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Hitachi CR 13VST
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7. Dismounting the blade
CAUTION
Never touch the saw blade immediately after use.
The blade is hot and can easily burn your skin.
(1) Turn o the switch and disconnect the plug from the
receptacle.
(2) After pivoting the lever, point the blade downward.
The blade fall out on its own. If the blade fails to fall
out, pull it out by hand.
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
when the lever is pivoted and the blade is pointed
downward. If the blade fails to fall out on its own, take
it out by using the procedures described 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. 5)
Another blade
Lever
Fig. 5
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. 6, carry out lubrication around the
blade holder on a periodic basis by use of cutting
uid, etc.
Blade holder
Air gun
Machine
oil
Fig. 6
NOTE
Continued use of the tool without cleaning the area
where the saw blade is attached can result in sawdust
and chip buildup which may adversely a ect the
movement of the lever. Should this be the case, pivot
the lever and clean around the plunger and lever by
wiping or blowing away the buildup.
CAUTION
Do not use any saw blade with a worn-out blade
hole. Otherwise, the saw blade can come o ,
resulting in personal injury. (Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
Blade hole
Blade
8. Adjusting the base
To maximize blade life, the base slides in or out
to allow the stroke length to be adjusted for better
e ciency.
(1) Turn o the switch and disconnect the plug from the
receptacle.
(2) Pivot the base lever clockwise; and slide the base to
the desired position. There are ve positions that the
base can be adjusted to.
(3) Pivot the base lever counterclockwise to secure the
base. (Fig. 8)
Base
Base lever
Fig. 8
(4) Make sure that the base is not interfering with the
blade
WARNING
To avoid injury and damage, do not operate the
saw without the base in place. The plunger may
strike against the workpiece and damage the
reciprocating mechanism.
9. Adjusting the blade reciprocating speed
This unit has a built-in electronic control circuit that
makes it possible to adjust the variable speed of the
saw blade either both by pulling a switching trigger or
turning a dial. (Fig. 9)
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Hitachi CR 13VST Specifications

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BrandHitachi
ModelCR 13VST
CategorySaw
LanguageEnglish

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