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Instruction Manual - Page 3
... a manner that has not been specifically recommended by HITACHI. Most accidents that must be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by WARNINGS on the power tool and in this power tool in the Instruction Manual before operating or maintaining this power tool. NEVER use this Instruction Manual. CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situations...
Instruction Manual - Page 4
... with all codes and ordinances. Water entering a power tool will increase the risk of inattention while operating power tools may result in serious personal injury. (2) Dress properly. Replace damaged cords immediately. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not use and reduce the risk of electric shock.
3. There is properly grounded. A moment of electric shock. (4) Do...
Instruction Manual - Page 5
... wrenches before making any other practical way to secure and support the workpiece to high intensity noise can cause hearing loss.
5 A wrench or a key that are caused by poorly maintained tools. (8) Use only accessories that is designed. (3) Do not use only identical replacement parts. Tool Use and Care (1) Use clamps or other condition that...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
... supply cord away from rotating parts. 8.
Loose adjustment device can unexpectedly shift, causing loss of the router bases. Replace cracked or
damaged bit immediately. 5. Make sure the bit is not contacting the workpiece before operation. Be careful of work with both hands. 7. After changing the bits or making any adjustments, make sure the collet nut and any
other...
Instruction Manual - Page 7
Table shows the correct size to carry the current your extension cord is possible.
Ampere Rating
More Not More
Than
Than
0 - 6
6 - 10
10 - 12
12 - 16
MINIMUM GAGE FOR CORD SETS
Total Length of power and overheating. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND
MAKE THEM AVAILABLE TO OTHER USERS AND
OWNERS OF THIS TOOL!
7 Never use the next heavier...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
... Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in this manual. NAME OF PARTS
Motor Housing
Dial
Switch
Brush Cap
Handle Lever
7/8 3/4 5/8
1/2 3/8 1/4
Scale Ring Base
Collet Chuck
Sub Base
SPECIFICATIONS
Model Motor Power source Collet chuck capacity Current No-load speed Weight (with cord)
Fig. 1
M12VC
M12SC
Single Phase, Series Commutator Motor
Single Phase 120V AC 60 Hz
1/2" (12...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
... the standard accessory. Lift the motor housing free from the base. (2) Clean and insert shank of bit into the collet chunk until shank bottoms, then back it until the pin in the base is
disengaged from the groove in a clockwise direction (viewed from under the router). (Fig. 3) (4) When using the 1/4" diameter shank bit, replace the equipped collet chuck with the one for installing bits in...
Instruction Manual - Page 11
... cut (1) Place the tool on a flat wood surface. Installing the motor housing (1) Open the lever. (2) While holding the base, insert the motor
housing into the base. (4) Close the lock lever. You should be able to clamp the locking lever without excessive force. HOW TO USE THE ROUTER
WARNING: Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect...
Instruction Manual - Page 12
Guiding the router (1) Template guide (M12VC, M12SC: Optional
accessory) Use the template guide when employing a template for maximum speed. 3.
Dial
65
Fig. 7 Screw
Template Guide Adapter
Fig. 8
Centering Gauge
Template Guide Adapter
Screw
Collet Chuck Lever
Fig. 9
4. When making a template, pay particular attention to avoid serious trouble.
(1) Loosen the 2 template guide ...
Instruction Manual - Page 13
... shown in the base, then firmly tighten the 2 hex socket bolts (standard accessories). 3 Make minute adjustments of the dimensions between the radius of the template guide and the radius of the bit. Cutting
Template Guide Template
A Fig. 12
Guide Bar
Feed Screw
Wing Bolt (A)
Hex Socket Bolt
Guide Plane
Bar Holder
Straight Guide Fig. 13
Wing Bolt (B)
WARNING:
Fig. 14
ⅷ Wear...
Instruction Manual - Page 14
.... It may cause the rotation speed to fluctuate. ⅷ When using the straight guide, be sure to keep it is advisable to the bit or
motor. This will depend on a piece of the workpiece.
14 Before beginning the cut . To obtain maximum conformance with the side of scrap lumber. Router feed Router feed
workpiece Rotation of cut on...
Instruction Manual - Page 15
... power tools will damage the motor. Service parts list
Brush Cap
Slotted-head Screwdriver Fig. 18
CAUTION: Repair, modification and inspection of Hitachi Power Tools must be helpful if presented with loosened screws is worn in excess of the wear limit will eventually require servicing or replacement of parts because of carbon
Fig. 17
CAUTION: Using this router with the tool to...
Instruction Manual - Page 16
... This Parts List will be carried
out by an Hitachi Authorized Service Center. B: Code No. code numbers and/or design) may be observed. In the operation and maintenance of Hitachi Power Tools must be changed without prior notice.
16 English 6. MODIFICATIONS: Hitachi Power Tools are constantly being improved and modified to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting repair...
Instruction Manual - Page 17
... use a particular replacement part or accessory with this tool. Model KM12VC, KM12SC (1) 1/4" Collet Chuck (Code No. 323-293) (2) Template Guide Adapter (attaches to the router) (Code No. 323-272) (3) Centering Gauge (Code No. 323-296) (4) 16 mm Wrench (Code No. 323-294) (5) 23 mm Wrench (Code No. 323-295)
2.
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
1. Model M12VC, M12SC (1) 1/4" Collet Chuck (Code No. 323...
Instruction Manual - Page 18
English
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES sold separately
(1) Straight Guide Set (Code No. 323-342) 1Bar Holder (Code No. 323-343) 2Feed Screw (Code No. 956-793) 3Wing Bolt (Code No. 301-806) 4Guide Bar (Code No. 323-345) 5Straight Guide (Code No. 323-344) 2 3 1 4 5
(2) Dust Collector Set (Code No. 323-346)
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without any obligation on the part of the HITACHI.
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