Hitachi C 8FSE User Manual

PRODUCT NAME
Hitachi Slide Compound Miter Saw
Models C 8FSE, C 8FSHE
Cutting various types of wood workpieces
Cutting workpieces of plywood, decoration panels, soft fiberboards and hard boards
Cutting aluminum sashes
The new slide compound miter saws Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE are developed to bring to the European
market at the prices as low as the competitors’ products. The Model C 8FSHE is equipped with a laser marker
for easier alignment with the ink line and an LED light to illuminate the working surface brightly. In addition, the
Model C 8FSE that is mostly the same as the Model C 8FSHE except that it is not equipped with the laser
marker and the LED light is introduced in tandem with the Model C 8FSHE. With the new Models C 8FSE and
C
8FSHE
, we aim to enhance the share of
the
Hitachi
slide
compound
miter
saw series.
MARKETING OBJECTIVE
APPLICATIONS
SELLING POINTS
International Sales Division
SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT.
LIST Nos.
C 8FSE: E948
C 8FSHE: E949
Feb. 2008
C 8FSHE
C
<Same features as the conventional models>
Slide cutting
Press cutting
Miter cutting
Right and left bevel cutting
Compound miter and left bevel cutting
Splinter guard, also serving for cut alignment
Groove cutting
[ NEW FEATURES ]
Laser marker (Only the Model C 8FSHE)
LED light (Only the Model C 8FSHE)
Lightweight
Positive angle stoppers
Bevel cutting range: Left 48° to right 5°
High dust collecting performance
Soft grip handle
Legible scale

Hitachi C 8FSE Specifications

General

No Load Speed	5500 RPM
Blade Diameter	210 mm
Weight	4.5 kg
Maximum Cutting Depth at 90°	70 mm
Maximum Cutting Depth at 45°	50 mm

Summary

Hitachi Slide Compound Miter Saw

MARKETING OBJECTIVE

Objective for introducing the new slide compound miter saws to the European market.

APPLICATIONS

Details the various types of cutting applications for the saw.

SELLING POINTS

Highlights key features and benefits of the miter saw.

SELLING POINT DESCRIPTIONS

1 Laser marker (Only the Model C 8FSHE)

Features a laser marker for precise alignment.

2 LED light (Only the Model C 8FSHE)

Equipped with LED light to illuminate the working area.

3 Lightweight

Model C 8FSE is the most lightweight in its class.

4 Positive angle stoppers

Positive angle stoppers for secure positioning.

5 Bevel cutting range: Left 48° to right 5°

Defines the range for bevel cutting.

6 High dust collecting performance

Enhanced dust collection due to new design.

7 Soft grip handle

Ergonomic handle with soft-touch elastomer for grip.

8 Legible scale

Features clearly labeled angle and bevel scales.

9 Slide cutting

Details specifications for slide cutting.

10 Press cutting

Details specifications for press cutting.

11 Miter cutting

Details specifications for miter cutting.

12 Right and left bevel cutting

Details specifications for bevel cutting.

13 Compound miter and bevel cutting

Details specifications for compound cutting.

14 Splinter guard, also serving for cut alignment

Splinter guard prevents splinters and aids alignment.

15 Groove cutting

Procedure for cutting grooves at desired depth.

SPECIFICATIONS

Maximum cutting dimensions: Height x Width mm (inch)

Specifies maximum cutting sizes for different angles.

Miter cutting ranges

Defines the angular ranges for miter cuts.

Bevel cutting ranges

Defines the angular ranges for bevel cuts.

COMPARISONS WITH SIMILAR PRODUCTS

Maximum cutting dimensions: Height x Width mm (inch)

Compares maximum cutting sizes across models.

Miter cutting ranges

Compares miter cutting angle ranges.

PRECAUTIONS IN SALES PROMOTION

1. Safety instructions

Guidelines for safe product use and handling.

A. Instruction manual

Importance of understanding the manual for safety.

B. Warning labels and caution labels

Information on safety labels attached to the machine.

C. Relative standards

Standards for safe laser equipment use.

D. Laser marker (only the Model C 8FSHE)

Details about the laser marker's compliance and safety.

2. Precautions requiring particular attention during sales promotion

Key points for salespersons to emphasize.

A. Ambient illuminance and visibility of laser line (only the Model C 8FSHE)

How ambient light affects laser line visibility.

B. Precautions concerning brake

Important notes regarding the saw's braking system.

ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS

1. Confirmation of saw blade lower limit position

Procedure to check saw blade's lowest cutting position.

2. Confirmation for use of sub fence (Optional accessory)

Instructions for using the optional sub fence.

3. Position adjustment of laser line (Only the Model C 8FSHE)

Steps to align the laser line for accurate cutting.

4. How to use the vise assembly

Guide to mounting and using the vise assembly.

5. Adjustment of table insert position

How to adjust table inserts for blade clearance.

6. Cutting operation

Detailed instructions on performing cutting operations.

5) Miter cutting

Procedure for performing miter cuts.

6) Bevel cutting

Procedure for performing bevel cuts.

7) Compound (miter + bevel) cutting

Procedure for combined miter and bevel cuts.

8) Cut surface quality during miter/bevel cutting

Factors affecting cut surface quality.

9) Crown molding cutting

Instructions for cutting crown molding.

ADJUSTMENT OF COMPONENTS

1. Bevel angle adjustment

How to adjust bevel angle stop positions.

2. Ball bushing (Linear bearing)

Explanation of the ball bushing's structure and lubrication.

PACKING

1. How to install packings (A) and (B)

Instructions for installing initial packing materials.

2. How to install packings (C) and (D)

Instructions for installing further packing materials.

3. How to install top packing (E)

Instructions for installing the top packing.

REPAIR GUIDE

1. Precautions in disassembly and reassembly

Safety guidelines before disassembling or reassembling.

Disassembly

Step-by-step guide for disassembling the tool.

2. Lower guard, link, spindle ass'y and dust guide

Steps to remove specific components.

3. Spring, support, hinge ass'y, ball bushing, holder (A) and gear case

Steps to remove various assembly parts.

4. Armature ass'y and lock lever

Steps to remove armature and lock lever components.

5. Handle cover, switch, light, cord, stator ass'y and housing ass'y

Steps to remove handle, switch, and related parts.

6. Laser marker

Steps to remove the laser marker assembly.

7. Vise ass'y

Steps to remove the vise assembly.

Reassembly

1. Special attention

Key points to consider during reassembly.

2. Wiring diagram

3. Checking of insulation distance

4. No-load current

5. Reassembly requiring adjustment

Adjustment of squareness between the saw blade (dummy disc) and the fences

How to adjust fence squareness to the blade.

Adjustment of the lower limit position of the saw blade

How to adjust the saw blade's minimum cutting depth.

2. Troubleshooting guide

1 Inaccurate cutting

Addresses issues with inaccurate cuts and squareness.

2 Rough cut surface

Addresses issues causing rough cut surfaces and parallelism.

3 Saw blade is locked.

Troubleshooting steps for a locked saw blade.

4 Saw blade does not rotate when switch is triggered.

Diagnosing why the saw blade fails to rotate.

5 Saw blade runs too slow

Troubleshooting slow saw blade rotation.

6 Light (H) Ass'y does not light.

Steps to fix when the light assembly does not illuminate.

7 Laser marker does not light.

Troubleshooting steps for a non-functional laser marker.

8 Laser light is poor or strong.

Addressing issues with laser light intensity.

9 Laser line does not match the ink line.

How to align the laser line with the ink line.

10 Laser line does not match the cutting position.

Adjusting laser line position relative to the cutting path.

STANDARD REPAIR TIME (UNIT) SCHEDULES

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