Hitachi C7SB - Pocket Cutting; Mounting and Dismounting the Saw Blade

POCKET CUTTING
CAUTIONS:
o Release trigger after cutting work and disconnect plug from power supply before any adjustment.
- Never tie or wedge the safety cover in a raised
position.
1 . Mark the desired cutting area clearly with
lines all side. (See Fig 11)
2. Set depth adjustment according to material
to be cut.
3. Push the safety cover lever all the way back
so the blade is exposed as shown in Fig. 11 .
4. Tilt saw forward and align the notch (Fig. 10)
with the pre marked guide line.
5. Release the safety cover lever. When the
safety cover contacts the workpiece sur¬
face, it will be in proper position to open
freely when cutting is commenced,
6. Holding the saw in position,with the blade not
7. After the saw has reached full speed.gradually lower rear end of the saw until its base rests on the
work surface.
8. Advance saw along the cutting line up to the corner.
9. Release trigger and allow blade to stop completely before withdrawing the blade from the workpiece.
Never under any circumstances pull the saw backwards while the blade is in motion, as kickback
may result.
1 0. Use a jig saw or hand saw to cut the corners out clean.
1 1 . When starting each new cut.repeat as above.
contacting the workpiece surface.pull the trigger.
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING THE SAW BLADE
CAUTION:
To avoid serious accident.ensure the switch is in
the OFF position .and the power source is discon¬
nected.
1 Dismounting the saw blade (Fig 12)
To replace the saw blade.push the lock
lever.then loosen the hexagonal bolt with the
wrench.
The blade comes off easily.
2. Mounting the saw blade
(1) Thoroughly remove any sawdust which has
accumulated on the spindle.bolt and wash¬
ers.
(2) For mounting saw blade,the concave sides
of both washers(A)and(B)must be fitted to
the saw blade sides. Mount the saw blade
on the spindle,and finally affix washer(B)
(See Fig 13)
(3) To assure proper rotation direction of the saw
blade. the arrow direction on the saw blade
must coincide with the arrow direction on
the saw cover.
(4) Using the fingers,tighten the hexagonal bolt
retaining the saw blade as much as possible.
Then depress the lock lever,lock the spindle,
and thoroughly tighten the bolt.
(5) Confirm that the lock lever is in the original
position.
Lock Lever
Saw Blade
Fig 13
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