CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW MODEL C 6DC HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS Note: Before using this Power Tool, carefully read through these HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure efficient, safe operation. It is recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available as an important reference when using this power tool.
Please leave it without using it for 17. Use only genuine HITACHI replacement parts. approximately 15 minutes. 18. Do not use power tools for applications other than Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots those specified in the Handling Instructions.
12. Always hold the handle of the power tool firmly. 20. Ensure that the retraction mechanism of the guard Otherwise the counterforce produced may result system operates correctly. in inaccurate and even dangerous operation. 21. Never operate the circular saw with the saw blade 13.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (sold separately) CHARGING 1. Battery (Model EB1820, EB18B) Before using the power tool, charge the battery as follows. 1. Connect the charger’s power cord to the receptacle. When the power cord is connected, the charger’s pilot lamp will blink in red. (At 1-second intervals.) 2.
Table 1 Before charging Blinks Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for 0.5 (RED) seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds) Lights Lights continuously While charging (RED) Blinks Charging complete Lights for 0.5 seconds. Does not light for 0.5 (RED) seconds. (off for 0.5 seconds) Charging impossible Lights for 0.1 seconds.
3. Adjusting the guide piece ADJUSTING THE SAW PRIOR TO USE On the circular saw, it is possible to make fine adjustment of the fixing position of the guide piece, CAUTION: where the saw blade and the premarked line are Pull out battery before doing any adjusting.
4. Regulating the guide (Fig. 8) CAUTION: The cutting position can be regulated by moving Do not fix and secure the switch lock. Basides, keep the guide to the left or right after loosening its your finger off the switch trigger when the circular wing-bolt.
(3) Ensure that the switch is turned to the ON position before the saw blade comes in contact with the lumber. The switch is turned ON when the trigger is squeezed; and OFF when the trigger is released. Moving the saw straight at a constant speed will produce optimum cutting.
REPLACING LIGHT BULB CAUTION: Make absolutely sure that the battery is removed from the main body before replacing the light bulb. Immediately after the light is turned OFF, the bulb retains high temperature. Make sure to cool down the light bulb thoroughly before replacing it so as to prevent burns.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER, ONLY. CAUTION: NOTE Pull out battery before doing any inspection or Due to HITACHI’s continuing program of research and maintenance. development, the specifications herein are subject to 1. Inspecting the saw blade: change without prior notice.