Hitachi CR 18DBL Handling Instructions Manual page 37

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MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION OF SAW BLADE
MOUNT
(1)
After use, blow away sawdust, earth, sand, moisture, etc., with air or brush them away with
a brush, etc., to ensure that the blade mount can function smoothly.
NOTE
Continued use of the tool without cleaning the area where the saw blade is attached can
result in sawdust and chip buildup which may adversely aff ect the movement of the lever.
Should this be the case, pivot the lever and clean around the blade holder and lever by
wiping or blowing away the buildup.
CAUTION
Do not use any saw blade with a worn-out blade
hole. Otherwise, the saw blade can come off ,
resulting in personal injury. (Fig. 10)
4.
Adjusting the base
To maximize blade life, the base slides in or out to
allow the stroke length to be adjusted for better effi ciency.
(1)
Turn off the switch and remove the battery.
(2)
Pivot the base lever clockwise; and slide the
base to the desired position. There are fi ve
positions that the base can be adjusted to.
(3)
Pivot the base lever counterclockwise to secure
the base. (Fig. 11)
(4)
Make sure that the base is not interfering with
the blade.
WARNING
To avoid injury and damage, do not
operate the saw without the base in place. The blade holder may strike against the
workpiece and damage the reciprocating mechanism.
5.
Check battery insertion
WARNING
If the battery is inserted while the power switch is in the ON position, the power
tool will start operating immediately, inviting serious accident.
CAUTION
Until the battery locks in place with a little click, if not, it may accidentally fall out of
the tool causing injury to you or someone around you.
Blade
Base
37
English
Blade hole
Fig. 10
2
Base lever
1
3
Fig. 11

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