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MODEL CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW
MODÈLE SCIE CIRCULAIRE À BATTERIE
C 6DC2
MODELO SIERRA CIRCULAR A BATERÍA
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND INSTRUCTION MANUAL
WARNING
IMPROPER OR UNSAFE use of this power tool can result in death or serious bodily
injury!
This manual contains important information about product safety. Please read
and understand this manual BEFORE operating the power tool. Please keep this
manual available for other users and owners before they use the power tool. This
manual should be stored
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English CONTENTS English Page Page IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ................. 3 ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION ................................ 14 MEANINGS OF SIGNAL WORDS ........................ 3 APPLICATIONS .................................................... 14 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION METHOD OF SAFETY ...................................................................... 4 BATTERY ...................................................... 14 GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL BATTERY CHARGING METHOD
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English IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Read and understand all of the safety precautions, warnings and operating instructions in the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this power tool. Most accidents that result from power tool operation and maintenance are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures. Basic safety
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English SAFETY GENERAL SAFETY RULES – FOR ALL BATTERY OPERATED TOOLS WARNING: Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below, may result in electric shock, fire and/or serious personal injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 1. Work Area (1) Keep your work area clean and well lit. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite accidents. (2) Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools creat
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English 4. Tool Use and Care (1) Use clamps or other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to a stable platform. Holding the work by hand or against your body is unstable and may lead to loss of control. (2) Do not force tool. Use the correct tool for your application. The correct tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed. (3) Do not use tool if switch does not turn it on or off. Any tool that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must
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English SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES 1. DANGER! Keep hands away from cutting area and blade. Keep your second hand on auxiliary handle or motor housing. If both hands are holding the saw, they cannot be cut by the blade. Keep your body positioned to either side of the saw blade, but not in line with the saw blade. KICKBACK could cause the saw to jump backwards. (See KICKBACK) Do not reach underneath the work. The guard can not protect you from the blade below the work. 2. Check lower guard for proper
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English 12. Maintain a firm grip on the saw and position your body and arm in a way that allows you to resist KICKBACK forces. KICKBACK forces can be controlled by the operator, if proper precautions are taken. 13. When blade is binding, or when interrupting a cut for any reason, release the trigger and hold the saw motionless in the material until the blade comes to a complete stop. Never attempt to remove the saw from the work or pull the saw backward while the blade is in motion or KICKBACK m
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English 22. Use right tool. Don’t force small tool or attachment to do the job of a heavy-duty tool. Don’t use tool for purpose not intended —for example— don’t use circular saw for cutting tree limbs or logs. 23. Never use a power tool for applications other than those specified. Never use a power tool for applications other than those specified in the Instruction Manual. 24. Handle tool correctly. Operate the tool according to the instructions provided herein. Do not drop or throw the tool. Ne
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English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE CORDLESS CIRCULAR SAW WARNING: Death or serious bodily injury could result from improper or unsafe use of the cordless circular saw. To avoid these risks, follow these basic safety instructions: 1. Wear ear plugs when using the tool for extended periods. Prolonged exposure to high intensity noise can cause hearing loss. 2. Never wedge or tie safety cover open. Check operation of safety cover before each use. Do not use if safety cover does not
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English 3. To reduce risk of injury, charge HITACHI rechargeable battery type EB7, EB9, EB12, EB14, EB18, EB24 series. Other type of batteries may burst causing personal injury and damage. 4. Do not expose battery charger to rain or snow. 5. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by the battery charger manufacturer may result in a risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 6. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug when disconnecting battery charger. 7. Ma
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English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE OF THE BATTERY AND BATTERY CHARGER You must charge the battery before you can use the cordless circular saw. Before using the model UC 24YF battery charger, be sure to read all instructions and cautionary statements on it, the battery and in this manual. REMEMBER: USE ONLY HITACHI BATTERY TYPES EB7 SERIES, EB9 SERIES, EB12 SERIES, EB14 SERIES, EB18 SERIES, EB24 SERIES. OTHER TYPES OF BATTERIES MAY BURST AND CAUSE INJURY! Follow these instructions to
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English FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION NOTE: The information contained in this Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in the safe operation and maintenance of the power tool. NEVER operate, or attempt any maintenance on the tool unless you have first read and understood all safety instructions contained in this manual. Some illustrations in this Instruction Manual may show details or attachments that differ from those on your own power tool MODEL C 6DC2 (BFK): with charger and case NAME OF PARTS 1
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English 2. Battery Charger (UC24YFA or UC 24YF) Pilot Lamp Battery Installation Hole Nameplate Fig. 4 SPECIFICATIONS 1. Cordless Circular Saw (C 6DC2) Motor DC motor No-load speed 3400/min Max. Cutting Depth 2-1/4″ (57 mm) Blade Size 6-1/2″ (165 mm) D × 5/8” (15.9 mm) H × 1/16” (1.6 mm) T Battery (EB1820) Nickel cadmium battery Voltage .................................................... DC18V Charging and discharging frequency ... about 1000 times Light Bulb 12V, 5W Weight 7.3 lbs (3.3 kg) 2. B
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English ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION APPLICATIONS Cutting Various types of wood. REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION METHOD OF BATTERY Handle How to install the battery. Align the battery with the groove in tool handle and install it into place. Always insert it all the way until it locks in Push place with a little click, If not, it may accidentally fall out of the tool, causing injury Insert Latch to you or someone around you. (Fig. 5) How to remove the battery. Withdraw battery from the tool handle whil
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English 2. Insert the battery to the battery charger. Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown in Fig. 6. Make sure it contacts the bottom of the battery charger. CAUTION: If the batteries are inserted in the reverse direction, not only recharging will become impossible, but it may also cause problems in the charger such as a deformed recharging terminal. 3. Charging When the battery is connected to the battery charger, charging will commence and the pilot lamp will light in red. (
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English (2) Regarding the temperature of the rechargeable battery. The temperatures for rechargeable batteries are as shown in the table below, and batteries that have become hot should be cooled for a while before being recharged. Table 3 Recharging of batteries that have become hot Temperatures at which the battery can be recharged Rechargeable batteries 23°F — 140°F EB1820, EB18B (–5°C — 60°C) 4. Disconnect battery charger from the receptacle. CAUTION: Do not pull the plug out of the receptac
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English (2) Avoid recharging at high temperatures. A rechargeable battery will be hot immediately after use. If such a battery is recharged immediately after use, its internal chemical substance will deteriorate, and the battery life will be shortened. Leave the battery and recharge it after it has cooled for a while. BEFORE USE 1. Check the work area environment. Check the work area to make sure that it is clear of debris and clutter. Clear the area of unnecessary personnel. Ensure that lightin
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English 6. Check for proper operation of the brake. This circular saw features an electric brake that functions when the switch is released. Before using the circular saw, ensure that the electric brake functions properly. If it does not, bring the tool to an Hitachi Authorized Service Center. Base 7. Prepare a wooden work bench (Fig. 7) Lumber Since the saw blade will extend beyond the lower surface of the lumber, place the lumber on a work bench when cutting. If a square block is utilized as a
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English As shown in Fig. 9 by loosening the wing- nut on the inclined gauge, the saw blade may be inclined to a maximum angle of 47° in relation to the base. Always insure that the wing-nut is thoroughly tightened after making the desired adjustment. Inclined Gauge NOTE: Values of the inclined gauge pro- vided on the base merely serve as Wing-Nut a rough guideline. For cutting Cutting line operation at an inclined posture, (at 45 degrees) use the circular saw after adjust- ing the angle between
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English 4. Regulating the guide (Fig. 12) The cutting position can be regulated by moving the guide to the left or right after loosening its wing-bolt. The guide may be mounted on either the right or left side of the tool. Guide Wing-Bolt OPERATION Fig. 12 WARNING: Never touch the moving parts. Never operate the circular saw with the saw blade turned upward or to the side. Do not fix and secure the switch lock. Besides, keep your finger off the switch trigger when the circular saw is bein
