Hitachi C 15FB - Manual (Page 14)

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English
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
WARNING: * To avoid personal injury, never remove or place a workpiece on the table while the tool
is being operated.
* Never place your limbs inside of the line next to warning sign while the tool is being
operated. This may cause hazardous conditions (see Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
1. Switch operation
The trigger switch lock-off button is designed to prevent inadvert-
ent operation of the power tool. To operate the power tool, it is nec-
essary to first fully insert the lock-off button into the hole on the
handle as shown in Fig. 14.
The trigger switch will not operate unless the lock-off button has
been pushed in.
When the trigger switch is released, the power goes off and the
lock-off button automatically returns to its initial position, locking
the trigger switch.
Fig. 14
WARNING: Always remove the lock-off button from the handle when the power tool is not in
use. This will ensure that the power tool cannot be turned on accidentally or by
someone (especially a child) who is not qualified to use the power tool. If the lock-off
button is left in the handle, serious personal injury can result. Since the lock-off but-
ton fits rather tightly, it may be necessary to turn it to the left and right during mount-
ing and removing.
2. Cutting Operation
(1) As shown in Fig. 15 the width of the saw blade is the
width of the cut. Therefore, slide the workpiece to the
right (viewed from the operator’s position) when length
b is desired, or to the left when length a is desired.
(2) Once the saw blade reaches maximum speed, push
the handle down carefully until the saw blade ap-
proaches the workpiece.
(3) Once the saw blade contacts the workpiece, push the
handle down gradually to cut into the workpiece.
(4) After cutting the workpiece to the desired depth, turn
the power tool OFF and let the saw blade stop com-
pletely before raising the handle from the workpiece
to return it to the full retract position.
CAUTION: * Increased pressure on the handle will not increase the cutting speed.
On the contrary, too much pressure may result in overload of the motor and/or
decreased cutting efficiency.
WARNING: * Confirm that the trigger switch is turned OFF and the power plug has been re-
moved from the receptacle whenever the tool is not in use.
* Always remove the lock-off button from the handle and store it in a secure place
after completing the work.
Lock-off Button
Handle
Hole
Fig. 15
Workpiece
Table Insert
Adjusting Line b a
Trigger Switch
Line Warning Sign Warning Sign Line