Prior To Operation; Practical Applications - HIKOKI C 8FSHE Mode D'emploi

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APPLICATION
Cutting various types of aluminium sash and wood.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

CAUTION
Make all necessary adjustments before inserting the
plug in the power source.
1. Power source
Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms
to the power requirements specifi ed on the product
nameplate.
Do not use with direct current, or transformers such as
boosters. Doing so may result in damage or accidents.
2. Power switch
Ensure that the power switch is in the OFF position. If the
plug is connected to a receptacle while the trigger switch
is in the ON position, the power tool will start operating
immediately, inviting serious accident.
3. Extention cord
When the work area is removed from the power source,
use an extension cord of suffi cient thickness and rated
capacity. The extension cord should be kept as short as
practicable.
4. Releasing the locking pin (Fig. 3)
When the power tool is prepared for shipping, its main
parts are secured by a locking pin.
Move the handle slightly so that the locking pin can be
disengaged.
During transport, lock the locking pin into the gear case.
5. Attach the dust bag to the main unit (Fig. 1)
6. Installation (Fig. 4)
Ensure that the machine is always fi xed to bench.
Attach the power tool to a level, horizontal work bench.
Select 8 mm diameter bolts suitable in length for the
thickness of the work bench.
Bolt length should be at least 25 mm plus the thickness
of the work bench.
For example, use 8 mm × 65 mm bolts for a 25 mm thick
work bench.
7. Base holder adjustment (Fig. 5)
Loosen the 6 mm bolt with the supplied 10 mm box
wrench. Adjust the base holder until its bottom surface
contacts the bench or the fl oor surface.
After adjustment, fi rmly tighten the 6 mm bolt.
8. Check to see that the lower guard operates
smoothly
CAUTION
○ This slide compound miter saw is equipped with a saw
head lock as safety device.
○ To lower the saw head to cut, the lock must be released
by pressing the lock lever with your thumb.
(1) When you push down the handle while pushing the lock
lever, check that the lower guard revolves smoothly
(Fig. 6).
(2) Next, check that the lower guard returns to the original
position when the handle is raised.
9. Oblique angle
Before the power tool is shipped from the factory, it is
adjusted for 0°, right angle, left 45° bevel cutting angle
with the 8 mm bolt (A) and 8 mm bolt (B).
When changing the adjustment, change the height of the
8 mm bolt (A) or 8 mm bolt (B) by turning them.
When changing the bevel angle to the left 45° and over,
pull the set pin on the direction shown in Fig. 7-a and
incline the motor head to the left.
When changing the bevel angle to the right, pull the set
pin on the direction shown in Fig. 7-a and incline the
motor head to the right.
When adjusting the motor head to 0°, always return the
set pin to its initial position as shown in Fig. 7-b.
10. Checking the saw blade lower limit position
Check that the saw blade can be lowered 10 mm to
11 mm below the table insert.
When you replace a saw blade with a new one, adjust
the lower limit position so that the saw blade will not cut
the turntable or complete cutting cannot be done.
To adjust the lower limit position of the saw blade, follow
the procedure (1) indicated below. (Fig. 8)
Furthermore, when changing the position of a 8 mm
depth adjustment bolt that serves as a lower limit position
stopper of the saw blade.
(1) Turn the 8 mm depth adjustment bolt, change the height
where the bolt head and the hinge contacts, and adjust
the lower limit position of the saw blade.
NOTE
Confi rm that the saw blade is adjusted so that it will not
cut into the turntable.
Using an item such as a steel square, match the upper
surfaces of the base surface and sub table. Adjust the
vertical level of the sub table by turning the 8 mm height
adjustment bolt. After the adjustment, secure the holder
with the 6 mm bolt on the rear of the base, and secure the
6 mm wing bolt of the sub table.
PRIOR TO CUTTING
1. Cutting a groove on the guard
Holder (A) has a guard (see Fig. 11) into which a groove
must be cut when using the tool for the fi rst time. Loosen
the 6 mm knob bolt to retract the guard slightly.
After placing a suitable wooden piece to sit on the
fence and the table surfaces, fi x it with the vise. Slide
the motor head backwards to the end. Then tighten the
slide securing knob. After the switch has been turned on
and the saw blade has reached maximum speed, slowly
lower the handle to cut a groove on the guard. (See
Fig. 21)
CAUTION
Do not cut the groove too quickly; otherwise the guard
might become damaged.
Do not use slide cutting for grooving tasks.

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 (see Fig. 10). This
may cause hazardous conditions.
CAUTION
○ It is dangerous to remove or install the workpiece while
the saw blade is turning.
○ When sawing, clean off the shavings from the turntable.
○ If the shavings accumulate too much, the saw blade from
the cutting material will be exposed. Never subject your
hand or anything else to go near the exposed blade.
1. Switch operation
The tool will not start unless the Lock-off button is
pressed while the switch is pulled back.
The Lock-off button can be engaged by pressing it from
the left.
After the switch is on, the saw blade will continue to
operate as long as you pull on the switch trigger, even if
you release the Lock-off button.
When the switch is released, the Lock-off button
automatically disengages to prevent inadvertent motor
startup.
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