Hitachi C18DLP4 Instruction Manual - Page 17

English 2. Attaching light bulb Take procedures here that are contrary to the detaching procedures. NOTE: ⅷ When attaching the light bulb to the socket, insert the light bulb until it lightly bumps against the socket. ⅷ When attaching the socket to the housing, align the socket with the hole of housing while watching the back of the socket shown in Fig. 21, and insert the socket until it lightly bumps against the housing. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION CAUTION: (1) Turn the base face up (Fig. 22) and loosen the wing- Pull out battery before doing any inspection or bolt. maintenance. Square 1. Inspecting the saw blade Since use of a dull saw blade will degrade efficiency and cause possible motor malfunction, sharpen or replace the saw blade as soon as abrasion is noted. Slotted set screw CAUTION: If a dull saw blade is used, reactive force is increased during cutting operation. Avoid the use of the dull saw blade without repair. Wing-bolt 2. Check the mounting screws Fig. 22 Loose mounting screws are dangerous. Regularly inspect them and make sure they are tight. (2) Apply a square to the base and the saw blade and, turning the slotted set screw with a slotted-head CAUTION: screwdriver, shift the position of the base to Using this power tool with loosen, screws is produce the desired right angle. extremely dangerous. 5. Check for dust Dust may be removed with a clean rag or a cloth 3. Performance checkup and maintenance of lower dampened with soapy water. guard Do not use bleach, chlorine, gasoline or thinner, Keep the lower guard in good shape for smooth for they may damage the plastics. performance at all times. Be sure to make prompt 6. Disposal of the exhausted battery repair in case of any malfunction. 4. Adjusting the base and saw blade to maintain WARNING: perpendicularity Do not dispose of the exhausted battery. The The angle between the base and the saw blade battery must explode if it is incinerated. The has been adjusted to 90°, however should this product that you have purchased contains a perpendicularity be lost for some reason, adjust rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At in the following manner. the end of it's useful life, under various state and local laws, it may be illegal to dispose of this battery into the municipal waste stream. Check with your local solid waste officials for details in your area for recycling options or proper disposal. 7. Storage Storing in a place below 104°F (40°C) and out of the reach of children. 8. Service and repairs All quality power tools will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of wear 17