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7. Check if clamp lever and wing bolt are tightened.
If the wing bolt to adjust cutting depth (Fig. 12) and wing bolt to adjust angle of inclination
(Fig. 13) are loose, injury can result. Make sure that they are tightened securely.
8. Check performance of safety cover
WARNING: Make absolutely sure that the safety cover is not fixed. Also, check and
see if it can move smoothly. If the saw blade is kept exposed injury can
result.
The safety cover (refer to Fig. 8) serves to protect your body from coming into contact with
the saw blade. Make absolutely certain that the cover smoothly performs to cover the saw
blade. If the safety cover should not move smoothly, never use it without repairing it.
In such a case, get in touch with the store where you bought the circular saw or the
HITACHI Authorized Service Center for necessary repair.
9. Protective glasses and dustproof mask (Fig. 10)
When you use the tool, make certain that you wear the protective glasses and the
dustproof mask.
10.Dust bag or dust guide
Make it absolutely sure when you use the tool to
mount any one of the dust bag or dust guide
that is provided as a standard accessory. For
mounting details and refer to [use of dust bag]
in Page 17, [use of dust guide] in Page 17.
11.Check if saw blade is tightened
Refer to [mounting and dismounting the saw
blade] in Page 16, and make sure that the flange
bolt is tightened securely.
ADJUSTSING THE SAW PRIOR TO USE
1. Adjustment of slide cover
WARNING:
To avoid serious accidents, ensure the switch
is in OFF position, and disconnect the plug from
the receptacle.
You can move the slide cover of the tool up and
down. The slide cover is mounted in the
lowermost position when the tool is shipped
from the factory. If you use it in the originally
mounted position for right-angle cutting, you
can reduce the scattering sawdust particles.
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
Slide
Cover
Screw