Hitachi CR 13V Handling Instructions Manual page 4

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. 2 marked on the lever. (Fig. 2)
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. 3, Fig. 4)
Blade
Plunger slit
Blade
Plunger slit
(4) When you release the lever, the spring force will
return the lever to the correct position automatically.
(Fig. 5)
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. 6)
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Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Blade
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.
7. 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
unplug the power cord. (Fig. 1)
CAUTION
Be absolutely sure to keep the switch turned off
and the power cord unplugged to prevent any
accident.
(2) After you have pushed the lever in the direction
of the arrow mark shown in Fig. 2, 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. 7)
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.
Lever
Fig. 6
Lever
Plunger slit
Fig. 7