Troubleshooting Guide - Hitachi C 10RB Manual De Instrucciones

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To avoid injury from an accidental start, turn the switch OFF and always remove the plug from the power
source before making any adjustments.
• Consult Hitachi Authorized Service Center if for any reason the motor will not run.
SYMPTOM
Saw will not start.
Does not make accurate 45°
and 90° rip cuts.
Material pinched blade when
ripping.
Material binds on splitter.
Saw makes unsatisfactory
cuts.
Material kicked back from
blade.
Blade does not raise or tilt
freely.
Blade does not
come up to speed.
Machine vibrates excessively. 1. Saw not mounted securely to workbench.
Does not make accurate 45°
and 90° crosscuts.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Saw not plugged in.
2. Fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped.
3. Cord damaged.
1. Positive stop not adjusted correctly.
2. Tilt angle pointer not set accurately.
1. Rip fence not aligned with blade.
2. Warped wood, edge against fence is not
straight.
1. Splitter not aligned correctly with blade.
1. Dull blade.
2. Blade mounted backwards.
3. Gum or pitch on blade.
4. Incorrect blade for work being done.
5. Gum or pitch on blade causing erratic
feed.
1. Rip fence out of adjustment.
2. Splitter not aligned with blade.
3. Feeding stock without rip fence.
4. Splitter not in place.
5. Dull blade.
6. The operator letting go of material before
it is past saw blade.
7. Miter angle lock knob is not tight.
1. Sawdust and dirt in raising/tilting
mechanisms.
1. Extension cord too light or too long.
2. Low house voltage.
2. Bench on uneven floor.
3. Damaged saw blade.
1. Miter gauge out of adjustment.
WARNING
1. Plug in saw.
2. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
3. Have cord replaced by Hitachi
1. Check blade with square and adjust
2. Check blade with square and adjust to
1. Check and adjust rip fence.
2. Select another piece of wood.
1. Check and align splitter with blade.
1. Replace blade.
2. Turn the blade around.
3. Remove blade and clean with
4. Change the blade.
5. Clean table with turpentine and steel
1. Align rip fence with miter gauge slot.
2. Align splitter with blade.
3. Install and use rip fence.
4. Install and use splitter. (with guard)
5. Replace blade.
6. Push material all the way past saw
7. Tighten knob.
1. Brush or blow out loose dust and dirt.
1. Replace with adequate size cord.
2. Contact your electric company.
1. Tighten all mounting hardware.
2. Reposition on flat level surface. Fasten
3. Replace blade.
1. Adjust miter gauge.
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CORRECTIVE ACTION
Authorized Service Center.
positive stop.
zero.
turpentine and coarse steel wool.
wool.
blade before releasing work.
to floor if necessary.