Hitachi C 10fr Manual
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– 11 – English INSTALLING BATTERY FOR LED LIGHTING SPACE (FIG. D) 1. Open the cover (1) of battery box on the top of blade guard. 2. Install 2 pieces of 1.5V 3A batteries into the battery box in right direction. 3. Close the cover. 4. Turn on the switch (2) to check the LED lighting. Fig. D BLADE RAISING HANDWHEEL (FIG. E, F) 1. Attach the handwheel (1) to the elevation screw (2) at the front of the saw. Make sure the slots (3) in the hub of the handwheel engage with the pins (4). (Fig. E) 2. Attach and tighten the dome nut (5) at the end of the shaft (Fig. F). Fig. E BLADE TILTING HANDWHEEL (FIG. F) 1. Attach the other handwheel (6) to the blade tilting screw on the side of the saw in the same manner as above. 2. Attach and tighten the handwheel dome nut (5). Fig. F SAW MOUNTED TO WORK SURFACE (FIG. B)1. If the leg set will not be used, the saw must be properly secured to a sturdy workbench using the four mounting holes at the base of the saw.2. The surface of the table where the saw is to be mounted must have a hole large enough to facilitate sawdust fall-through and removal.3. Square the saw on the mounting surface and mark the location of the four 3/8” (9.5mm) mounting holes (1).4. Drill 3/8” (9.5mm) hole into the mounting surface.5. Mark an 11” (279.4mm) square (2) centered between the four mounting holes (1).6. Cut out and remove the square.7. This opening will allow sawdust to fall through the saw base.8. Place the saw on the work surface, and align the mounting holes of the saw with those drilled through the surface.9. Fasten the saw to the work surface. Do not operate this machine on the floor. This is very dangerous and may cause serious injury. Fig. B Failure to provide the sawdust fall-through hole will cause sawdust to build up in the motor area, which may result in fire or cause motor damage. KEEPING THE AREA CLEAN1. Sawdust and wood chips that fall from under the saw will accumulate on the floor.2. Make it a practice to pick up and discard this dust when you have completed cutting. ADJUSTING THE CUTTING LINE INDICATOR (FIG. C)1. Take off the cover (1) by loosening screws (2).2. Adjust the pointer (3) to align to the blade.3. Mount the cover on the table to fix the pointer.NOTE: The pointer was set up to align to the right side of the blade when packing. Fig. C WARNING WARNING 342 1 1 2 SQUARECUTOUT 3 2 1 5 6 1 2
– 12 – English RIP FENCE (FIG. G)1. Lift upward on the rip fence handle (1) so the rear holding clamp (2) is fully extended.2. Place the rip fence on the saw table, and attach the set plate (3) under the fence handle(1) to the rail first.3. Push down on the fence handle (1) to lock. Fig. G INSTALLING AND CHANGING THE BLADE (Fig. H, I, J) • To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet. • To avoid serious injury, the rear of the table insert must be level with the table. To adjust rear of table insert, adjust the screw (3) in or out until the rear of the insert is level to or slightly above the table. To raise the insert, turn the screw counterclockwise, to lower the insert, turn the screw clockwise. NOTE: A rubber adjusting spacer (4) is provided under rear of insert for this purpose. 1. Remove the table insert (1) by removing the two screws (2, 3). Be careful not to lose the rubber adjusting spacer (4) that is on the back screw (3) beneath the table insert (Fig. H). Fig. H 2. Raise the blade arbor (4) (Fig. G) to the maximum height by turning the blade raising handwheel counterclockwise.3. Place the open-end wrench jaws on the flats of the saw arbor to keep the arbor from turning. (Fig. H) and place the box-end wrench (8) on the arbor nut (5), and turn counterclockwise. 4. Remove the arbor nut (5) and flange (6), remove blade. 5. Install the saw blade onto the arbor with the BLADE TEETH POINTING TOWARD THE FRONT OF THE SAW. 6. Install the flange (6) against the blade and thread the arbor nut (5) as far as possible by hand. Ensure that the blade is flush against the inner side of the blade flange. To avoid possible injury and damage to the workpiece be sure to install the blade with the teeth pointing toward the front of table in the direction of the rotation arrow on the blade guard. Fig. I 7. To tighten the arbor nut (5) place the open-end wrench jaws on the flats of the saw arbor to keep the arbor from turning. (Fig. J ) 8. Place the box-end wrench (8) on the arbor nut (5), and turn clockwise (to the rear of the saw table). 9. Replace the blade insert in the table recess, insert the screws through the front and rear holes and tighten, remembering the rubber adjusting spacer under the rear of the insert and leveling the rear of the insert to the table. Fig. J To avoid injury from a thrown workpiece, blade parts, or blade contact, never operate saw without the proper insert in place. Use the saw blade insert when sawing. Use the dado head insert when using a dado. WARNING WARNING 5 6 4 5 7 8 WARNING 1 3 2 1 4 1 3 2
– 13 – English BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY (FIG. K, L, M) 1. Set the blade to maximum height and the tilt to zero degrees on the bevel scale with the handwheels. Lock the blade lock knob. 2. Place the external toothed lock washer (1), a steel flat washer (2) and a spring washer (10) onto the long hex head bolt (3). Insert the bolt into the splitter bracket (4) as shown. (Fig. K) Fig. K 3. Place the oval washer (5) on the pivot rod (6). (Fig. L) 4. Install the bracket assembly (4) at the rear of the saw table and snugly – do not tighten. Thread the bolt (3) into the internally threaded pivot rod. NOTE: The splitter is removed from the illustration for clarity. Fig. L 5. Position the blade guard arm (7) to the rear of the table. 6. Using a straight edge, check to see if the blade guard splitter (8) is aligned with the saw blade (9). 7. If straightening adjustment is necessary, loosen the bolt (3) and shift the splitter assembly to right or left, or rotate. 8. When the splitter is properly aligned with the saw blade, tighten the bolt tightly. 9. If height adjustment is necessary, loosen the bolts (11) and raise the splitter assembly to the desired height and tighten the bolts. (Fig. K) 10. NOTE: The splitter must always be correctly aligned so that the cut workpiece will pass on either side without binding or twisting to the side. Improper splitter alignment can cause “kickback” and serious injury. Fig. M INSTALLING TABLE SIDE EXTENSION (FIG. N) 1. Identify the right hand table extension. NOTE: For illustration purposes the view in Fig. N looks “through” the saw table to the under side of the table. The right hand table extension is the one with the measuring scale (1) visible from the front of the saw when it is installed to the right hand side of the saw table (Fig. N). 2. Open both front and rear cam locking levers (2) on the right hand side of the saw base by pulling them out from the cam locking assemblies (4). 3. Insert the table extension mounting tubes (3) into the two matching holes in the cam lever assemblies. NOTE: Make sure the front mounting tube has the measuring scale visible from the front of the saw. 4. Slide the table extension toward the table until it rests against the saw table. 5. Lock both cam locking levers by pushing them in toward the cam locking lever assemblies. Fig. N WARNING 1 3 4 21011 56 3 8 79 Kickback pawl 3 42
– 14 – English INSTALLING TABLE SIDE EXTENSIONS- cont’d (FIG. O) 6. Snap one short location seat (5) over the end of the rear table extension tube (3). Make sure the locating pin (6) in the location seat fits into the matching hole in the extension tube (Fig. O). NOTE: Install location seat on front table extension tube. NOTE: For illustration purposes the view in Fig. O looks “through” the saw table to the under side of the table. Fig. O INSTALLING REAR TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. P) 1. Place the rear table extension onto the two rear table extension tubes (1). 2. Snap two long location seats (4) over the two rear table extension tubes (1). Make sure the locating pin in the location seat fits into the matching hole (5) in the extension tube. 3. Insert rear table extension tubes (1) into the two holes in the rear of the saw table (3) and into extension tube brackets under the table. 4. Position rear table support so instruction labels are up. 5. Snap one short location seat (4) over the end of the left rear table extension tube (1). Make sure the locating pin in the location seat fits into the matching hole in the extension tube. Fig. P 653 3 4 5 1 ADJUSTING REAR TABLE EXTENSION 1. Rear table extension should be positioned as close as possible to the rear of the table when ripping short workpieces. 2. Rear table extension should be pulled out fully until the location seat prevents it from moving outward when ripping long workpieces that require extra support as you are completing the cut. RIP FENCE ADJUSTMENT (FIG. Q) 1. The fence (1) is moved by lifting up on the handle (2) and sliding the fence to the desired location. Pushing down on the handle locks the fence in position. 2. Position the fence on the right side of the table, and along one edge of the miter gauge grooves. 3. Lock the fence handle. The fence should be parallel with the miter gauge groove. 4. If adjustment is needed to make the fence parallel to the groove, do the following: • Loosen the two screws (4) and lift up on the handle (2). • Hold the fence bracket (5) firmly against the front of the saw table. Move the far end of the fence until it is parallel with the miter gauge groove. • Tighten both screws and push the handle to lock. 5. If fence is loose when the handle is in the locked (downward) position, do the following: • Move the handle (2) and then remove cover (3) pward and turn the adjusting nut (6) clockwise until the rear clamp is snug. Do not turn the adjusting screw more than 1/4 turn at a time. • Over-tightening the adjusting screw will cause the fence to come out of alignment. Failure to properly align fence can cause “kickback” and serious injury. Fig. Q WARNING 6 1 4 52 3
– 15 – English RIP FENCE INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT (FIG. Q) 1. The rip fence indicator (6) points to the measurement scale (8). The scale shows the distance from the side of the fence to nearest side of the blade. 2. Measure the actual distance with a rule. If there is a difference between the measurement and the indicator, adjust the indicator (6). 3. Loosen the screw (7) and slide the indicator to the correct measurement on the scale. Tighten the screw and remeasure with the rule. To avoid injury from an accidental start, make sure the switch is in the OFF position and the plug is not connected to the power source outlet. ADJUSTING THE 90° AND 45° POSITIVE STOPS (FIG. Q-1, Q-2, Q-3) Your saw has positive stops that will quickly position the saw blade at 90° to the table. Make adjustments only if necessary. 90° (0°) Stop 1. Disconnect the saw from the power source. 2. Turn the blade elevation handwheel and raise the blade to the maximum elevation. 3. Loosen the blade bevel lock knob (2) and move the blade to the maximum vertical position. Tighten the lock knob (2). 4. Place a combination square on the table and against the blade (1) to determine if the blade is 90° to the table. (Fig. Q-2) 5. If the blade is not 90° (0°) to the table, loosen the two set screws (4), located on the bottom of the table saw, (Fig. Q-3) with the hex key, and back off the collar. 6. Loosen the bevel lock knob. Turn the blade tilting handwheel to move the blade until it is 90° (0°) to the table. 7. Adjust the collar (5) so it contacts the bracket (3) when the blade is 90° (0°) to the table. Tighten the two set screws (4). Fig. Q-1 Fig. Q-2 45° Stop 1. With the blade in the upright 90° position, loosen the bevel lock knob and move the blade to the 45° position as far as it will go. 2. Place the combination square on the table as shown in (Fig. Q-2) to check if the blade is 45° to the table. 3. If the blade is not 45° to the table, adjust the screw (4) (Fig. Q-3) with a screw driver until the blade is 45° to the table. 4. Tighten the bevel lock knob. 5. Tighten the screw (4) until resistance is felt. Do not overtighten. BLADE TILT POINTER 1. When the blade is positioned at 90°, adjust the blade tilt pointer to read 0° on the scale. 2. Loosen the holding screw, position pointer over 0° and tighten the screw. NOTE: Make a trial cut on scrap wood before making critical cuts. Measure for exactness. Fig. Q-3 WARNING 3 3 4 45 5 1 3 90°45° 2 OFF ON
– 16 – English BLADE PARALLEL TO THE MITER GAUGE GROOVE(FIG. R, S) This adjustment was made at the factory, but it should be rechecked and adjusted if necessary. To prevent personal injury:• Always disconnect plug from the power source when making any adjustments.• This adjustment must be correct or kickback could result in a serious injury and accurate cuts can not be made. 1. Remove the yellow switch key and unplug the saw.2. Move the blade guard out of the way.3. Raise the blade to the highest position and set at the 0° angle (90° straight up).4 Select and mark, with a felt tip marker, a blade tooth having a “right set”.5. Place the combination square base (1) into the right side miter gauge groove (2). (Fig. R)6. Adjust the rule so it touches the front marked tooth and lock ruler so it holds its position in the square assembly.7. Rotate the blade bringing the marked tooth to the rear and about 1/2 inch above the blade.8. Carefully slide the combination square to the rear until the ruler touches the marked tooth.9. If the ruler touches the marked tooth at the front and rear position, no adjustment is needed at this time. If not, perform adjustment procedure described in next section. Fig. R ADDITIONAL BLADE ADJUSTMENTS (Fig. S)The adjusting mechanism is located on top of blade height adjusting handwheel under the tabletop. If the front and rear measurements are not the same, adjust the alignment by the mechanism as follows: If the blade is partial to right side:1. Loosen the two nuts (1) and the right side screw, then adjust the left side screw.2. Tighten the nuts (1) and the right screw and remeasure, as described in steps 4 to 9 in the prior section. If the blade is partial to left side:3. Loosen the two nuts (1) and the left side screw, then adjust the right screw. 4. Tighten the nuts (1) and the left screw and remeasure, as described in steps 4 to 9 in the prior section.5. Recheck blade clearance making sure that the blade does not hit the table insert or other parts when at the 90° and 45° settings. Fig. S STORAGE (FIG. T, T-1)Rip fence and miter gaugeStorage brackets (1) for the rip fence (3) and miter gauge (2) are located on the left side of the saw housing.NOTE:Adjust the miter gauge to 450~600 before putting to the storage. Fig. T Fig. T-1 Blade (Fig. T-2)1. Loosen and remove the knob (1) on the right side of the saw housing.2. Place extra blades onto the arbor. Replace the knob and tighten. Fig. T-2 WARNING WARNING 1 2 1 1 1 2 3
– 17 – English BASIC SAW OPERATIONSRAISE THE BLADE (FIG. U) 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. U TILTING THE BLADE (FIG. U) 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. V) 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, insert key (1) into the slot in the switch (2). Move the switch 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 switch key (1) 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. V OPERATION OVERLOAD PROTECTION (FIG. W) This saw has an overload relay button (3) 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 five minutes for the motor to cool, push in on the reset button and turn the switch to the ON position. To avoid injury, the ON / OFF switch should be in the OFF position and the plug removed from the power source while the cool down takes place, to prevent accidental starting when the reset button is pushed. Overheating may be caused by misaligned parts or a dull blade. Inspect your saw for proper setup before using it again. USING THE TABLE EXTENSION (FIG. X, X-1) If the table extension is not parallel with the table. Remove the bolts (1) and position the parallel washers (2) between the table extension and tube until it is parallel with the table, then tighten the bolts. NOTE: Parallel washers (2) see page 7 for table of loose parts ITEM: P. Fig. X NOTE: Move and lock the fence to the 381mm left or right side scale. The fence is now clear of the table. 1. Release the extension lock handles. 2. Slide the extension out until the correct measurement is displayed on the tube scale. The user sights the scale off the edge of the table. 3. Tighten all extension lock handles. Fig. X-1 WARNING 123 1 2 1 Right side scale of table extension OFF O N 2 3 OFF O N
– 18 – English AVOID KICKBACK by pushing forward on the section of the workpiece that passes between the blade and the fence. Never perform any freehand operations. Fig. Y NOTE: Always use a push stick. When width of the rip is narrower than 2” (51mm) the push stick cannot be used because the guard will interfere…therefore, use the auxiliary fence so the push stick can be used as shown on page 23. 7. Keep your thumbs off the table top. When both of your thumbs touch the front edge of the table (2), finish the cut with a push stick. To make an additional push stick, use the pattern on page 23. 8. The push stick (3) should always be used. (Fig. Z) 9. Continue pushing the workpiece with the push stick (3) until it passes through the blade guard and clears the rear of the table. 10.Never pull the piece back when the blade is turning. Turn the switch OFF. When the blade completely stops, you can then remove the workpiece. Fig. Z CUTTING OPERATIONS There are two basic types of cuts: ripping and crosscutting. Ripping is cutting along the length and the grain of the workpiece. Crosscutting is cutting either across the width or across the grain of the workpiece. Neither ripping nor crosscutting may be done safely freehand. Ripping requires the use of the rip fence, and crosscutting requires the miter gauge. Before using the saw each and every time, check the following: 1. The blade is tightened to the arbor. 2. The bevel angle lock knob is tight. 3. If ripping, the fence is locked into position & is parallel to the miter gauge groove. 4. The blade guard is in place and working properly. 5. Safety glasses are being worn. The failure to adhere to these common safety rules, and those printed in the front of this manual, can greatly increase the likelihood of injury. RIPPING (FIG. Y, Z) To prevent serious injury: • Never use a miter gauge when ripping. • Never use more than one rip fence during a single cut. • Do not allow familiarity or frequent use of your table saw to cause careless mistakes. Remember that even a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury. • Keep both hands away from the blade and clear from the path of the blade. • The workpiece must have a straight edge against the fence and must not be warped, twisted, or bowed when ripping. 1. Remove the miter gauge and store it in the “storage” compartment in the base of the saw. 2. Secure the rip fence to the table. 3. Raise the blade so it is about 1/8” higher than the top of the workpiece. 4. Place the workpiece flat on the table and against the fence. Keep the workpiece away from the blade. 5. Turn the saw ON and wait for the blade to come to full speed. 6. Slowly feed the workpiece into the blade by pushing forward only on the workpiece section (1) that will pass between the blade and the fence. (Fig. Y) WARNING WARNING WARNING 1 2 1 3
– 19 – English with the proper operation of the sawblade guard. When cutting long workpieces, you can make a simple outfeed support by clamping a piece of plywood to a sawhorse. Fig. AA Fig. AA-1 BEVEL CROSSCUTTING (FIG. BB) 0°~45° BLADE BEVEL & 90° MITER ANGLE This cutting operation is the same as crosscutting except the blade is at a bevel angle other than 0°. Always work to the right side of the blade during this type of cut. The miter gauge must be in the right side groove because the bevel angle may cause the blade guard to interfere with the cut if used on the left side groove. 1. Adjust the blade (1) to the desired angle, and tighten the blade bevel lock knob. 2. Tighten miter lock handle (2) at 90°. 3. Hold workpiece (3) firmly against the face of the miter gauge throughout the cutting operation. Fig. BB COMPOUND MITER CROSSCUTTING (FIG. CC) 0°~45° BLADE BEVEL & 0°~45° MITER ANGLE This sawing operation is combining a miter angle with a bevel angle. Always work to the right side of the blade during this type of cut. The miter gauge must be in the right BEVEL RIPPING This cut is the same as ripping except the blade bevel angle is set to an angle other than “0°”. Cut only with the workpiece and the fence on the right side of the blade. RIPPING SMALL PIECES Avoid injury from the blade contact. Never make through saw cuts narrower than 1/2” (12.7mm) wide. 1. It is unsafe to rip small pieces. Instead, rip a larger piece to obtain the size of the desired piece. 2. When a small width is to be ripped and your hand cannot be safely put between the blade and the rip fence, use one or more push sticks to move the workpiece. CROSSCUTTING (FIG. AA) To prevent serious injury: • Do not allow familiarity or frequent use of your table saw to cause careless mistakes. Remember that even a careless fraction of a second is enough to cause a severe injury. • Keep both hands away from the blade and the path of the blade. 1. Remove the rip fence and place the miter gauge in the left side groove. 2. Adjust the blade height so it is 1/8” (3.18mm) higher than the top of the workpiece. 3. Hold the workpiece firmly against the miter gauge with the blade path in line with the desired cut location. Move the workpiece to one inch distance from the blade. 4. Start the saw and wait for the blade (1) to come up to full speed. 5. Keep the workpiece (2) against the face of the miter gauge (3) and flat against the face of the gauge and flat against the table. Then slowly push the workpiece through the blade. (Fig. Y) 6. Do not try to pull the workpiece back with the blade turning. Turn the switch OFF, and carefully slide the workpiece out when the blade is completely stopped. USING WOOD FACING ON THE MITER GAUGE (FIG. AA-1) Slots are provided in the miter gauge for attaching an auxiliary facing (1) to make it easier to cut very long or short pieces. Select a suitable piece of smooth wood, drill two holes through it and attach it to the miter gauge with screws. Make sure the facing does not interfere WARNING 1 2 3 1 132 WARNING WARNING WARNING WARNING
– 20 – English side groove because the bevel angle may cause the blade guard to interfere with the cut if used on the left side groove. 1. Set the miter gauge (3) to the desired angle. 2. Place the miter gauge in the right side groove of the table. 3. Set the blade (1) bevel to the desired bevel angle and tighten the blade bevel lock knob. 4. Hold workpiece (2) firmly against the face of the miter gauge throughout the cutting operation. Fig. CC MITERING (FIG. DD) 0°~45° MITER ANGLE This sawing operation is the same as crosscutting except the miter gauge is locked at an angle other than 90°. 1. Set the blade (1) to 0° bevel angle and tighten the blade bevel lock knob. 2. Set the miter gauge (3) at the desired miter angle and lock in position by tightening the miter gauge locking handle. 3. Hold the workpiece (2) firmly against the face of the miter gauge throughout the cutting operation. Fig. DD USING WOOD FACING ON THE RIP FENCE (FIG. EE) When performing some special cutting operations, add a wood facing (1) to either side of the rip fence (2). 1 . Use a smooth straight 3/4” (19 mm) thick wood board (1) that is as long as the rip fence. 2. Attach the wood facing to the fence with wood screw (3) through the hole in the fence. A wood fence should be used when ripping material such as thin paneling to prevent the material from catching between the bottom of the fence and the table. Fig. EE AUXILIARY FENCE (FIG. FF) Making the base: • Start with a piece of 3/8” (9.5mm) plywood at least 5-1/2” (140mm) wide or wider and 30” (762mm) long or longer. • Cut the piece to shape and size shown: Making the side: • Start with a piece of 3/4” (19.1mm) plywood at least 2-3/8” (60mm) wide or wider and 27” (686mm) long or longer. • Cut the piece to shape and size shown: Putting it together: • Put the pieces together, as shown: Make sure the screw heads do not stick out from the bottom of the base, they must be flush or recessed. The bottom must be flat and smooth enough to rest on the saw table without rocking. Fig. FF Attach auxiliary fence to rip fence with two “C” clamps (Fig. GG) Fig. GG 30” (762mm) 2-5/8” (67mm) 3-1/2” (89mm) 3/8” (9.5mm) Thick plywood base 27” (686mm) 3/4” (19mm) Thick plywood side 5-1/2” (140mm) 2-3/8” (60mm) 4-3/4” (121mm) 1-1/4” (32mm) WARNING 321 213 12 3