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5. Check the lower guard for proper operation.
Lower guard is designed to protect the operator from
coming into contact with the saw blade during operation
of the tool.
Always check that the lower guard moves smoothly and
covers the saw blade properly.
WARNING: NEVER OPERATE THE POWER TOOL if the lower guard does not
function smoothly.
6. Confi rm the position of the spindle lock before using the tool.
After installing the saw blade, confi rm that the spindle lock has been returned to the retract
position before using the power tool (see Fig. 2).
7. Check the lower limit position of the Saw Blade.
Although it was adjusted before shipment, carefully check the height of the saw blade.
Confi rm that the saw blade can be lowered 23/64" to 7/16" (9 mm to 11 mm) below the table
insert. For details, see the section on “Checking the saw blade lower limit position”.
8. Check the Power Receptacle.
To prevent overheating, accidental stopping or intermittent operation, confi rm that the
power cord plug fi ts properly in the electrical receptacle and does not fall out after it is
inserted. Repair or replace the receptacle if it is faulty.
9. Confi rm the tool’s power cord is not damaged.
Repair or replace the power cord if an inspection indicates that it is damaged
10. Eye protection
Always wear eye protection with side shields that meets the requirements of ANSI Standard
Z87.1. Ordinary eyeglasses do not provide adequate protection because they do not contain
impact resistant safety glass.
WARNING: Operating the tool without wearing proper eye protection may
result in serious injury.
11. Electric brake
This tool is equipped with an electric brake which will typically stop the blade within 5
seconds after the trigger switch is released.
Occasionally, there will be a delay in the brake engaging which will result in a longer blade
stopping time. On rare occasions, the brake may not engage at all and the saw blade will
coast to a stop.
If the brake fails to engage frequently, depress and release the trigger switch to turn the tool
on and off 4 or 5 times. If the brake still does not engage, have the tool serviced at a Hitachi
authorized service center.
Lower guard
Fig. 7
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