Assembly And Operation; Applications; Prior To Operation - Hitachi CR 13VST Safety And Instruction Manual

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APPLICATIONS

○ Cutting metal and stainless steel pipe.
○ Cutting various lumber.
○ Cutting mild steel, aluminum and copper plate.
○ Cutting synthetic resins, such as phenol resin and
vinyl chloride.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Power source
Ensure that the power source to be utilized conforms
to the power source requirements specifi ed on the
product nameplate.
2. Power switch
Ensure that the switch is in the OFF position. If the
plug is connected to a receptacle while the switch is
in the ON position, the power tool will start operating
immediately and can cause serious injury.
3. Extension cord
When the work area is far away from the power
source, use an extension cord of suffi cient thickness
and rated capacity. The extension cord should be
kept as short as practicable.
WARNING
Damaged cord must be replaced
or repaired.
4. Check the receptacle
If the receptacle only loosely accepts the plug, the
receptacle must be repaired. Contact a licensed
electrician to make appropriate repairs.
If such a fautly receptacle is used, it may cause
overheating, resulting in a serious hazard.
5. Confi rming condition of the environment:
Confi rm that the work site is placed under appropriate
conditions conforming to prescribed precautions.
6. Mounting the blade
This unit employs a detachable mechanism that
enables mounting and removal of saw blades without
the use of a wrench or other tools.
(1) Turn off the switch and disconnect the plug from the
receptacle.
(2) Pivot the lever to open the blade clamp.
(3) Insert the saw blade all the way into the small slit of
the plunger tip with the lever pivoting. You can mount
this blade either in the upward or downward direction.
(Fig. 2, Fig. 3)
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

CAUTION
Be sure to switch power OFF and disconnect the
plug from the receptacle when changing blades.
Slit of plunger
Blade
Slit of plunger
Blade
(3) When you release the lever, the spring force will return
the lever to the correct position automatically.
(4) Pull the back of the saw blade two or three times by
hand and check that the blade is securely mounted.
(Fig. 4)
Blade
CAUTION
When pulling the saw blade, be absolutely sure
to pull it from the back. Pulling other parts of the
blade will result in an injury.
Lever
Fig. 2
Lever
Fig. 3
Lever
Fig. 4