Hitachi C 10FCH2 User manual

Compound Miter Saw
Model C 10FCH2 •C 10FCE2
Handling instructions
Note:
Before using this Electric Power Tool, carefully read through these
HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure efficient, safe operation. It is
recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available
as an important reference when using this pow er tool.

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GENERAL OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS
WARNING! When using electric tools, basic safety
precautions should always be follow ed to reduce the risk
of fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the
following.
Read all these instructions before operating this product
and save these instructions.
For safe operations:
1. Keep w ork area clean. Cluttered areas and benches
invite injuries.
2. Consider w ork area environment. Do not expose
power tools to rain. Do not use power tools in dam p
or w et locations. Keep work area well lit.
Do not use power tools where there is risk to cause
fire or explosion.
3. Guard against electric shock. Avoid body contact
with earthed or grounded surfaces (e.g. pipes,
radiators, ranges, refrigerators).
4. Keep children and infirm persons away. Do not let
visitors touch the tool or extension cord. All visitors
should be kept away from work area.
5. Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be
stored in a dry, high or locked up place, out of reach
of children and infirm persons.
6. Do not force the tool. It will do the job better and
safer at the rate for w hich it w as intended.
7. Use the right tool. Do not force small tools or
attachments to do the job of a heavy duty tool. Do
not use tools for purposes not intended; for exam ple,
do not use circular saw to cut tree lim bs or logs.
8. Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewelry, they can be caught in m oving parts. Rubber
gloves and non-skid footw ear are recommended
when working outdoors. Wear protecting hair
covering to contain long hair.
9. Use eye protection. Also use face or dust mask if
the cutting operation is dusty.
10. Connect dust extraction equipment.
Cutting operation by this compound m iter saw m ay
produce considerable amount of dust from
extraction duct on fixed guard.
(Dust m aterial: Wood or Aluminium)
If devices are provided for the connection of dust
extraction and collection facilities ensure these are
connected and properly used.
11. Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the tool by the
cord or yank it to disconnect it from the receptacle.
Keep the cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges.
12. Secure work. Use clam ps or a vise to hold the work.
It is safer than using your hand and it frees both
hands to operate tool.
13. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
14. Maintain tools w ith care. Keep cutting tools sharp
and clean for better and safer performance. Follow
instructions for lubrication and changing
accessories. Inspect tool cords periodically and if
damaged, have it repaired by authorized service
center. Inspect extension cords periodically and
replace, if dam aged. Keep handles dry, clean, and
free from oil and grease.
15. Disconnect tools. When not in use, before servicing,
and when changing accessories such as blades, bits
and cutters.
16. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches. Form the
habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are rem oved from the tool before turning
it on.
17. Avoid unintentional starting. Do not carry a plugged-
in tool w ith a finger on the sw itch. Ensure switch is
off when plugging in.
18. Use outdoor extension leads. When tool is used
outdoors, use only extension cords intended for
outdoor use.
19. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use com mon
sense. Do not operate tool when you are tired.
20. Check damaged parts. Before further use of the tool,
a guard or other part that is dam aged should be
carefully checked to determine that it w ill operate
properly and perform its intended function. Check
for alignm ent of m oving parts, free running of
moving parts, breakage of parts, m ounting and any
other conditions that m ay affect its operation. A
guard or other part that is damaged should be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorized
service center unless otherwise indicated in this
handling instructions. Have defective switches
replaced by an authorized service center. Do not use
the tool if the switch does not turn it on and off.
21. Warning
The use of any accessory or attachment, other than
those recomm ended in this handling instructions,
may present a risk of personal injury.
22. Have your tool repaired by a qualified person.
This electric tool is in accordance with the relevant
safety requirem ents. Repairs should only be carried
out by qualified persons using original spare parts.
Otherwise this m ay result in considerable danger
to the user.
PRECAUTIONS ON USING COMPOUND MITER SAW
1. Keep the floor area around the m achine level. Well
maintained and free of loose materials e.g. chips
and cut-offs.
2. Provide adequate general or localized lighting.
3. Do not use power tools for applications other than
those specified in the handling instructions.
4. Repairing m ust be done only by authorized service
facility. Manufacturer is not responsible for any
damages and injuries due to the repair by the
unauthorized persons as well as the mishandling of
the tool.
5. To ensure the designed operational integrity of
power tools, do not remove installed covers or
screws.
6. Do not touch m ovable parts or accessories unless
the power source has been disconnected.
7. Use your tool at lower input than specified on the
nameplate; otherw ise, the finish m ay be spoiled and
working efficiency reduced due to motor overload.
8. Do not w ipe plastic parts w ith solvent. Solvents such
as gasoline, thinner, benzine, carbon tetrachloride,
alcohol, may dam age and crack plastic parts. Do not
wipe them w ith such solvent. Clean plastic parts w ith
a soft cloth lightly dam pened with soapy w ater.
9. Use only original HITACHI replacement parts.
10. This tool should only be disassem bled for
replacement of carbon brushes.
11. The exploded assem bly draw ing on this handling
instructions should be used only for authorized
service facility.
12. Never cut ferrous metals or masonry.
13. Adequate general or localized lighting is provided.
Stock and finished w orkpieces are located close to
the operators normal w orking position.
14. Wear suitable personal protective equipm ent w hen
necessary, this could include:
Hearing protection to reduce the risk of induced
hearing loss.
Eye protection to reduce the risk of injuring an eye.
Respiratory protection to reduce the risk of
inhalation of harm ful dust.

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Gloves for handling saw blades (saw blades shall
be carried in a holder w herever 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-offs 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 compound miter saw with its low er
guard locked in the open position.
18. Ensure that the lower guard moves smoothly.
19. Do not use the saw w ithout guards in position, in
good working order and properly m aintained.
20. Use correctly sharpened saw blades. Observe the
maximum speed m arked 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 235 m m to 255 mm
external diam eter ranges.
25. Select the correct saw blade for the m aterial to be
cut.
26. Never operate the compound miter saw w ith the
saw blade turned upward or to the side.
27. Ensure that the w orkpiece 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 sim ilar m aterials.
30. Do not use the saw to cut other m aterials than those
recommended by the manufacturer.
31. Blade replacement procedure, including the method
for repositioning and a w arning that this must be
carried out correctly.
32. Connect the com pound m iter saw to a dust
collecting device when saw ing 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 w hen abnormality
observed.
37. Shut off pow er and w ait for saw blade to stop before
servicing or adjusting tool.
38. During a m iter or bevel cut the blade should not be
lifted until it has stopped rotation com pletely.
39. 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.
SPECIFICATIONS
* Be sure to check the nameplate on product as it is subject to change by areas.
59 mm ×144 m m
0° or
89 mm ×101 m m
Miter 45° 59 mm ×102 m m
Bevel Left 45° 41 mm ×144 m m
Compound (Bevel Left 45°, Miter 45°) 41 mm ×102 m m
Saw Blade Dim ensions (oD ×iD ×Thickness) 255 mm ×25.4 m m ×2.7 mm
Miter Cutting Angle Right and Left 0°– 52°
Bevel Cutting Angle Left 0°– 45°
Compound Cutting Angle Miter (Right and Left) 0°– 45°
Voltage (by areas)* (110 V, 220 V, 230 V, 240 V)
Power Input* 1520 W
No-Load Speed 5000 / min
Machine Dim ensions (Width ×Depth ×Height) 460 mm ×628 m m ×561 mm
Weight (Net) 12 kg (C10FCH2) / 11.9 kg (C10FCE2)
Maximum output Po<3 mW Class Laser Product
(Iambda) 654 nm
Laser medium Laser Diode
Max. Cutting
Capacity
Height ×Width
Laser Marker
(Only Model C10FCH2)

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STANDARD ACCESSORIES
(1) 255 mm TCT Saw blade (mounted on tool) ............. 1
(2) Dust bag ...................................................................... 1
(3) 10 m m Box wrench .................................................... 1
(4) Vise Assembly ............................................................ 1
(5) 4 m m Hex.bar wrench (only C10FCH2) .................... 1
(6) Sub Fence (B) ............................................................. 1
(7) Collar (A) (D30) ........................................................... 1
(8) Flat screw .................................................................... 1
(9) M6 Nylon nut .............................................................. 1
(10) Plate (A) ..................................................................... 1
(11) Holder (B) .................................................................. 1
(12) Side handle ............................................................... 1
Standard accessories are subject to change without notice.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES (SOLD SEPARATELY)
(1) Extension Holder and Stopper
(2) Crow n molding Vise Ass'y (Include Crown m olding
Stopper (L))
(3) Crown molding Stopper (L)
(4) Crown molding Stopper (R)
Optional accessories are subject to change w ithout notice.
APPLICATION
䡬Cutting various types of alum inium sash and w ood.
UNPACKING
䡬Carefully unpack the power tool and all related item s
(standard accessories).
䡬Check carefully to m ake certain all related items
(standard accessories) are present.
PRIOR TO OPERATION
1. Pow er source
Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms
to the power requirements specified on the product
nameplate.
2. Pow er switch
Ensure that the pow er sw itch is in the OFF position. If
the plug is connected to a receptacle w hile the trigger
switch is in the ON position, the power tool will start
operating immediately, inviting serious accident.
3. Extension cord
When the work area is removed from the pow er
source, use an extension cord of sufficient thickness
and rated capacity. The extension cord should be kept
as short as practicable.
4. When the pow er tool is prepared for shipping, its
main parts are secured by a locking pin
Move the handle slightly so that the locking pin can
be disengaged.
During transport, lock the locking pin into the gear
case (Fig. 1).
Fig. 1
5. Attach the dust bag to the main unit (Fig. 2)
(1) When the dust bag has become full of sawdust, dust w ill
be blown out of the dust bag when the saw blade rotates.
Check the dust bag periodically and em pty it before it
becomes full.
Fig. 2
Locking Pin
Handle
Dust bag
Handle
Lower guard
Fence (A)
Table insert
Turn table
Side handle
Saw blade
Fence (B)
Motor head
Indicator (A) (For m iter scale)
Rotation direction
Motor
Lever
Vise assembly
Laser marker (Only C10FCH2)
Indicator (B) (For bevel scale)
Gear case
Sub fence (B)

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(2) During bevel and compound cutting, attach the dust bag
at a right angle to the base surface as show n in Fig. 3.
Fig. 3
CAUTION
䡬Empty the dust bag frequently to prevent the duct and
the lower guard from becom ing clogged.
Sawdust will accumulate m ore quickly than normal
during bevel cutting.
6. Installation
Ensure that the machine is alw ays fixed to bench.
Attach the power tool to a level, horizontal work bench.
Select 8 mm diameter bolts suitable in length for the
thickness of the w ork bench.
Bolt length should be at least 35 m m plus the thickness
of the work bench.
For exam ple, use 8 mm ×60 m m bolts for a 25 m m
thick work bench.
ADJUSTING THE POWER TOOL PRIOR TO USE
CAUTION
Make all necessary adjustments before inserting the
plug in the power source.
1. Check to see that the low er guard operates smoothly
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
WARNING
䡬To avoid personal injury, never remove or place a
workpiece on the table while the tool is being operated.
䡬Never place your limbs inside of the line next to
warning sign while the tool is being operated. This
may cause hazardous conditions (see Fig. 4).
Fig. 4
CAUTION
䡬It is dangerous to rem ove or install the workpiece
while the saw blade is turning.
䡬When saw ing, clean off the shavings from the turntable.
䡬If the shavings accum ulate too m uch, the saw blade
from the cutting material w ill be exposed. Never
subject your hand or anything else to go near the
exposed blade.
1. Tightly secure the material by vise assembly to be
cut so that it does not move during cutting
2. Switch operation
Pulling the trigger turns the switch on. Releasing the
trigger turns the switch off.
3. Holder (B), clamp lever adjustment: (Fig. 5)
Attach the included holder (B) in the position as show n
in Fig. 5 and adjust the holder (B) until its bottom
surface contacts the w ork bench surface. After
adjustments, securely tighten the 6m m bolt w ith the
included 10m m box wrench. Loosen the M6 ×20 screw
on the clamp lever and attach to a position w here the
clamp lever can be easily operated.
Fig. 5
Dust bag
Duct
Right angle Base Line
Warning sign
Line
Move
Adjust the holder
until its bottom
surface contacts the
work bench surface.
Holder (B)
M6 ×20 Screw
Clamp lever
6mm Bolt

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4. Using the Vise Assembly (Standard accessory) (Fig. 6)
(1) The vise assembly can be m ounted on either the left
fence {Fence (B)} or the right fence {Fence (A)} by
loosening the 6 mm w ing bolt (A).
Fig. 6
(2) The screw holder can be raised or lowered according
to the height of the w orkpiece by loosening the 6 mm
wing bolt (B). After the adjustment, firm ly tighten the
6 mm w ing bolt (B) and fix the screw holder.
(3) Turn the upper knob and securely fix the w orkpiece
in position.
WARNING
䡬Always firm ly clamp or vise to secure the workpiece
to the fence; otherw ise the workpiece m ight be thrust
from the table and cause bodily harm .
CAUTION
䡬Always confirm that the m otor head does not contact
the vise assembly w hen it is lowered for cutting. If
there is any danger that it may do so, loosen the 6
mm wing bolt and m ove the vise assembly to a
position where it will not contact the saw blade.
5. Install the sub fence (B) (Fig. 7)
In the case of direct angle cutting and angle cutting,
use the sub fence. The sub fence (B) can be installed
on the right side of the guide fence (B). Place the
attached plate (A) in the position as show n in Fig. 7,
insert the tip in the groove of fence (B) and
simultaneously, insert flathead screw M6 into fence
(B), sub fence (B), and plate (A), then tighten nylon
nut M 6 with the included 10m m box w rench until the
sub fence (B) can sm oothly rotate. Then, you can
realize stable cutting of the material w ith a wide back
face.
Fig. 7
WARNING
In the case of left bevel cutting, rotate the sub fence
(B). Supposing it is not able to rotate it, It w ill contact
the blade or som e part of the tool, causing in serious
injury to operator.
6. Using an ink line
Upon lowering the m otor section, the low er guard is
raised and the saw blade appears.
Align the ink line w ith the saw blade.
CAUTION
Never lift the lower guard while the saw blade is
rotating.
The sub fence will not only make contact and
adversely affect cutting accuracy, this could also result
in damage to the guard.
7. Install the side handle (Fig. 8)
Remove the M10 bolt and install the side handle that
came enclosed w ith this unit.
Fig. 8
8. Position adjustment of laser line (Only Model
C10FCH2)
Ink lining can be easily made on this tool to the laser
marker. A sw itch lights up the laser m arker (Fig. 9).
Depending upon your cutting choice, the laser line
can be aligned w ith the left side of the cutting w idth
(saw blade) or the ink line on the right side.
The laser line is adjusted to the w idth of the saw blade
at the tim e of factory shipm ent. Adjust the positions
of the saw blade and the laser line taking the following
steps to suit the use of your choice.
Fig. 9
6 mm Wing Bolt (B)
Screw Holder Knob
Vise Plate
Workpiece
6 mm Wing Bolt (A)
Vise Shaft
Fence (B)
Sub fence (B)
M6 Flat screw
Fence (B)
Plate (A)
M6 Nylon nut
M10 Bolt
Switch
Laser line

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(1) Light up the laser m arker and m ake a groove of about 5
mm deep on the w orkpiece that is about 38 mm in height
and 89 mm in width. Hold the grooved workpiece by vise
as it is and do not move it.
(2) Then insert a 4 m m hex. bar w rench in the 12 diam eter
hole on the side of the gear case, turn the hex. socket
set screw to move the laser line. (If you turn the Hex.
socket screw clockw ise, the laser line will shift to the
right and if you turn it counterclockw ise, the laser line
will shift to the left.) When you work with the ink line
aligned w ith the left side of the saw blade, align the
laser line w ith the left end of the groove (Fig. 10). When
you align it w ith the right side of the saw blade, align
the laser line with the right side of the groove.
Fig. 10
(3) After adjusting the position of the laser line, draw a
right-angle ink line on the workpiece and align the
ink line with the laser line. When aligning the ink line,
slide the workpiece little by little and secure it by vise
at a position where the laser line overlaps with the
ink line. Work on the grooving again and check the
position of the laser line. If you w ish to change the
laser line’s position, m ake adjustments again
following the steps from (1) to (3).
WARNING (Fig. 11 and Fig. 12)
䡬Make sure before plugging the power plug into the
receptacle that the main body and the laser m arker
are turned off.
䡬Exercise utm ost caution in handling a switch trigger
for the position adjustm ent of the laser line, as the
power plug is plugged into the receptacle during
operation.
If the switch trigger is pulled inadvertently, the saw
blade can rotate and result in unexpected accidents.
䡬Do not remove the laser m arker to be used for other
purposes.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12
CAUTION
䡬Laser radiation - Do not stare into beam .
䡬Laser radiation on work table. Do not stare into beam .
If your eye is exposed directly to the laser beam , it
can be hurt.
䡬Do not dismantle it.
䡬Do not give strong im pact to the laser marker (main
body of tool); otherwise, the position of a laser line
can go out of order, resulting in the damage of the
laser m arker as w ell as a shortened service life.
䡬Keep the laser m arker lit only during a cutting
operation. Prolonged lighting of the laser m arker can
result in a shortened service life.
䡬Use of controls or adjustm ents or perform ance of
procedures other than those specified herein may
result in hazardous radiation exposure.
NOTE
䡬Perform cutting by overlapping the ink line w ith the
laser line.
䡬When the ink line and the laser line are overlapped,
the strength and w eakness of light w ill change,
resulting in a stable cutting operation because you
can easily discern the conformity of lines. This ensures
the minim um cutting errors.
䡬In outdoor or near-the-w indow operations, it m ay
become difficult to observe the laser line due to the
Laser marker
Laser line
Left
Right
Hex socket
bolt
Hex bar wrench
(Accessories)
Laser holder
Gear case
Turn
Groove
Laser line
4mm Hex.
bar wrench
Move
ø12 Hole

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sunlight. Under such circumstances, move to a place
that is not directly under the sunlight and engage in
the operation.
䡬Do not tug on the cord behind the motor head or hook
your finger, wood and the like around it; otherw ise,
the cord m ay com e off and the laser marker m ay not
be lit up.
䡬Check and make sure on a periodic basis if the position
of the laser line is in order. As regards the checking
method, draw a right-angle ink line on the workpiece
with the height of about 38 m m and the width of 89
mm, and check that the laser line is in line with the
ink line [The deviation between the ink line and the
laser line should be less than the ink line width (0.5
mm)] (Fig. 13).
Fig. 13
9. Cutting operation
(1) As shown in Fig. 14 the w idth of the saw blade is the
width of the cut. Therefore, slide the w orkpiece to the
right (view ed from the operator’s position) w hen
length is desired, or to the left w hen length is
desired.
Fig. 14
(Only Model C10FCH2)
If a laser m arker is used, align the laser line with the
left side of the saw blade, and then align the ink line
with the laser line.
(2) Once the saw blade reaches maxim um speed, slowly
push down the handle and bring the saw blade in the
vicinity of the m aterial to be cut.
(3) Once the saw blade contacts the w orkpiece, push the
handle dow n gradually to cut into the w orkpiece.
(4) After cutting the workpiece to the desired depth, turn
the power tool OFF and let the saw blade stop
completely before raising the handle from the
workpiece to return it to the full retract position.
CAUTION
䡬For m axim um dim ensions for cutting, refer to
“SPECIFICATIONS” table.
䡬Increased pressure on the handle w ill not increase the
cutting speed. On the contrary, too m uch pressure
may result in overload of the motor and/or decreased
cutting efficiency.
䡬Confirm that the trigger sw itch is turned OFF and the
power plug has been rem oved from the receptacle
whenever the tool is not in use.
䡬Always turn the power off and let the saw blade stop
completely before raising the handle from the
workpiece. If the handle is raised w hile the saw blade
is still rotating, the cut-off piece m ay become jam m ed
against the saw blade causing fragm ents to scatter
about dangerously.
䡬Every time one cutting of deep-cutting operation is
finished, turn the switch off, and check that the saw
blade has stopped. Then raise the handle, and return
it to the full retract position.
䡬Be absolutely sure to remove the cut material from
the top of the turntable, and then proceed to the next
step.
10. M iter cutting procedures
(1) Loosen the side handle and push the lever for angle
stoppers. Then, adjust the turntable until the indicator
aligns w ith desired setting on the miter scale (Fig. 15).
(2) Re-tighten the side handle to secure the turntable in
the desired position.
Fig. 15
NOTE
䡬Positive stops are provided at the right and left of the
0°center setting, at 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°and 45°settings.
Check that the m iter scale and the tip of the indicator
are properly aligned.
䡬Operation of the saw w ith the miter scale and indicator
out of alignm ent, or with the side handle not properly
tightened, will result in poor cutting precision.
CAUTION
䡬Never remove the side handle; use of the tool without
it w ould be hazardous.
To prevent an accident or personal injury always firm ly
tighten the m iter handle.
11. Bevel cutting procedures (Fig. 16)
(1) Loosen the clamp lever and bevel the saw blade to
the left.
(2) Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting w hile
watching the bevel angle scale and indicator, then
secure the clamp lever.
Marking
(pre-m arked)
Marking
(pre-m arked)
Laser line
Marking
(pre-marked)
Miter scale Indicator
(For miter scale)
Side handle
Tighten
Loosen
Lever
Turntable
Turn the turntable Push

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Fig. 16
WARNING
䡬When the workpiece is secured on the left or right
side of the blade, the short cut-off portion w ill come
to rest on the right or left side of the saw blade. Always
turn the power off and let the saw blade stop
completely before raising the handle from the
workpiece.
If the handle is raised while the saw blade is still
rotating, the cut-off piece may become jam m ed
against the saw blade causing fragm ents to scatter
about dangerously.
䡬When stopping the bevel cutting operation halfway,
start cutting after pulling back the motor head to the
initial position.
Starting from halfw ay, w ithout pulling back, causes
the safety cover to be caught in the cutting groove of
the workpiece and to contact the saw blade.
12. Compound cutting procedures
Compound cutting can be performed by following the
instructions in 9 and 10 above. For maximum
dimensions for compound cutting, refer to
“ SPECIFICATIONS” table.
CAUTION
䡬Always secure the w orkpiece with the right hand side
for compound cutting. Never rotate the table to the
right for com pound cutting, because the saw blade
might then contact the clamp or vise that secures the
workpiece, and cause personal injury or damage.
13. Installing the holders (Optional accessory)
The holders help keep longer w orkpieces stable and
in place during the cutting operation.
(1) As indicated in Fig. 17, use a steel square for aligning
the upper edge of the holders with the base surface.
Loosen the 6 mm w ing nut. Turn a height adjustm ent
bolt 6 mm, and adjust the height of the holder.
Fig. 17
(2) After adjustm ent, firmly tighten the w ing nut and
fasten the holder w ith the 6 m m knob bolt (optional
accessory). If the length of Height Adjustm ent Bolt 6
mm is insufficient, spread a thin plate beneath. Make
sure the end of Height Adjustment Bolt 6 m m does
not protrude from the holder.
14. Stopper for precision cutting (Stopper and holder are
optional accessory)
The stopper facilitates continuous precision cutting
in lengths of 280 mm to 450 m m .
To install the stopper, attach it to the holder with the
6 mm w ing bolt as show n in Fig. 18.
Fig. 18
15. Confirmation for use Crow n molding vise, Crow n
molding Stopper (L) and (R) (Optional accessory)
(1) Crown molding Stopper (L) and (R) (optional
accessories) allow easier cuts of crow n molding
without tilting the saw blade. lnstall them in the base
both-sides side to be show n in Fig. 19. After inserting
tighten the 6 m m knob bolts to secure the Crow n
molding Stoppers.
Fig. 19
(2) The crown m olding vise (B) (Optional accessory) can
be mounted on either the left fence (Fence (B)) or the
right fence (Fence (A)). lt can unite with the slope of
the crown molding and vice can be pressed dow n.
Then turn the upper knob, as necessary, to securely
attach the crow n molding in position. To raise or lower
the vise assembly, first loosen the 6 m m wing bolt.
After adjusting the height, firmly tighten the 6 m m
wing bolt; then turn the upper knob, as necessary, to
securely attach the crow n m olding in position (See
Fig 20).
Loosen
Clamp lever
Tighten
Indicator
(for bevel scale)
6mm Wing bolt (Optional accessory)
Holder
(Optional
accessory)
Steel
square
Base
surface
6mm Wing
nut (Optional
accessory) Height adjustm ent bolt 6mm
(Optional accessory)
Workpiece
Stopper
(Optional accessory)
6mm Wing bolt
(Optional accessory)
Holder
(Optional accessory)
Move
6mm Wing nut
(Optional
accessory)
Height adjustm ent
bolt 6mm
(Optional accessory)
Crown Molding
Vise Ass’y
(Optional
accessory)
6 mm
Wing Bolt
6 mm
Wing Bolt
Crown Molding Stopper (L)
(Optional accessory)
Crown Molding Stopper (R)
(Optional accessory)
6 mm
Wing Bolt

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Position crow n molding w ith its WALL CONTACT
EDGE against the guide fence and its CEILING
CONTACT EDGE against the Crown m olding Stoppers
as shown in Fig. 20. Adjust the Crow n m olding
Stoppers according to the size of the crown m olding.
Tighten the 6 m m w ing bolt to secure the Crow n
molding Stoppers.
Fig. 20
WARNING
䡬Always firm ly clamp or vise to secure the crown
molding to the fence; otherwise the crow n m olding
might be thrust from the table and cause bodily harm.
Do not bevel cutting. The m ain body or saw blade
may contact the sub fence, resulting in an injury.
CAUTION
䡬Always confirm that the m otor head (see Fig. 2) does
not contact the crow n molding vise assem bly when it
is lowered for cutting. If there is any danger that it
may do so, loosen the 6 mm knob bolt and m ove the
crown molding vise assembly to a position where it
will not contact the saw blade.
MOUNTING AND DISM OUNTING SAW BLADE
WARNING
䡬To prevent an accident or personal injury, always turn off
the trigger switch and disconnect the pow er plug from
the receptacle before removing or installing a blade.
If cutting work is done in a state where the bolt is not
sufficiently tightened, the bolt can get loose, the blade
can com e off, and the low er guard can get damaged,
resulting in injuries.
Also, check that the bolts are properly tightened before
plugging the power plug into the receptacle.
䡬If the bolts are attached or detached using tools other
than the 10 m m box w rench (standard accessory),
excessive or im properly tightening occurs, resulting
in injury.
1. Mounting the saw blade (Fig. 21, Fig. 22, Fig. 23 and
Fig. 24)
(1) Rotate the lower guard (plastic) to the top position.
(2) Use the driver to loosen the 4 m m screw fastening
the spindle cover and then rem ove the spindle cover.
(3) Press in spindle lock and loosen bolt with 10 mm box
wrench (standard accessory).
Since the bolt is left-hand threaded, loosen by turning
it to the right as show in Fig. 23.
NOTE
䡬If the spindle lock cannot be easily pressed in to lock
the spindle, turn the bolt with 10 m m box w rench
(standard accessory) while applying pressure on the
spindle lock.
The saw blade spindle is locked when the spindle lock
is pressed inward.
(4) Rem ove the bolt and w asher (D).
(5) Lift the lower guard and m ount the saw blade.
WARNING
When mounting the saw blade, confirm that the
rotation indicator m ark on the saw blade and the
rotation direction of the gear case(see Fig. 1)are
properly m atched.
(6) Thoroughly clean w asher (D) and the bolt, and install
them onto the saw blade spindle.
(7) Press in the spindle lock and tighten the bolt by turning
it to the left by standard accessories wrench(10 mm
box wrench) as indicated in Fig. 23
Fig. 21
Fig. 22
Fig. 23
Crown Molding Vise Ass’y (Optional accessory)
6 mm
Knob Bolt
Fence (B)
6 mm Wing
Bolt (A)
Crown molding
Knob
Crown Molding Stopper (L) (R)
(Optional accessory)
Spindle cover
4 mm M achine screw
Spindle lock
10mm Box
wrench
Washer (D)
6 mm Bolt

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Fig. 24
CAUTION
䡬Confirm that the spindle lock has returned to the
retract position after installing or rem oving the saw
blade.
䡬Tighten the bolt so it does not come loose during
operation.
䡬Confirm that the bolt has been properly tightened
before the pow er tool is started.
2. Dismounting the saw blade
Dismount the saw blade by reversing the m ounting
procedures described in paragraph 1 above.
The saw blade can easily be removed after lifting the
lower guard.
CAUTION
䡬Never attempt to install saw blades except
235 mm – 255 mm in diam eter.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING
To avoid an accident or personal injury, alw ays
confirm the trigger sw itch is turned OFF and that the
power plug has been disconnected from the
receptacle before performing any maintenance or
inspection of this tool.
1. Inspecting the saw blade
Always replace the saw blade immediately upon the
first sign of deterioration or damage.
A damaged saw blade can cause personal injury and
a worn saw blade can cause ineffective operation and
possible overload to the motor.
CAUTION
䡬Never use a dull saw blade. When a saw blade is dull,
its resistance to the hand pressure applied by the tool
handle tends to increase, making it unsafe to operate
the power tool.
2. Inspecting the lever (Fig. 25 and Fig. 26)
If the M8 hexagonal head bolts (2) are loose, align the
sides of the fence and saw blade w ith the steel square.
After adjusting the saw blade and fence to a ninety-
degree angle, tighten the lever securing hexagonal
head bolts (2).
Fig. 25
Fig. 26
3. Inspecting the carbon brushes
For your continued safety and electrical shock
protection, carbon brush inspection and replacem ent
on this tool should ONLY be performed by a Hitachi
Authorized Service Center.
4. 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.
5. About Handling the M otor (see Fig. 2)
Winding of the motor is said to be the heart of this
tool. Exercise utmost caution not to damage the
winding by exposing it to wash oil or w ater.
NOTE
䡬Accumulation of dust and the like inside the m otor
can result in a m alfunction.
After using the m otor for 50 hours or so, carry out no-
load running, and blow in the dry air from a w ind hole
at the m otor's rear. Such action is effective to
discharge dust and the like.
6. Inspecting the screw s
Regularly inspect each com ponent of the power tool
for looseness.
Re-tighten screws on any loose part.
WARNING
䡬To prevent personal injury, never operate the pow er
tool if any com ponents are loose.
7. Inspecting the low er guard for proper operation
Before each use of the tool, test the lower guard (see
Fig. 2) to assure that it is in good condition and that it
moves smoothly.
Never use the tool unless the low er guard operates
properly and it is in good mechanical condition.
8. Storage
After operation of the tool has been completed, check
that the follow ing has been perform ed:
(1) Trigger switch is in OFF position,
Washer (D) Washer (D)
Collar (B)
Saw Blade
Washer
Bolt
Lever
Hex. Head Bolt
Saw Blade
Fence (B)
Steel Square

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(2) Power plug has been rem oved from the receptacle,
When the tool is not in use, keep it stored in a dry
place out of the reach of children.
9. Lubrication
Lubricate the following sliding surfaces once a month
to keep the pow er tool in good operating condition
for a long time (Fig. 2 and Fig. 27).
Use of machine oil is recommended.
Oil supply points:
* Rotary portion of hinge
* Rotary portion of vise assembly
Fig. 27
10. Cleaning
Periodically rem ove chips, dust and other w aste
material from the surface of the pow er tool, especially
from the inside of the low er guard with a damp, soapy
cloth. To avoid a malfunction of the motor, protect it
from contact with oil or w ater.
(Only Model C10FCH2)
If the laser line becomes invisible due to chips and the
like adhered onto the w indow of the laser m arker's light-
emitting section, w ipe and clean the window w ith a dry
cloth or a soft cloth m oistened with soapy w ater, etc.
11. Service parts list
A:Item No.
B:Code No.
C:No. Used
D:Rem arks
CAUTION
Repair, modification and inspection of Hitachi Power
Tools must be carried out by a Hitachi Authorized
Service Center.
Especially laser device should be maintained by the
authorized agent by laser m anufacturer.
Always assign the repair of laser device to Hitachi
Authorized Service Center.
This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the
tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center w hen
requesting repair or other maintenance.
In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the
safety regulations and standards prescribed in each
country m ust be observed.
MODIFICATIONS
Hitachi Pow er Tools are constantly being im proved
and m odified to incorporate the latest technological
advancements.
Accordingly, som e parts (i.e. code num bers and/or
design) may be changed without prior notice.
NOTE
Due to HITACHI’s continuing program of research and
development the specifications herein are subject to
change without prior notice.
Trigger switch
Locking pin
Nameplate
Base
Clamp lever
Holder (B)
Switch
(for Laser marker)
(Only C10FCH2)

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C10FCH2 (1/2)

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C10FCH2 (1/2)
ABCD
1326-748 1
2 –––––––– 1
3307-956 1 M6 ×10
4323-208 1 M6 ×20
5322-935 1
6322-936 1 M10
7318-934 1
8322-889 1
9322-965 1
10 322-890 1
11 302-518 1
12 984-528 1
13 322-933 1
14 322-934 1 M16
15 322-888 1
16 322-932 1
17 949-652 2 M6 ×25
18 322-937 1
19 322-963 1
20 949-215 1 M4 ×8
21 303-409 2 M8 ×25
22 322-891 1 “ 19, 20, 24”
23 990-541 2 M5 ×16
24 322-892 1
25 322-893 1
26 304-043 1 M4 ×10
27 680-418 1 M12
28 975-348 1 M8
29 318-929 1
30 949-217 4 M4 ×12
31 322-929 1
32 322-930 1
33 304-043 1 M4 ×10
34 322-904 1
35 322-897 1
36 322-898 1
37 322-952 1 “ 38-44”
38 302-522 1 M10 ×66
39 301-806 1 M6 ×15
40 –––––––– 1
41 949-432 1 M6
42 302-532 1
43 949-216 1 M4 ×10
44 322-954 1
45 949-678 4 M8 ×35
46 949-457 4 M8
47 949-433 4 M8
48 963-837 1 M6
49 326-711 1
50 301-806 1 M6 ×15
51 323-685 1 M6 ×30
52 326-704 1
53 322-906 1
54 322-910 1
55 322-901 2
56 322-964 1
57 949-610 1 M6 ×10
58 322-903 1
59 949-457 2 M8
60 949-655 2 M8 ×16
61 322-895 1
62 322-899 1
63 949-215 2 M4 ×8
64 322-905 1
ABCD
65 322-902 1
66 323-976 1 “ 61”
601 322-957 1 ” 602-607”
602 998-836 1 M6 ×11
603 –––––––– 1
604 306-985 1
605 964-851 1
606 304-043 1 M4 ×10
607 321-551 1 M10 ×54
608 322-713 1 ” 609-612”
609 301-806 1 M6 ×15
610 –––––––– 1
611 321-390 1
612 316-030 1 M6 ×52
613 322-714 1 ” 614-617”
614 316-030 2 M6 ×52
615 321-390 1
616 –––––––– 1
617 301-806 1 M6 ×15
618 322-956 1 ” 619-624”
619 321-549 1
620 949-313 1 M6
621 949-556 1 M6
622 322-047 1
623 949-425 1 M6
624 323-134 1 M6 ×80
625 974-561 1
626 949-404 1 M6 ×20
627 322-712 1 ” 601, 608”
628 322-710 1 “ 614, 618, 625, 626”

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C10FCH2 (2/2)

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C10FCH2 (2/2)
ABCD
100 998-335 1 M7 ×17.5
101 308-789 1
102 308-789 1
103 323-133 1 “ 104-108”
104 990-430 2 M4 ×10
105 322-919 1
106 600-3VV 1
107 322-918 1
108 322-917 1
109 987-512 2 M5 ×16
110 980-523 1
111 935-196 1 M4 ×12
112 949-819 1 M5 ×10
113 961-729 1
114 949-340 1 M6 ×16
115 935-196 1 M4 ×12
116 322-920 1
117 326-708 1
118 951-893 2 M6 ×20
119 322-928 1
120 976-819 1
126 322-951 1
127 949-215 2 M4 ×8
128 322-950 2 M6
129 322-948 2 M7
134 949-454 1 M5
135 949-215 3 M4 ×8
136 326-747 1
140 322-947 1 M5
141 322-938 2 M10
145 –––––––– 1
146 307-028 2 M4 ×25
147 301-653 6 D4 ×20
148 –––––––– 1
149 –––––––– 1
150 940-778 1 D10.7
151 984-750 1 D4 ×16
152 323-978 1
156 319-349 1
157 984-750 2 D4 ×16
158 937-631 1
159 322-912 1
160 326-700 1
161 303-792 1
162-1 360-656U 1 110V “ 163, 164, 166, 167”
162-2 360-695E 1 230V “ 163, 164, 166, 167”
163 620-2VV 1
164 980-700 1
166 302-428 1
167 600-0VV 1
168 322-916 1
169 322-915 1
170 953-121 2 D5 ×50
171-1 340-591D 1 110V “ 172”
171-2 340-615E 1 230V “ 172”
172 937-623 2
173 322-123 4 M5 ×40
174 322-914 1 “ 175, 176”
175 938-477 2 M5 ×8
176 938-241 2
177-1 999-038 2 110V
177-2 999-065 2 230V
178 945-161 2
179 322-949 1
ABCD
186 –––––––– 1
187 958-308Z 1
501 944-458 1
502 940-543 1
503 322-955 1

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C10FCE2 (1/2)

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C10FCE2 (1/2)
ABCD
3307-956 1 M6 ×10
4323-208 1 M6 ×20
5322-935 1
6322-936 1 M10
7318-934 1
8322-889 1
9322-965 1
10 322-890 1
11 302-518 1
12 984-528 1
13 322-933 1
14 322-934 1 M16
15 322-888 1
16 322-932 1
17 949-652 2 M6 ×25
18 322-937 1
19 322-963 1
20 949-215 1 M4 ×8
21 303-409 2 M8 ×25
22 322-891 1 “ 19, 20, 24”
23 990-541 2 M5 ×16
24 322-892 1
25 322-893 1
26 304-043 1 M4 ×10
27 680-418 1 M12
28 975-348 1 M8
29 318-929 1
30 949-217 4 M4 ×12
31 322-929 1
32 322-930 1
33 304-043 1 M4 ×10
34 322-904 1
35 322-897 1
36 322-898 1
37 322-952 1 “ 38-44”
38 302-522 1 M10 ×66
39 301-806 1 M6 ×15
40 –––––––– 1
41 949-432 1 M6
42 302-532 1
43 949-216 1 M4 ×10
44 322-954 1
45 949-678 4 M8 ×35
46 949-457 4 M8
47 949-433 4 M8
48 963-837 1 M6
49 326-711 1
50 301-806 1 M6 ×15
51 323-685 1 M6 ×30
52 326-704 1
53 322-906 1
54 322-910 1
55 322-901 2
56 322-964 1
57 949-610 1 M6 ×10
58 322-903 1
59 949-457 2 M8
60 949-655 2 M8 ×16
61 322-895 1
62 322-899 1
63 949-215 2 M4 ×8
64 322-905 1
65 322-902 1
66 323-976 1 “ 61”
ABCD
601 322-957 1 ” 602-607”
602 998-836 1 M6 ×11
603 –––––––– 1
604 306-985 1
605 964-851 1
606 304-043 1 M4 ×10
607 321-551 1 M10 ×54
608 322-713 1 ” 609-612”
609 301-806 1 M6 ×15
610 –––––––– 1
611 321-390 1
612 316-030 1 M6 ×52
613 322-714 1 ” 614-617”
614 316-030 2 M6 ×52
615 321-390 1
616 –––––––– 1
617 301-806 1 M6 ×15
618 322-956 1 ” 619-624”
619 321-549 1
620 949-313 1 M6
621 949-556 1 M6
622 322-047 1
623 949-425 1 M6
624 323-134 1 M6 ×80
625 974-561 1
626 949-404 1 M6 ×20
627 322-712 1 ” 601, 608”
628 322-710 1 “ 614, 618, 625, 626”

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C10FCE2 (2/2)