Selection Of Blades - Hitachi CR 18DBL Handling Instructions Manual

SELECTION OF BLADES

To ensure maximum operating effi ciency and results, it is very important to select the appropriate
blade best suited to the type and thickness of the material to be cut.
NOTE
Dimensions of the workpiece mentioned in the table represent the dimensions when the
mounting position of the base is set nearest to the body of the Cordless Reciprocating Saw.
Caution must be exercised since dimensions of the workpiece will become smaller if the
base is mounted far away from the body of the Cordless Reciprocating Saw.
1. Selection of HCS blades
The blade number of HCS blades in Table 6 is engraved in the vicinity of the mounting
position of each blade. Select appropriate blades by referring to Tables 6 and 8 below.
Table 6: HCS blades
Blade No.
No. 4 For cutting and roughing lumber
No. 5 For cutting and roughing lumber
No. 95 For cutting stainless steel pipe less than 100 mm in diameter
No. 96 For cutting stainless steel pipe less than 30 mm in diameter
NOTE
No. 4 – No. 96 HCS blades are sold separately as optional accessories.
2. Selection of BI-METAL blades
The BI-METAL blade numbers in Table 7 are described on the packages of special
accessories. Select appropriate blades by referring to Table 7 and 8 below.
Table 7: Bl-METAL blades
Blade No.
No. 101
No. 103 For cutting steel and stainless pipes less than 60 mm in
No. 109 outer diameter
No. 141(S)
No. 102
No. 104
For cutting steel and stainless pipes less than 100 mm in
No. 110
outer diameter
No. 142(S)
No. 143(S)
No. 107 For cutting steel and stainless pipes less than 60 mm in
outer diameter
No. 108 For cutting steel and stainless pipes less than 100 mm in
outer diameter
No. 121 For cutting and roughing lumber
No. 131 All purpose
No. 132 All purpose
Uses
Uses
47
English
Thickness (mm)
50 – 70
Below 30
Below 2.5
Below 2.5
Thickness (mm)
2.5 – 6
2.5 – 6
Below 3.5
Below 3.5
100
100
100