Hitachi CL 10SA Mode D'emploi page 7

Cutter
Bracket (B)
2. Cutting fixed lengths
When cutting several studs to the same length,
using the equipment in the following way will making
cutting operations more efficient.
(1) First cut one stud to the required length, and then
use it as a fixed length guide.
(2) Insert the stud used as a fixed length guide in the
stud attachment hole found on the main unit stud
guide and use the hexagonal bar wrench to tighten
and secure the hex. socket hd. bolt. Adjust at this
time so that the distance between the end of the
stud used as a fixed length and the cutter is the
necessary length.
(3) Insert the stud for cutting in the cutter, aligning the
end with that of the stud used as a cutting guide,
and then cut the stud.
Stud
attachment hole
Stud
Hex. socket hd. bolt
3. Cutting studs that are already secured
When cutting studs that are suspended from the
ceiling or secured to walls or floors.
When inserting the stud in the cutter, the meshing
of the stud thread and cutter thread is unstable. In
such a case, after inserting the stud in the cutter,
lightly pull the trigger switch to close the cutter at
low speed and then completely mesh the stud and
the upper and lower cutters. Next, pull the trigger
switch all the way to cut the stud.
CAUTION
Use your left hand to hold the stud on the side
released by cutting to insure that it does not fall
unexpectedly.
Stud
Correctly mesh
Fig. 5
Fixed length
guide (First cut
the stud to the
required length)
Fig. 6
4. Removing the stud from the unit during cutting
operations
If you wish to remove the stud from the cutter
during cutting operation, pull the trigger switch
while pressing the forward/reverse-switching button
toward the side of
will run in reverse, allowing you to remove the stud
from the cutter. (Fig. 8)
CAUTIONS
When removing a stud that is suspended from
the ceiling, hold the main unit with both hands
to prevent any possibility of the stud falling.
Immediately turn off the switch once the cutter
is free from the stud. If you attempt to do this
with the switch turned on, the cutter might cut
into the stud again.
If you leave the switch on in a state where the
cutter is cut in the stud, some forced pressure
can be applied to the main unit, resulting in
damage.
When you operate the forward/reverse-switching
button at the position of
release your finger from the forward/reverse-
switching button until the switch is turned off.
If you release your finger before the switch is
turned off, there can be a case where the bracket
(A) does not stop immediately.
5. Using the hook
The hook can be used to hang up the unit temporarily
during operations (Fig. 9).
CAUTION
The hook should never be used to hang the unit
on your person.
When using the hook, check to make sure that the
main unit will not slip and fall, or become unstable
by the wind, etc.
Never hang the unit from your belt or trousers as
this could cause accidents.
English
Stud suspended
from the ceiling
Fig. 7
(Fig. 1-2), and then the motor
(Fig. 1-2), do not
Forward/reverse
switching button
Trigger switch
Fig. 8
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