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| | Features | Laser MarkerLarge Pivoting FenceExternal Access Carbon BrushLarge table for material supportWeighs only 26.5-pounds
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| | Description | The Hitachi C10FCH2 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker provides smooth, accurate miters and crosscuts in a variety of workpieces, including wood, plywood, decorative panels, soft fiberboard, hard board, and aluminum sashes. Its flexible miter angles and compound cutting capability provide versatility on the job. An ideal tool for trim carpenters, framers, and woodworkers who demand precision and reliability, the C10FCH2 features Hitachi's exclusive Laser Marker System for exact alignment and predictable blade location.
C10FCH2 Compound Miter Saw
Tool Specifications |
| | Blade Diameter | 10" | | Amps | 15 | | No-Load Speed | 5,000 | | Miter Angle Range | 0°-52° L & R | | Bevel Angle Range | 0°-45° Left | | Weight | 26.5 lbs |
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Positive miter stops let you select preset points at specific angles. View larger. | 
Adjust the bevel up to 45 degrees to the left for precision cuts. View larger. | 
Dust collector keeps saw's interior components dirt-free. |
Compound Feature for Precise Miters and Bevels
Hitachi designed the C10FCH2 for versatile, easy use. The thumb-actuated positive miter stops allow for simple miter adjustments between zero and 52 degrees. This design allows you to easily change the angle of the cutting blade for creating miters in crown molding and other trim pieces. And with a bevel range of 45 degrees to the left, the Hitachi C10FCH2 provides gorgeous bevels on the first try.The 10-1/2-inch TCT saw blade (included) makes easy work of delicate trim and other woodwork, and the large extended flip fence raises to four inches to allow for accurate cutting of large workpieces up to 2-5/16 inches high and 5-21/32 inches deep. Laser Marker Technology for Perfect Cuts Everytime
Hitachi equipped the C10FCH2 with its exclusive Laser Marker System, which can be activated before the blade is in motion for exact alignment and predictable blade placement. Simply line up the laser with your mark on the workpiece, and the saw blade will make an exact cut along the laser guide. As long as your measurements are right, your cuts will be, too! Chock-Full of User-Friendly Features
The C10FCH2 has plenty of features to help you make the perfect cut the first time. To start, a 15-amp motor generates a no-load speed of up to 5,000 RPM for making crosscuts and miters with ease, even on the toughest cutting jobs. For ease of use, a comfortable horizontal handle with a vibration-reducing elastomer grip keeps you in control at all times, a large table provides a stable guide and sturdy support, and a built-in clamping system holds your workpiece in place. The C10FCH2 also includes a dust collector that minimizes accumulation of dust and particles in your both your workspace and the saw's interior components, keeping your jobsite clean and prolonging the life of the tool. An added bonus, easily accessible carbon brushes will help your saw perform for the long term. Weighing just 26.5 pounds, the C10FCH2 is the lightest tool in its class, making it the most portable 10-inch compound miter saw with laser marker on the market. Durably built, this tool is backed with an industry-leading five-year warranty. It is compatible with the UU610 Miter Saw Stand from Hitachi. About Hitachi: A Tradition of Innovation
Hitachi Power Tools (Hitachi Koki USA, Ltd.) provides professional-grade power tools for a variety of applications, including woodwork, metalwork, concrete, drilling, cutting, and fastening. Hitachi is a leader in power tool research and development and has achieved many firsts in the power tool industry, including creating the first-ever sliding compound miter saw to combine the capacity of a radial arm saw and the convenience of a miter saw. Today, Hitachi continues the tradition of innovation and engineering with new features in addition to classic quality. What's in the Box
C10FCH2 Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker System, 10-inch TCT Saw Blade, extended fence, dust bag, vise assembly, box wrench, and hex bar wrench.
Make precise cuts with the exclusive Laser Marker System. |
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| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 18.0 inches | | Product Width: | 20.0 inches | | Product Height: | 22.0 inches | | Product Weight: | 37.0 pounds | | Package Length: | 22.5 inches | | Package Width: | 19.3 inches | | Package Height: | 17.7 inches | | Package Weight: | 32.7 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 21 reviews |
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 Very precise and good deal too Aug 11, 2010
I bought my saw at home improvement store for a weekend of woodcutting. I can see now I should have purchased it here. Between tax and price difference, Amazon.com is $70 less than the hardware store.
Here's a few notes after a weekend of woodcutting.
Accuracy can't be beat. The laser is dead nuts on the cut line.
I did not use the dust bag, but rather hooked this up to my oversize shop vac Alto (WAPSQ17AS/PE2) ALTO Two Man Dustless Vacuum System. There was a small problem getting the hose to fit because the dust exhaust port is meant for their bag system which have never proven great ways to capture dust when compared to active suction. Once I turned on the vacuum, the hose snugged itself into the port from pure air power and stayed put until I turned off the vacuum. I'd estimate I got 99% of the dust with just a few chips of wood laying on the worksurface after cutting. The vacuum is meant to service 2 people at the same time, so when stuffed into this saw it really cleaned up.
I personally think that the angle setting bolt was shipped over tight simply as part of packing. The saw comes in pieces in the factory box, and is locked at a 45 degree cut to save space in the box. I found the bolt did not need to be soo tight in normal use because of a press down lever detent system on common angles.
This is a very effective tool and when I saw it on amazon for seventy less than what I paid locally I was shocked. Oh well, I had the weekend to finish the job buying it at the store.
Robert
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Excellent quality precision tool Jul 30, 2010
I make picture frames using an electric brad nailer and this miter saw. There is some truth to the negative review - the bolt to unset the 45 degree detent is torqued down more than need be. I used a dewalt metric impact wrench to loosen that bolt, then found that the table had detents at all the normal angles you would want to cut. Once in the detent, finger tightning was all that was required to keep it in place.
I bought the model with the laser which I found to be exceptionally accurate indicating where the finished edge would be and where the kerf would be. The laser is turned on with a covered on/off switch and can stay on while you are stacking your wood and clamping it down with the built in clamp. I've decided that for future frames I will cut 2 pieces of stock on top of each other to make exact length coppies of the top and side frames.
Considering that a laser compound miter saw would have sold for $500 years ago, the sub 150 price today is a bargain.
One nitpick is that it draws 15 amps , which while I have a electrically operated vacuum system, the vacuum motor and the tool must both share the same power line. That is impossible with the 15A saw and 12 A vacuum so I have had to operate the vacuum on a separate circuit and manually turn it on prior to cutting. I prefer this to the dust catcher since it pulls nearly 100% of the dust out of the saw
There is some assembly required upon delivery but calibration has been done at the factory. A swing out fence must be put in place by the owner, as would be the dust collector if used. Even using a single piece of stock I was able to transfer a mark and cut them exactly to size. From there assembly went smooth except for an electric staple gun which could not penetrate soft pine. I returned it and plan to purchase a pneumatic stapler instead since I can dial up the force much easier.
As I mentioned, the fence includes a vice which can be swung close to the blade or opposing the blade. The kerf is narrow and the included blade has carbide tipped teeth making exceptionally smooth cuts.
Having the right tool for the job makes a world of difference - in this case it made a simple matter to construct a frame for an artist's canvas. The 3 dollar increase for the laser is well worth the price over the non-laser model. If your wood is marked prior to inserion, the process is simple. Dial up the angle using the detent and bolt just to hand tight. Line up the laser with the cut line noting where the kerf will be, put the clamp in place, then activate the dust management and make the cut(s). I am very pleased overall with the value and quality in this power tool.
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
solid product Jul 04, 2010
I've got this saw a few months back and used it extensively in my projects. It's very easy to use, works well, makes good precise cuts, laser pointer is especially useful. I like it a lot.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
Solid Performer Jun 29, 2010
DIY looking for a solid miter saw at a decent price. I was very satisfied with my purchase overall. The manual was not helpful in assembling the product, but really didn't need it as most of the parts and pieces are self explanatory. Only real disappoint was with the laser guide. It is hard to see in sunlight and the adjustment for the laser line is anything but precise. If I had to do it all over again, I would have purchased the same saw with out the laser guide, saving the difference in price.
Overall, a solid miter saw except for the laser guide.
1 of 5 found the following review helpful:
 Never got to cut anything Jun 08, 2010
Bought this to get better mobility than with my 12" Porter Cable - heavy. Have a 10" Black and Decker but it seems to be on indefinite loan to my son.
In trying to lift the saw out of the packing box the plastic operating handle separated from the plastic motor housing assembly. Easy to see why. Four self tapping screws into four plastic posts (the screws held but the posts sheared), the screws not even penetrating into the body of the housing. The plastic: low density polyethylene, should be high density at the very least. Am going for a refund and look at other manufacturers: perhaps Porter Cable and Black and Decker.
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