PRIOR TO OPERATION

1.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 holder sleeve can jump out of the front cover completely. Thereafter, turn off the switch and remove the battery. (Fig. 5)

CAUTION: Be absolutely sure to keep the switch turned off and the battery removed to prevent any accident.

(2)Turn the holder sleeve in the direction of the arrow mark shown in Fig. 6 marked on the holder sleeve. If you turn the holder sleeve halfway you will be able to secure it automatically. (Fig. 6)

(3)Insert the saw blade all the way into the small slit of the plunger tip. You can mount this blade either in the upward or downward direction. (Fig. 7, Fig. 8)

(4)Pull the holder sleeve back slightly in the direction of the arrow mark shown in Fig. 9 (in the direction opposite to the arrow marked on the holder sleeve). When you do this, the spring force will return the holder sleeve to the correct position automatically. There is no need to fasten the holder sleeve at this time. (Fig. 9)

(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 holder sleeve moves slightly. (Fig. 10)

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.

2.Dismounting the blade

(1)Turn on and off the switching trigger several times so that the holder sleeve can jump out of the front cover completely. Thereafter, turn off the switch and remove the battery. (Fig. 5)

Holder sleeve

Holder sleeve

Blade

Blade

English

Front cover

Fig. 5

Fig. 6

Plunger slit

Fig. 7

Plunger slit

Fig. 8

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Hitachi CR 18DV instruction manual Prior to Operation, Mounting the blade, Dismounting the blade