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Gloves for handling saw blades (saw blades shall be
carried in a holder wherever practicable) and rough
material.
15. The operator is adequately trained in the use, adjustment
and operation of the machine.
16. Refrain from removing any cut-off s or other parts of the
workpiece from the cutting area whilst the machine is
running and the saw head is not in the rest position.
17. Never use the slide compound miter saw with its lower
guard locked in the open position.
18. Ensure that the lower guard moves smoothly.
19. Do not use the saw without guards in position, in good
working order and properly maintained.
20. Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe the
maximum speed marked on the saw blade.
21. Do not use saw blades which are damaged or deformed.
22. Do not use saw blades manufactured from high speed
steel.
23. Use only saw blades recommended by HITACHI.
24. The saw blades should be from 290 mm to 305 mm
external diameter ranges.
25. Select the correct saw blade for the material to be cut.
26. Never operate the slide compound miter saw with the
saw blade turned upward or to the side.
27. Ensure that the workpiece is free of foreign matter such
as nails.
28. Replace the table insert when worn.
29. Do not use the saw to cut other than aluminium, wood or
similar materials.
30. Do not use the saw to cut other materials than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
31. Blade replacement procedure, including the method for
repositioning and a warning that this must be carried out
correctly.
32. Connect the slide compound miter saw to a dust
collecting device when sawing wood.
33. Take care when slotting.
34. When transporting or carrying the tool, do not grasp the
holder. Grasp the handle instead of the holder.
35. Start cutting only after motor revolution reaches
maximum speed.
36. Promptly cut OFF the switch when abnormality observed.
37. Shut off power and wait for saw blade to stop before
servicing or adjusting tool.
38. During a miter or bevel cut the blade should not be lifted
until it has stopped rotation completely.
39. During slide cutting operation, the saw must be pushed
and slided away from the operator.
40. Take all the possibility of residual risks in cutting
operation into your consideration, such as the laser
radiation to your eyes, the inadvertent access to moving
parts on slide mechanical parts on machine and so on.
41. Ensure before each cut that the machine is stable.
Use only saw blades whose maximum permitted speed
is higher than the no-load speed of the power tool.
Do not replace the laser with a diff erent type.
42. Do not stand in a line with the saw blade In front of the
machine. Always stand aside of the saw blade. This
protects your body against possible kickback. Keep
hands, fi ngers and arms away from the rotating saw
blade.
Do not cross your arms when operating the tool arm.
43. If the saw blade should become jammed, switch the
machine off and hold the workpiece until the saw blade
comes to a complete stop. To prevent kickback, the
workpiece may not be moved until after the machine has
come to a complete stop.
Correct the cause for the jamming of the saw blade
before restarting the machine.
SYMBOLS
WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine.
Be sure that you understand their meaning before
use.
C12RSH2: Slide Compound Miter Saw
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Always wear eye protection.
Always wear hearing protection.
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