Hitachi C 8FSHE, C 8FSE User Manual

PRODUCT NAME

Hitachi Slide Compound Miter Saw

Models C 8FSE, C 8FSHE

LIST Nos.
C 8FSE: E948
C 8FSHE: E949
Feb. 2008

MARKETING OBJECTIVE

The new slide compound miter saws Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE are developed to bring to the European
market at the prices as low as the competitors’ products. The Model C 8FSHE is equipped with a laser marker
for easier alignment with the ink line and an LED light to illuminate the working surface brightly. In addition, the
Model C 8FSE that is mostly the same as the Model C 8FSHE except that it is not equipped with the laser
marker and the LED light is introduced in tandem with the Model C 8FSHE. With the new Models C 8FSE and

APPLICA TIONS

Cutting various types of wood workpieces
Cutting workpieces of plywood, decoration panels, soft fiberboards and hard boards
Cutting aluminum sashes

SELLING POINTS

[ NEW FEATURES ]

Laser marker (Only the Model C 8FSHE)
LED light (Only the Model C 8FSHE)
Lightweight
Positive angle stoppers
Bevel cutting range: Left 48° to right 5°
High dust collecting performance
Soft grip handle
Legible scale

<Same features as the conventional models>

Slide cutting
Press cutting
Miter cutting
Right and left bevel cutting
Compound miter and left bevel cutting
Splinter guard, also serving for cut alignment
Groove cutting

SPECIFICATIONS AND PARTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE FOR IMPROVEMENT.

C

C 8FSHE

International Sales Division

REMARK:

For more information about HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS, visit our website at:

http://www.hitachi-koki.com/manual_view_export/

Throughout this TECHNICAL DATA AND SERVICE MANUAL, a symbol(s) is(are) used in the place of
company name(s) and model name(s) of our competitor(s). The symbol(s) utilized here is(are) as follows:

Symbols Utilized

P1 DEWALT DW707
P2 DEWALT DW777
P3 DEWALT DW712

B BOSCH GCM8S

Competitors

Company Name Model Name

CONTENTS

Page

SELLING POINT DESCRIPTIONS-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1
SPECIFICATIONS --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6

1. Specifications

COMPARISONS WITH SIMILAR PRODUCTS--------------------------------------------------------------------------8

1. Specification comparisons

PRECAUTIONS IN SALES PROMOTION------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 12

1. Safety instructions

2. Precautions requiring particular attention during sales promotion

ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS------------------------------------------------------------- 16

1. Confirmation of saw blade lower limit position

2. Confirmation for use of sub fence (Optional accessory)

3. Position adjustment of laser line (Only the Model the C 8FSHE)

4. How to use the vise assembly

5. Adjustment of table insert position

6. Cutting operation

ADJUSTMENT OF COMPONENTS ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 24

1. Bevel angle adjustment

2. Ball bushing (Linear bearing)

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PACKING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 25
REPAIR GUIDE---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 26

1. Precautions in disassembly and reassembly

2. Troubleshooting guide

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STANDARD REPAIR TIME (UNIT) SCHEDULES-------------------------------------------------------------------- 48

Assembly diagram for C 8FSHE
Assembly diagram for C 8FSE

SELLING POINT DESCRIPTIONS

r

r

Laser marker (Only the Model C 8FSHE)

Use the laser marker for aligning with the ink line on the
workpiece.
(1) Cutting position can be properly adjusted by aligning the

positioning ink line with the laser line. There is no need to
make a long ink line on the workpiece.

(2) There is no need to lower the motor head to align with the

ink line because the laser marker makes a laser line on the
workpiece. In addition, cutting position can be easily
adjusted because the operator can hold the workpiece with
both hands to move.

(3) Cutting position can be easily adjusted because the laser

line can be aligned with an optionally angled ink line.

(4) Even the workpieces such as crown moldings and base

boards that have decorative surfaces and are difficult to be
made an ink line can be cut just by aligning the laser line
with the ink line on the fence side. The laser line is
adjusted to the width of the saw blade at the time of factory
shipment. Depending upon the user's cutting choice, the
laser line can be aligned with the left side of the cutting
width (saw blade) or the ink line on the right side. Adjust
the position of the laser line according to "Position
adjustment of laser line" on page 17.

Fig. 1-a

Lase
marke

Fig. 1-b

Fig. 1-c

(molding, base board, etc.)

Laser beam

LED light (Only the Model C 8FSHE)

The Model C 8FSHE is equipped with an LED light to light up
over a table brightly. The two LEDs incorporated in it light up the
materials and the point of the saw blade brightly. The LED light
can freely move at the time of right and left bevel cutting
because the support is flexible. Therefore, it lights up the
materials and the point of the saw blade brightly at any time.

Fig. 2

Lightweight

The Model C 8FSE is most lightweight (14 kg) in the class of 8” (216 mm) slide compound miter saws
because the reinforcement rib of the table is placed in the most suitable position.

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Positive angle stoppers

The Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE have positive angle
stoppers in the turn table at the right and the left of the 0°
center setting, at 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45° settings.
Thanks to the positive angle stoppers, positioning can be
done more securely than the ball index method utilized in
the current Model C 8FB2. In addition, a lever is provided
at the lower tip of the turn table to secure or release the
positive angle stoppers.
Adjustment of the turn table and positioning can be easily
done while holding the side handle.

Bevel cutting range: Left 48° to right 5°

Possible range of bevel cutting is from left 48 degrees to right 5
degrees. By the simple operation of the set pin, you can set the
position of the right angle and left 45 degrees.
In addition, setting to approximately 30 degrees and 33.9
degrees for crown molding cutting can be done by this set pin.

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Set pin

High dust collecting performance

The dust collecting performance of the Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE are remarkably higher than the other
models thanks to the adoption of new dust guide and gear case.

Table 1

Cutting
method

Press cutting *
(Size of the workpiece:
60 mm x 60 mm (2-3/8” x 2-3/8”))
Slide cutting *
(Size of the workpiece:
30 mm x 150 mm (1-3/16” x 5-29/32”))

*1: This is a method to cut a workpiece by shaking the motor head.
*2: This is a method to cut a workpiece by sliding the motor head from the front.
The dust collecting performance is obtained from the following formula:

Dust collecting performance (%) = x 100

1

2

Maker
Model

C 8FSHE

Weight of sawdust accumulated in the dust bag (g)

HITACHI

C 8FSE

75.0 25.0 5.9 31.3 62.2

80.0 45.0 11.0 72.3 74.5

Weight of all sawdust during cutting (g)

C 8FB2

P1 and P2 P3 B

(%)

Soft grip handle

The handles are widely covered with soft-touch elastomer (rubber-like soft resin).
It is slip-resistant and securely fits in the palm of a hand even if the gripping hand sweats.

Legible scale

The Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE have legibly labeled angle scale and bevel scale while the current
Model C 8FB2 has the scale printed on the die casting.

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Slide cutting

dimensio

dimensio

Table 2

Maker

Max.

Model

cutting

n

Height x Width

(H x W)

C 8FSE

C 8FSHE

65 x 312
(2-9/16” x 12-1/4”)
75 x 262
(2-15/16” x 10-5/6”)
with aux. board
width 30 (1-3/16”)

HITACHI

C 8FB2

65 x 305
(2-9/16” x 12”)
75 x 265
(2-15/16” x 10-7/16”)

P1 and P2 P3 B

60 x 270

(2-3/8” x 10-3/8”)

Workpieces as wide as shown in Table 2 can be cut with the motor

70 x 300

(2-3/4” x 11-13/16”)

Fig. 5

Unit: mm (inch)

60 x 270

(2-3/8” x 10-3/8”)

head sliding. The lower limit position of the saw blade is factory­adjusted so that workpieces up to 65 mm (2-9/16") high and 312 mm
(12-1/4") wide can be cut as shown in Fig. 6-a. When cutting a
workpiece of 75 mm (2-15/16") in height as indicated in [ ] in Table 2,
adjust the saw so that there is a clearance of 2 to 3 mm (3/32" to 1/8")
between the bottom surface of the head and the top surface of the
workpiece at the lower limit position of the saw blade as shown in Fig. 6-b. (See the Instruction Manual
"Lower limit position of saw blade when cutting a large workpiece.")
Please note that, when cutting in this position, it is necessary to use an auxiliary board of 30 mm (1-3/16")
wide so that the workpiece on the fence side can be cut fully in width.

Fig. 6-bFig. 6-a

Press cutting

Table 3

Maker

Max.
cutting

Height x Width

Model

n

(H x W)

C 8FSE

C 8FSHE

65 x 65

(2-9/16” x 2-9/16”)

Press cutting with the head swiveling enables cutting square
workpieces as large as shown in Table 3 in a single sawing
operation. It is convenient for cutting narrow workpieces (Fig. 7).

HITACHI

65 x 65

(2-9/16” x 2-9/16”)

C 8FB2

60 x 60

(2-3/8” x 2-3/8”)

Unit: mm (inch)

P1 and P2 P3 B

70 x 40

(2-3/4” x 1-9/16”)

Fig. 7

60 x 68

(2-3/8” x 2-11/16”)

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Miter cutting

dimensio

dimensio

Table 4

Unit: mm (inch)

Maker

Max.

Model

cutting

n

Right and

left 45°

Height x Width

(H x W)

Right 57°

Height x Width

(H x W)

C 8FSE

C 8FSHE

65 x 220
(2-9/16” x 8-21/32”)
75 x 185
(2-15/16” x 7-1/4”)
with aux. board
width 20 (13/16”)

65 x 170
(2-9/16” x 6-11/16”)
75 x 140
(2-15/16” x 5-1/2”)
with aux. board
width 20 (13/16”)

HITACHI

C 8FB2

65 x 220
(2-9/16” x 8-21/32”)

65 x 175
(2-9/16” x 6-7/8”)

Wide workpieces as wide as shown in Table 4 can be cut
by swiveling the turn table (right and left).
The maximum cutting dimensions in [ ] in Table 4 are those
obtained by adjusting the lower limit position of the saw
blade indicated in Fig. 6-b, also with an auxiliary board.

P1 and P2 P3 B

60 x 190
(2-3/8” x 7-15/32”)

-

70 x 212
(2-3/4” x 6-11/32”)

70 x 160
(2-3/4” x 6-5/16”)

60 x 190

(2-3/8” x 7-15/32”)

60 x 155
(2-3/8” x 6-3/32”)

Fig. 8

Right and left bevel cutting

Maker

Max.

Model

cutting

n

Left 45°

Height x Width

(H x W)

Right 5°

Height x Width

(H x W)

Fig. 9

C 8FSE

C 8FSHE

45 x 312
(1-25/32” x 12-1/4”)
50 x 252
(1-15/16” x 9-15/16”)
with aux. board
width 30 (1-3/16”)

60 x 312
(2-9/16” x 12-1/4”)
70 x 252
(2-3/4” x 9-15/16”)
with aux. board
width 30 (1-3/16”)

HITACHI

C 8FB2

45 x 305
(1-25/32” x 12”)

Table 5

P1 and P2 P3 B

48 x 270
(1-7/8” x 10-3/8”)

--

50 x 300

(1-15/16” x 11-13/16”)

-

Unit: mm (inch)

42 x 270
(1-21/32” x 10-3/8”)

-

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Compound miter and bevel cutting

dimensio

Table 6

Max.
cutting

Maker
Model

n

C 8FSE

C 8FSHE

HITACHI

C 8FB2

Unit: mm (inch)

P1 and P2 P3 B

Miter left/right

45°

Bevel left 45°

Height x Width

(H x W)

Miter left/right

45°

Bevel right

45°

Height x Width

(H x W)

45 x 220
(1-25/32” x 8-21/32”)
50 x 170
(1-15/16” x 6-11/16”)
with aux. board
width 30(1-3/16”)

60 x 220
(2-9/16” x 8-21/32”)
70 x 170
(2-3/4” x 6-11/16”)
with aux. board
width 30(1-3/16”)

45 x 220
(1-25/32” x 8-21/32”)

----

48 x 190

(1-7/8” x 7-15/32”)

50 x 212

(1-15/16” x 6-11/32”)

42 x 190

(1-21/32” x 7-15/32”)

By turning the turn table to the left or right and inclining the saw blade section (head) to the left or right, the
Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE are capable of compound cutting (bevel and miter, see Figs. 10-a and 10-b)
of workpieces with the maximum dimensions shown in Table 6.

Fig. 10-bFig. 10-a

Splinter guard, also serving for cut alignment

When cutting the ends of a workpiece, splinters may drop on the saw blade and be cut into pieces. The
Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE are equipped with a splinter guard to prevent such splinter cutting.

(Refer to "SELLING POINTS .") Safe cutting is also ensured in bevel cutting because the splinter guard

is tilted with the saw blade.

Groove cutting

The Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE can cut grooves at desired depth by adjusting the 6-mm depth adjustment bolt
manually. (Refer to "Groove cutting procedures" described in the Instruction Manual for details.)

NOTE: The Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE cannot cut grooves at const ant depth unless the sa w blade

slides in parallel with the base surface.

Fig. 11-a

Slide direction

6 mm depth adjustment bolt

Base surface

[Model C 8FSE/C 8FSHE]

Saw blade

Workpiece

Groove

Fig. 11-b

Slide direction

Base surface

[Model P1 and P2]

Saw blade

Workpiece

Groove

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1. Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS

Model

0°(Right angle)

Left/right 45°

Miter

Maximum

Right 57°

cutting
dimensions
Height x
Width
mm (inch)

Bevel

Left 45°

Right 5°

Miter left/right 45°+
bevel left 45°

Miter left/right 45°+
bevel right 5°

Miter cutting ranges

Bevel cutting ranges

Compound (miter + bevel)
cutting ranges

Angle stopper positions

Applicable saw blade

Saw blade bore

External diameter of applicable
saw blades

Lower guard lock

Laser marker
(Only the
Model
C 8FSHE)

Maximum output < 1 mW (CLASS II)

Wave length 400 nm to 700 nm

Laser medium Laser diode

Power source type and voltage

Type of motor

Full-load current

No-load rotation speed

Max. output
Main unit dimensions

(Width x depth x height)
Weight

Coating

Packaging

Cord

C 8FSE/C 8FSHE

65 mm x 312 mm (2-9/16” x 12-1/4”),
75 mm x 262 mm (2-15/16” x 10-5/6”) (with aux. board 30 mm (1-3/16”))

65 mm x 220 mm (2-9/16” x 8-21/32”),

75 mm x 185 mm (2-15/16” x 7-1/4”) (with aux. board 20 mm (13/16”))

65 mm x 170 mm (2-9/16” x 6-11/16”),

75 mm x 140 mm (2-15/16” x 5-1/2”) (with aux. board 20 mm (13/16”))

45 mm x 312 mm (1-25/32” x 12-1/4”),
50 mm x 252 mm (1-15/16” x 9-15/16”) (with aux. board 30 mm (1-3/16”))

60 mm x 312 mm (2-3/8” x 12-1/4”),
70 mm x 252 mm (2-3/4” x 9-15/16”) (with aux. board 30 mm (1-3/16”))

45 mm x 220 mm (1-25/32” x 8-21/32”),

50 mm x 170 mm (1-15/16” x 6-11/16”) (with aux. board 30 mm (1-3/16”))

60 mm x 220 mm (2-3/8” x 8-21/32”),

70 mm x 170 mm (2-3/4” x 6-11/16”) (with aux. board 30 mm (1-3/16”))

Left 0° - 45°, Right 0° - 57°

Left 0° - 48°, Right 0° - 5°

Miter left 45° to right 45° + left bevel 0° to 45°

Miter left 45° to right 45° + right bevel 0° to 5°

0°, Right/left 15°, 22.5°, 31.6° and 45°

216 mm (8-1/2") external dia.

U.S.A./Canada Europe/Australia Others

15.9 mm (5/8”) 30 mm (1-11/64”) 25.4 mm (1”)

200 mm to 220 mm (7-7/8" to 8-21/32")

U.S.A./Canada Europe/Australia Others

Not provided Provided Not provided

AC single phase 50/60 Hz, 110 V, 120 V, 220 V to 240 V

AC single phase commutator series motor

110 V: 10 A, 120 V: 9.2 A, 220 V: 5 A, 230 V: 4.8 A, 240 V: 4.6 A

5,500 min

Approx. 2,100 W

555 mm x 790 mm x 485 mm (21-27/32" x 31-3/32" x 19-3/32")

C 8FSE 14 kg (31 lbs.) C 8FSHE 14.5 kg (32 lbs.)

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Gunmetallic silver

Corrugated cardboard box

Type: 2-conductor cabtire cable Length: 1.8 m (6 ft)

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Standard accessories

Optional accessories

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT saw blade (15.9 mm (5/8”) bore, NT24,

Code No. 998840 for USA/CAN) --------------------- for wood cutting

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT saw blade (30 mm (1-11/64”) bore, NT24,

Code No. 998859 for Europe/AUS) ----------------- for wood cutting

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT saw blade (25.4 mm (1”) bore, NT24,

Code No. 998858 for others) ------------------------- for wood cutting

·

Dust bag

·

Vise ass’y

·

10 mm box wrench

·

Holder

·

Side handle

·

Sub fence (for USA/CAN)

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT saw blade (15.9 mm (5/8”) bore, NT36,

Code No. 998860 for USA/CAN) ------------------- for wood cutting

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT saw blade (30 mm (1-11/64”) bore, NT36,

Code No. 998861 for Europe/AUS) --------------- for wood cutting

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT saw blade (25.4 mm (1”) bore, NT36,

Code No. 996210 for others) ----------------------- for wood cutting

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT saw blade (15.9 mm (5/8”) bore, NT60,

Code No. 998862 for USA/CAN) ---------- for aluminum sash cutting

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT saw blade (30 mm (1-11/64”) bore, NT60,

Code No. 998863 for Europe/AUS) ------ for aluminum sash cutting

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT saw blade (25.4 mm (1”) bore, NT60,

Code No. 996288 for other) ---------------- for aluminum sash cutting

·

Extension holder and stopper (Code No. 321553)

·

Crown molding vise ass’y (Code No. 329782)

(Including crown molding stopper (L))

·

Crown molding stopper (L) (Code No. 321374)

·

Crown molding stopper (R) (Code No. 321373)

·

Sub fence ass’y (Code No. 329464)

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COMPARISONS WITH SIMILAR PRODUCTS

1. Specification comparisons

[For Europe and others (Except for the U.S.A and Canada)]

Maker

Model name

0ﾟ(Right angle)

Miter

Bevel

Left/right 45°

Right 57°

Left 45°

Right 5°

65 x 312 (2-9/16” x 12-1/4”)

75 x 262 (2-15/16” x 10-5/6”)

(with aux. board 30 (1-3/16”))

65 x 220 (2-9/16” x 8-21/32”)

75 x 185 (2-15/16” x 7-1/4”)

(with aux. board 20 (13/16”))

65 x 170 (2-9/16” x 6-11/16”)

75 x 140 (2-15/16” x 5-1/2”)

(with aux. board 20 (13/16”))

45 x 312 (1-25/32” x 12-1/4”)

50 x 252 (1-15/16” x 9-15/16”)

(with aux. board 30 (1-3/16”))

60 x 312 (2-3/8” x 12-1/4”)

70 x 252 (2-3/4” x 9-15/16”)

(with aux. board 30 (1-3/16”))

HITACHI

C 8FSE/C 8FSHE

P1 P2 B

60 x 270
(2-3/8” x 10-3/8”)

60 x 190
(2-3/8” x 7-15/32”)

--

48 x 270
(1-7/8” x 10-3/8”)

---

60 x 270
(2-3/8” x 10-3/8”)

60 x 190
(2-3/8” x 7-15/32”)

48 x 270
(1-7/8” x 10-3/8”)

(Superior specifications:

60 x 270
(2-3/8” x 10-3/8”)

60 x 190
(2-3/8” x 7-15/32”)

60 x 155
(2-3/8” x 6-3/32”)

42 x 270
(1-21/32” x 10-3/8”)

)

Miter left/right 45°+
bevel left 45°

Maximum cutting dimensions: Height x Width mm (inch)

Miter left/right 45°+
bevel right 5°

Groove cutting width

Miter cutting ranges

Bevel cutting ranges

Compound
(miter + bevel)
cutting ranges

45 x 220 (1-25/32” x 8-21/32”)

50 x 170 (1-15/16” x 6-11/16”)

(with aux. board 30 (1-3/16”))

60 x 220 (2-3/8” x 8-21/32”)

70 x 170 (2-3/4” x 6-11/16”)

(with aux. board 30 (1-3/16”))

Possible
(with bolt height
adjustment)

Left 0° - 45°
Right 0°

Left 0° - 48°
Right 0° - 5°

Miter left and right
0°
Bevel left 0°

Miter left and right
0° - 45°
Bevel right 0° - 5°

-

45°

-

57°

-

45°

48 x 190
(1-7/8” x 7-15/32”)

--

Impossible Impossible

-

-

45°

50°

-

50°

-

Left 0°
Right 0°

Left 0° - 48° Left 0° - 48° Left 0° - 45°

Miter left and right
0°
Bevel left 0°

48 x 190
(1-7/8” x 7-15/32”)

Left 0°
Right 0°

Miter left and right
0°
Bevel left 0°

45°

-

45°

-

50°

-

50°

-

42 x 190
(1-21/32” x 7-15/32”)

-

Possible
(with screw height
adjustment)

Left 0°
Right 0°

Miter left and right
0°

-

45°

Bevel left 0°

45°

-

50°

-

58°

-

45°

Angle stopper positions

Saw blade external
diameter mm (inch)
(No. of teeth)

0°, Right/left 15°, 22.5°,

31.6° , 45°

216 (8-1/2") (24P) 216 (8-1/2") (24P) 216 (8-1/2") 216 (8-1/2") (24P)

0°, Right/left 15°,

22.5°, 30°, 45°, 50°

0°, Right/left 15°,

22.5°, 30°, 45°, 50°

0°, Right/left 15°,

22.5°, 30°, 45°

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Maker

Model name

Laser marker

Laser output

Light

Full-load current (A)

No-load revolution

Motor

-1

(min

)

Insulation structure

Splinter guard

Type of angle stopper

HITACHI

P1 P2 B

C8FSE/C8FSHE

Provided Not provided Not provided Provided

< 1 mW

--

< 1 mW

Provided (2 LEDs) Not provided Not provided Provided

230 V - 4.8 A 230 V - 5.6 A 230 V 230 V - 6.1 A

5,500 6,700 6,300 5,000

Double insulation Double insulation Double insulation Double insulation

Provided Provided Not provided Not provided

Positive stopper Positive stopper Positive stopper Positive stopper

Sub fence

Capacity of dust bag (l)

Main unit dimensions
[Width x Depth x Height]
mm (inch)

Product weight kg (lbs.)

Standard accessories

Optional accessories

Not provided (Option) Not provided

2

555 x 790 x 485

(21-27/32" x 31-3/32"

x 19-3/32")

C 8FSE: 14 (31)

C 8FSHE: 14.5 (32)

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT

saw blade (NT24)

for wood cutting

·

Dust bag --------------1

·

Vise ass’y ------------ 1

·

10 mm box wrench ---1

·

Holder ---------------- 1

·

Sub fence------------- 1

(for USA/CAN)

· Extension holder and

stopper

·

Crown molding vise

ass’y (Including crown

molding stopper (L))

·

Crown molding

stopper (L)

·

Crown molding

stopper (R)

-------1

460 x 560 x 590

(18-1/8” x 22-1/16”

x 23-7/32”)

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT

saw blade (NT24)

for wood cutting

·

Hex. bar wrench -- 2

·

Fence insert------- 1

·

Legstand

·

Vise ass’y

· Roller table

Length stop for short

·

workpieces

-

14.5 (32) 14 (31) 15 (33.1)

460 x 560 x 590

(18-1/8” x 22-1/16”

x 23-7/32”)

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT

saw blade

--- 1

for wood cutting

·

Hex. bar wrench -- 2

·

Dust bag ----------1

·

Dust extraction

nozzles

·

Legstand

·

Vise ass’y

· Roller table

Length stop for short

·

workpieces

·

Dust extraction tubes

·

Three-way connector

Provided Not provided

2

450 x 610 x 510

(17-23/32” x 24”

x 20-3/32”)

·

216 mm (8-1/2")

TCT saw blade

--- 1

(NT24)

·

·

Vise ass’y ------1

Hex. bar wrench

---------1

-----------------1

----------- 2

·

Extension bars

·

216 mm (8-1/2")

TCT saw blade

(NT48)

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[For the U.S.A and Canada]

Maker

Model name

C 8FSE/C 8FSHE C 8FB2

HITACHI

(Superior specifications:

P3

)

0° (Right angle)

Left/right 45°

Miter

Right 57°

Left 45°

Bevel

Right 5°

Miter left/right 45°+
bevel left 45°

Maximum cutting dimensions: Height x Width mm (inch)

Miter left/right 45°+
bevel right 5°

65 x 312 (2-9/16” x 12-1/4”)

75 x 262 (2-15/16” x 10-5/6”)

(with aux. board 30 (1-3/16”))

65 x 220 (2-9/16” x 8-21/32”)

75 x 185 (2-15/16” x 7-1/4”)

(with aux. board 20 (13/16”))

65 x 170 (2-9/16” x 6-11/16”)

75 x 140 (2-15/16” x 5-1/2”)

(with aux. board 20 (13/16”))

45 x 312 (1-25/32” x 12-1/4”)

50 x 252 (1-15/16” x 9-15/16”)

(with aux. board 30 (1-3/16”))

60 x 312 (2-3/8” x 12-1/4”)

70 x 252 (2-3/4” x 9-15/16”)

(with aux. board 30 (1-3/16”))

45 x 220 (1-25/32” x 8-21/32”)

50 x 170 (1-15/16” x 6-11/16”)

(with aux. board 30 (1-3/16”))

60 x 220 (2-3/8” x 8-21/32”)

70 x 170 (2-3/4” x 6-11/16”)

(with aux. board 30 (1-3/16”))

65 x 305 (2-9/16” x 12”)

75 x 265 (2-15/16” x 10-7/16”)

65 x 220
(2-9/16” x 8-21/32”)

65 x 175
(2-9/16” x 6-7/8”)

45 x 305
(1-25/32” x 12”)

--

45 x 220
(1-25/32” x 8-21/32”)

--

70 x 300
(2-3/4” x 11-13/16”)

70 x 212
(2-3/4” x 6-11/32”)

70 x 160
(2-3/4” x 6-5/16”)

50 x 300
(1-15/16” x 11-13/16”)

50 x 212
(1-15/16” x 6-11/32”)

Groove cutting width

Miter cutting ranges

Bevel cutting ranges

Compound
(miter + bevel)
cutting ranges

Angle stopper positions

Saw blade external
diameter mm (inch)
(No. of teeth)

Possible
(with bolt height adjustment)

Left 0° - 45°
Right 0° - 57°

Left 0° - 48°
Right 0° - 5°

Miter left and right
0° - 45°
Bevel left 0° - 45°

Miter left and right
0° - 45°
Bevel right 0° - 5°

0°, Right/left 15°, 22.5°,

31.6° , 45°

216 (8-1/2") (24P) 216 (8-1/2") (24P) 216 (8-1/2") (30P)

Possible
(with screw height
adjustment)

Left 0° - 45°
Right 0° - 57°

Left 0° - 45°

Miter left and right
0° - 45°
Bevel left 0° - 45°

0°, Right/left 15°, 22.5°,

31.6°, 35.3°, 45°

Possible
(with screw height
adjustment)

Left 0° - 50°
Right 0° - 60°

Left 0° - 48°
Right 0° - 2°

Miter left and right
0° - 45°
Bevel left 0° - 45°

0°, Right/left 10°,15°, 22.5°,

31.6°, 45°,
Left 50°, Right 60°

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Maker

Model name

Laser marker

Laser output

Light

Full-load current (A)

No-load revolution

Motor

-1

(min

)

Insulation structure

Splinter guard

Type of angle stopper

HITACHI

P3

C 8FSE/C 8FSHE C 8FB2

Provided Not provided Not provided

< 1 mW

--

Provided (2 LEDs) Not provided Not provided

120 V – 9.2 A 115 V – 9.5 A 120 V - 15 A

5,500 4,900 5,400

Double insulation Double insulation Double insulation

Provided Provided

Not provided

(Option)

Positive stopper Ball index Positive stopper

Sub fence

Provided Not provided Provided

Capacity of dust bag (l) 2 2

Main unit dimensions
[Width x Depth x Height]
mm (inch)

Product weight kg (lbs.)

Standard accessories

Optional accessories

555 x 790 x 485

(21-27/32" x 31-3/32"

x 19-3/32")

C 8FSE: 14 (31)

C 8FSHE: 14.5 (32)

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT

saw blade (NT24)

for wood cutting

·

Dust bag ------------------ 1

·

Vise ass’y ---------------- 1

·

10 mm box wrench ------- 1

·

Holder -------------------- 1

·

Sub fence----------------- 1

(for USA/CAN)

· Extension holder and

stopper

·

Crown molding vise

ass’y (Including crown

molding stopper (L))

·

Crown molding

stopper (L)

·

Crown molding

stopper (R)

----------- 1

520 x 755 x 500

(20-15/32” x 29-23/32”

x 19-11/16”)

17.5 (38.6) 19.5 (43)

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT

saw blade (NT24)

for wood cutting

·

Dust bag ----------------- 1

·

10 mm box wrench. ----- 1

·

Vise ass’y ---------------- 1

·

Slide fence ass’y --------- 1

·

Stopper

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT

saw blade (NT36)

for wood cutting

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT

saw blade (NT60)

for wood cutting

·

216 mm (8-1/2") TCT

saw blade (NT60)

for aluminum cutting

---------- 1

-

580 x 720 x 555

(22-27/32” x 28-11/32”

x 21-27/32”)

·

216 mm (8-1/2")

TCT saw blade

(NT30)

·

·

·

·

·

------------------- 1

Blade spanner------------ 1

Legstand

Fence insert

Dust extraction kit

Carrying strap

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PRECAUTIONS IN SALES PROMOTION

1. Safety instructions

In the interest of promoting the safest and most efficient use of the Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE Slide
Compound Miter Saws by all of our customers, it is very important that at the time of sale the salesperson
carefully ensures that the buyer seriously recognizes the importance of the contents of the Instruction
Manual, and fully understands the meaning of the precautions listed on the Warning Labels, Warning Signs
and Caution Labels attached to each machine.

A. Instruction manual

Although every effort is made in each step of design, manufacture and inspection to provide protection
against safety hazards, the dangers inherent in the use of any slide compound miter saw cannot be
completely eliminated. Accordingly, general precautions and suggestions for the use of electric power tools,
and specific precautions and suggestions for the use of the slide compound miter saw are listed in the
Instruction Manual to enhance the safe, efficient use of the tool by the customer. Salespersons must be
thoroughly familiar with the contents of the Instruction Manual to be able to offer appropriate guidance to
the customer during sales promotion.

B. Warning labels and caution labels

(1) Precautions on the name plate

Each of the Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE is furnished with a Name Plate that lists the following precautions.

For the U.S.A. and Canada

Fig. 12-a

For Europe

Fig. 12-b

For Australia and Asia

Fig. 12-c

For China

Fig. 12-d

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For Taiwan

Fig. 12-e

(2) Warning label (A) (for the U.S.A. and Canada)

Fig. 13

Warning label (A) specified by the UL is affixed on the left side of the gear case.
Please instruct users to strictly observe the 11 items of precautions in warning label (A) shown above.

(3) Caution labels (A) and (B) (at the front of the base)

·

Caution label (A) (at the front of the base)

For the U.S.A., Canada, Europe, Australia and Asia

Fig. 14-a

·

Caution label (B) (at the front of the base)

For China

Fig. 14-b

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(4) Caution label (J) (at the front of the hinge) and caution labels (C) and (E) (at the front left of the turn
table) (only the Model C 8FSHE)
Do not stare into laser beam. If your eye is exposed directly to the laser beam, it can be hurt. Caution
label (J) and caution labels (C) and (E) are adhered to each machine to comply with the
standards for the safe use of laser equipment.

·

Caution label (J) (at the front of the hinge) (only the Model C 8FSHE)

Fig. 15-a

·

Caution labels (C) and (E) (at the front left of the turn table) (only the Model C 8FSHE)

For the U.S.A. and Canada

Fig. 15-b

For Europe, Australia, China and Asia

Fig. 15-c

C. Relative standards

Standards, regulations and guidelines for the safe use of laser equipment
[The U.S.A.] FDA CDRH 21 CFR
[AUS/NZL] AS/NZS 2211.1: 2001
[Europe] EN 60825-1: 2001-11

D. Laser marker (only the Model C 8FSHE)

The Model C 8FSHE is equipped with the laser marker that complies with the Class II requirements of the
standard specified in "Relative standards." The Class II laser is defined as follows:

·

The laser power is low and it is safe by the protective measures such as blinking.

However, it is dangerous if the operator’s eyes are exposed directly to the laser for a protracted period.

·

The operator can use the laser equipment without particular training and instruction.

·

The amount of light exposure (output) is 1 mW or less at the position where the operator can be exposed
to the laser radiation during operation. (This is in the case of the U.S.A. The measuring methods and the

output values are different depending on the standards.)
The saw blade unit prevents access of the operator’s eye to the laser-emitting aperture less than 65 mm.
In addition, the amount of light exposure (output) is 1 mW or less (about 0.4 mW) at this position. Thus
the Model C 8FSHE satisfies the Class II requirements adequately. There is no ill effect on the operator’s
body if looking at the laser line on the workpiece during operation.

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CAUTION: (1) Be sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the receptacle before removing the

laser marker for repair. If it is unavoidable to check the operation of the removed
laser marker with the power turned on, face the laser emitting aperture to the ground
to show the laser line on the ground.

(2) Laser radiation when open. DO NOT STARE INTO BEAM OR VIEW DIRECTL Y WITH

OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS.

The life span of the laser marker in the Model C 8FSHE is about 3,600 hours. (About 3 years: 5 hours of

use/day x 240 days/year)

2. Precautions requiring particular attention during sales promotion

A. Ambient illuminance and visibility of laser line (only the Model C 8FSHE)

The visibility of the laser line on the workpiece changes depending on the brightness of the working
environment. Instruct the customer to consider the brightness of the working environment when using the
laser marker referring to the following table.

Table 7 Ambient illuminance and visibility of laser line

Illuminance (lux) 3000 or more 3000 or more 3000 - 2500 800 - 600 300 - 200 150 - 80 30 or less

Outdoor

Ambient

conditions

(reference)

Indoor

Laser line Invisible Visible Visible Visible Visible Glaring Glaring

Under direct

sunlight of fine

weather

-

Shaded area

in fine weather

Near the

window under

fine weather

Cloudy

weather

Indoor under

fine weather

Shaded area

in cloudy

weather

Near the

window

under

cloudy

weather

Just before

the sunset in

cloudy

weather

Indoor under

cloudy

weather

-

Near the

window

under cloudy

weather, just

before the

sunset

Ink line is

invisible.

(The working environment where the illuminance is 200 luxes or less is dark and difficult to operate the
Model C 8FSHE.)
The laser line is invisible under direct sunlight of fine weather. Prepare a shaded area or relocate to a
shaded area to operate the Model C 8FSHE.
When a laser line is dazzling, please light up the laser line with a LED light. You can watch a laser line if you
do so.

B. Precautions concerning brake

The Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE are equipped with a "brake" that stops running when the switch is
turned off. Normally the operation is stopped in 5 - 6 seconds when the switch is turned off. If it takes 10
seconds or more to stop, absolutely avoid further use of this machine. In this event, ensure that your
customers bring this machine in their local Hitachi power tools dealer or Hitachi power tools center for
servicing.
(1) Be sure to use the carbon brushes dedicated to the Models C 8FSE and C 8FSHE (110 V to 120 V:

Code No. 999021, 220 V to 240 V: Code No. 999001). Use of other carbon brushes will adversely affect
the brake performance.

(2) If the brake should fail to work, check the carbon brushes. Replace the carbon brushes with new ones if

their length is shorter than 6 mm. If the brake still does not work, replace the armature ass’y.

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ADJUSTMENT AND OPERATIONAL PRECAUTIONS

1. Confirmation of saw blade lower limit position

The lower limit of the saw blade cutting depth is factory-adjusted so that when the saw blade is fully
lowered, its cutting edge is 10 to 11 mm (13/32" to 7/16") below the upper surface of the turn table in order
to cut workpieces completely without cutting the bottom of the turn table groove. Lower the saw blade and
check that it stops at the correct position (Fig. 16-a).
When changing the position of the 8 mm depth adjustment bolt that serves as the lower limit position
stopper of the saw blade, perform the following steps.
(1) Make the tip of the 8 mm depth adjustment bolt contact with the hinge.
(2) Turn the 8 mm depth adjustment bolt with a 13-mm wrench to adjust the lower limit position of the saw

blade (Fig. 16-c).

CAUTION: Perform the adjustment carefully to ensure that the saw blade does not cut into the turn

table.

Fig. 16-a

Fig. 16-b

8 mm depth
adjustment bolt

Turn table

Fig. 16-c

8 mm depth
adjustment bolt

2. Confirmation for use of sub fence (Optional accessory)

The sub fence is optionally available (located at the front right of the
base). Use the sub fence for miter cutting and right bevel cutting. The
sub fence supports the workpiece widely for stable cutting. In the
case of left bevel cutting, raise the sub fence as illustrated in Fig. 17
and turn it counterclockwise.
*For the U.S.A. and Canada, the Models C 8FSHE and C8FSE are

equipped with the sub fence as a standard accessory.

Fig. 17

Sub fence

NOTE: Mount the sub fence as follows.

Insert the flat-head sc re w M6 into f ence (B) and mo unt t he sub fe nce a nd the plate. Then t ig hten
the nylon nut M6 with the attach ed 10-mm box wrench so th at the sub fence c an turn smoothly.

WARNING: In the case of left bevel cutting, turn the sub fence counterclockwise. Otherwise the

main body or the saw blade may contact the sub fence resulting in an injury. Be sure to
instruct the customers to tu rn the s ub fence c ountercl ock wise in the case of l ef t bev el
cutting.

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3. Position adjustment of laser line (Only the Model C 8FSHE)

The laser line is adjusted to the width of the saw blade at the
time of factory shipment. Depending upon the cutting choice,
align the laser line with the left side of the cutting width (saw
blade) or the right side according to the following procedure.
First, make a right-angle ink line on the workpiece that is about
20 mm (25/32") in height and 150 mm (5-29/32") in width.
To cut the right side of the ink line with the saw blade as shown
in Fig. 18, align the left side of the saw blade with the ink line
on the workpiece and make a groove of about 5 mm deep on
the workpiece to the middle. Hold the grooved workpiece by
the vise as it is and do not move it. (For grooving work, refer to
the Instruction Manual "Groove cutting procedures.")
Light up the laser marker. Turn the adjuster to align the laser
line with the ink line. (Turning the adjuster clockwise will shift
the laser line position to the right and turning counterclockwise
will shift to the left.) (Fig. 19)
Thus the cutting position matches the laser line position. Align
the ink line on the workpiece 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
(Fig. 20). Work on the grooving again and check the position
of the laser line. When the ink line and the laser line are
overlapped, the strength and weakness of light will change,
resulting in a stable cutting operation because you can easily
discern the conformity of lines. This ensures the minimum
cutting errors.

Fig. 18

Fig. 19

Vise
assembly

Fig. 20

WARNING:

• Make sure before plugging the power plug into the receptacle tha t the main body and the laser
marker are turned off.

• Exercise utmost caution in handling a switch trigger for the position adjustment 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.

• Do not remove the laser marker to be used for other purposes.

CAUTION:

• Laser radiation - Do not stare into beam.

• Laser radiation on work table - Do not stare into beam.

If your eye is exposed directly to the laser beam, it can be hurt.

• Do not dismantle it.

• Do not give strong impact to the laser marker (main body of tool); otherwise, the position of a

laser line c a n go out of o r d e r, res u l t i n g i n t h e d a m a g e o f t h e l a s e r m a r k e r a s we l l as a short e n e d
service life.

• Keep the laser marker lit only during a cutting operation. Prolonged lighting of the laser marker
can result in a shortened service life.

NOTE:

• Perform cutting by overlapping the ink line with the laser line. When the ink line and the laser line
are overlapped, the strength and weakness of light will change, resulting in a stable cutting operati on
because you can easily discern the conformity of lines. This ensures the minimum cutting errors.

• In outdoor or near-the-window operations, it may become difficult to obs erve the laser line due to
the sunlight. Under such circumstances, move to a place that is not directly under the sunlight
and engage in the operation.

• Do not tug on the cord behind the motor head or hook your finger, wood and the like around it;
otherwise, the cord may come off and the laser marker may not be lit up.

Instruct the above precautions on the laser marker to the customers.

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4. How to use the vise assembly

(1) The vise assembly can be mounted on either the left fence

(fence (B)) or the right fence (fence (A)) by loosening 6 mm
wing bolt (A).

(2) The screw holder can be raised or lowered according to the

height of the workpiece by loosening 6 mm wing bolt (B).
After the adjustment, firmly tighten 6 mm wing bolt (B) and fix
the screw holder.

(3) Turn the upper knob and securely fix the workpiece in position

(Fig. 21).

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 no t contact the vise assembly when it is

lowered for cutting. If there is any danger that it may do so, loosen 6 mm wing bolt (B)
and move the vise assembly to a position where it will not contact the saw blade.

Fig. 21

6 mm wing
bolt (B)

6 mm wing bolt (A)

5. Adjustment of table insert position

The table inserts are installed on the turn table. When the machine is shipped from the factory, the table
inserts are positioned so that there is no chance that the saw blade will come in contact with either side of
the saw blade slot even if the machine is used for 45° bevel cutting. Before operating the machine, adjust
the position of the table inserts so that the sides of the saw blade align with the edges of the table inserts
according to the following procedure.
First, loosen the three 6-mm machine screws that fasten the table inserts, and temporarily tighten the two
outside screws (front and back). Next, clamp a workpiece (about 200 mm (7-7/8") wide) with the vise
assembly and cut the workpiece. Align the cutting surfaces with the table inserts as shown in Figs. 22-a and
b, and securely tighten the front and back 6-mm machine screws. Finally, remove the workpiece and
securely tighten the middle 6-mm machine screw.
If adjustment is done as described, workpieces can be cut precisely by aligning the appropriate side edge
of the table inserts with the ink line on the workpiece. Adjust the table inserts as necessary for the type of
cutting desired (right-angle or left bevel cutting).

6 mm
machine
screw

Saw blade

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Fig. 22-bFig. 22-a

6 mm
machine
screw

Saw blade