Operation - Hitachi CR 18DSLP4 Instruction Manual

OPERATION

1. 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 on and off the switching trigger several times
so that the lever can jump out of the front cover
completely. Thereafter, turn off the switch and
remove the battery. (Fig. 5)
Lever
CAUTION:
Be absolutely sure to keep the switch turned off
and the battery removed to prevent any accident.
(2) Push the lever in the direction of the arrow mark
shown in Fig. 6 marked on the lever. (Fig. 6)
Lever
(3) Insert the saw blade all the way into the small slit of
the plunger tip with the lever pushing. You can
mount this blade either in the upward or downward
direction. (Fig. 7, Fig. 8)
Blade
Slit of plunger
Front cover
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
Blade
Slit of plunger
(4) When you release the lever, the spring force will return
the lever to the correct position automatically. (Fig. 9)
Lever
(5) Pull the back of the saw blade two or three times by
hand and check that the blade is securely mounted.
When pulling the blade, you will know it is properly
mounted if it clicks and the lever moves slightly. (Fig.
10)
Blade
Lever
Fig. 10
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.
2. Dismounting the blade
(1) Turn on and off the switching trigger several times
so that the lever can jump out of the front cover
completely. Thereafter, turn off the switch and
remove the battery. (Fig. 5)
CAUTION:
Be absolutely sure to keep the switch turned off
and the battery removed to prevent any accident.
English
Fig. 8
Fig. 9
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