English
APPLICATIONS
○ Cutting various lumber and pocket cutting
○ Cutting mild steel plate, aluminum plate, and copper
plate
○ Cutting synthetic resins, such as phenol resin and vinyl
chloride
○ Cutting thin and soft construction materials
○ Cutting stainless steel plate (with No. 97 blade)
SPECIFICATIONS
Voltage (by areas) *
Power Input *
Max. cutting depth
No-load speed *
Stroke
Min. cutting radius
Weight (without cord)
* Be sure to check the nameplate on product as it is subject
to change by areas.
NOTE
Due to HITACHI's continuing program of research and
development, the specifi cations herein are subject to
change without prior notice.
MOUNTING AND OPERATION
Action
Changing blades
Adjusting the blade operating speed
Switch operation
Adjusting the orbital operation
Housing the hexagonal bar wrench
Splinter guard
Sub base
Chip cover
Lighting up the lamp
Rectilinear cutting
Cutting a circle or a circular arc
Cutting metallic materials
Angular cutting
Pocket cutting
Concerning cutting of stainless steel
plates*
Connecting with cleaner
Selecting accessories
*NOTE
○ Dial scale reading is for reference only. The higher the
speed is, the quicker the material is cut. But the service
life of the blade will be reduced in this case. When the
speed is too low, cutting will take longer, although the
service life will be prolonged. Make adjustments as
desired.
○ When cutting use cutting fl uid (oil base cutting fl uid) to
prolong the blade's service life.
(110 V, 115 V, 120 V, 127 V,
220 V, 230 V, 240 V)
720 W
Wood 110 mm
Mild steel 10 mm
850 ― 3000 min
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2.6 mm
25 mm
2.2 kg
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SELECTION OF BLADES
Accessory blades
To ensure maximum operating effi ciency and results, it is
very important to select the appropriate blade best suited to
the type and thickness of the material to be cut. The blade
number is engraved in the vicinity of the mounting portion
of each blade. Select appropriate blades by referring to
Table 1.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
1. Inspecting the blade
Continued use of a dull or damaged blade will result in
reduced cutting effi ciency and may cause overloading of
the motor. Replace the blade with a new one as soon as
excessive abrasion is noted.
2. Inspecting the mounting screws
Regularly inspect all mounting screws and ensure that
they are properly tightened. Should any of the screws be
loose, retighten them immediately. Failure to do so could
result in serious hazard.
3. Maintenance of the motor
The motor unit winding is the very "heart" of the power
tool. Exercise due care to ensure the winding does not
become damaged and/or wet with oil or water.
4. Inspecting the carbon brushes
For your continued safety and electrical shock
protection, carbon brush inspection and replacement
on this tool should ONLY be performed by a HITACHI
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
5. Replacing supply cord
If the supply cord of Tool is damaged, the Tool must be
returned to Hitachi Authorized Service Center for the
cord to be replaced.
CAUTION
In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the
safety regulations and standards prescribed in each
country must be observed.
GUARANTEE
We guarantee Hitachi power tools in accordance with
statutory/country specifi c regulation. This guarantee does
not cover defects or damage due to misuse, abuse, or
normal wear and tear. In case of complaint, please send
the power tool, undismantled, with the GUARANTEE
CERTIFICATE found at the end of this Handling instruction,
to a Hitachi Authorized Service Center.
IMPORTANT
Correct connection of the plug
The wires of the main lead are coloured in accordance with
the following code:
Blue:
— Neutral
Brown: — Live
As the colours of the wires in the main lead of this tool may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the
terminals in your plug proceed as follows:
The wire coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire
coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked
with the letter L or coloured red. Neither core must be
connected to the each terminal.
NOTE:
This requirement is provided according to BRITISH
STANDARD 2769: 1984.
Therefore, the letter code and colour code may not be
applicable to other markets except The United Kingdom.
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