ON/OFF at 0.5 sec. intervals (RED)

Before charging *1

Lights for 0.5 sec. at intervals of 1 sec. (BLUE)

Charged at less than 50%

Lights for 1 sec. at intervals of 0.5 sec. (BLUE)

Charged at less than 80%

Lights continuously (BLUE)

Charged at more than 80%

Lights continuously (Continuous buzzer sound: about 6 sec.) (GREEN)

Charging complete

ON/OFF at 0.3 sec. intervals (RED)

Overheat standby *2

ON/OFF at 0.1 sec. intervals (Intermittent buzzer sound: about 2 sec.) (PURPLE)

Charging impossible *3

NOTE 1 If the red lamp continues to blink even after the charger
has been attached, check to confirm that the battery has been fully inserted. 2 Battery overheated. Unable to charge. Although charging will start once the battery has cooled down even when left in situ, the best practice is to remove the battery and allow it to cool down in a shaded, well-ventilated location before charging. *3 Malfunction in the battery or the charger ­ Fully insert the battery. ­ Check to confirm that no foreign matter is stuck to
the battery mount or terminals. If there are no foreign objects, it is probable that the battery or charger is malfunctioning. Take it to your authorized Service Center.

When the battery charger has been continuously used, the battery charger will be heated, thus constituting the cause of the failures. Once the charging has been completed, give 5 minutes rest until the next charging.

(2) Regarding the temperatures and charging time of the battery (See Table 3)
Table 3

Model

UC18YSL3

Type of battery

Li-ion

Charging voltage

14.4­18 V

Temperatures at which the battery can be recharged

0°C­50°C

1.5 Ah

15 min

2.0 Ah

20 min

2.5 Ah

25 min

Charging time for battery capacity, approx. (At 20°C)

3.0 Ah 4.0 Ah

20 min (BSL1430C, BSL1830C:
30 min)
26 min (BSL1840M: 40 min)

5.0 Ah

32 min

6.0 Ah

38 min

Charging time for multi volt battery capacity, approx. (At 20°C)

1.5 Ah (× 2 unit)
2.5 Ah (× 2 unit)

20 min 32 min

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Charging time for multi volt battery capacity, approx. (At 20°C)

4.0 Ah (× 2 unit)

52 min

Number of battery cells

4­10

Weight

0.6 kg

NOTE The recharging time may vary according to the ambient
temperature and power source voltage. If charging takes a long time
­ Charging will take longer at extremely low ambient temperatures. Charge the battery in a warm location (such as indoors).
­ Do not block the air vent. Otherwise the interior will overheat, reducing the charger’s performance.
­ If the cooling fan is not operating, contact a HiKOKI Authorized Service Center for repairs.
4. Disconnect the charger’s power cord from the receptacle.
5. Hold the charger firmly and pull out the battery. NOTE
Be sure to pull out the battery from the charger after use, and then keep it.

Regarding electric discharge in case of new batteries, etc.
As the internal chemical substance of new batteries and batteries that have not been used for an extended period is not activated, the electric discharge might be low when using them the first and second time. This is a temporary phenomenon, and normal time required for recharging will be restored by recharging the batteries 2­3 times.

How to make the batteries perform longer.
(1) Recharge the batteries before they become completely exhausted. When you feel that the power of the tool becomes weaker, stop using the tool and recharge its battery. If you continue to use the tool and exhaust the electric current, the battery may be damaged and its life will become shorter.
(2) Avoid recharging at high temperatures. A rechargeable battery will be hot immediately after use. If such a battery is recharged immediately after use, its internal chemical substance will deteriorate, and the battery life will be shortened. Leave the battery and recharge it after it has cooled for a while.

MOUNTING AND OPERATION

Action Removing and inserting the battery Charging Remaining battery indicator Selecting accessories

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PRIOR TO OPERATION
WARNING Make all necessary adjustments before inserting the batteries.

1. Battery Do not use a battery other than that specified. Doing so may result in damage or accidents.
2. Remove all packing materials attached or connected to the tool before attempting to operate it.
3. Installation (Fig. 5) Ensure that the machine is always 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 work bench. Bolt length should be at least 40 mm plus the thickness of the work bench. For example, use 8 mm × 65 mm bolts for a 25 mm thick work bench.
4. Base holder adjustment (Fig. 6) Loosen the 6 mm bolt with the 10 mm box wrench. Adjust the base holder until its bottom surface contacts the bench or the floor surface. After adjustment, firmly tighten the 6 mm bolt.
5. Releasing the locking pin (Fig. 7) When the power tool is prepared for shipping, its main parts are secured by a locking pin. Press the handle slightly down and pull out the locking pin to disengag the cutting head. During transport, lock the locking pin into the gear case.
6. Installing the dust bag, stopper and vises (The stopper is an optional accessory.)
(1) Installing the dust bag (Fig. 8) Install the dust bag onto the dust port on the miter saw. Fit the connecting tube of dust bag and the dust port together. To empty the dust bag, pull out the dust bag assembly from dust port. Open zipper on underside of bag and empty into waste container. Check frequently and empty the dust bag before it gets full. When bevel angle cutting, adjust the support bar and Install the dust bag so that it hangs down vertically.
WARNING Do not use this saw to cut and/or sand metals. The hot chips or sparks may ignite saw dust from the bag material.
CAUTION Empty the dust bag frequently to prevent the duct and
the lower guard from becoming clogged. Sawdust will accumulate more quickly than normal during bevel cutting. After cutting wood, before starting to cut aluminum window sash, discard the chips that are in the dust bag. (Attach the vise assembly as shown in Fig. 20 and also stopper as shown in Fig. 29.) 7. Check the lower guard for proper operation (Fig. 37) WARNING NEVER OPERATE THE POWER TOOL if the lower guard does not function smoothly. Lower guard is designed to protect the operator from coming into contact with the saw blade during operation of the tool. Always check that the lower guard moves smoothly and covers the saw blade properly. 8. Oblique angle WARNING When changing the oblique angle, hold down the motor head. If the motor head moves to an oblique angle suddenly, it may result in injury or damage to the main body.
Before the power tool is shipped from the factory, it is adjusted for 0°, right angle, left 45° bevel cutting angle and right 45° bevel cutting angle with the 8 mm set screws.

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When changing the adjustment, change the height of the 8 mm set screws by turning them. (Fig. 9-a, Fig. 9-b) When changing the bevel angle to the left 45°, loosen the 6 mm wing bolt shown in Fig. 13, then slide the sub fence (B) outward and incline the motor head to the left. When changing the bevel angle to the right 45°, pull the set pin (A) on the direction shown in Fig. 9-b and incline the motor head to the right. To change the bevel angle to the right at 45°, move the sub fence (A) outward and loosen the bevel lock handle, then pull out the set pin (A) toward the front, and tilt the motor head to the right. (Fig. 9-b) When the motor head is straight upright, the set pin (A) is held tightly in place, so tilt the motor head slightly to the left when pulling out the set pin (A) before tilting the motor head to the right. 9. Checking the saw blade lower limit position Check that the saw blade can be lowered 9 mm to 11 mm below the table insert. When you replace a saw blade with a new one, adjust the lower limit position so that the saw blade will not cut the turntable or complete cutting cannot be done. To adjust the lower limit position of the saw blade, follow the procedure (1) indicated below. (Fig. 10) Furthermore, when changing the position of a 8 mm depth adjustment bolt that serves as a lower limit position stopper of the saw blade. (1) Turn the 8 mm depth adjustment bolt, change the height where the bolt head and the hinge contacts, and adjust the lower limit position of the saw blade. NOTE Confirm that the saw blade is adjusted so that it will not cut into the turntable.
PRIOR TO CUTTING

2. Confirmation for use of sub fence (A) (Fig. 12) WARNING
When right bevel angle cutting, loosen the 6 mm wing bolt, then slide the sub fence (A) outward and remove it. Failure to do so may result in the main body or saw blade coming into contact with the sub fence (A) and causing injury.
This power tool is equipped with a sub fence (A). In the case of direct angle cutting and left bevel angle cutting, use the sub fence (A). Then, you can realize stable cutting of the material with a wide back face. CAUTION In the case of direct angle cutting and left bevel angle cutting, slide inward to the position where the sub fence (A) hits, and secure it with 6 mm wing bolt. (as shown in Fig. 12) 3. Confirmation for use of sub fence (B) (Fig. 13) WARNING When left bevel angle cutting, loosen the 6 mm wing bolt, then slide the sub fence (B) outward. Failure to do so may result in the main body or saw blade coming into contact with the sub fence (B) and causing injury.
This power tool is equipped with a sub fence (B). In the case of direct angle cutting and right bevel angle cutting, use the sub fence (B). Then, you can realize stable cutting of the material with a wide back face. CAUTION In the case of direct angle cutting and right bevel angle cutting, slide inward to the position where the sub fence (B) hits, and secure it with 6 mm wing bolt. (as shown in Fig. 13) 4. Slide carriage system (Fig. 14) WARNING To reduce the risk of injury, return slide carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation.

1. Positioning the table insert (Fig. 11) Table inserts are installed on the turntable. When shipping the tool from the factory, the table inserts are so fixed that the saw blade does not contact them. The burr of the bottom surface of the workpiece is remarkably reduced, if the table insert is fixed so that the gap between the side surface of the table insert and the saw blade will be minimum. Before using the tool, eliminate this gap in accordance with the following procedure.
(1) Right angle cutting Loosen the three 5 mm machine screws, then secure the left side table insert and temporarily tighten the 5 mm machine screws of both ends. Then fix a workpiece (about 200 mm wide) with the vise assembly and cut it off. After aligning the cutting surface with the edge of the table insert, securely tighten the 5 mm machine screws of both ends. Remove the workpiece and securely tighten the 5 mm center machine screw. Adjust the right hand table insert in the same way.
(2) Left and right bevel angle cutting Adjust the table insert in the manner same procedure for right angle cutting.
CAUTION After adjusting the table insert for right angle cutting, the table insert will be cut to some extent if it is used for bevel angle cutting. When bevel cutting operation is required, adjust the table insert for bevel angle cutting.

For chop cutting operations on small workpieces, slide the cutting head assembly completely toward the rear of the unit and tighten the slide securing knob. To cut wide boards up to 312 mm, the slide securing knob must be loosened to allow the cutting head slide freely. 5. Miter scale adjustment Down the head and insert the locking pin. Unlock the miter lock handle and swing the turntable until the positive stop locks it at the 0° miter position. Do not lock the miter lock handle. Place a square against the saw’s fence and blade, as shown in Fig. 15. (Do not touch the tips of the blade teeth with the square. To do so will cause an inaccurate measurement.) If the saw blade is not exactly perpendicular to the fence, loosen the 6 mm machine screws (4 pcs.) that hold the miter scale and move the miter lock handle and the scale left or right until the blade is perpendicular to the fence, as measured with the square. Retighten the 6 mm machine screws (4 pcs.). (Fig. 15) Pay no attention to the reading of the indicator (for miter scale) at this time. Indicator (for miter scale) adjustment Unlock the miter lock handle to move the turntable to the 0° position. With the miter lock handle unlocked, allow the positive stop to snap into place as you rotate the turntable to 0°. Observe the indicator (for miter scale) and miter scale as shown in Fig. 15. If the indicator (for miter scale) does not indicate exactly 0° loosen the 4 mm screw holding the indicator (for miter scale). In place reposition the indicator (for miter scale) and tighten the 4 mm screw.

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6. Miter angle adjustment The slide compound miter saw scale can be easily read, showing miter angles from 0° to 45° to the left and right. The miter saw table has nine of the most common angle setttings with positive stops at 0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°. These positive stops position the blade at the desired angle quickly and accurately. Follow the process below for quickest and most accurate adjustments. (Fig. 16)
Adjusting miter angles: (1) Push up the miter lock handle to release the turntable. (2) Push down the positive stop lever until the detent lever
catches on it to release the “positive stop”. (3) Rotate the turntable and set the indicator to line up with
the desired angle of the miter scale. At this time, when using the positive stop function, pull the detent lever in the direction of the arrow near the desired angle as shown in Fig. 16, release the detent lever, and move the turntable to secure it in place at the desired angle via the positive stop function. (0°, 15°, 22.5°, 31.6°, and 45°) (4) Push down the miter lock handle to secure the turntable in place. Detent lever (Fig. 16) The detent lever allows for the table to be micro adjusted, disengaging the positive detent stops feature. When a required miter angle is close to a positive detent stop, this detent lever prevents the wedge on the positive stop lever from slipping into that detent slot on the base. 7. LED lighting system (Fig. 17) [XACT CUT LEDTM] CAUTION Do not stare at operating lamp. Staring into the light beam may result in serious injury or vision loss.
The LED lighting system [XACT CUT LEDTM] casts the shadow of the blade onto the workpiece. This results in greater accuracy of cuts and requires no adjustments. To use this feature, turn the LED light switch on. Bring the motor head down so the blade is approximately 6 mm from the workpiece. The shadow of the blade will be projected onto the workpiece, indicating where the blade teeth will make contact as the cut is made. 8. About the mode select function
Each time the mode selector switch is pushed, the operation mode changes. When the High Torque mode is selected, the mode selector lamp lights up. The High Torque mode reduces maximum motor RPM enabling efficient work. If the load increases while the motor is operating in the Auto Switch mode, it automatically changes to the High Torque mode. Additionally, if the load decreases again, it automatically returns to the Auto Switch mode. In the High Torque mode, it does not change to the Auto Switch mode even when the load decreases.

Mode Auto Switch High Torque

No-load speed 4000 /min 3200 /min

NOTE The mode will only change after a battery is installed
and the switch is pulled once. The current mode will be maintained even if the switch
is on/off, or the battery is removed/reinserted.

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS
WARNING To avoid personal injury, never remove or place a
workpiece on the table while the tool is being operated. Never place your limbs inside of the line next to warning
sign while the tool is being operated (see Fig. 18). This may cause hazardous conditions. CAUTION It is dangerous to remove or install the workpiece while the saw blade is turning. When sawing, clean off the shavings from the turntable. If the shavings accumulate too much, the saw blade from the cutting material will be exposed. Never subject your hand or anything else to go near the exposed blade. 1. Switch operation Pull the switch while pressing the switch lock to either side of the arrow to make the saw blade rotate. (Fig. 19) After the switch is turned on, even if the switch lock is released, the saw blade continues to rotate as long as the switch is pulled. When the switch is released, the brake is applied to the saw blade rotation and the saw blade stops. 2. Turn on the LED light Press the LED light switch to switch the LED light.
NOTE To prevent the battery power consumption caused by forgetting to turn off the LED light, the light goes off automatically in about 1 hour.
3. Using the Vise Assembly (Standard accessory) (Fig. 20)
WARNING Always firmly clamp or vise to secure the workpiece to the fence; otherwise the workpiece might be thrust from the table and cause bodily harm.
CAUTION Always confirm that the motor head does not contact the vise assembly when it is lowered for cutting. If there is any danger that it may do so, move the vise assembly to a position where it will not contact the saw blade.
(1) The vise assembly can be mounted on the base. (2) Turn the upper knob and securely fix the workpiece in
position (Fig. 20). NOTE
When using the vise, make sure that the tool is free of any excessive contact when the unit is swung or slid. 4. Cutting operation (1) As shown in Fig. 21 the width of the saw blade is the width of the cut. Therefore, slide the workpiece to the right (viewed from the operator’s position) when length is desired, or to the left when length is desired. Turn the LED light, project the shadow of the blade onto the workpiece, align the left side or right side of shadow of the blade with the ink line on the workpiece. (2) After turning on the switch and checking that the saw blade is rotating at maximum speed, slowly push down the handle and bring the saw blade in the vicinity of the material to be cut. (3) Once the saw blade contacts the workpiece, push the handle down gradually to cut into the workpiece. (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. WARNING Confirm that the trigger switch is turned OFF and the battery has been removed from the power tool whenever the tool is not in use.

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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 jammed against the saw blade causing fragments to scatter about dangerously.
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.
Be absolutely sure to remove the cut material from the top of the turntable, and then proceed to the next step.
Continued cutting operation can result in overload of the motor. Touch the motor and if it’s hot, stop your cutting operation at once and rest for 10 minutes or so, and then restart your cutting operation.
CAUTION For maximum dimensions for cutting, refer to
“SPECIFICATIONS”table. Increased pressure on the handle will not increase the
cutting speed. On the contrary, too much pressure may result in overload of the motor and/or decreased cutting efficiency. 5. Cutting narrow workpieces (Press cutting) (Fig. 22) Slide the hinge down to holder (A), then tighten the slide securing knob. Lower the handle to cut the workpiece. Using the power tool this way will permit cutting of workpieces of up to 107 mm square. 6. Cutting large workpieces (Fig. 23) There may be case when a complete cutting cannot be done depending on the height of workpiece. In this case, mount an auxiliary board with the 6 mm flat head screws and the 6 mm nuts using the 7 mm holes on the fence surface (two holes on each side). Refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” for the thickness of the auxiliary board. NOTE When cutting a workpiece exceeding 107 mm in height in right-angle cutting or 70 mm in left bevel angle cutting or 45 mm in right bevel angle cutting, adjust the lower limit position so that the base of the motor head will not come in contact with the workpiece.
To adjust the lower limit position of the saw blade, follow the procedure (1) shown in Fig. 24. (1) Lower the motor head, and turn the 6 mm depth
adjustment bolt and make adjustments so that there can be a clearance of 2 mm to 3 mm between the lower limit position of the motor head and the top of the workpiece at the saw blade’s lower limit position where the head of the 6 mm depth adjustment bolt contacts the hinge. 7. Cutting wide workpieces (Slide cutting) (Fig. 25) (1) Workpieces up to 107 mm high and 312 mm wide: Loosen the slide securing knob, grip the handle and slide the saw blade forward. Then press down on the handle and slide the saw blade backward to cut the workpiece. This facilitates cutting of workpieces of up to 107 mm in height and 312 mm in width. (2) Workpieces up to 120 mm high and 260 mm wide: Workpieces of up to 120 mm in height and up to 260 mm in width can be cut in the same manner as described in paragraph 6-(1) above. WARNING For slide cutting, follow the procedures. Forward slide cutting (toward the operator) is very dangerous because the saw blade could kick upward from the workpiece. Therefore, always slide the handle away from the operator.

Always return the carriage to the full rear position after each crosscut operation in order to reduce the risk of injury.
Never put your hand on the miter lock handle during the cutting operation because the saw blade comes close to the miter lock handle when the motor head is lowered.
CAUTION When cutting a workpiece of 120 mm height, adjust the
lower limit position of the motor head so that the gap between the lower edge of the motor head and the workpiece will be 2 to 3 mm at the lower limit position. If the handle is pressed down with excessive or lateral force, the saw blade may vibrate during the cutting operation and cause unwanted cutting marks on the workpiece, thus reducing the quality of the cut. Accordingly, press the handle down gently and carefully. In slide cutting, gently push the handle back (rearwards) in a single, smooth operation. Stopping the handle movement during the cut will cause unwanted cutting marks on the workpiece. 8. Bevel cutting procedures (Fig. 26) WARNING When changing the oblique angle, hold down the motor head. If the motor head moves to an oblique angle suddenly, it may result in injury or damage to the main body.
(1) Loosen the bevel lock handle and bevel the saw blade to the left or to the right. To change the bevel angle to the right, loosen the bevel lock handle, then pull out the set pin (A) toward the front, and tilt the motor head to the right. When the motor head is straight upright, the set pin (A) is held tightly in place, so tilt the motor head slightly to the left when pulling out the set pin (A) before tilting the motor head to the right.
(2) Adjust the bevel angle to the desired setting while watching the bevel angle scale and indicator, then secure the bevel lock handle.
WARNING Always check that the bevel lock handle is secured and
the motor head is clamped. If you attempt angle cutting without clamping the motor head, then the motor head might shift unexpectedly causing injuries. When the workpiece is secured on the left or right side of the blade, the short cut-off portion will 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 jammed against the saw blade causing fragments to scatter about dangerously. When stopping the bevel cutting operation halfway, start cutting after pulling back the motor head to the initial position. Starting from halfway, without pulling back, causes the lower guard to be caught in the cutting groove of the workpiece and to contact the saw blade. When right angle cutting, loosen the 6 mm wing bolt, then slide the sub fence (A) outward and remove it. When left angle cutting, loosen the 6 mm wing bolt, then slide the sub fence (B) outward.

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CAUTION When cutting a workpiece of 75 mm height in the left 45° bevel cutting position or a workpiece of 50 mm height in the right 45° bevel cutting position, adjust the lower limit position of the motor head so that the gap between the lower edge of the motor head and the workpiece will be 2 to 3 mm at the lower limit position (refer to “9. Checking the saw blade lower limit position” on page 20).
NOTE The bevel lock handle adopts a clutch system. When contacting the bevel lock handle and the main body, pull the bevel lock handle in the direction of the arrow mark as illustrated in Fig. 26, and change the direction of the bevel lock handle.
9. Miter cutting procedures (Fig. 27) (1) Unlock the miter table by lifting up on the miter lock
handle. (2) While lightly pressing down on the positive stop lever
until it engages the detent lever, grasp the miter lock handle and rotate the table left or right to the desired angle. (3) Once the desired miter angle is achieved, press down on the miter lock handle to secure the table into position. (4) If the desired miter angle is one of the nine positive stops noted below, please see the Miter detent lever section on Fig. 16. (5) Turn the LED light on and position the workpiece on the table for pre-alignment of your cut. CAUTION Always check that the miter lock handle is secured and the turntable is clamped. If you attempt angle cutting without clamping the turntable, then the turntable might shift unexpectedly causing injuries. NOTE 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 miter scale and the tip of the indicator are properly aligned. Operation of the saw with the miter scale and indicator out of alignment will result in poor cutting precision. 10. Compound cutting procedures Compound cutting can be performed by following the instructions in 8 and 9 above. For maximum dimensions for compound cutting, refer to “SPECIFICATIONS” table. CAUTION Always secure the workpiece with the right or left hand and cut it by sliding the round portion of the saw backwards with the right or left hand. It is very dangerous to rotate the turntable to the right or left during compound cutting because the saw blade may come into contact with the hand that is securing the workpiece. In case of compound cutting (angle + bevel) by left bevel, slide the sub-fence (B) outward, and engage in the cutting operation. In case of compound cutting (angle + bevel) by right bevel, remove the sub-fence (A), and engage in the cutting operation. 11. Cutting long materials When cutting long materials, use an auxiliary platform which is the same height as the holder (optional accessory) and base of the special auxiliary equipment. Capacity:
wooden material (W × H × L) 300 mm × 45 mm × 1300 mm, or 180 mm × 25 mm × 2000 mm

12. Installing the holders … (Optional accessory) The holders help keep longer workpieces stable and in place during the cutting operation.
(1) As indicated in Fig. 28, use a steel square for aligning the upper edge of the holders with the base surface. Loosen the 6 mm wing nut. Turn a height adjustment bolt 6 mm, and adjust the height of the holder.
(2) After adjustment, firmly tighten the 6 mm wing nut and fasten the holder with the 6 mm knob bolt (optional accessory). If the length of Height Adjustment Bolt 6 mm is insufficient, spread a thin plate beneath. Make sure the end of Height Adjustment Bolt 6 mm does not protrude from the holder.
CAUTION When transporting or carrying the tool, do not grasp the holder. There is the danger of the holder slipping out of the base. Grasp the handle instead of the holder.
13. Stopper for precision cutting … (Stopper and holder are optional accessory) The stopper facilitates continuous precision cutting in lengths of 285 mm to 450 mm. To install the stopper, attach it to the holder with the 6 mm knob bolt as shown in Fig. 29.
14. Confirmation for use Crown molding vise, Crown molding Stopper (L) and (R) (Optional accessory)
(1) Crown molding Stopper (L) and (R) (optional accessories) allow easier cuts of crown molding without tilting the saw blade. lnstall them in the base both- sides side to be shown in Fig. 30. After inserting tighten the 6 mm knob bolts to secure the Crown molding Stoppers.
(2) The crown molding 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 down. Then turn the upper knob, as necessary, to securely attach the crown molding in position. To raise or lower the vise assembly, first loosen the hex. socket set screw. After adjusting the height, firmly tighten the 6 mm wing bolt; then turn the upper knob, as necessary, to securely attach the crown molding in position (Fig. 31). Position crown molding with its WALL CONTACT EDGE against the guide fence and its CEILING CONTACT EDGE against the Crown molding Stoppers as shown in Fig. 31. Adjust the Crown molding Stoppers according to the size of the crown molding. Tighten the 6 mm wing bolt to secure the Crown molding Stoppers. Refer to the lower table for the miter angle. Use the sub fence (A) to secure the crown molding more firmly.
WARNING Always firmly clamp or vise to secure the crown molding to the fence; otherwise the crown molding might be thrust from the table and cause bodily harm. Do not bevel cutting. The main body or saw blade may contact the sub fence, resulting in an injury.
CAUTION Always confirm that the motor head does not contact the crown molding vise ass’y when it is lowered for cutting. If there is any danger that it may do so, loosen the hex. socket set screw and move the crown molding vise ass’y to a position where it will not contact the saw blade.
15. Groove cutting procedures Grooves in the workpiece can be cut by adjusting the 6 mm depth adjustment bolt (Fig. 32).
(1) Lower the motor head, and turn the 6 mm depth adjustment bolt by hand. (Where the head of the 6 mm depth adjustment bolt contacts the hinge.)

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(2) Adjust to the desired cutting depth by setting the distance between the saw blade and the surface of the base (Fig. 32).
NOTE When cutting a single groove at either end of the workpiece, remove the unneeded portion with a chisel.
16. Connecting the dust extractor (Sold separately) (Fig. 33) Do not inhale the harmful dusts generated in cutting operation. The dust can endanger the health of yourself and bystanders. Use of dust extractor can reduce dust related hazards.
By connecting with dust extractor through adapter, joint and dust collection adapter, most of dust can be collected. Connect the dust extractor with adapter.
(1) Connect in order of hose (id 38 mm × 3 m long) and adapter (Dust extractor’s Standard accessory) joint (Optional accessory) and dust collection adapter (Optional accessory) with the duct of power tool. Connection is done by pressing in the direction of the arrow. (Fig. 33) The dust collection adapter (Optional accessory) is fixed to the duct by a hose band. (Optional accessory)
MOUNTING AND DISMOUNTING
SAW BLADE
WARNING To prevent an accident or personal injury, always turn off the trigger switch and remove the battery pack before removing or installing a saw blade.
1. Mounting the saw blade (Fig. 34) (1) Press in spindle lock and loosen 10 mm bolt with 8 mm
hex. bar wrench (standard accessory). Since the 10 mm bolt is left-hand threaded, loosen by turning it to the right. NOTE If the spindle lock cannot be easily pressed in to lock the spindle, turn the 10 mm bolt with 8 mm hex. bar wrench (standard accessory) while applying pressure on the spindle lock. The saw blade spindle is locked when the spindle lock is pressed inward. (2) Remove the bolt and washer (B) (3) Lift the lower guard and mount the saw blade. WARNING When mounting the saw blade, confirm that the rotation indicator mark on the saw blade and the rotation direction of the gear case (Fig. 1) are properly matched. (4) Thoroughly clean washer (B) and the 10 mm bolt, and install them onto the saw blade spindle. (5) Press in the spindle lock and tighten the 10 mm bolt by turning it to the left by 8 mm hex. bar wrench (standard accessory). WARNING Tighten the 10 mm bolt so it does not come loose during operation. Confirm the 10 mm bolt has been properly tightened before the power tool is started. CAUTION A dust guide is installed inside behind the hinge. When removing or installing the saw blade, do not make contact with the dust guide. Contact may break or chip saw blade tips. (Fig. 34) Confirm that the spindle lock has returned to the retract position after installing or removing the saw blade. 2. Dismounting the saw blade Dismount the saw blade by reversing the mounting procedures.

The saw blade can easily be removed after lifting the lower guard. CAUTION Never attempt to install saw blades except 305 mm in diameter.

LED LIGHT WARNING SIGNALS

This product features functions that are designed to protect the tool itself as well as the battery. If any of the safeguard functions are triggered during operation, the LED light will blink as described in Table 4. When any of the safeguard functions are triggered, immediately remove your finger from the switch and follow the instructions described under corrective action.
Table 4

LED Light Display On 0.1 second/off 0.1 second
On 0.5 second/ Off 0.5 second

Safeguard Function
Overburden Protection Remove the cause of the overloading.
Temperature protection Allow the tool and battery to thoroughly cool.

TRANSPORTATION OF THE MAIN BODY
WARNING To avoid an accident or personal injury, always confirm that the trigger switch is turned OFF and remove the battery before transportation of the main body.
The vice assembly could be dropped during transportation. Either remove the assembly or slip a piece of wood between the vice to firmly secure it. (Fig. 36-b)
Down the head and insert the locking pin (see page 19 “5. Releasing the locking pin”). Also screw in the slide securing knob so that the hinge is positioned to hit the holder (A) and secure the head. (Fig. 36-a)
Lift up the miter lock handle, turn the turntable as far right as it will go, and secure the turntable by press down the miter lock handle to the fixed position. This will make the main body even more compact. (Fig. 36-b)
When transporting the main body, carry it in your arms, holding the grip located on the base with both hands.
When transporting with two people, each person should use both their hands to hold the carry handle, handle and the base grip.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION
WARNING Be sure to turn off the switch and pull out the battery before doing any inspection or maintenance.
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.

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CAUTION 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 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 lower guard for proper operation Before each use of the tool, test the lower guard
(Fig. 37) to assure that it is in good condition and that it moves smoothly. Never use the tool unless the lower guard operates properly and it is in good mechanical condition. 5. Inspection of terminals (tool and battery) Check to make sure that swarf and dust have not collected on the terminals. On occasion check prior, during and after operation.
6. Lubrication Lubricate the following sliding surfaces once a month to keep the power tool in good operating condition for a long time. Use of machine oil is recommended. Oil supply points: Rotary portion of hinge Rotary portion of holder (A) Rotary portion of vise assembly 7. Cleaning
Clean the machine, duct and lower guard by blowing with dry air from an air gun or other tool. (Fig. 38) Periodically remove chips and other waste material from the surface of the power tool with a damp, soapy cloth. To avoid a malfunction of the motor, protect it from contact with oil or water. If the LED line becomes invisible due to chips and the like adhered onto the window of the LED’s light-emitting section, wipe and clean the window with a dry cloth or a soft cloth moistened with soapy water, etc. 8. Disposal of the exhausted battery WARNING Do not dispose of the exhausted battery. The battery must explode if it is incinerated. The product that you have purchased contains a rechargeable battery. The battery is recyclable. At 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.

9. Storage After operation of the tool has been completed, check
that the following has been performed: (1) Trigger switch is in OFF position, (2) Pull out the battery, from the tool,
Store the power tool and battery in a place in which the temperature is less than 40°C and out of reach of children. NOTE Storing lithium-ion batteries. Make sure the lithium-ion batteries have been fully charged before storing them. Prolonged storage (3 months or more) of batteries with a low charge may result in performance deterioration, significantly reducing battery usage time or rendering the batteries incapable of holding a charge. However, significantly reduced battery usage time may be recovered by repeatedly charging and using the batteries two to five times. If the battery usage time is extremely short despite repeated charging and use, consider the batteries dead and purchase new batteries.
CAUTION Repair, modification and inspection of HIKOKI Power Tools must be carried out by a HIKOKI Authorized Service Center. In the operation and maintenance of power tools, the safety regulations and standards prescribed in each country must be observed.
Important notice on the batteries for the HiKOKI cordless power tools Please always use one of our designated genuine batteries. We cannot guarantee the safety and performance of our cordless power tool when used with batteries other than these designated by us, or when the battery is disassembled and modified (such as disassembly and replacement of cells or other internal parts).
NOTE Due to HiKOKI’s continuing program of research and development, the specifications herein are subject to change without prior notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING
Use the inspections in the table below if the tool does not operate normally. If this does not remedy the problem, consult your dealer or the HiKOKI Authorized Service Center.

Symptom Tool doesn’t run
Tool suddenly stopped

Possible cause No remaining battery power The battery is not fully installed.
Tool was overburdened

Remedy
Charge the battery.
Insert the battery into the tool until you hear a click.
Get rid of the problem causing the overburden.

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Symptom Tool suddenly stopped
Cannot be tilted Cannot be tilted to the right Sawblade is dull
Cannot cut with precision
Switch can’t be pulled Battery cannot be installed.

Possible cause

Remedy

The battery is overheated.

Let the battery cool down.

The motor was automatically stopped to prevent failure of the tool.

This is not a malfunction. The trigger switch was held down for 5 minutes or more. Switch on the power once more.

The bevel lock handle has not been loosened.

Loosen the bevel lock handle and then tilt the tool. After adjusting the loosened component, make sure to tighten it once again.

Set pin (A) has not been pulled out.

Tilt to the right after pulling out set pin (A).

The bevel lock handle has not been loosened.

Loosen the bevel lock handle and then tilt.

The sawblade is worn down or missing teeth.

Exchange with a new product.

Bolt is loose.

Tighten the bolt.

The sawblade has been installed in reverse.

Install the sawblade in the correct direction.

The operation parts of the tool are not Fully install the bevel lock handle and

fully fixed.

miter lock handle.

Material cannot be fixed in the correct Remove any foreign material from the

position.

fence or turntable.

In some cases, proper position cannot be fixed due to a curve in the material. Try to fix a flat surface with the fence or turntable.

Switch lock is not pressed in enough. Press in the switch lock all the way until it strikes the back

Attempting to install a battery other than that specified for the tool.

Please install a multi volt type battery.

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