Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5213 in Home Improvement
• Brand: Hitachi
• Model: C10FSH
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 44.00 pounds

Features

• Powerful 10-inch sliding dual compound miter saw with adjustable laser marker, electronic speed control, and soft start to reduce noise and recoil
• 12 amp motor; 3,800 rpm; 10 positive stops for quick settings; pivoting fence to support the work piece
• Stainless steel detent plate; carbide blade
• Includes saw, TCT saw blade, 10-millimeter box wrench, dust bag
• 20-3/4 by 41-1/2 by 24-1/4 inches; 43 pounds; 5-year warranty

Amazon.com Product Description
The Hitachi C10FSH 10-Inch Sliding Dual Compound Miter Saw with Laser Marker combines the convenience of a miter saw with the larger capacity of a radial arm saw in one convenient tool. And with the saw's built-in laser marker, you'll be able to make perfect cuts every time.

The C10FSH 10-Inch Sliding Dual Compound Miter Saw offers: A powerful 12 Amp motor Built-in laser marker for precision cuts 57-degree miter angle range to the right, and 45-degree miter angle range to the left Miter detent stops at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, and 45 degrees to the right and left A five-year warranty

This sliding dual compound miter saw provides a laser marker for precision and a motor with carbon brushes for dependable performance. View larger.

Great Versatility, Power, and Accuracy in One Tool
Hitachi developed the first sliding compound miter saw in 1988, and their years of experience shows with the C10FSH. The saw has a 57-degree miter angle to the right with a 45-degree miter angle to the left, providing you with the flexibility your job requires. The bevel angle range is 45 degrees to both the left and right, letting you easily flip the saw blade without moving the material. Quickly set up precise cuts with the positive stops on the miter and bevel scale. Miter detent stops are available at 0, 15, 22.5, 31.6, and 45 degrees to both the right and left.

With its 12 Amp motor, the C10FSH provides plenty of power for tough cuts, and the electronic speed control maintains RPM while cutting. The 10-inch blade can be stopped within seconds using the electronic brake. And to help ensure accuracy, this saw includes a built-in laser marker that creates adjustable laser lines, so you can make precise cuts every time.

Smooth Sliding Mechanism
A linear ball bearing slide system provides a smooth feel that offers enhanced accuracy and control. By using a slide system, you have an increased cutting length as compared to regular compound miter saws.

Smart Design Keeps You Working Fast and Safe
Hitachi developed the C10FSH with many features that increase safety from start to finish. An electronic soft start minimizes recoil and suppresses sound pressure for a smooth startup while a splinter guard prevents materials from splintering. A chip deflector provides zero clearance support and is fully adjustable to prevent tear-out. Your work pieces are held with extra stability thanks to an adjustable pivot fence.

A dust collection attachment reduces airborne particles to keep your workspace clean and safe, and the carbon brush is designed to be user accessible and replaceable, so you can easily extend the life of the tool.

The C10FSH weighs 43 pounds and is compatible with the Hitachi UU610 Universal Work Station. It is backed by a five-year warranty.

What's in the Box
C10FSH 10-Inch Sliding Dual Compound Miter Saw with 10-inch TCT Saw Blade, Laser Marker, box wrench, and dust bag.

A slide system offers increased cutting length. View larger.

A comfortable, easy-to-grip handle helps you maintain control. View larger.

Bevel angles are easy to set and maintain. View larger.

A clearly marked scale offers easy reference for quick work. View larger.

Customer Reviews

Fantastic Saw
I purchased this saw today after weeks of shopping around. It seems that all of the contractors I spoke with have the 8 inch Hitachi slider and swear by it. I was looking for a bit more capacity but with the same reliability, accuracy and the advantage of a laser guide. This saw is extremely well made and accurate out of the box. While it has a bit more plastic than it's 8" counterpart it is still made like a tank at less weight than the competition(44lbs I believe). The slide, bevel and miter functions are all smooth and the preset angles are easy to set but not to stiff that they don't allow you to set angles close to the presets without accidentally "clicking" into them when tightenned. The fence seems to be improved over previous models and is a bit higher. It will also flip out for longer workpieces. As for the laser guide, I was skeptical of their accuacy but I couldn't be more wrong. It was dead on out of the box and easily adustable depending on you personal preferences. Some people seem to have complained that the laser line disappears as soon as the blade is lowered, but it is so accurate that it doesn't matter. Once you match your laser to your line, there is no need to follow it through the actual cut.

There is not one flimsey piece on this tool. While not overly heavy, it is very solid. The only drawback to this saw that I can see is the relatively small table area. If however weight and portability is important to you, this could be seen as an advantage. The standard blade is acceptable but the 72 tooth blade that comes as a "bonus" is excellent. Some people have complained about the dust collection. I found it to be adequate but not great. In all fairness, I have never had a tool with a system that was much better. I have heard that the rear rubber blade guard (to aid dust collection) has problems when using a powerful vac. for the collector but I have not tried that yet. If you are looking for a slide compound miter saw with a laser, this is the only one as of now. Compared to other quality 10" sliders, the Hitachi C10-FSH is priced towards the high end of the scale at between $499 and $530 but based on my initial impressions, worth every penny.

C10FSH: A cut-above the rest!!!...
I recently purchased this saw, and boy am I impressed! I do tool testing for a large Orange Home Improvement company! I have tested dewalt, bosch, makita, and other hitachi mitre saws. This time Hitachi is a cut-above the rest! They made some worth mentioning improvements over the C10FS. Most notably, they have increased the left / right fence's aluminum thickness; the older version has a problem with fence cracking! The dust collection (how much dust actually goes into the dust bag) of this new saw is nearly double (if not more) than the C10FS.

The dust collection is large and can accomidate a wide range of vacuum systems. Worth mentioning, the vacuum mount (where you attach you vacuum hose) is aluminum, not plastic as in the case of most saws! The rubber thinggy behind the blade does its job well. The flip fence is nice and sturdy; while easy to move out of the way if not needed! Mine did not come with the dust sleeve for the rails (as many have wrote in their reviews here as well).

The only downfall is the laser position! It is accurate and it lets the operator know precisely where the blade will cut, the fine adjustment laser knob works great for tweaking the laser if needed! However, I have noticed that as soon as one starts to cut, the black rubber dust guide (right behind the blade) gets in the way of the laser beam! Meaning that one is able to see the line before you start cutting, but once you start, the line disappears behind the black rubber! I have also noticed that the bevel stops were removed! The C10FS had like 5 bevel stops, now it only has three (90, 45 left / right)!

The saw has incredible smoothness and a nice slide action. The recoil has been reduced immensely; thanks in part the poly v-beld driven motor! One other thing worth noting, like the C10fs and other hitachi's, the left and right fence's are independent of each other! This has always been a hitachi marvel! This little detail allows one to recalibrate the fence easier, rather than the half moon piece of aluminum that usually joins both left / right fences! I have heard cases where (makita, dewalt, and bosch) fences have warped due to the fact that they are one piece!

If anyone is in the market for the most accurate and most consistent saw period, look no further than the C10FSH!!!...

Awesome!
After reading reviews here I was concerned about purchasing this saw. I took the plunge today and went and grabbed it from a local store.

My main concern was the accuracy. When adjusted correctly, the saw should cut so that the kerf ends where the laser mark lands. It does exactly that. I used a Starret combo square to mark a 90 cut and lined it up with the laser and sure enough, this thing is dead on. I also used this same sqare the check run out of the laser since some of the reviewers here mentioned it was off 1/64th and the end of the cut. No its not. I set the square on the fence and checked the laser at 2 feet and its less then a 64th at that range.

BTW, I own a DeWalt 708 (12 inch slider). This saw is better in every way with exception to slightly less cutting capacity.