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13. Never use the POWER TOOL if the plastic housing or the handle is cracked or deformed.
14. Never use the POWER TOOL near flammable liquids or gases because sparking can cause an explo-
sion.
15. Never clean plastic components with solvents because the plastic may dissolve.
16. Never operate the saw unless all the blade guards are in place.
17. Never raise the saw blade from the workpiece until it has first come to a complete stop.
18. When slide cutting, never pull the handle toward the operator, since this could cause the saw blade to
kick up from the workpiece. Always push the handle away from the operator in a single, smooth motion.
19. Never place your limbs inside of the line next to warning sign “ ” while the tool is being operated.
This may cause hazardous conditions.
20. Never use abrasive type blades on this saw.
21. Never expose to rain or use in damp locations.
22. Never cut ferrous metals or masonry.
WARNING
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE OPERATING THE
SLIDE COMPOUND SAW
1. Always wear eye protection when using the slide compound saw.
2. Always keep hands out of the path of the saw blade.
3. Never operate the saw without the guards in place.
4. Never perform any freehand operation with the slide compound saw.
5. Never reach around the saw blade.
6. Always turn off tool and wait for saw blade to stop before moving workpiece or changing settings.
7. Always disconnect power before changing blade or servicing.
8. Saw blade diameter is 10" (255mm).
9. No load speed is 3800rpm.
10. To reduce the risk of injury, return carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation.
REPLACEMENT PARTS
When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Repairs should be conducted only by a Hitachi authorized service center.
USE PROPER EXTENSION CORD
Make sure your extension cord is in good condition. When using an extension cord, be sure to use one
heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. Table shows the correct size to use depending on cord
length and nameplate ampere rating. If in doubt, use the next heavier gage. The smaller the gage number,
the heavier the cord.
MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS
Total Length of Cord in Feet (Meter)
0 – 25 26 – 50 51 – 100 101 – 150
(0 – 7.6) (7.9 – 15.2) (15.5 – 30.5) (30.8 – 45.7)
Ampere Rating AWG
More Not More
Than Than
0 – 6 18 16 16 14
6 – 10 18 16 14 12
10 – 12 16 16 14 12
12 – 16 14 12 Not Recommended