Hitachi C12FDH vs Hitachi C8FSE

Model Hitachi
C12FDH
Hitachi
C8FSE

Basic Info

Suggested Price $249.99 $261.80
Release Sep 2012 Sep 2012

Overview

Top Features
  • Laser marker system
  • accurately indicates where the blade will cut on the material and can be easily adjusted to the right or left of the cut mark depending upon the users preference
  • Powerful 15 Amp motor with 1,950 Watts of output power
  • smoothly powers through hardwoods with ease
  • Tall, pivoting aluminum fence that stands at a height of 5-1/8″”
  • allows crown molding to be cut vertically for convenience
  • Elastomer compound
  • coats the horizontal handle, reducing vibration, while adding comfort and preventing slippage
  • Large base
  • provides better support and balance to prevent material from warping
  • Externally accessible carbon brushes
  • allow for quick and easy maintenance to prolong too life
  • Miter scale ranges from 0-52 degrees, both to the right and left,
  • for a broader range of cuts
  • Miter angles can be quickly adjusted
  • using Hitachi’s thumb actuated positive stops
  • Bevel scale ranges from 0-48 degrees to the right and left
  • allowing the material to stay in place while the saw head flips to make opposing cuts
  • After major bevel angle is secured, micro-bevel adjustment knob
  • can be used to dial-in to a precise angle without the weight of the saw head compromising the accuracy
  • Download the
  • C12FDH Tool Card
  • 12″” 32T TCT Saw Blade (726100)
  • Dust Bag (322955)
  • Vice Assembly (323677)
  • Box Wrench (985051)
  • Hex Bar Wrench (944458)
  • 12-inch dual bevel compound miter saw with laser marker
  • Miter range 52 degrees right and left; bevel range 48 degrees right and left; 15 Amp; 4,000 rpm
  • Micro bevel adjustment knob for fine tuning bevel angles; larger pivoting fence raises to 5-1/8 inches for cutting crown molding
  • Includes TCT 32-tooth saw blade, dust bag, vise assembly, box wrench, hex bar wrench and holder assembly
  • Measures 24.6 by 30.7 by 27 inches (W by D by H); 46.3 pounds; 5-year warranty
  • Revolutionary compact slide system allows the saw head to slide along fixed rails, eliminating the need for rear clearance
  • Positive miter stops for quick adjustments to 15, 22.5, 31.6, and 45 degrees to the left and right
  • Precise compound cuts with 48 degree bevel angle left and 5 degree bevel angle right
  • 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

All Features

UL Listed Yes
Voltage 110 Volts
Spindle Lock Yes Yes
Fence Type Pivoting flip fence
Blade Wrench Included Yes – Loose
Cord Length 6 ft
Assembled Weight (lbs) 66.00 lbs
Electric Motor Brake Yes
Blades Included 1
Miter Saw – Preset Bevel Angle Detents (°) 0° & Left / Right 22.5° & 45°
Vertical Crosscut Capacity (in) – 0° Miter 0° Bevel 2.75 in
Dust Port Yes
Package Depth 23.00
Base Construction Aluminum Aluminum
Electronic Speed Control No
Cordless / Corded Corded
Crosscut Capacity – 45 Miter 45 Left Bevel 5.5
Maximum RPM – No Load 4000 rpm
Package Width 23.00
Package Contents Saw, 32T Carbide Blade, Dust Bag, Vice Essy, Box Wrench, Hex Bar Wrench, and Holder Essy 8-1/2” TCT saw blade, dust bag, vice assembly, box wrench and sub fence
Crosscut Capacity – 45° Miter 0° Bevel 5.5
Saw Blade Diameter (in) 12 in
Bevelling Capability Dual
Assembled Width (in) 23.00 in
Fence Size (HxL) 5.125×20
Assembled Height (In) 27.30 in
Maximum Left Bevel 48 °
Package Height 27.30
Assembled Depth (in) 23.00 in
Dust Collection Yes
Internet Product Code (IPC) F2DDE36CECA
Crosscut Capacity – 45 Miter 45 Right Bevel 5.5
Saw Drive Direct Drive
Color / Finish Green / Black / Grey
Horizontal Crosscut Capacity (in) – 0° Miter 0° Bevel 8 in
External Motor Brush Access No
Maximum Right Bevel 48 °
ETL Listed No
Miter Saw – Preset Miter Angle Detents (°) 0° & Left / Right 15°, 22.5°, 31.62° & 45°
Crosscut Capacity – 0° Miter 45° Right Bevel 8
Warranty 5-year 57
Maximum Right Miter 52 °
Package Weight 66.00
Crosscut Capacity – 0° Miter 45° Left Bevel 8
Amperage (A) 15 A
Tool-Less Blade Changing No
Arbor Size 0.625 in 1.6
Maximum Left Miter 52 °
Integrated Laser Guide Yes
Product Data Last Certified 2013-06-07
Miter Saw Type Dual Compound Miter
CSA Certified No
Integrated Work Light Yes
Tool Weight 47.4 lbs 31.0
Width (Inches) 21.84
Maximum Bevel Degrees (Degrees) 48.0
45 Degree Crosscut Capacity Max. – Left 8.65
Electric Brake Yes
Dust Chute Yes
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Max. – Left 12.25
CSA Safety Listing Yes
Dual Bevel No
Material Aluminum
Maximum Degree Bevel Cuts – Right 5.0
ETL Safety Listing Yes
UL Safety Listing Yes
Height (Inches) 19.09
Blade Diameter (Inches) 8.5
Length (Inches) 31.09
Miter Stop Yes
Max. Miter Cut – Left (Degrees) 45.0
Miter Capacity Range-Low (Degrees) 57.0
Straight No
Blade Speed in RPM’s (RPM) 5500.0
Laser No
Slide Yes
Three Position Fence Pivots 0-45 Degrees No
Cutting Capacity (Maximum) (Inches) 12.0
Amps (Amps) 9.2
Dust Blower No
Power Rating (HP) 0.0
Maximum Degree Bevel Cuts – Left 48.0
Miter Capacity Range-High (Degrees) 57.0
Max. Miter Cuts – Right (Degrees) 57.0
90 Degree Crosscut Capacity Max. – Right 12.25
Bevel Yes
Quick Release Vise Yes
Compound Yes

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