Hitachi 998-818 Spare Part - Table Insert

Hitachi 998-818 — Genuine Hitachi grey table insert (throat plate) designed for Hitachi 8-1/2" slide compound saws. This molded grey insert sits in the tabletop around the saw blade to keep the blade clearance correct, reduce tear-out, and give a true seating surface for accurate cuts. Part number: 998-818 (original Hitachi replacement).

Fits (examples): C8FB2, C12FSA, C10FS, C8FB, C10FSB — check your saw’s parts diagram to confirm placement before installing.

Key details for installation and service:
- Material/finish: grey molded plastic insert sized to the factory throat opening for the models listed.
- Fastening: secured with M4 × 8 mm machine screws per the C8FB2 parts list; confirm screw sizes on your machine before reuse.
- Blade clearance: set and check so the blade lowers approximately 12–13 mm below the top of the table insert to match factory lower-limit settings and avoid contact with the turntable.

Why this part matters: a worn, cracked, or missing table insert changes blade alignment, increases tear-out, and can prevent correct blade-depth adjustment—replacing it restores the designed blade-to-table relationship and helps your saw cut safely and accurately.

(Part is sold as the single Hitachi 998-818 table insert.)