Assembly And Operation; Applications; Prior To Operation - Hitachi CR 13VB Instruction Manual And Safety Instructions

ASSEMBLY AND OPERATION

APPLICATIONS

Cutting metal and stainless steel pipe.
Cutting various lumber.
Cutting mild steel, aluminum and
copper plate.
Cutting synthetic resins, such as phenol
resin and vinyl chloride.

PRIOR TO OPERATION

1. Power source
Ensure that the power source to be
utilized conforms to the power source
requirements specified on the product
nameplate.
2. Power switch
Ensure that the switch is in the OFF
position. If the plug is connected to a
receptacle while the switch is in the ON
position, the power tool will start
operating immediately and can cause
serious injury.
3. Extension cord
When the work area is far away from the
power source, use an extension cord of
sufficient thickness and rated capacity.
The extension cord should be kept as
short as practicable.
WARNING:
Damaged cord must be
replaced or repaired.
4. Check the receptacle
If the receptacle only loosely accepts the
plug, the receptacle must be repaired.
Contact a licensed electrician to make
appropriate repairs.
If such a fautly receptacle is used, it may
cause overheating, resulting in a serious
hazard.
5. Confirming
environment:
Confirm that the work site is placed under
appropriate conditions conforming to
prescribed precautions.
6. 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 unplug the power cord.
(Fig. 2)
Front cover
Lever
Fig. 2
CAUTION:
Be absolutely sure to keep the
switch turned off and the power
cord unplugged to prevent any
accident.
(2) Push the lever in the direction of the
arrow mark shown in Fig. 3 marked
on the lever.
Lever
English
condition of
Fig. 3
the
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