Hitachi C 18DSL

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING
IMPROPER OR 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 other users and owners before they use the power tool. This
manual should be stored in safe place.
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD Y MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
ADVERTENCIA
¡La utilización INAPROPIADA O PELIGROSA de esta herramienta eléctrica puede
resultar en lesiones de gravedad o la muerte!
Este manual contiene información importante sobre la seguridad del producto.
Lea y comprenda este manual ANTES de utilizar la herramienta eléctrica. Guarde
este manual para que puedan leerlo otras personas antes de utilizar la herramienta
eléctrica. Este manual debe ser guardado en un lugar seguro.
Model Cordless Circular Saw
Modèle Scie circulaire sans fil
Modelo Sierra circular a batería
INSTRUCTIONS DE SECURITE ET MODE D’EMPLOI
AVERTISSEMENT
Une utilisation INCORRECTE OU DANGEREUSE de cet outil motorisé peut entraîner
la mort ou de sérieuses blessures corporelles!
Ce mode d’emploi contient d’importantes informations à propos de la sécurité de
ce produit. Prière de lire et de comprendre ce mode d’emploi AVANT d’utiliser
l’outil motorisé. Garder ce mode d’emploi à la disponibilité des autres utilisateurs
et propriétaires avant qu’ils utilisent l’outil motorisé. Ce mode d’emploi doit être
conservé dans un endroit sûr.
C 18DSL
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Hitachi C 18DSL Specifications

General

Brand	Hitachi
Model	C 18DSL
Category	Saw
Language	English

Summary

SAFETY

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

General importance of reading safety precautions and warnings before operating the tool.

MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS

GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS

Essential safety rules for operating any power tool to prevent injury or damage.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ALL SAWS

GENERAL SAW SAFETY PRACTICES

Key safety practices applicable to all saw operations.

KICKBACK PREVENTION

Guidelines to avoid and manage saw kickback situations.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR SAWS WITH INNER PENDULUM GUARD

LOWER GUARD OPERATION

Proper use and checks for the saw's lower guard.

SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES

Detailed safety rules for saw operation and handling.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW

CORDLESS SAW SAFETY GUIDELINES

Specific safety precautions for operating the cordless circular saw.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR BATTERY CHARGER

BATTERY CHARGER SAFETY RULES

Essential safety instructions for using the battery charger.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER

BATTERY AND CHARGER SAFETY WARNINGS

Critical safety guidelines for handling and using batteries and chargers.

CAUTION ON LITHIUM-ION BATTERY

LITHIUM-ION BATTERY HANDLING WARNINGS

Specific warnings and cautions for lithium-ion battery use and storage.

SPECIFICATIONS

CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW SPECIFICATIONS

Technical details and measurements for the C18DSL saw.

BATTERY CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

BATTERY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

CHARGING METHOD

OPERATION

SWITCH AND LIGHT OPERATION

BATTERY INDICATOR AND PERFORMANCE DATA

CUTTING PROCEDURES

Step-by-step guide for performing cutting operations.

MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION

SAW BLADE INSPECTION AND CARE

COMPONENT CHECKS AND ADJUSTMENTS