Hitachi CR 13VBY Technical Data And Service Manual page 6

(4) Toolless blade detachable mechanism (Same as the Model CR 13V)
Recently, most saber saws on the market are equipped with a mechanism that requires no tool such as a
hexagonal wrench for mounting and removal of saw blades. The Model CR 13VBY is also equipped with such
a mechanism in order to replace the saw blade speedily.
[ Features of the toolless blade detachable mechanism ]
Easy to mount and remove the saw blade
The saw blade can be easily mounted and removed just by pressing the lever.
Stronger bolt
The Model CR 13VBY is equipped with the special bolt M5 that is stronger than the special bolt M4 of the
former Model CR 13V.
<How to mount the saw blade>
(a) Push the lever in the direction of the arrow
marked on the lever.
Lever
(c) Release the lever and pull back the saw blade two or three times by hand to 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.
Saw blade
Lever
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(b) Insert the saw blade all the way into the small
slit of the plunger tip with the lever pushing.
Saw blade
Lever
Click