Reciprocating Saw Model CR 13V Handling instructions NOTE: Before using this Electric Power Tool, carefully read through these HANDLING INSTRUCTIONS to ensure efficient, safe operation. It is recommended that these INSTRUCTIONS be kept readily available as an important reference when using this power tool.
Carrying power tools with your finger on the switch GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS or energising power tools that have the switch on invites accidents. WARNING d) Remove any adjusting key or wrench before turning Read all safety warnings and all instructions. the power tool on.
Cutting accessory contacting a "live" wire may make RECIPROCATING SAW SAFETY WARNING exposed metal parts of the power tool "live" and could give the operator an electric shock. Hold power tool by insulated gripping surfaces, when performing an operation where the cutting accessory may contact hidden wiring or its own cord.
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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 Blade Lever...
(2) As shown in Fig. 8, carry out lubrication around the (2) If a base setting screw is loosened with an attached blade holder on a periodic basis by use of cutting hexagonal bar wrench, you can adjust a base fluid, etc.
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Be careful not to let sawdust, earth, moisture, etc., 1. Cutting metallic materials enter the inside of the machine through the plunger CAUTION section during operation. If sawdust and the like Press the base firmly against the workpiece. accumulate in the plunger section, always clean it Never apply any unreasonable force to the saw before use.
CAUTION Avoid plunge cutting for metallic materials. This can easily damage the blade. Never pull the switch trigger while the tip of the saw blade tip is pressed against the material. If you do so, the blade can easily be damaged when it collides with the material.
NOTE 3. Selection of blades for other materials No. 1 – No. 96 HCS blades are sold separately as optional accessories. Table 3 2. Selection of BI-METAL blades Material Material Thickness The BI-METAL blade numbers in Table 2 are Blade No. to be cut quality (mm)
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C: No. Used D: Remarks CAUTION Repair, modification and inspection of Hitachi Power Tools must be carried out by an Hitachi Authorized Service Center. This Parts List will be helpful if presented with the tool to the Hitachi Authorized Service Center when requesting repair or other maintenance.
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Hitachi Koki Co., Ltd. Shinagawa Intercity Tower A, 15-1, Konan 2-chome, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan Code No. C99123211 F Printed in China...