Hitachi CR 18DSLP4 Instruction Manual page 14

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(2) After you have pushed the lever in the direction of
the arrow mark shown in Fig. 6, turn the blade so it
faces downward. The blade should fall out by itself.
If the blade doesn't fall out, pull it out by hand.
CAUTION:
Never touch the saw blade immediately after use.
The metal is hot and can easily burn your skin.
WHEN THE BLADE IS BROKEN
Even when the saw blade is broken and remains
inside the small slit of the plunger, it should fall out
if you push the lever in the direction of the arrow
mark, and face the blade downward. If it doesn't fall
out itself, take it out using the procedures explained
below.
(1) If a part of the broken saw blade is sticking out of
the small slit of the plunger, pull out the protruding
part and take the blade out.
(2) If the broken saw blade is hidden inside the small
slit, hook the broken blade using a tip of another
saw blade and take it out. (Fig. 11)
Another blade
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.
(2) As shown in Fig. 12, carry out lubrication around
the blade holder on a periodic basis by use of cutting
fluid, etc.
Blade holder
Lever
Fig. 12
14
Fig. 11
Machine
oil
NOTE:
Continued use of the tool without cleaning and
lubricating the area where the saw blade is installed
can result in some slack movement of the lever due
to accumulated sawdust and chips.
Under the circumstances, pull a rubber cap provided
on the lever in the direction of an arrow mark as
shown in Fig. 13 and remove the rubber cap from
the lever. Then, clean up the inside of the blade
holder with air and the like and carry out sufficient
lubrication.
The rubber cap can be fitted on if it is pressed firmly
onto the lever. At this time, make certain that there
exists no clearance between the blade holder and
the rubber cap, and furthermore ensure that the saw-
blade-installed area can function smoothly.
Lever
Rubber cap
Fig. 13
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. 14)
Blade
Fig. 14
3. Adjusting the base
Loosen the hex socket bolt with an Allen wrench and
move the base forward, as shown in Fig. 15, Fig. 16.
Tighten the hex socket bolt slightly, ensure the base
does not move back and forth, and firmly tighten
the hex socket bolt. Ensure that the base does not
contact the blade.
Set screw
12 mm
Base
Blade hole
Allen
wrench
Fig. 15