battery installation Insert the battery while observing its polarities (see Fig. 10 ). Fig. 9 Fig. 10 STANDARD ACCESSOR[...]

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    7 CHARGING Before using the power tool, charge the battery as follows. 1. Connect the charger’s power cord to a receptacle. When the power cord is connected, the charger’s pilot lamp will blink in red. (At 1-second intervals) CAUTION Do not use the electrical cord if damaged. Have it repaired immediately. 2. Insert the battery into the charger.[...]

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    8 NOTE The charging time may vary according to temperature and power source voltage. CAUTION When the battery charger has been continuously used, the battery charger will be heated, thus constituting the cause of the failures. Once the charging has been completed, give 15 minutes rest until the next charging. 4. Disconnect the charger’s power cor[...]

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    9 Fig. 14 Fig. 15 NOTE Values of the inclined gauge provided on the base merely serve as a rough guideline. For cutting operation at an inclined posture, use the circular saw after adjusting the angle between the base and the saw blade with a protractor, etc. 3. Regulating the guide (Fig. 16) The cutting position can be regulated by moving the guid[...]

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    10 Loosen the fixed M4 screw on the guide piece, should the fixing position be wrong, and make necessary adjustment of the position. Fig. 20 HOW TO USE 1. Operation of switch (Fig. 21) (switch trigger and light switch) (1) For safe operation of the machine, a “switch lock” is provided on the side of a handle. If the “switch trigger” is pull[...]

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    11 If the base is slanted (45 degrees), use the small front scale as the guide ( Fig. 15 , Fig. 24 ). Fig. 23 Fig. 24 (2) Ensure that the switch is turned to the ON position before the saw blade comes in contact with the lumber. The switch is turned ON when the trigger is squeezed; and OFF when the trigger is released. Moving the saw straight at a [...]

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    12 Fig. 27 MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CAUTION Pull out battery before doing any inspection or maintenance. 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 incre[...]

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    13 Important notice on the batteries for the Hitachi cordless power tools Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and performance of our cordless power tool when used with batteries other than these designated by us, or when the battery is disassembled and modified (such as disassembly and replaceme[...]

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    14 A C B A B C 501 502 503 504 505 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 29 30 31 32 33 34 37 30 38 39 35 40 41 42 36 43 44 43 26 27 28 45 46 47 48 49 52 50 55 56 57 58 54 53 60 61 62 59 65 63 66 67 68 59 69 70 71 72 73 64 59 74 10 53 64 66 71 75 51 Item Part Name Q’TY No. 1 WASHER (A) 1 2 RETAINING RING FOR D10 SHAFT 1 3[...]

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    403 Code No. C99212912 G Printed in China Hitachi Koki Co., Lt d. Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan 02Back_C18DBL_ENG 4/1/14, 9:14 15[...]