Hitachi C8FSHE 8-1/2-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker Review
Hitachi C8FSHE 8-1/2-Inch Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker Feature
- Hitachi's exclusive Laser Marker System for exact alignment and predictable blade placement
- Fully adjustable LED work light illuminates the table from any angle for bright visibility.
- Powerful 9.5amp motor with a no-load speed of 5500 RPM to smoothly handle the toughest jobs
- Positive stops on miter and bevel scales for easy-to-read measurements
- Vertical handle with soft, vibration reducing elastomer grip
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 Pivoting fence makes it easy to handle and accurately cut large workpieces. View larger. |
 Make precise cuts with the laser guide and adjustable LED work light. View larger. |
 Adjust the bevel up to 48 degrees to the left or 5 degrees to the right. View larger. |
 Thumb-actuated miter stops facilitate simple miter adjustments at the most common angles. View larger. |
The C8FSHE Compound Miter Saw features a powerful 9.2-amp motor that generates a no-load speed of up to 5,500 RPM for making crosscuts and miters with ease. The electronic speed control ensures consistent RPM throughout the cut, so you get smooth, precise, controlled cuts each and every time.
Compound Feature for Precise Miters and Bevels
Hitachi designed the C8FSHE for versatile, easy use. The thumb-actuated positive miter stops allow for simple miter adjustments at the most common angles: 15.0, 22.5, 31.6, and 45.0 degrees to the right or left. 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 48 degrees to the left and five degrees to the right, the Hitachi C8FSHE provides gorgeous bevels on the first try.
The 8-1/2-inch TCT saw blade (included) makes easy work of delicate trim and other woodwork, and the linear ball-bearing slide system and pivoting fence allow for accurate cutting of large workpieces up to 2-9/16 inches high and 12 inches deep.
LED and Laser Marker Technology for Perfect Cuts Everytime
Hitachi equipped the C8FSHE Sliding Compound Miter Saw with a fully adjustable LED work light that illuminates the table from any angle for bright visibility. The lamp is mounted to the top of the saw, so it stays out of the way until you need it.
Additionally, this tool features Hitachi's 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 C8FSHE contains plenty of features to help you make the perfect cut the first time. To start, a splinter guard behind the fence reduces tear-out for clean, finished cuts. For further refinement, a comfortable vertical 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 C8FSHE also includes a dust collector that minimizes accumulation of dust and particles in 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 32 pounds and measuring just 31-3/32 x 21-27/32 x 19-3/32 inches (LxWxH), the C8FSHE is the lightest tool in its class, making it the most portable 8-1/2-inch slide 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 Hitachi's UU610 and UU610CZ Universal Work Stations.
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--in fact, the introduction of the C8FSHE marks the 20th anniversary of Hitachi's development of the first-ever sliding compound miter saw. In 1988 Hitachi developed the 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.
C8FSHE Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker, 8-1/2-inch TCT saw blade, dust bag, vice assembly, box wrench, and sub fence.
 Weighing a mere 32 pounds, the miter saw is conveniently portable. |
Hitachi C8FSHE 8-1/2" Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser MarkerTechnology is the common thread behind the Hitachi brand. It's what makes Hitachi products superior in design and durability. From its birth, Hitachi has pioneered innovative technologies that have improved lives around the world. This knowledge is shared across all Hitachi divisions worldwide and is incorporated into applications that benefit many different products.Hitachi C8FSHE 8-1/2" Sliding Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker Features:; Hitachi's exclusive Laser Marker System for exact alignment and predictable blade placement ; Fully adjustable LED work light illuminates the table from any angle for bright visibility ; Positive miter stops for quick adjustments to 15;, 22.5;, 31.6;, and 45; to the left and right. ; Precise compound cuts with 48; bevel angle left and 5; bevel angle right ; Only 32lbs for lightweight portability ; Powered by a 9.2 Amp motor with a no-load speed of 5,500 RPM to smoothly handle the toughest cutting applications ; Sturdy construction stands up to jobsite travel and tough high-volume tasks while retaining accurate measurements ; Easy-to-read measurements and quick settings on miter and bevel scales ; Linear ball bearing slide system for superior accuracy and ease ; Vertical handle with soft, vibration reducing elastomer grip ; Electronic speed control for consistent RPM while cutting for maximum control ; Adjustable pivot fence broadly supports work piece, such as crown molding lying flat, for improved stability while cutting ; Splinter guard reduces tear out and increases user safety ; Externally replaceable carbon brushes to greatly prolong the life of the tool ; Dust collector attachment minimizes airborne particles ; Compatible with the UU610 and UU610CZ Universal Work Stations ; Industry-leading 5-year warranty Includes:; 8-1/2" TCT Saw Blade ; Dust Bag ; Vice Assembly ; Box Wrench ; Sub Fence
