HIKOKI C 18DSL Mode D'emploi page 4

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f) Blade depth and bevel adjusting locking levers
must be tight and secure before making the cut.
If blade adjustment shifts while cutting, it may cause
binding and kickback.
g) Use extra caution when sawing into existing walls
or other blind areas.
The protruding blade may cut objects that can cause
kickback.
Lower guard function
a) Check the lower guard for proper closing before
each use. Do not operate the saw if the lower guard
does not move freely and close instantly. Never
clamp or tie the lower guard into the open position.
If the saw is accidentally dropped, the lower guard may
be bent. Raise the lower guard with the retracting handle
and make sure it moves freely and does not touch the
blade or any other part, in all angles and depths of cut.
b) Check the operation of the lower guard spring. If
the guard and the spring are not operating properly,
they must be serviced before use.
Lower guard may operate sluggishly due to damaged
parts, gummy deposits, or a build-up of debris.
c) The lower guard may be retracted manually only for
special cuts such as "plunge cuts" and "compound
cuts". Raise the lower guard by the retracting
handle and as soon as the blade enters the material,
the lower guard must be released.
For all other sawing, the lower guard should operate
automatically.
d) Always observe that the lower guard is covering
the blade before placing the saw down on bench or
fl oor.
An unprotected, coasting blade will cause the saw to
walk backwards, cutting whatever is in its path. Be aware
of the time it takes for the blade to stop after switch is
released.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
1. Always charge the battery at a temperature of
0°C – 40°C. A temperature of less than 0°C will result in
over charging which is dangerous. The battery cannot be
charged at a temperature higher than 40°C.
The most suitable temperature for charging is that of
20°C – 25°C.
2. When one charging is completed, leave the charger for
about 15 minutes before the next charging of battery.
Do not charge more than two batteries consecutively.
3. Do not allow foreign matter to enter the hole for
connecting the rechargeable battery.
4. Never disassemble the rechargeable battery and
charger.
5. Never short-circuit
Shortcircuiting the battery will cause a great electric
current and overheat. It results in burn or damage to the
battery.
6. Do not dispose of the battery in fi re. If the battery is burnt,
it may explode.
7. When using this unit continuously, the unit may overheat,
leading to damage in the motor and switch. Therefore,
whenever the housing becomes hot, give the saw a
break for a while.
8. Do not insert object into the air ventilation slots of the
charger. Inserting metal objects or infl ammables into the
charger air ventilation slots will result in electrical shock
hazard or damaged charger.
9. Bring the battery to the shop from which it was purchased
as soon as the post-charging battery life becomes too
short for practical use. Do not dispose of the exhausted
battery.
10. Use only blade diameter specifi ed on the machine.
the rechargeable battery.
11. Do not use any abrasive wheel.
12. Do not use saw blades which are deformed or cracked.
13. Do not use saw blades made of high speed steel.
14. Do not use saw blades which do not comply with the
characteristics specifi ed in these instructions.
15. Do not stop the saw blades by lateral pressure on the
disc.
16. Always keep the saw blades sharp.
17. Ensure that the lower guard moves smoothly and freely.
18. Never use the circular saw with its lower guard fi xed in
the open position.
19. Ensure that the retraction mechanism of the guard
system operates correctly.
20. Never operate the circular saw with the saw blade turned
upward or to the side.
21. Ensure that the material is free of foreign matters such as
nails.
22. The saw blades range should be from 165 mm to
150 mm.
23. Since the saw blade will extend beyond the lower surface
of the lumber, place the lumber on a workbench when
cutting. If a square block is utilized as a workbench,
select level ground to ensure it is properly stabilized. An
unstable workbench will result in hazardous operation.
(Fig.3)
To avoid possible accident, always ensure that the
portion of lumber remaining after cutting is securely
anchored or held in position.
24. Be careful of brake kickback.
This circular saw features an electric brake that functions
when the switch is released. As there is some kickback
when the brake functions, be sure to hold the main body
securely.
25. Do not fi x and secure the switch lock. Besides, keep
your fi nger off the switch trigger when the circular saw is
being carried around. Otherwise, the main body switch
can be inadvertently turned ON, resulting in unexpected
accidents.
26. Prior to cutting operation, make sure the material you
are going to cut. If the material to be cut is expected to
generate harmful / toxic dusts, make sure the dust bag
or appropriate dust extraction system is connected with
dust outlet tightly.
Wear the dust mask additionally, if available.
27. Before starting to saw, ensure that the saw blade has
reached full speed revolution.
28. Should the saw blade be stopped or made an abnormal
noise during operation, turn off the switch immediately.
29. Twisting and forcibly pressing the saw during cutting can
result in unreasonable pressure on the motor, so try to go
straight quietly.
30. Avoid cutting operation in a state where the base bottom
is afl oat from the material being cut. Otherwise, the
motor can get locked.
31. Preparing and checking the work environment. Make
sure that the work site meets all the conditions laid forth
in the precautions.
32. Make sure that the battery is installed fi rmly. If it is as all
loose it could come off and cause an accident.
33. When fi nished with a job, pull out the battery from the
main body.
34. After having attached the saw blade, reconfi rm that the
lock lever is fi rmly secured in the prescribed position.
35. If the left-hand bolt is worked using other tools than
the provided box wrench, excessive tightening and
insuffi cient tightening may take place resulting in injury.
36. After adjusting cutting depth, make sure to securely
tighten the butterfl y nut. Failure to do so may result in
injury. (Fig.4)
37. After adjusting the angle of inclination, make sure to
securely tighten the butterfl y nut. Failure to do so may
result in injury. (Fig.5)
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