Hitachi CR 18DMR Technical Data And Service Manual page 6

< Construction of the tool-less blade detachable mechanism >
Saw blade
Spring to pull back the holder pin
Heat- and dust-resistant
rubber cap
< Maintenance of the tool-less blade detachable mechanism >
After use, clean the blade mount with a brush to ensure that the tool-less blade detachable mechanism can
function smoothly. In addition to the regular maintenance, perform the following effective maintenance
occasionally.
Cleaning the inside of the tool-less blade detachable mechanism
Pull the rubber cap provided on the lever in the direction of an arrow mark shown below. Then the rubber
cap can be removed from the lever easily. Remove dust from the inside of the blade holder with air or the
like.
Rubber cap
Holder pin to secure the blade
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Nut
Lever to mount and
remove saw blades
Blade holder
Plunger (reciprocating shaft)
Spring
Bolt